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| riverARTober
FREE
Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
You're invited to River Art Group & Gallery's riverARTober Outdoor Art Fair at La Villita Historic Arts Village! The gallery is celebrating 75 years, with artists from across Texas displaying their beautiful handmade arts, crafts, and more. Make plans to attend this free weekend festival of art, music, food, and find that perfect, one-of-a-kind creation to take home. For more information, please visit the event website.
La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.
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| Craft Tuesday: Pumpkin Decorating
FREE
Tuesday, October 10, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
You’re invited to a free, family-friendly, DIY Pumpkin Decorating event at our inaugural Craft Tuesday series starting October 10! Light bites and beverages will be available for purchase from La Villita Café and local Mexican wine shop, Casa Guipzot. Enter for a chance to win door prizes from some of our amazing village artists. Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages. For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.
La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.
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| Lunch at La Villita
Thursday, October 12, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday, November 9, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
On the second Thursday of each month, join us for lunch from several San Antonio food trucks. Remember to make time before or after to browse our boutiques and art galleries! For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.
La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.
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| Solas Dance Studio Presents Visions of October
Ticketed event
Saturday, October 21, 6 p.m.
Solas is a San Antonio based pre-professional contemporary dance company that also performs ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. They will present their Visions of October performance at the Arneson River Theatre at La Villita. For more information, please visit their website.
La Villita Historic Arts Village Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St.
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| Marisol Deluna Foundation 2023 Community Fashion Show
FREE
Sunday, October 22, gates open at 2 p.m., fashion show at 3 p.m.
Celebrate an afternoon of fashion in honor of the Linda Luna Duffy Creative Hope Initiative with the Marisol Deluna Foundation’s 2023 Community Fashion Show. The event will also feature a fashion pop-up shop and refreshments. For more information, please visit their website.
La Villita Historic Arts Village Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St.
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| Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival: The Grand Tasting
Ticketed event
Saturday, October 28, 12-4 p.m.
Culinaria is excited to announce the return of the annual Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival from October 26-29 in partnership with Visit San Antonio. Enjoy an array of menu items from around town and throughout Texas and sip on specialty drinks crafted right in front of you. For more information and tickets, please visit the event website.
La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.
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| Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade and Festival
River Parade: Friday, October 27, 7 p.m., ticketed event
Festival and community activations: Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29, see website for full schedule
Join us at the San Antonio River Walk for the Day of the Dead River Parade on Friday, October 27. See elaborately decorated floats with altars, catrinas, and costumed riders all celebrating life and loved ones. 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 Day of the Dead San Antonio website.
La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.
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| Market Square Weekend Programming
FREE
Every Weekend in October; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend! For more information, please visit the Market Square event page.
Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.
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| Cultural Celebration: Día de los Muertos
FREE
Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE
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, Día de los Muertos stilt characters, Happy Tails petting zoo, artisans, festive food, and authentic market shopping all weekend. Las Monas will return this year to lead their cultural dance procession throughout the plaza. For more information, please visit the Market Square website.
Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.
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| The Pass at Market Square
FREE
Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Pass at Market Square is a new 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 City’s Arts & Culture Department is working with local artists to paint murals on the columns at The Pass that will reflect the history of Market Square.
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.
The Pass at Market Square, located underneath the IH-35 elevated highway underpass between Dolorosa and Commerce streets
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| Artpace's 20th Annual Chalk It Up Festival
FREE
Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Artpace Chalk It Up welcomes the community to Houston Street for its 20th anniversary festival to collaborate on large-scale chalk murals, participate in educational art activities, and meet artists working in our community. This year’s Chalk It Up theme is ‘Dream Big!’ For more information, please visit the event website.
Legacy Park & Houston Street
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| Fall Festival Downtown San Antonio
FREE
Saturday, October 14, 3-9 p.m.
The Weekend Market at Arbor Park invites the community to attend their Fall Festival Downtown San Antonio at Milam Park. The event features special performances, live music, games, prizes, local vendors, food, a costume contest, character appearances, and more! For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.
Milam Park, 201 W. Commerce St.
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| Puptopia Festival
Ticketed event
Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit Travis Park with your furry friends for Puptopia Festival! The dog festival has various photo opportunities, a doggy ‘spaw’, a K9 lounge with a bar and food, a stage with dog stunt shows, and more. For more information and tickets, please visit the event website.
Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St.
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| San Antonio Fitness & Health Expo
FREE (VIP tickets available)
Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nourish’d Seeds is hosting their first Fitness, Health, and Wellness Expo in Travis Park. The event will have a range of vendors focused on health and nutrition, workshops and seminars led by fitness experts, and a morning yoga class for VIP ticket holders. For more information, please visit the event website.
Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St.
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| Lunch Break on Houston St.
Thursday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month for food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre, on Houston St. For more information, follow @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.
In front of the Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.
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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. For more information on events, shopping and dining experiences visit their website.
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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 at Historic Market Square. For a list of shops and hours, please visit Market Square's website.
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| Visit Centro de Artes at Historic Market Square!
From SA to SA: From South America to San Antonio, curated by Guillermina Zabala, encapsulates the astonishing power of documentary photography as a direct representation of our realities and as a force of social change. This exhibition of Pan-American documentary photography presents over 200 remarkable works from 20 award-winning Latin American and Latinx photographers living in South, Central and North America. The exhibition will run through December 30, 2023. For more information, please visit the Centro de Artes website.
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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.
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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.
Please remember that free parking is suspended at the Houston Street Garage on Majestic Theatre Performance Nights.
(Some exclusions apply. Please check our website for more information.)
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Sunday...Sunday...SUNDAY! Free Parking at City Tower!
City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m.-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.
(City Tower Garage Only)
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