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10 spring events on the horizon this March, April in North San Antonio

From Earth Day events to spring festivals, check out these events on tap across North San Antonio in March and April.

Spring Fever Fest
Check out the caverns during Natural Bridge Caverns' yearly spring festival featuring hands-on workshops, an egg hunt, live music and more. Admission is free, with a $10 parking fee.

  • March 28-29, April 4, 11-12, 18-19; times vary
  • Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio

April

Morgan’s Fiesta Medal Market
Check out this market offering a wide variety of Fiesta merchandise. There will be local vendors, food trucks, live music and more. All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Morgan’s.
  • April 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Morgan's Wonderland Event Center, 5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio

Arbor/Earth Day Celebration
This annual Earth Day celebration—focused on preventing the spread of oak wilt—will feature a petting zoo, live music, a bird show, presentations from local wildlife groups, tree plantings and more.
  • April 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park

 
News Near You
Cocina Ocotlan now serving authentic eats in North San Antonio

A new authentic food option has arrived in the Stone Oak area of North San Antonio.

What you need to know: Food truck Cocina Ocotlan held a grand opening ceremony on Nov. 22. It’s located in the Texas Open Air Markets food truck park.

The truck began as an at-home tamale-baking business, according to their Facebook page.

On the menu: They serve a variety of street tacos, tamales and specialty drinks. Specific dishes include mini tacos, quesabirria, queso tacos and more.

There’s also horchata, soda, tea and lemonade, according to the truck’s Facebook page.

  • 25383 Bulverde Road, San Antonio

 
Stay In The Know
5 local spots set to open soon across North San Antonio

Check out five businesses on the way to North San Antonio.

Coming soon
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
The burger joint is adding its third San Antonio location, offering specialty burgers, milkshakes, sandwiches and more.

  • 11267 Huebner Road, San Antonio

Purrfecto Cat Lounge

A cat cafe is coming soon to San Antonio. This Austin-based venture offers cat experiences, adoptions, coffee, snacks and more.
  • Exact location TBA, Southtown, San Antonio

Expansions
Storage Hub
470 new public storage units are being added to this self-storage facility in Stone Oak. Customers can choose from climate-controlled storage rooms ranging from 5-by-5 feet to 10-by-30 feet.
  • 1523 E. Sonterra Blvd., San Antonio

 
Neighboring News
Live Oak Ford dealer unveils new 50,000 square-foot service center

A Ford dealer in Northeast San Antonio, which has been in operation for over a century, has expanded with a brand new service center.

What’s happening: Jordan Ford—an automotive dealership located in Northeast San Antonio—officially unveiled a new 50,000-square-foot service center on Feb. 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

What’s special about it? The Jordan Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center will service both Ford and non-Ford makes and models, Jordan Ford corporate representatives said at the ribbon cutting.

This includes Class 1-7 commercial vehicles and electric vehicles, and they will be able to drive right into the facility.

Technicians at the new service center will be specifically trained to work on commercial vehicle fleets, allowing business owners easier access to repair services, officials said.

Quote of note: “Technicians are trained specifically on Ford’s commercial platforms, giving local businesses direct access to professionals familiar with the unique needs of fleet-grade vehicles,” the release states.

  • 13328 Toepperwein Road, San Antonio

 

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