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| Market Square Labor Day Celebration
August 31 - September 2; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., FREE
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Historic Market Square with our exciting three-day event, packed with activities for the whole family! Enjoy live entertainment featuring local bands and performers, indulge in delicious offerings from a variety of food vendors, and support our community by shopping local.
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| El Grito Cultural Program and Civic Ceremony
Friday, September 13; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., FREE
Held by the Consulate General of Mexico, the annual celebration of the Independence of Mexico takes place in the streets of San Antonio outside Historic Market Square. The highlight of this musical, gastronomic and civic celebration is the historical re-enactment of Mexico’s call for independence from Spain. Activities include live Mexican music, folklorico dancers, as well as food and craft vendors.
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| Diez y Seis Fiestas Patrias at Market Square
Saturday September 14, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Sunday, September 15, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., FREE
Come join us as we come together for a fun filled weekend of the Diez y Seis Fiestas Patrias Celebration at Historic Market Square. Fiestas Patrias will include international and local entertainment as well as great mariachi and ballet folklorico groups. Delicious antojitos will be available with various food vendors as well as cultural artisans selling handmade products.
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| Market Square Weekend Programming
Every Weekend in September; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., FREE
Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend!
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| The Pass at Market Square
Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., FREE
The Pass at Market Square is a recreation area located at the IH-35 elevated highway underpass between Dolorosa and Commerce streets. It features a family-friendly recreation area that includes a basketball court, ping pong tables, swing chairs and tables, murals, and more. The Pass is free and open to the public daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Paid parking is available nearby in the Market Square Lot, 612 W. Commerce St. Guests can reserve sports equipment by contacting the Market Square Team at 210-207-8600.
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| La Villita Market Days
Every Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., FREE
La Villita Market Days transforms Maverick Plaza into a vibrant, open-air marketplace featuring local artisans, craftspeople, and food vendors. Visitors to this free event will enjoy unique arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, guest artists at work on their craft, live music and performing dance troupes.
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| Craft Tuesday
Tuesday, September 10, 5-7 p.m., FREE
You’re invited to a free, family-friendly DIY event. All supplies provided – just bring yourself, your friends, and family. Come early to grab dinner in the Village, or you can purchase light bites and beverages from Prost Haus. Seating is limited. Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages.
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| Viva México! Folklorico for 16 de Septiembre
Sunday, September 15, 11 a.m., FREE
Join San Antonio Parks and Recreation to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day. Students from Parks and Recreation’s award-winning dance program will perform regional Mexican folkorico dances at La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre.
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| River Walk LIVE!
Thursday, September 19, 7-9:30 p.m., FREE
Join us for River Walk LIVE!, a monthly concert series every third Thursday of the month. Local and national talent make their way to the Arneson River Theatre at La Villita to perform musical acts that fill the River Walk with sweet sounds.
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| Oktoberfest at La Villita
September 20-22, FREE
The inaugural Oktoberfest at La Villita makes its debut at La Villita Historic Arts Village. The vibrant German celebration offers a unique cultural experience filled with traditional music, classic cuisine, local brand representation, and river parades.
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| Dancing in the Dark
Tuesday, September 24, 6-8 p.m., FREE
Looking for a fun, free date night? Join us for La Villita’s Dancing in the Dark series with dancing lessons taught by professional dance instructor! Come a little early with your partner, friends, or by yourself to grab dinner in the Village, or you can purchase light bites and beverages from Prost Haus. Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages.
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| Rey Feo Superhero River Parade
Saturday, September 28, 7:30-11 p.m., FREE
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy the day with superheroes on San Antonio’s iconic River Walk as it transforms into a vibrant, action-packed river parade. This exciting event at La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre draws thousands of locals and visitors alike to celebrate heroism, creativity, and community spirit.
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| Eat & Play in Travis Park
Friday, September 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Every second Friday of the month, enjoy a variety of food trucks, music, and activities during lunchtime at Travis Park.
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| Lunch Break on Houston Street
Thursday, September 5 & 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., FREE
Make your way to Houston Street for food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre!
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| Hoops on Houston
Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. , FREE
Tip off the 2025 NCAA® Men's Final Four festivities with “Hoops on Houston Street”! This free, family-friendly event will serve as the official launch of the Final Four Fan Jam truck and transform a few blocks of Houston Street in downtown San Antonio into a basketball and entertainment extravaganza. Hosted by the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee and the City of San Antonio, there will be activities for all ages including basketball games, fitness challenges, live entertainment and more. The featured attraction will be the Men's Final Four® Fan Jam, a 16-foot box truck wrapped in 2025 Men’s Final Four branding paired with a sport court, and a special press conference and celebrity hoops challenge starting at 11 a.m.
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| PARK(ing) Day
Friday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., FREE
On September 20, metered parking spaces around the world will be transformed into an oasis of activation and innovation as citizens, small businesses, nonprofits, and local government celebrate international PARK(ing) Day. Centro, in collaboration with the 80I20 Foundation, will activate the Houston Street corridor. Architects, creatives, designers, students, small business, and neighbors are encouraged to sign up to sponsor a space. A sponsor is a community group, organization, small business, or activator that “sponsors” a parking spot or streetscape and is responsible for creating/activating a small park or experience within the space.
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New finds await at La Villita Historic Arts Village!
Located in the heart of downtown, La Villita offers over 15 unique boutiques, art galleries, and dining experiences.
La Villita Website
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Find everything you need at Historic Market Square!
With over 100 locally owned shops, you’ll find cultural curios, artifacts, hand-crafted leather goods, and a diverse collection of traditional apparel at Historic Market Square.
Market Square Website
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| Visit Centro de Artes at Historic Market Square!
"Dining with Rolando Briseño: A 50 Year Retrospective" exhibit on display from September 5, 2024 - February 9, 2025
FREE
The first retrospective devoted to Rolando Briseño and his prolific career dating back to 1966. Curated by Ruben Cordova, the exhibition features 75 work grouped into ten thematic sections featuring drawings, lithographs, paintings, photographs, and work in the public art space. The unifying focus of the exhibition is food – from the literal (tablescapes and dining habits) to the metaphorical (cultural mixing and the structure of the universe).
Centro de Artes Gallery, located in Historic Market Square, 101 S. Santa Rosa Ave.
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Visit our map to check rates, directions, accessibility, and EV charging stations at City of San Antonio public parking garages & lots near you.
Parking Map Link
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Downtown Tuesday offers FREE parking in city-operated meters, lots, and garages, on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Note: Free parking is suspended in the Houston Street Garage on Majestic Theatre show nights. With the exception of major Broadway shows and sold-out performances, free parking is available on most Majestic Theatre show nights in the nearby St. Mary’s Garage, 205 E. Travis St.
(Some exclusions apply. Please check the Downtown Tuesday website for more information.)
Downtown Tuesday Website
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Free Parking at City Tower on Sundays!
City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 60 N. Flores St. Entrances to the garage are on Main Street and Flores Street. For directions, please view our parking map. For more information and additional affordable parking opportunities, visit our SAPark website.
(City Tower Garage Only)
City Tower Sunday Website
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