SAN ANTONIO – Hello, everyone! The weekend is finally here. Festivals, freebies, tax-free weekend, and so much more are happening throughout the weekend that you won’t want to miss.

Some school districts have returned to the classroom, and others are soon heading in. Families can take advantage of the school supply giveaways organizations are hosting this weekend while saving some bucks at the store.

Plus, we all love a good feast. People can visit SeaWorld San Antonio for its Red, White, & BBQ Food Festival, or if you’re a foodie who dares to try new things, you can attend the Texas Testicle Festival in Fredericksburg for an all-you-can-eat fried bull testicles.

If that doesn’t sound appealing, don’t worry. There are other places where you can get discounted foods and complimentary appetizers or kick back and relax for a local movie night with the family.

Here’s a look at this week’s events:

Happening over the weekend:

• BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS: With school starting up again, organizations and school districts across Bexar County will have back-to-school giveaways on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10. The events will distribute school supply giveaways, free haircuts, immunizations, and more. Read our story here.
• SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO FOOD FESTIVAL: The amusement park is hosting the “Red, White and BBQ: Tastes of America” festival that features five different kinds of barbecue from across the country every weekend starting Aug. 9 until Sept. 2. The park will offer live music and a five-punch lanyard for $30.99. SeaWorld San Antonio Pass Members get two additional samples when they purchase a lanyard.
• INGRAM PARK MALL: The mall will host a Tax-Free weekend celebration from Aug. 9 through Aug. 12…
• MISSION KAYAK: Participants can rent a kayak at the Museum Reach, just north of downtown near the Pearl District. Rentals range between $35- $140…
• SHIPT SNACK SQUAD: Join the back-to-school mobile tour to discover tips for expanding lunch and snack choices for your kids while saving money from noon- 6 p.m. on Aug. 9 and 2-10 p.m. on Aug…

Friday, Aug. 9

• CINEMA AT WILL’S PLAZA: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and kick back with the family to watch “The Lego Movie.” Gates open at 6…
• EAT & PLAY IN TRAVIS PARK: Travis Park hosts an Eat & Play event every second Friday of the month — from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.. The park will have food trucks, music, and activities…
• HTeaO: If you haven’t tried HTeaO, stop by a local HTeaO location for a buy one, get one free cup of tea every Friday in August for students going back to school…
• THE GUADALUPE LATINO BOOKSTORE: Guests will have a chance to meet poet laureate Eddie Vega as part of the Texas Author Series event from 6- 8 p.m…
• TRIVIA NIGHT: Participate in a themed football hall of fame trivia while watching the Texans/Steelers preseason game at 6 p.m…