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Wonderade Punch List · From the archive
San Antonio Weekend
Oct 10 to Oct 11
A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.
San Antonio stayed dry and hot, mostly sunny at 88 on Saturday and cloudy at 91 on Sunday. The weekend held a kids literature festival and Halloween at The DoSeum, LEGO Brick-or-Treat, free learn to ride bike sessions and KLRN Kids Fall Fest.
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What the weather did
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Saturday
88° / 63°
Mostly sunny, no rain.
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Sunday
91° / 71°
Cloudy, no rain.
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The weather rule that weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later.
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Saturday picks |
 Morning |
The Ramon V. Quintero Community Center hosted free learn to ride bike sessions for all ages.
Ramon V. Quintero Community Center (formerly known as Southside Lions Community Center) · Free · Indoors
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 12 to 1:30 pm |
The DoSeum hosted its first W.O.W Festival, a kids literature and culture festival with author story times, performances and reading activities, all included with admission.
The DoSeum · $18 · Indoors
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 2 to 3:30 pm |
The DoSeum celebrated Halloween all October, with cute decorations, themed photo stations and hourly BOOgie breaks.
The DoSeum · $18 · Indoors
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 4 to 5:30 pm |
LEGOLAND Discovery Center ran LEGO Brick-or-Treat, where the Minifigure Monsters took over and kids tackled Halloween build activities.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Evening |
KLRN Kids Fall Fest filled Mission Marquee Plaza with free games and educational activities, and families could bring picnic snacks, blankets or lawn chairs.
Mission Marquee Plaza · Free · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Saturday: Blessing of the Animals at St. Nick's held a short outdoor service for pets, with free hot dogs, hamburgers and crafts. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday picks |
Outside before 11, shade or AC from 12 to 5, back out after sunset.
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Halloween at The DoSeum continued Sunday morning, with the galleries dressed up for the month-long celebration.
The DoSeum · $18 · Indoors
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| 11 am to 12:30 pm |
LEGO Brick-or-Treat ran again Sunday at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, with Halloween builds to discover.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
The free Learn to Ride Bikes session returned Sunday at the Ramon V. Quintero Community Center.
Ramon V. Quintero Community Center (formerly known as Southside Lions Community Center) · Free · Indoors
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Also Sunday: Alamo Heights Farmers Market Adoption Event brought SNIPSA rescues, live music and local goods to Alamo Quarry Market. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Dinner, sorted · Sprouts Farmers Market
Seared Fish Night
Protein value: about 9 g protein per $
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Seared Fish Night came from Sprouts, where ahi tuna or swordfish steaks were the top pick for quality protein, about 9 g protein per $. With sweet potato fries and strawberries, it was a fresh fish dinner at the kitchen table. |
| Sprouts Wild-Caught Plain or Marinated Ahi Tuna or Swordfish Steaks |
$9.99/lb |
| Sprouts Chef-Crafted Salad Dressings 11.5fl. oz. or Organic Salad Blends 5oz. |
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off |
| Sprouts Frozen Sweet Potato Fries 16 oz. |
2 for $7.00 |
| Sprouts Frozen Pizza or Gluten-Free Flatbreads 9.52-21.45 oz. |
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off |
| Organic Strawberries 1lb. |
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 13.
How to cook it: The fish steaks could be seared hot and fast in a skillet, with sweet potato fries baked in the oven and a salad on the side.
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Runner-up dinner · H-E-B
Pork Night
Pork Night came from H-E-B, where boneless thick cut pork loin chops or tenderloin delivered a lot of protein for the money. With apples or pears and mixed potatoes, it was an easy, filling dinner. H-E-B Boneless Thick Cut Pork Loin Chops Texas-Size Pack or Pork Tenderloin ($2.47/lb), Kanzi Apples or Bartlett Pears ($1.27/lb), JUMBO! Blueberries 9.8 oz. or H-E-B Organics Mixed Potatoes 1.5 lb. bag ($3.97).
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The weekend bonus
That week's ad had candy corn and mellowcreme candy, and sorting or counting the pieces could turn into a small table game for kids.
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Quick grocery wins |
| H-E-B 80% Lean Ground Chuck Texas-Size Pack H-E-B · about 17 g protein per $ |
$4.49/lb |
| Sprouts Boneless Pork Tenderloin or Sliced Belly Sprouts Farmers Market · about 16 g protein per $ |
$5.99/lb |
| duBreton Organic Ground Pork, 16 oz Whole Foods Market · about 10 g protein per $ |
$7.49 |
| Organic Air-Chilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $8.99 to Whole Foods Market · about 10 g protein per $ |
$9.99/lb |
From the ads that ran Oct 7 to Oct 13. Prices varied by store. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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