Beat the Heat: Whole Earth Provision Co. Brings the Outdoors In
SAN ANTONIO — When it’s way too hot to explore the outdoors, Whole Earth Provision Co. brings the adventure inside. (Whole Earth Provision Co., 2025)
On Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Whole Earth Provision Co. at Alamo Quarry Market will host “Bring the Outdoors In”—a fun, festive, family-friendly event that packs all the joy of the outside into a perfectly air-conditioned space.
Cool Off with Hands-On Activities
Guests can escape the triple-digit temps and enjoy a variety of interactive and educational activities for all ages, including:
- Exotic Animals with Once In A Wild
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., get up close and personal with 10 exotic animals from around the world. Educators will share fascinating facts, conservation efforts, and the importance of protecting these incredible species. - Greenhouse on Wheels with The Plant Project
Step into Lily, their traveling greenhouse, and learn how to pot plants properly. Take home your new leafy creation and bring a little nature indoors. - Fresh Drinks for All Ages
A TABC-certified bartender will be mixing juice margaritas with Desert Door Sotol and Twisted Alchemy Cold-Pressed Juice, while kids can cool down with fresh lemonade. - Raffles, Giveaways & Pop-Ups
Win outdoor gear, gift cards, and exclusive goodies from Whole Earth Provision Co.’s partners. Plus, explore pop-ups from iconic brands like Merrell and Outdoor Research.
This indoor summer celebration is perfect for those who love nature—but not the blazing Texas sun.
📍 Whole Earth Provision Co. | Alamo Quarry Market
255 E Basse Rd. | San Antonio, TX 78209
Free & open to the public
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Bonus Event: Sip & Shop + Travel Smarts Night
If you can’t make it on September 20, stop by on Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for Alamo Quarry Market’s Sip & Shop Fall Wine Walk.
As part of the celebration, Whole Earth will launch its new “Wouldn’t You Like to Know Wednesdays” series with The Consumer Travel Clinic, led by longtime Osprey representative Koby Crooks.
With over 30 years of adventure travel experience across five continents, Crooks will share insider tips on:
- Packing smarter and maximizing a carry-on
- Navigating airline baggage rules
- Choosing the right travel tools
- Travel health and safety essentials
While learning, guests can also enjoy wine and beer sampling, live music, exclusive in-store specials, and private shopping after the clinic.
This event is also free and open to the public.
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About Whole Earth Provision Co.
Whole Earth Provision Co. is a Texas-based, family-owned outdoor gear store built on free-spirited adventure and environmental stewardship.
Founded in 1970 by Jack and Linda Jones in Austin, the company began as a way for locals to experience items from the Whole Earth Catalog firsthand. Today, with six locations across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Whole Earth continues to outfit generations of Texans for travel and exploration around the globe.
Customers will find carefully selected gear, clothing, and footwear from both trusted brands and innovative newcomers—always chosen with decades of expertise and a love for adventure.
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