Things to do this weekend: Outdoor family film series, WWE Friday Night SmackDown, KLRN back to school bash

Welcome to the weekend!

While it’s only halfway through July, one local back-to-school bash is already on the calendar. It offers families a chance to start thinking ahead about what to get their children before school starts in August.

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• OUTDOOR FAMILY FILM SERIES: The Mission Marquee Plaza will host a free movie screening of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” from 7-10:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Happening over the weekend:

• BIG BUGS AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO: The San Antonio Zoo will feature Big Bugs animatronic insects until Sept. 2. The attraction is included with zoo admission and is free for members. Click here to learn more.
• CITY SWIMMING POOLS: As the heat begins to roll in, the City of San Antonio’s outdoor pools are now open for the regular season. Pool access includes extended evening hours until 8 p.m. at most locations, with some pools offering early morning swim times beginning at 10 a.m. Click here for more information.
• FIESTA NOCHE DEL RIO: The summer series includes live music and dancing at the Arneson River Theatre. The shows take place every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 2.
• SEAWORLD’S SUMMER SPECTACULAR: The theme park will host its Summer Spectacular event, running until Aug. 3. Visitors can enjoy animal presentations, thrilling shows such as HydroPower: Xtreme FX and more. For more information, click here.

Friday, July 18

• FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS: Enjoy a free movie screening of “A Bug’s Life” at 8:30 p.m. on July 18 at Pletz Park, located at 3831 Belgium Lane.
• GARTENFEST: Beethoven Männerchor will host a German July Summer Gartenfest from 4-11 p.m. on Friday at 422 Pereida St. Music will be featured throughout the evening, with headliners Pivo and Polka. The beer garden said it would donate 10% of the proceeds from the Gartenfest event to Kerr County flood relief.
• TASTE OF SUMMER COUNTRY CONCERT SERIES: The Rock at La Cantera will host its country concert series featuring Bart Crow at 7:30 p.m. General admission is free. Click here for more information.
• WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN: WWE Champion John Cena will make his final stop at the Frost Bank Center on his Farewell Tour on July 18. The night will also feature Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and more. Tickets are available here.

Saturday, July 19

• FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET: Shop at the Farmers & Artisans Market on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mission Marquee Plaza. The market will feature local pop-up vendors, handmade crafts and products and more.
• KLRN BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: The family-friendly event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 19 at the San Antonio Food Bank, located at 5200 Historic Old Highway 90. There will be free school supplies, games and activities, community resources and more.
• MARKET DAYS: Visit Pearl for the Farmers Market every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to shop for local produce and meat. Pearl is located at 303 Pearl Parkway.
• RHYTHM & BEATS: The Rock at La Cantera will have a high-energy evening filled with music at 7 p.m. Saturday. There will be food and beverages available for purchase.