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Wild Connections LEGO Exhibit
San Antonio Zoo wants you to reconnect with wildlife and nature through our upcoming exhibition of art sculptures made completely with LEGO® bricks by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney. The whole family will marvel at gravity-defying and astoundingly precise structures of some of your favorite animals!
Fiesta Couture: Behind the Seams
Glimpse behind the “seams” at the design processes, skilled artisans and trade secrets that together result in the most glamorous night of Fiesta. The coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo is a spectacle like no other, filled with pageantry and tradition. Each coronation is organized around a theme which is selected up to two years in advance. The Mistress of the Robes, the Court Artist and the dressmakers are responsible for translating the theme into coronation…
Halloween Spooktacular
During this family-friendly daytime seasonal event, kids are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween-themed costumes and enjoy Halloween-themed attractions and shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, then interact with colorfully costumed characters as they trick-or-treat throughout SeaWorld’s Bay of Play area.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas HALLOWFEST
Gourd you loins, Six Flags is hosting a frightfully thrilling time at HALLOWFEST this year and we're inviting you to get batty with us. Our haunted experiences are happening weekends and select days September 18 - November 1, so mark your calendars (if you dare) for the spookiest season of the year as ghouls take over the park! Experience thrills by day with live entertainment at two outdoor theaters and chills by night in Fear Acres. Make sure to reserve…
Zoo Boo! & Drive Thru Zoo Boo!
Zoo Boo! & Drive Thru Zoo Boo!, is a fun, non-scary Halloween event for the entire family. Zoo Boo! will be held daily from September 19th – October 31st, the zoo will be decked out with Halloween fun complete with trick-or-treat stations sponsored by HEB, pumpkin painting, dance parties, costume contests, and a hay maze. Little ghouls and goblins are encouraged to wear their best costume to participate in a daily costume contest with a chance to win a zoo prize pack.…
OrigamiintheGarden²
Making its Texas Debut, this outdoor sculpture exhibition created by American artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, captures the delicate nature of the origami paper art form in museum-quality metals. The exhibition opens to the public September 19, 2020 - May 9, 2021. Please note that visitors should make a reservation online for the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Copa’s Smokehouse Saturdays
Copa is turning up the heat with their all new Smokehouse Saturdays Menu! Join us every other Saturday starting Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 2pm for some mouth watering bbq. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀: 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙝: Slow-smoked brisket, caramelized onions, Jeff's BBQ sauce, dill pickles on Texas toast. $10 “𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙤 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙤” 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙝: Slow-smoked brisket, corn chips, chili con carne, cheddar cheese, dill pickles on a toasted whole wheat bun. $11 “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩” 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙝: Slow-smoked brisket, smoked sausage, mac &…
Natural Bridge Caverns Celebrates Fall
Natural Bridge Caverns, TEXAS’ Largest Caverns, continues to celebrate 60 Years of Discovery with its first ever Fall Festivities. Fall is one of the beautiful times of year in the Hill Country and there is no better place to gather outdoors with family and friends. Beginning October 3rd, Natural Bridge Caverns will feature live outdoor performances by local musicians from New Braunfels and San Antonio in the park’s Discovery Village. Performances will be held weekends from October 3rd through November…
Freaky Car Show
Check out HALLOWFEST and see some iconic vehicles like Ghostbusters Ecto-1, Kitt From Knight Rider, and more! Come enjoy Hallowfest and experience the Freaky Car Show FREE with your Six Flags Ticket or Season Pass. 10 Renowned movie and TV cars and select statues will be featured throughout the park including: Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Kitt from Knight rider Back to the Future Delorean Bumblebee Camaro and Transformer statue 1966 Batman Batcycle And Much Much More! Plus each weekend, you will get…
Celebrity Fan Fest’s “Freaky Car Show” at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
In partnership with Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Celebrity Fan Fest’s “Freaky Car Show” will feature celebrity appearances, famous movie cars, plus much more! The 4-week show will take place every weekend during Six Flags “Hallowfest,” beginning Friday, October 9 through Sunday, November 1, and will offer free celebrity autographs as well as Q&A panel discussions. To learn more and purchase tickets to the “Freaky Car Show” please visit: CelebrityFanFest.com Fridays: 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Saturdays: 12:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sundays:…
Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage
Dyslexia affects as much as 4% of the world’s population and often goes diagnosed. Although dyslexia is labeled as a learning disability, it can also be seen as a different way of thinking- it changes the way millions of people read and process information. In “Beautiful Minds – Dyslexia and the Creative Advantage”, explore the successes of those who think and thought outside the box when faced with the challenges of dyslexia and learn about some of the tools and…
Day of the Dead Calavera Collection
Presented throughout Downtown San Antonio, 18 monumental skulls hand painted by emerging and established artists of great recognition honor the victims of Covid this year as well as other causes that raised their voices in 2020. Additionally, two works from created by Mexico City’s “El Volador” art studio will be on display – a Giant Catrina at La Gloria at Pearl and El Rombero at San Antonio International Airport.
Luminaria Artist Foundation Works-In-Process Fall Series
Navigate the dog days of COVID-19 by exploring new artworks by the six 2020 Luminaria Artist Foundation Grantees. From Wednesday, October 21 through Friday, October 30, get a COVID-conscious sneak peek at the grantees' projects through this works-in-process series. Discover Mark McCoin's Isolated and On Display; Pamela Martinez's Teletextile: Artemisia – Touching at a Distance; Octavio Quintanilla's Frontexto(ing); Jenelle Esparza's Through the Threshold; Raul Rene Gonzalez's Artists, Parents, & Oil Paints; and Violeta De Leon Davila's They Taught You Wrong:…
Twang Presents – Michelada Makers Market
Join us every Saturday for our Michelada Makers Market presented by Twang! Every Saturday from 11am-4pm The Good Kind’s garden will be transformed into Michelada Makers Market featuring local vendors, samples, prizes, and more!
Race for the Paws
Ready. Set. Save! San Antonio Pets Alive! presents Race for the Paws, a virtual 5K and silent auction! Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Legacy Mutual, and our friends at Exquisite Properties and the Jewelry Store, you have the opportunity to save the most vulnerable dogs and cats in our community. Have the need for speed? Dash over and register for our virtual 5K! Grab your t-shirt and “doggy bag”, and hit the trails or treadmill from October 25th – October…
CANCELLED: 34th Annual Alamo Heights Night
It’s Party Time in ’09! Alamo Heights Night 2020 will feature entertainment for the entire family. Savor food from some of San Antonio’s best restaurants. Mouthwatering choices will include chicken-on-a-stick, fajitas, Texas-style BBQ, chalupas, and hot dogs just to name a few. Satisfy your sweet tooth with funnel cakes and cupcakes. Adults can enjoy a great selection of beer and wine. Live entertainment all night including Finding Friday, Hotcakes, Skyrocket, a Mariachi band, and more. The carnival midway will feature…
Garden Sounds – Kung Fu Sound System at The Good Kind
Join us Friday, October 30th from 7pm to 10pm for garden sounds by Kung Fu Sound System! Enjoy a Friday night in our garden as Kung Fu Sound System spins the best in Soul, Ska, and Reggae. 🎶🌴 Order from our full kitchen & bar menu to keep the party going all night long!
Día de los Muertos Festival
For its eighth year, this celebration, also known as Muertos Fest, will be a virtual event. The public is invited to submit photos of their dearly departed for potential inclusion in the Community Living Altar or Virtual Altar Tribute.
The Good Kind Halloween Celebration
Join us on Halloween, October 31st for a scary good time.🦇 Enjoy sounds by DJ Mess Muerte, drinks specials, and a costume contest in our outdoor garden! Bring your other mask and join us for a full day of fun!
Run the River Virtual 5k Walk/Run
Show your love for Green Spaces Alliance by joining us for our 4th Annual Run the River 5k Walk/Run. This year the race will take on a virtual format but still offer the same family fun. Bring the kiddos and the pets along for this now MONTH LONG experience. You now have the freedom to complete this 5k on your own time and in your own way. Whether you spread it out or knock it out in one day, outdoors…
Muertitos Fest: Amor y Esperanza
This November 1, 2020, SAY Sí reimagines it’s largest annual community event, Muertitos Fest, as a virtual experience. Due to the pandemic, Muertitos Fest 2020 will be transformed into a month-long season of virtual programs that will be showcased at muertitosfest.com and on social media. Visitors can expect: Educational Workshops | A Virtual Mercado | Video Performances from Local Talent | A Gallery of Student Artwork | An Interactive Community Altar | Video Tours of Folk Art Collections & More!…
Touch-Free Family Day See + Do: Día de los Muertos
Come celebrate Día de los Muertos with us at our touch-free family day. Pick up an art kit with everything you need to decorate a traditional sugar skull and draw La Catrina on scratch art paper, then explore the Latin American galleries with a self-paced scavenger hunt! Art kits are distributed first-come, first-served. Don't miss a special performance by Azul Barrientos on Nov.1 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pavilion and delicious pastries and hot drinks from Panifico!…
Señora Tortuga presented by The Magik Theatre
Señora Tortuga by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce October 25 (outdoors at the Greehey Lawn) and November 1, 2020 (indoors at the Betty Kelso Center) at 2:00pm San Antonio Botanical Garden – 555 Funston Place, SATX 78209 Señora Tortuga is a celebration of the confluence of two cultures and languages, this English/Spanish bilingual play uses the wisdom tales of Latin American cultures to give hope to a family faced with too much reality. Young Pedro and his family make their home in a…
Movies in the Park: Better Off Dead
Looking for a fun, socially distanced date night or outing for the family? Hemisfair and Slab Cinema have partnered to bring Movies in the Park back to the lawn at Yanaguana Garden! This fall movie series begins at sundown and requires tickets in advance to ensure safe social distancing. Snacks available for purchase onsite. Nov. 1: Better Off Dead (1985), starring John Cusack Surrealist teen comedy film starring John Cusack and written and directed by Savage Steve Holland. It tells…
Día de los Muertos at Centro Cultural Aztlan
Centro Aztlan’s authentic, community driven exhibition features unique altares made by local artists to honor family and community members who are no longer with us. Community artists are invited to create altares, helping to facilitate a dialogue that examines the history and traditions of this cultural celebration.
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at The Good Kind
Join us Monday, November 2nd for our Dia De Los Muertos Celebration! Enjoy fun times, and live music by Bob ram & the rams. Plus local artists One Love Photography by Carmen Peña-onelovephotogsatx & David Peche!💀
Voting Rights, Voting Wrongs: An Election’s Eve Incantation
On the eve of a monumental election, November’s episode of Hidden Histories delves into local legacies of enfranchisement and disenfranchisement. Recognizing the centennial anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, we talk with Dr. Rachel Gunter on the racial and class complexities of the suffrage movement in Texas, which expanded voting rights primarily for Anglo middle-class women even as Black and Mexicana women, immigrants, and other groups remained largely disenfranchised until the 1960s. Picking up on these exclusions, we…
CANCELLED: Fiesta San Antonio
Fiesta® San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That historic commemoration still takes place, but for more than a century, Fiesta® has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures and today is one of this nation’s premier festivals, featuring over 100 events with an economic impact of more than $340 million. Funds raised by official Fiesta® events provide…
CANCELLED: Fiesta Carnival
Thrills and chills fill the air at one of the best carnivals in the land. Glittering lights, exciting rides, and a wide assortment of foods in the heart of San Antonio make the Carnival a perennial favorite of Fiesta®-goers. Revenue from this event helps support the activities of Fiesta® San Antonio. Admission is free. Please note that this event has been cancelled for 2020.
Fiesta Del Mar
Celebrate with us as the rich and diverse cultural heritage of South Texas meets the sea at our all-new Fiesta del Mar event! For two weekends only, SeaWorld San Antonio will come alive with vibrant colors, lights, flavors, and activities for everyone. Hear the traditional sounds of local mariachi bands. Say “¡Olé!” to exciting folklórico performances. Browse a Fiesta del Mar market with themed merchandise, recuerdos (souvenirs), medals, and more. Indulge in flavorful snacks and drinks. It’s all waiting for…
Fall Harvest Festival featuring NIOSA favorites
The Conservation Society of San Antonio is planning a “Fall Heritage Festival” in La Villita from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov 6, 2020. Event will be small in attendance, but large in spaces on the four-acres of La Villita. Only 1000 tickets sold. Pay one price to get in ($125/per person), and enjoy three hours of NIOSA food favorites plus adult beverages, live music and historic displays reflecting San Antonio’s history. Food booths include Mr. Chicken, Bongo-K-Bobs, Maria’s Tortillas, German…
Inside Look
Guests can go behind the scenes and visit our animal care facilities that are not open to the public. SeaWorld’s renowned veterinarians and animal experts will offer an intimate look at the day-to-day care they provide for animals large and small. This will be an excellent opportunity to meet animal experts and animal rescuers and learn about their fascinating work. These visits will take place during normal park operating hours and are included with park admission and FREE to annual…
Tinkerfest
Calling All Who Tinker, Make, And Create! Join us on November 7th for The DoSeum's first annual Tinkerfest--a daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity! Guests of all ages will explore how things are made and how things work through exciting make-tivities throughout The DoSeum. Let’s get our hands messy and celebrate what it means to be a maker-centered community! Tinkerfest activities: Rocket making and blast off! Giant paper airplane construction Creative workshops with Artist-in-Residence Sarah Sudoff Motorcycle take apart Make-a-mess…
12th Annual Diwali SA Festival of Lights
The culture, food, music, and arts of India will be celebrated virtually during the 12th Annual Diwali SA Festival of Lights beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 7. Guests can participate for free at www.DiwaliSA.com. During the virtual festival, online attendees can purchase Indian food, clothing, jewelry and more from vendors who will take online orders. Highlights include Indian cooking, henna, trunk shows, saree/turban wrapping and live painting. The day concludes with a professionally produced video including nostalgic footage of…
CANCELLED: 5th Annual Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta
The Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta is the only Official Fiesta event open to the public on the San Antonio River. Attendees can expect beer, food trucks, music, and best of all an opportunity to play on the river with free kayaking and additional outdoor activities. This free event is designed to bring awareness to the beautiful Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration and Recreation project of the San Antonio River. Please note that this event has been cancelled for 2020.
CANCELLED: Festival De Animalés
Finish off Fiesta strong! We’re celebrating the animals, culture, and food of Latin America in this two-day event. This event highlights the animals native to South and Central America, as well as our conservation efforts in these areas. Also, take a culinary tour of the tastes of Latin America at select zoo restaurants and pop-up booths. Festival de Animales is included with zoo standard admission and pass holders are free. Please note that this event has been cancelled for 2020.
Allerseelen
ALLERSEELEN (pronounced al-er-ZEE-len) is a German term for All Souls’ Day. In this video featurette, Jump-Start Company member Sheila Sisler-Currie provides an opportunity to glimpse a a less-familiar take on an annual celebration here in south Texas. ALLERSEELEN is presented from the point of view of the recently departed "Mama" whose spirit visits the celebration to look back on moments of significance and joy.
CANCELLED: 47th Annual Fiesta Arts Fair
Fiesta Arts Fair is an annual, art-focused fundraising event that provides general operating support for Southwest School of Art; the only independent college of art in Texas. What began as a small art fair in 1973, has since grown into one of the highlights of the Fiesta San Antonio®, with an annual attendance of approximately 12,000 people. The 2-day event takes place early in the Fiesta San Antonio season on the campus of Southwest School of Art and generates funds…
CANCELLED: Texas Cavaliers River Parade
There’s nothing quite like the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Festive music fills the air and vibrant floats pass by as thousands watch from the banks of the San Antonio River. This one-of-a-kind parade started in 1941 after a group of Texas Cavaliers witnessed boats and barges decorated with flowers in the “floating gardens” of Mexico City. This coincided with the San Antonio River bend restoration, and the Texas Cavaliers decided to bring this unique experience to our city. The first…
CANCELLED: Battle of Flowers Parade
The Battle of Flowers® Parade is the founding event of Fiesta® San Antonio, attracting crowds of more than 550,000. It is the only parade in the United States produced entirely by women, all of whom are volunteers. The city of San Antonio owes its annual Fiesta to a small group of passionate, dedicated women who started it all with the first Battle of Flowers® Parade in 1891. What began as a patriotic celebration to honor the heroes of the Alamo, Goliad and the…
Celebration of Poetry
Poetry is a gift and something everyone can enjoy receiving or creating. We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 14th for our Celebration of Poetry event - our final Author Series program of the year. The event is free with admission and will feature three fun activities: Painting a Poem, Nature Poetry, and Rhyming Rhythms. Let’s celebrate the power of poetry and the author in you! All Day Activities Include: Painting a Poem In this activity, children will…
CANCELLED: Fiesta Flambeau Parade
Time to start planning for the 72nd Annual Fiesta Flambeau® Parade! This marks the second year in a row our parade has been named “best” in our budget category. Last year Best in the World by the International Festivals and Events Association and in August 2019, Best in Texas at the Texas Festivals and Events Association. Two great awards that make us proud to be Flambeau® members and Fiesta® family. The theme for the 2020 Flambeau® Parade is “Celebrating Classic…
Live Music at The Good Kind with Michael Martin & The Infidels
Join us at The Good Kind Saturday, November 14th from 7:30pm-10:30pm for a live performance by Michael Martin & The Infidels. 🎶 Martin is best known around San Antonio as frontman for the folk-rock band the Infidels, which he formed in the mid-'80s and whose name was inspired by Dylan's 1983 album "Infidels." Kick back and listen to some amazing tunes in our garden while enjoying our full restaurant and bar menu!
Whataburger Zoo Lights
Merry & Bright and a wild night! When the animals tuck in for the evening, San Antonio Zoo decks the halls with jaw-dropping light displays and fills the park with Christmastime activities and cheer. Plus, kids can visit Santa.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration returns featuring the largest holiday light display in Texas with over 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, Santa, and much more. Guests can grab delicious food and seasonal treats, enjoy delightful holiday shopping, meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and friends, and experience sensational shows, rides, and attractions.
Holiday in the Park
Our Brightest Celebration of the Season! Experience enchanting holiday magic for the entire family featuring Christmastime cheer like no other! From November 21 through January 3, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with millions of colorful twinkling lights throughout the park and magical musical shows.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
Nov. 21 through Jan. 3 - SeaWorld San Antonio is decking out the halls for its annual Christmas Celebration, an extraordinary holiday event. This wintery, watery wonderland features Christmas shows, holiday lights, festive foods, Santa Claus and more!The park is blanketed with millions of twinkling lights, one of the largest Christmas light displays in Texas! Meet Santa and friends as you sip hot chocolate and sing along with Christmas carolers. Bring your family and share classic Rudolph traditions while creating…
Old West Christmas Light Fest at Enchanted Springs Ranch
Old West Christmas Light Fest dazzles and delights with holiday flavors, favorites, and fun at Enchanted Springs Ranch for another year of Christmas magic! Stroll through the twinkling lights, snap holiday photos, and spend time together with friends and family as Old West Christmas Light Fest celebrates seven years bringing holiday magic to San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country in Boerne, TX just three short miles off of IH-10 West. This holiday event brings the Christmas season to life…
Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker v. 2020
Ballet San Antonio, in partnership with the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, proudly presents The Nutcracker v. 2020, with socially distanced seating for the holidays! An original commission by Ballet San Antonio for Ballet San Antonio, The Nutcracker v. 2020 is co-choreographed by Easton Smith and Haley Henderson Smith. Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker v. 2020 runs November 27th through December 13th in the H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. “I’m very excited for…
Christmas on the Ranch at Don Strange
Christmas On The Ranch November 27 – December 24 We are the largest Drive Thru Light Display in the area! We have food and drink for children of all ages including hot coco and s’mores! Photo’s with Santa and Ms. Claus (social distancing) with treats and shopping! It’s back and better than before! The 7th Annual Don Strange & Christmas Lights Spectacular! Join us for a month long celebration of family, friends, and neighbors with BRAND NEW displays, interactive carriage…
CANCELLED: Ford Holiday River Parade
Join us for the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Holiday River Parade! Ticket prices range from $15-$43 and are sold on-line beginning July 7th, 2020, at www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com. Seven free seating areas are on the parade route (bring your chair) from North of Martin St. to Lexington St. Bridge and North St. Mary’s St. to Lexington St. The majority of restaurants on the River Walk offer dinner packages for your convenience. The Ford Holiday River Parade is a San Antonio tradition…
Ford Holiday Boat Caroling
Sing in the holidays by caroling with friends and family from a boat on the River Walk. Celebrate the timeless tradition of spreading joy with a San Antonio twist. Charter an affordable private caroling boat and bask in the glow of 100,000 Christmas lights. Boats float on the river each night, carrying a different group each hour performing live Christmas Carols. More than 185 groups participate; school, church, office, nonprofit, and civic groups. Joyous caroling fills the evening air along…
Winter Luau
We're missing meeting everyone and sharing our heritage so we are now ready to start over and finish the year out with our “Winter Luau”. Come celebrate being able to gather again as are invited to share in the "Spirit of Aloha" If you have been to Hawaii you will feel as though you are there and once again feel the joy in your heart, but if you have never been there you'll experience the spirit of Polynesia through authentic…
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: Latest Discoveries in the Universe
Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. The center is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003. Join us before the show, when the Scobee Education Center presents STEAM…
Holiday Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Holiday Artisan Show by shopping at over 40 handmade artisan booths including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Stay closer to the action with Hilton by booking any of their 50+ branded hotels in the San Antonio area at travel.hilton.com/ArtShow.
Spartan Super 10K and Sprint 5K Weekend
San Antonio Spartan Super 10K and Sprint 5K Weekend Spartan is headed to San Antonio for a wild, wild race at Don Strange Ranch. Don Strange isn’t just the site of Spartan’s latest Texas race: this course actually doubles as an operating longhorn ranch. You’ll be racing nearby these incredible animals while you weave through obstacles on course. -Spartan Super is a 10 km, 25 obstacle race that blends speed, endurance and technical skill. Supers are built to always keep…