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| Calaveras de Azucar Festival and Día de los Muertos Costume Contest
Festival: Saturday, November 2 - Sunday, November 3, FREE
Costume Contest: Sunday, November 3, 4 p.m. (check-in at 3 p.m.)., FREE
The Market Square Farmers Market Association invites you to attend their vibrant Calaveras de Azucar Festival to celebrate Día de los Muertos with family, friends, and the community. The colorful and memorable festival features altars, live music, and local vendors. Show off your best Día de los Muertos look in the exciting costume contest on Sunday. With categories for both individuals and couples, you’ll have the chance to win prizes and capture stunning photos!
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| Noche de los Truvadores
Friday, November 29, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., FREE
On the eve of Fería de Santa Cecilia, visit Historic Market Square for a special celebration in honor of the patron saint of musicians. Enjoy Black Friday special promotions, live music, working artists, and food booths.
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| Celebración Musical
Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., FREE
Visit Historic Market Square for Fería de Santa Cecilia, a special celebration in honor of the patron saint of musicians. Enjoy live entertainment, mariachi music, ballet folklorico, working artists, food booths, and holiday shopping specials!
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| Market Square Weekend Programming
Every Weekend in November; 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. - 3 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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| DiwaliSA
Saturday, November 2, 4:30 p.m. – midnight, FREE
The sights, sounds, flavor and traditions of India will illuminate Hemisfair and Arneson River Theatre at the 16th Annual Diwali San Antonio Festival of India hosted by AnjuaSA and the City of San Antonio. This free cultural attraction is open to the public and honors the diversity of India with an unforgettable evening experience of a beautiful river parade and performance at the Arneson River Theatre.
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| Craft Tuesday: Painting in the Plaza
Tuesday, November 12, 5-7 p.m., FREE
This family-friendly DIY event will be led by acrylic artist Chantia “Tia” Bailey, who will be leading a series of four events where she will be creating images that align with the theme of community and belonging. This first painting session will explore the concept of support, showcasing how communities thrive when members uplift one another. All supplies are provided. Arrive early to dine on light bites and beverages for purchase from onsite restaurants. Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages. Seating is limited; sign up online.
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| Dancing in the Dark: '80s Night DJ Dance Party
Saturday, November 23, 5-8 p.m., FREE
Join us for a family-friendly '80s Night DJ Dance Party with music provided by DJ AM PROJECT for our Dancing in the Dark series in Maverick Plaza. Bring your partner, friends, or just yourself. Arrive early to dine on light bites and beverages for purchase from onsite restaurants.
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| Ballet in the Park
Saturday, November 2, 7 p.m., FREE
Enjoy a preview of the upcoming season by Ballet San Antonio in Travis Park. Chairs and blankets welcome. Food truck on site.
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| Eat & Play in Travis Park
Friday, November 8, 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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| Rotary Ice Rink at Travis Park Grand Opening Ceremony News Conference
Friday, November 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m., FREE
Join us as we celebrate the Rotary Ice Rink presented by Valero grand opening news conference at Travis Park. Enjoy complimentary cocoa, festive entertainment, and a 100 percent chance of intermittent flurries, courtesy of Centro San Antonio, as we kick off the holiday season with special guests.
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| Rotary Ice Rink at Travis Park
November 22, 2024 - January 5, 2025
The Rotary Ice Rink, presented by Valero, returns to Travis Park in downtown San Antonio!
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| H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 29, 4-9 p.m., tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., FREE
Kick off the holiday festivities at the Annual H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Travis Park! Festivities begin at 4 p.m. and include live entertainment, food trucks, letters to Santa, giveaways, holiday crafts, a special visit from Santa, and a movie screening of “Home Alone 2”! The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. followed by the movie screening at 7 p.m.
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| SA Veterans Day Celebration
Hemisfair (434 S. Alamo St.)
Saturday, November 9, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., FREE
The official Veterans Day celebration of Military City, USA®! SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair will honor our veterans of today and tomorrow with live entertainment and fun, interactive activities for the whole family. Veteran-embracing organizations and businesses will offer resources and services, and attendees will enjoy activities for people of all ages and abilities. Live entertainment from Nick Lawrence Band, Sunny Sauceda and San Antonio Transit-A Tribute to the Music of Chicago.
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| San Antonio Veterans Day Parade
Saturday, November 9, 12 p.m., FREE
The United States Military Veterans Parade Association invites the community to attend the 2024 Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Day Parade will start at Milam Park and travel down historic Houston Street.
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| Lunch Break on Houston Street
Thursday, November 7 & 21, 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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| Ford Holiday River Parade
Friday, November 29, 6 p.m., ticketed event
The 43rd Annual Ford Holiday River Parade is a San Antonio tradition that offers a spectacular one-hour parade along the San Antonio River Walk. This year’s theme, Toy Box Adventures, promises a whimsical and magical experience for all ages. This ticketed parade begins at 6 p.m. at the Tobin Center and arrives later in other areas (check map). It is broadcast live at 7:05 p.m. at the Arneson River Theatre.
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| Holiday Lights on the River Walk
November 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025, FREE
We invite you to experience the spectacular display of over 100,000 lights (2,250 strings of light) draped over the towering bald cypress trees that line the River Walk. Visiting the River Walk to enjoy the spectacular holiday lights is free. The River Walk is a public park and is open every day of the year, 24-hours a day.
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| San Antonio Holidays on Houston Street
November 29, 2024 - January 2, 2025
Downtown San Antonio sparkles this holiday season with a brand-new tradition that will surely be a timeless favorite for years to come. Visit over five blocks of Houston Street, from Legacy Park to the Alamo, where you'll be greeted with the magic of twinkling lights and large, festive decorations, entertainers, and special offerings from restaurants, shops, and partners.
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| Holidays on Houston Fun Run & 5K
The City of San Antonio presents the second annual Holidays on Houston Fun Run! Holidays on Houston brings nostalgic, holiday fun to historic downtown San Antonio throughout the holiday season with festive lights, family-friendly events, a holiday market, outdoor movies, and other activations. The Fun Run will showcase holiday lights on Houston Street.
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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 through 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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Getting around downtown is now easier with VIA Link! It’s only $1.30 per ride in its newest downtown zone.
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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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