Tag: Memorial Day

Kickoff Summer + Give Back: 2 Must-Attend Events in San Antonio

The HI Temple Summer Kickoff Pool Party is taking place this Saturday May 24 at InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

🎉 Memorial Day Weekend in San Antonio: Pool Party + Community Fundraiser

Get ready for a sun-soaked, music-filled Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio with two incredible events happening on Saturday and Sunday! Whether you’re looking to kick off summer in style or show up for a great cause, there’s something for everyone.

🌞 HI Temple Summer Kickoff Pool Party at InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

📍 High Praise Rooftop Bar & Pool
📅 Saturday, May 24, 2025
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk invites locals and visitors alike to dive into summer at the HI Temple Summer Kickoff Pool Party. Set at High Praise, the hotel’s rooftop bar and pool, this event promises panoramic city views, sun-drenched vibes, and a whole lot of fun. (InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, 2025)

What to Expect:

  • Live music by DJ Tone
  • Summer cocktail specials
  • Delicious bites from award-winning Executive Chef Andres Farias

🎟️ Tickets start at $60, which includes:

  • Valet parking
  • (1) Drink ticket
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel service
  • Bottled water

Want to party with a crew?

  • Summer Fun Package (for 4 guests)
  • Veuve Clicquot Package (for 10 guests): Includes two bottles of Veuve Clicquot, reserved oversized cabana seating, and all the essentials mentioned above.

👉 Click here to select your arrival time and purchase tickets.

❤️ Community Fundraiser for Beloved Bar Owner Aaron Peña

📍 Gimme Gimme, 803 S St. Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78205
📅 Sunday, May 25, 2025
⏰ Benefit: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Bar open until 12:00 a.m.)

Join the San Antonio community in supporting Aaron Peña, beloved owner of Southtown hotspots Amor Eterno and Gimme Gimme, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. As Aaron prepares for chemotherapy this June, friends, neighbors, and local businesses are rallying to raise funds to support him through treatment. (Amor Eterno, 2025)

How You Can Help:

  • $20 suggested donation includes a hearty plate of:
    • Beef & chicken fajitas
    • Sausage
    • Rice, beans, potato salad & all the fixings
  • Raffle tickets available for prizes including:
    • Gift cards to local favorites
    • A Blackstone grill
    • A Yeti cooler
    • A 55-inch TV
    • And more!

🎶 Music by local DJ Texas Papi
🍹 Specialty cocktails by sponsors Live Oak Vodka, Twang Micheladas, Beer Salts, and Drink Rimmers

This event is 21+
Special thanks to their sponsors:
Live Oak Vodka, Twang, The Fajita Lounge, The Lighthouse Lounge, Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, Gigi’s Deli, Buddy’s Big Trouble, and Bucán Rodeo

Aaron Peña. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Whether you’re splashing into summer on Saturday or showing up for community on Sunday, San Antonio is the place to be this Memorial Day weekend. Let’s celebrate and support together!

Hopdoddy’s Memorial Day special

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is having a Memorial Day special. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

This Memorial Day weekend, Hopdoddy Burger Bar has a special deal for customers. From Thursday, May 26 through Monday, May 30, you can get half-off on the Roadie when you order Hopdoddy’s DIY Burger Kit and use the code WEEKEND at checkout. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2022)

All Hopdoddy orders can be placed in-person at any one of the burger joint’s Texas restaurant locations or online for curbside or pickup.

In 2010, four friends had a goal: to set a new standard for burger bars. Hopdoddy pushed the boundaries of what is expected by bringing together craft beer and unique burger concoctions – all with high quality ingredients and even higher standards.

Free admission to San Antonio Museum of Art for military members and their families

A Blue Star Museum partner, SAMA will extend free admission for eligible families for up to five guests. Photo: San Antonio Museum of Art, used with permission.

Kicking off this Memorial Day, active-duty military members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their families of up to five people can enjoy free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). As a designated Blue Star Museum, SAMA offers this free admission for service members who present their military ID from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year, so those who cannot make it in May will still have ample opportunity to enjoy all that SAMA has to offer all summer long. More information on SAMA or the Blue Star Museums program is available online. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2022)

Offer is valid Monday, May 30, 2022 – Monday, September 5, 2022 for active-Duty Military Members and their families.

San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215

The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world’s geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains nearly 30,000 words representing 5,000 years of history in the historic former Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio’s River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city. The Museum hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year, including concerts, performances, tours, lectures, symposia, and interactive experiences. As an active civic leader, the Museum is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the city and the region, and to supporting its creative community.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar’s Memorial Day deals that give back

Hopdoddy Burger Bar’s Good Cause burger. Photo: Hopdoddy, used with permission.

This Memorial Day weekend, from Friday, May 28 – Monday, May 31, Hopdoddy will donate a percentage of proceeds from all menu items purchased to the SEAL Legacy Foundation, a charity that provides support to families of wounded and fallen U.S. Navy Seals. (Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 2021)

Established in 2011, the SEAL Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization based in Austin, TX. The Foundation was founded by SEALS is run by SEALS, and supports the brave men of the U.S. Navy SEALS Teams by providing educational assistance for SEALS and their families and other charitable causes benefitting the SEAL community.

All Hopdoddy orders can be placed in-person at any one of the burger joint’s restaurant locations or online for curbside or pickup.

In 2010, four friends had a goal: to set a new standard for burger bars. Hopdoddy Burger Bar pushed the boundaries of what is expected by bringing together craft beer and unique burger concoctions – all with high-quality ingredients and even higher standards. With every purchase of a Goodnight Good Cause burger, a portion of the proceeds give back to Hopdoddy’s favorite community charitable organizations.

Memorial day activities at JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa

JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa in the Texas Hill Country has activities planned for the long Memorial Day weekend. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa is offering an exciting weekend full of festivities and outdoor-driven activities that everyone in the family can enjoy. From concerts in the private indoor/outdoor FBO hangar to special holiday dining options, Memorial Day Weekend with JL Bar will kick off summer on a high note. (JL Bar Ranch, Resort & Spa, 2021)

Across the resort’s 13,000 sprawling acres in the heart of Texas Hill Country, guests will be able to take part in: 

Music & Memories: On Saturday, May 29, Shenandoah will be performing a live concert at JL Bar’s Private FBO Hanger in honor of the men and women who gave their lives serving our Country. The concert is fully open to the public with general admission tickets available for $75 and VIP Tables available for $1200. Additionally, Hotel guests can upgrade to a table for just $480. Tables will be exclusively roped off near the front of the stage and can seat up to 8 people. The concert doors open at 6:30p.m. and Shenandoah takes the stage at 9p.m.

Firework Food: JL Bar’s Chef Sergio has curated a special menu for dinner on Saturday, May 29. For only 32.95/adults and $12.95/kids, guests can indulge in a few of his signature dishes – southern style catfish and shrimp, fried country potatoes, and more. The resort will also offer a brunch from 11a.m. to 2p.m. on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Stay Awhile: The stunning Hill Country resort is offering an exclusive Memorial Day weekend rate starting at $499/night – book 3 nights and guests can receive their 4th night free. Holiday stays can be booked online or by calling 855-414-3337.. Resort guests will also receive free general admission tickets to the concert.

Hill Country Adventures: On top of all the holiday activities, the resort will be offering outdoor experiences including horseback riding and a horse psychology experience, off-road ATV adventures, a Putting/Chipping Green, weekend yoga, wine tasting, and clay and skeet shooting.

 

May events at the Pearl

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Pearl’s May events begin this Thursday with First Thursday. Photo: Matt Buikema, used with permission. 

Pearl is excited to present its May programming including The Farmers Market 10-year anniversary, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, the First Thursday Night Market and a Memorial Day party to honor the members of the armed forces who have passed. (Pearl, 2019)

First Thursday Night Market – May 2 from 4p.m. to 8p.m.
First Thursday Night Market returns to Pearl for the month of May. Visitors can shop with their favorite local Farmers Market vendors and artisans while enjoying music by regional performers. Jose Amador and TERRA NOVA will perform at Pearl Park from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. and Mariachi Las Coronelas Trio in Pearl Parkito from 4p.m. to 8p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Cinco de Mayo – Sunday May 5 from 4p.m to 7p.m.
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Bottling Department will host live music by El Tallercito de Son in Pearl Park and Fletcher’s Hamburgers will be serving carnitas all day. The Bar at the Bottling Department will also feature agave wine “Margaritas.”

Farmers Market 10 Year Anniversary Celebration – Saturday May 18
Pearl’s Farmers Market will celebrate its 10th anniversary this May. Since 2009, the market has grown to include 50 plus vendors representing the best in produce, meats, dairy, eggs and artisan foods from a 150-mile radius. Pearl’s market is the largest “producers-only” operation in San Antonio. San Antonio Botanical Gardens and CHEF (Culinary Health Education for Families) will offer demonstrations and activities for families, Wide Awake Creative will feature a produce-inspired photobooth and Artist Katy Sosa’s Keep Calm Y Dream On will offer an interactive art making station. The anniversary celebration will include live music and cupcakes from Bakery Lorraine. During the month of May, Pearl restaurants will showcase menu items featuring produce from Farmers Market vendors. All activations are free and open to the public.

Memorial Day Celebration- Monday May 27 from 2p.m. to 4p.m.
In honor of members of the armed forces who have passed, Pearl and The Bottling Department will have a crawfish boil by Bud’s Southern Rotisserie. There will be live music by the Gulf Coast Playboys, and more. Guests will be able to enjoy music and food while playing in the sun and Gustav’s Geysers.

Pearl
303 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215