Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Edition | December 2023

Events

BY JARRETT WHITENER

Reindeer Dash 5K The YMCA of Greater San Antonio will host a holiday 5K run and a Rudolph Kids Dash at O.P. Schnabel Park. Attendees of all ages can get active through running or walking. The event, which benefits the Y’s Open Doors scholarship program, includes holiday music, Santa and vendors. • Dec. 16, 7:30 a.m. • $25 (kids), $45 (adults) • 9606 Bandera Road, San Antonio

Polar Bear Plunge The Schertz Family YMCA is partnering with Cold for a Cause to host the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Community members can take a dip in a cold pool to help raise money for the Y’s Open Doors scholarship program, which provides financial assistance for quality

child care, youth programs and health and wellness services. • Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-noon • $20 • Pickrell Park Pool, 703 Oak St., Schertz • www.ymcasatx.org/polarbearplunge

• www.ymcasatx.org/reindeer -dash-5k-rudolph-kids-dash

Winter MakerCamp The Schertz Library invites school-age children to participate in four days of daily maker challenges using art supplies, craft tools and recycled materials. Children should be able to work independently. • Dec. 26-29, 1-3 p.m. • Free • Schertz Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz • www.schertz.com Dallas Boston Xperience Blue Bonnet Palace will host the Dallas Boston Xperience, a Dallas-based Boston tribute band, that will perform popular songs such as “More Than a Feeling.” Concert-goers must be age 21 or older.

• Dec. 30, 8 p.m. • $5 • Blue Bonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout Road, Selma • www.bluebonnetpalace.com San Antonio new year The San Antonio Parks Foundation hosts the Annual Celebrate SA New Year’s Eve event. This event features live entertainment, carnival rides, food and artisan vendors, and fireworks. • Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-midnight • Free (admission) • Hemisfair Park, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio • www.saparksfoundation.org/event-location/hemisfair

December

Snowball 5K/1K Morgan’s Wonderland will celebrate accessibility and inclusion at the Snowball 5K/1K. The route will start at Morgan’s Sports Complex, making its way through Morgan’s Wonderland, and around the Multi-Assistance Center. Registration includes a custom race bib, a snowball T-shirt and ornament, fundraising page and one free admission to Morgan’s Wonderland for 2024. • Dec. 16, 7 a.m. • $45 (5K), $40 (1K) • Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Dr., San Antonio • www.morganswonderland.org/snowball

Christmas Services December 24th One Service 11:00am Candelight service 5pm

Samoan Church 1:30 pm

Wednesday Services

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