This Week in San Antonio: From Local Markets to Civic Arts—A Season of Shared Culture

Discover San Antonio’s cultural pulse this season with local holiday markets, a new arts podcast, civic storytelling, and events from across the city.

Nov 25, 2025

As we enter the holiday season, Voice of San Antonio is proud to launch its storytelling partnership with the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, highlighting the makers, creatives, and civic leaders shaping the soul of the city.

In our Hecho a Mano guide, we invite you to shop intentionally for your loved ones, supporting the local artists, designers, and curators behind the holiday markets that bring San Antonio to life. In the latest episode of the Voice of San Antonio Podcast, Krystal Jones, Executive Director of the Department of Arts and Culture, joins Editor in Chief Ellie Morrison to discuss how the city is making creativity a civic priority. Click the link to watch or listen to the full conversation and hear how San Antonio is cultivating an arts ecosystem where everyone belongs.

Hecho a Mano: The San Antonio Holiday Market Guide
ARTS & CULTURE | Eleanora Morrison

Where to shop locally, support artisans, and celebrate the city’s creative spirit this Holiday season. Presented in partnership with the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts and Culture.

https://voiceofsanantonio.com/hecho-a-mano-the-san-antonio-holiday-market-guide/

Art For All: San Antonio’s Creative Economy with Krystal Jones, Executive Director of the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture
PODCAST | Eleanora Morrison

Explore how San Antonio invests in public art, local artists, and creative opportunity in this conversation with Arts and Culture Executive Director Krystal Jones.

voiceofsanantonio.com/art-for-all-with-krystal-jones

Also this week, James Beard finalist Chef Steve McHugh shares why he chose to put down roots here in I Could Live Anywhere, and how his approach to food is deeply tied to place, resilience, and the local creative economy.

Across the calendar, our event coverage continues—from galas and park celebrations to community-centered festivals and fundraisers. We have been on the ground capturing the moments, people, and purpose behind the gatherings that define the season, and remind us what it means to show up for one another as we continue to build San Antonio for future generations.