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It’s not officially the holiday season until you have found the perfect tree to adorn with light displays, ornaments, and garlands! Whether it’s an artificial tree or hand-picked from a tree farm, it can be hard to choose or find the right tree for you and your family. Use our comprehensive list to find the perfect tree for all your holiday traditions this Christmas in San Antonio.

DEVINE ACRES FARM

944 FM 2200, Devine, TX 78016

Cut and choose your holiday tree this year! Devine Acres Farm offers guests the option to cut a hypo-allergenic Leyland Cypress or an Arizona Cypress from their farm. They also offer pre-cut Fraser Fire trees that are shipped fresh from North Carolina. Stay around after the cutting for a visit with the jolly old elf or a…

On November 30, in honor of Giving Tuesday, Realty Austin donated $125,000 to local charities across the greater Austin community.

All of the funds donated this week will fund numerous essential services benefiting more than 1,000 children, families, and individuals in the area. 

“This is truly all because of our amazing team of agents and staff,” said Yvette Flores, Realty Austin co-founder. “The funds that they donate from their commissions and salaries are what enable us to do this work in the community.”

Since 2012, Realty Austin agents and staff have donated over $2.3 million to address the affordable housing crisis in Austin. They’ve also donated more than 26,000 volunteer hours to build homes, serve meals, and give back to our community. 

Santa's Ranch

November 1 - January 3

Santa’s Ranch in New Braunfels offers a drive-through holiday light experience featuring animated displays and more than a mile of illuminated scenes along a country-style route. Visitors stay in their vehicles as they follow the winding path, making it an easy option for families or anyone looking for a relaxed outing. A concession stand near the entrance provides hot drinks and snacks for the ride.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration

November 13 - January 4

SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas Celebration fills the park with millions of holiday lights, themed zones, and seasonal entertainment. Visitors can explore twelve decorated areas featuring walk-through displays, light shows, a tunnel of lights, and…

St. Mary's University Christmas Spectacular Concert

December 1

Bill Greehey Arena fills with a wide mix of performances as the University Orchestra, Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Theatre Arts students, and Mariachi take the stage to share music that reflects the spirit of the season. The evening shifts between calm choral passages, lively instrumental pieces, and expressive vocal moments that show the range and skill of the students involved. As families, friends, and community members gather inside the arena, the program creates a sense of connection and tradition that feels deeply tied to the campus and its celebrations.

Holiday Cocoa Cruise

December 1 - 22

The Holiday Cocoa Cruise carries guests along the River Walk at night, where…

When you walk out of the salon, feeling fresh with your new blowout or fade, you feel like a million dollars. Austin has a lot of hair salons to choose from and finding a stylist you trust takes time. Reduce your search time and check out this list to schedule your next hair appointment!

bex+Co

Keeping Austin Texas beautiful one head at a time! bex+Co is a locally-owned North Austin salon that’s walking distance from The Domain and right next door to Summermoon Coffee, so you can grab a soothing cup o’ joe before your appointment.

SALON by milk + honey 

SALON by milk + honey offers a full range of treatments. With four locations in Austin, you can get your hair done no matter where you’re located in Austin!

Urban Betty Salon

Voted as one of…

With more and more San Antonians taking up running, there are fun runs, marathons, and related activities popping up in the Alamo city. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of all the fun runs around San Antonio throughout 2021 and 2022.

2021

November

• Nov 25: Turkey Trot 5k Walk/Run

December

• Dec 4: Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio 
• Dec 11: Jingle Bell Run
• Dec 18: Stars at Night Half

Early 2022

January

• Jan 8: River Road Run
• Jan 8: Hoka One One Bandera Endurance Run
• Jan 29: Lone Star Tower Climb and Run

February

• Feb 5: San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Stampede 5k
• Feb 6: Natural Bridge Caverns Trail Runs
• Feb 26: In The Loop Run Crew 5K Race Run/Walk

March 

• Mar 5: Chocoholic Frolic
• Mar 6: Run the Alamo

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With many bars, restaurants, and workplaces encouraging you to bring your dogs along, this town is a perfect haven for pet owners. But when it comes time to travel for the holidays or leave town for an extended time, having a trusted place for your four-legged babies is important.

Luckily, San Antonio has plenty of pet resorts, daycares, and boarding centers that go the extra mile to keep your furry friend happy and playful while you’re away. Here are some of our favorite places to board your cat or dog this holiday: 

Cowboy Kennels

5207 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

Cowboy Kennels is a great option to consider when boarding your pets this holiday season. Since this place is all about being helpful and friendly to cats and dogs, you’re…

AUSTIN, TX— On Tuesday, October 19, Realty Austin and Foundation Communities came together to celebrate resilience, hope, and community at this year’s Welcome Home Luncheon. Residents from multiple communities throughout the area spoke about their individual journeys as well as what the support each of them has found in their  Communities has meant to them and their families.

In an effort to inspire others to support this transformative work, for the tenth year in a row, Realty Austin has set up a $75,000 match fund to help multi-year donors’ donation dollars go even further. 

“The funds that our amazing team of Realty Austin agents help to raise each year make all of our work in the community possible,” Yvette Flores, Realty Austin co-founder said,…

On Friday, November 5, Realty San Antonio launched its 1st Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio home build. Realty San Antonio agents donated $10,000 and 100 volunteer hours to help complete the Musavi Family’s new home. The Musavis have been waiting, “a very long time,” to become homeowners and they are excited for the growth and stability that their new home will offer them and their three young children.

“Allah, Razia, and their three boys have been waiting a long time to own their own home,” said Yvette Flores, Realty San Antonio co-founder, “and it’s an honor for our team to help them to finally begin this exciting new chapter.” Flores also recalled how important the stability and safety of her own childhood home were for her overall development, “I…