Your 2015 San Antonio Event Calendar

As we're finishing off 2014 in San Antonio with a bang, 2015 is almost upon us and most of us RVers are already planning an itinerary for winter, spring and beyond.  The Hidden Valley RV Park Calendar is also coming together and we urge you to click on over to it so you can make your RV site reservations during your favorite park activity whether it's our Cowboy Breakfast on January 23rd, our Mardi Gras Happy Hour or one of our special potluck get togethers.

If, like many, Hidden Valley RV is one of your regular stops, you already know that we share all kinds of local and nearby happenings with our Hidden Vallian guests too.  December is one of the fullest months on the calendar locally and the Riverwalk Lighting Ceremony and River Parade the Friday

The Riverwalk during the holidays

after Thanksgiving is always one of people's favorites.  If you prefer to visit the Riverwalk during a more quiet time, you can still view the festive lights all the way through December.  La Villita and El Mercado downtown are a buzz with hundreds of unique gift ideas if holiday shopping is still on your mind and we'll be glad to help you get your gift packages mailed home from the park.  After the holiday rush is over, treat yourself to a New Years Celebration on the Riverwalk, San Antonio style with fireworks, music and entertainment.

If you'll be here the weekend after Thanksgiving we invite you to our Harvest Potluck on that Saturday.  The Hidden Valley facebook page has posted a great link to some potluck recipes to die for in case you're at a loss for ideas.

Post by Hidden Valley RV Park.

Wanted to share this great San Antonio Calendar infographic by  VisitSanAntonio.net.  If you need a reminder of some of the unparalleled reasons to visit SA, bookmark this post to keep it handy.



Thanks to VisitSanAntonio.net for this fantastic graphic.

Thanks to VisitSanAntonio.net for this fantastic graphic.


We'd like to know what activities interest YOU.  Do you like organized nature walks, hobbies and crafts, tours, festivals, etc.?  Drop in a comment and let us know.

Teri Blaschke is the RV Park operator of family owned HiddenValley RV Park in San Antonio, TX and writer of the park blog “A Little Piece of Country in San Antonio.” Teri contributes to various other blogs with a focus on either travel or social media and how it relates to the outdoor hospitality industry but her passion is serving the RV travel community by providing a memorable RV camping experience and growing the Hidden Valley RV family.  Connect with us on Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter@HiddenValleyRV

Sparkling Light Craft for Your RV

Are you looking for a fun and inexpensive way to dress up your RV? Here is a fun activity the whole family can help with.

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All you will need is:

• A stapler  
• 50 9oz soft plastic cups 
• 100 mini lights string (different color combos can accompany different seasons or holidays)
• drill 

1. First, drill a hole in the bottom of 50 cups big enough to fit two of the lights from the string of lights.

2. Then, place 12 of the cups in a circle stapling each cup twice to secure them together.

3. Next, form the next layer which is going to be a circle of 9 cups. This time each cup is going to be stapled 3 times on each side and then to the bottom layer of 12.

4. The next layer is going to be 4 cups attached to each other and also the bottom layer. It should have the shape of a half sphere.

5. Then repeat steps 2-4 and form the bottom half of your sphere.
6. Then you are going to take one end of the string of lights and start inserting 2 lights in each cup working around, zigzagging from outer cups to inner cups. End up at the cup next to one you started with. Then repeat this step in the second half of the sphere starting at the other end of the string of lights.

7. Finally you are going to connect the two halves of the sphere by stapling the bottom layer of each half.

This sparking light sphere is perfect for decorating the outside of your RV. You'll be the envy of the entire RV park with your festive lighting.   

 

Contributed by Bethany Castillo. 
Bethany enjoys writing about a variety of topics including travel, animals and food. She is also an avid reader of magazines, 
novels, and blogs.  

Glow in the Dark Bubbles

Fun Kids Activity For Your RV Trip this summer 

Looking for some outdoor fun for the whole family try this fun activity. All you will need is glow sticks and bubbles. Simply take your glow sticks and cut or break them open. Then pour the contents into the bubble solution. Shake well and voila you have glow in the dark bubbles. The kids will have so much fun with these on a breezy summer night. 

 

Contributed by Bethany Castillo. 
Bethany enjoys writing about a variety of topics including travel, animals and food. She is also an avid reader of magazines, 
novels, and blogs.