Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival

Ticketed Event

October 28-30

Visit San Antonio and Culinaria have partnered with the world-renowned James Beard Foundation to bring The Collective of Tasting Texas, Wine + Food Festival to life in the heart of beautiful downtown San Antonio. The Collective: A modern take on The Grand Tasting at Travis Park! As the center of the Tasting Texas Wind + Food Festival, guests will be immersed in some of the biggest names in food and beverage as they snack, learn, shop, dance, and lounge the day away in this market-style experience.

Visit Culinaria's website for a festival schedule, and to find ticketing options. 

Plaza De Los Muertoss

October 27; 4pm-10pm 

Main Plaza Conservancy will host a celebration in honor of Dia De Los Muertos. This festival will include roving live music from Azul Mariachi de San Antonio, food trucks, FREE face painting, AM Project DJ, a FREE salsa lesson, as well as showings of San Antonio | The Saga projected onto San Fernando Cathedral. In addition, FREE kids crafts, Design Your Own Sugar Skull, will be available. The event will begin at 4 PM with a roving mariachi performance followed by an evening of family-friendly and cost-free entertainment! For more details about the event please visit their facebook page.

Spiritlandia: Day of the Dead River Parade

Parade: Ticketed

Parade: October 27; 7pm
Festival & Community Activations: October 28 - 30

Join us at the San Antonio River Walk for the SpiritLandia (Day of the Dead) River Parade on Thursday, October 27. See elaborately decorated floats with altars, catrinas, and costumed riders all celebrating life and loved ones. The parade will be recorded and created into a streaming special, available on Peacock on November 1 for Day of the Dead. The festivities continue Friday through Sunday at La Villita with music, food, and free family fun honoring Day of the Dead traditions. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the SpiritLandia website.

Día de los Muertos at Market Square

October 29-30; 10am-6pm 

Bring the family out to enjoy beautiful altars built in memory of departed loved ones and celebrate with cultural processions. The annual event will also showcase performances by live Mariachi bands and Ballet Folklorico dancers. Festivities include face painting, artisans, festive food, and authentic market shopping all weekend. On Sunday, children are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating stores and enjoy activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.

Muertos Fest

FREE

October 29; 10am-11pm
October 30: 12pm-9pm

The two-day event is free and open to the public, bringing together traditional art and culture with live music and entertainment to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Festivities include live music, original artwork, a dance, drum and puppet procession, live poetry, and the largest open altar exhibition in San Antonio. For full information, visit the Día de los Muertos website here: https://muertosfest.com

Lunch Break on Houston St.

November 3; 11am-2pm
November 17; 11am-2pm 

Lunch Break on Houston Street is back! Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month for food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre! For more information, follow @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.

Lunchbox Series

November 2; 11:30am-2:30pm
November 9; 11:30am-2:30pm
November 16; 11:30am-2:30pm 
November 30; 11:30am-2:30pm  

Diwali Festival of Lights & River Parade

FREE

November 5; 5-6pm

Diwali San Antonio is one of the largest Indian festivals in the country, drawing thousands of people from all over Texas. The ancient Hindu festival, hosted at Hemisfair, is also known as the Festival of Lights and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The event features live entertainment and cultural performances, food and handicrafts, DJ, dancing and a fireworks display. The river parade, hosted at Arneson River Theatre, is a highlight of the festival. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit Anuja SA's website.

SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair

FREE

November 12; 12pm-10pm

The second annual SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair presented by Endeavors will take place on Saturday, November 12 from noon until 10:00 p.m. Join Military City USA® in celebrating our veterans with a FREE event at Hemisfair’s Yanaguana Garden to include live music, food, beverage, entertainment, and vendors. For a schedule of events visit Hemisfair.org

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. For more information on events, shopping and dining experiences visit their website.

Find everything you need at 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. For a list of shops and fall hours please visit Market Square's Website.

Visit Centro de Artes!

The Centro de Artes Gallery at Historic Market Square is featuring Leila Hernández’s La Visa Negra 2.5: Tendiendo Los Trapitos al Sol and Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo’s The Euphoric Dance of the Unconquered Mind. Free and open to the public!  Learn more and make plans to visit the gallery, by visiting their website.

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City Of San Antonio Public Parking Garages & Lots near you.

Downtown Tuesday offers FREE parking in city-operated meters, lots, and garages, on Tuesdays from 5pm-2am

Please remember that free parking is suspended at the Houston Street & St. Mary’s Garage on Majestic Theatre Performance Nights.

Sunday...Sunday...SUNDAY! Free Parking at City Tower!

City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 am-midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 117 W. Commerce. Entrances to the garage are on Main Street and Flores Street. For directions from where you are, please visit our website.

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