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Sebastián 50+ Years 100+
The Department of Arts & Culture hosts the latest city-wide exhibit “Sebastián in San Antonio: 50+ Years / 20+ Sites / 100+ Works”. The exhibit includes more than 100 sculptures and works of the famed Mexican artist, on display through May 2020 in more than 20 locations accessible to residents and visitors alike. The featured works span the artist’s more than 50-year career. Sebastián also created the nearly two-decades-old “Torch of Friendship” which stands at the intersection of Alamo Street…
Garden Ridge Market Days
Join us for Garden Ridge Market Days every Second Saturday monthly at Northeast Bible Church (19185 FM 2252, Garden Ridge, TX 78266) from 9 am - 2 pm. FREE Admission & FREE Kid's Activities! Shop local, support your community & enjoy our Indoor/Outdoor market including: - Over 80 Local Farm, Food & Artisan Vendors - Free Kid's Crafts, Face Painting, and/or Games - Free Live Music, Entertainment and/or Dance Performances - Food Trucks (These Guys & Mia Marco's Pizza) -…
Saturday Night Rodeo at Tejas Rodeo Company
Tejas Rodeo Co. produces a competitive rodeo every Saturday night March through November with live bands, BBQ, and great dancing on rodeo nights. Experience professional rodeo at its finest. The rodeo takes place under our covered arena where spectators are able to witness cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, and more! It’s the greatest show on dirt! Tejas Rodeo is fun for all ages! Hop on our mechanical bull to see if you have what…
Viva Botanica
Viva Botanica is a family Fiesta event celebrating the world of plants. See the beautiful Botanical Garden at the height of spring, with fun Fiesta-themed activities for the kids. Shop for San Antonio-friendly plants at the plant sale. The San Antonio Botanical Garden Society Inc. supports the San Antonio Botanical Garden in inspiring people to connect with the plant world and understand the importance of plants in our lives. Admission is $12 for adults and $9 for children (3-13 years…
A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada
Explore the distinctive culture that upholds the customs and family traditions of Mexican Horsemanship as a way of life. This family event features food vendors, concessions, ballet folklorico performances, and live mariachi music during the season-opening of our charreada — Mexico’s official sport predating, and inspiring, the American Rodeo. The oldest Charro association in the United States, established in 1947, aims to preserve the skill of charreria, a centuries-old tradition, and educate future generations and the general public.
Ford Mariachi Festival
This official Fiesta event features Mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools and colleges. This is the perfect time to sit outside, sip a margarita (as if you needed an excuse), and enjoy the music as it floats past you. Boats also randomly stop and play music for guests sitting outdoors. Each group wears traditional mariachi and Folklorico costumes. Free to enjoy.
A Day in Old Mexico & Charreada
Explore the distinctive culture that upholds the customs and family traditions of Mexican Horsemanship as a way of life. This family event features food vendors, concessions, ballet folklorico performances, and live mariachi music during the season-opening of our charreada — Mexico’s official sport predating, and inspiring, the American Rodeo. The oldest Charro association in the United States, established in 1947, aims to preserve the skill of charreria, a centuries-old tradition, and educate future generations and the general public.
Taste of Fiesta Parade Viewing Party
Enjoy exclusive private seating and amenities with up-close views of Fiesta San Antonio’s two biggest parades. Chef Brian West and fellow chefs present delicious offerings while supporting Central Texas’s biggest charitable event: Fiesta San Antonio. Start your Fiesta Parade Weekend April 24 with the Battle of Flowers Parade and an array of delicious breakfast options for every palate. Then on April 25, celebrate Fiesta at our nation’s largest illuminated parade, Fiesta Flambeau, with all your favorite Fiesta-fare-gone-upscale. $145 per person…
Yellow Ribbon Project
Yellow Ribbon Project is a thoughtful way to honor those who serve! Yellow ribbons are hung on trees along the River Walk and displayed until May 26 as a highlight of the annual Armed Forces River Parade on May 16. Honorees names will instantly appear on the River Walk website through parade day. Proceeds from ribbon sales are used to underwrite the Armed Forces River Parade, which is free and open to the public. Ribbons purchased online at TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events for…
Sesame Street Party Parade
Sesame Street Bay of Play will be a focal point for summer fun with a colorful, musical, show-stopping award-winning parade featuring everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The parade showcases 10 larger-than-life themed floats, including iconic Sesame Street favorites such as Mr. Hooper’s Store and Count’s Castle. The Sesame Street Party Parade also includes a pair of impressive, the interactive show stops. At the first stop, performers jump rope, hula hoop, and groove with their favorite Sesame Street friends and dancers.…
San Antonio Pets Alive! Rescue Run 5K
Join San Antonio Pets Alive! on Saturday, June 6, 2020, for the first-ever Rescue Run/Walk 5K! Race your way through beautiful Lady Bird Johnson Park with your canine companion to help San Antonio Pets Alive! save the lives of thousands of homeless pets! If you need a break while you run, you can stop and snuggle a puppy or kitten along the race route! Join San Antonio Pets Alive! after the race for the awards ceremony, pet and human costume…
Rescheduled: Armed Forces River Parade
This free parade is dedicated to the men and women in all branches of the United States Armed Forces and features 26 patriotically-decorated and musical floats carrying all branches of military personnel and numerous businesses and nonprofits who honor and support active and retired soldiers. View the parade for free from throughout the downtown section of the River Walk. On-stage entertainment will serenade floats through the Arneson River Theatre. Break out your red-white-and-blue and let’s show ‘em we appreciate our…
Bud Light Stars, Stripes & Lights
The River Walk will be decked out with patriotic decor this long and amusing 4th of July weekend! It's fun as usual on the River Walk with downtown bridges and trees sporting a red, white & blue motif. The perfect backdrop for photos! Don't forget to post your images on social media using #SAriverwalk.
Fourth of July Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Fourth of July 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.
Summer Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Summer 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.
Wishing Lanterns
An ethereal experience of casting lanterns into the river in honor of loved ones, hopes, dreams, and wishes. Admission is free. Lanterns are $5 and can be purchased online in advance or at the event. Lanterns include one LED candle. Pens will be available at the event to personalize your lanterns. Entertainment includes festival dancing to thematic music. Lantern launch at 8:00 PM Viewing, until 10:30 PM
Labor Day Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Labor Day 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.
Zoo Boo!
The San Antonio Zoo once again hosts this family-friendly, non-spooky Halloween celebration held every weekend day September-October. The zoo will be decked out with Halloween fun complete with trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin painting, dance parties, costume contests, a hay maze, a hay slide and plenty of games. Families can even enjoy a ride on the Zoo Boo! Express. Little ghouls and goblins are encouraged to wear their best costume for a chance to be in a costume contest. Children of all…
36th “Animal” Zoo Run Relay & Kids Run
Lace-up your running shoes and help the San Antonio Zoo secure a future for wildlife! This annual run includes an 8-mile relay on Friday night followed by a kids’ run on Saturday. Please ensure to register to the run or relay prior to the event at the links below.
Drift & Dine
Experience a night to remember as you slowly Drift & Dine along the River Walk. Discover new restaurants and revisit old favorites. Relax in good company with music to hear, a sunset to watch, food to savor, and a feeling of bliss. Go with the flow; savor the flavor! Beautifully decorated dinner boats carrying 16-20 passengers each will float along the river making six restaurant stops during their journey. The culinary voyage is offered on three individual nights Tickets are…
Brew at the Zoo
Sip on suds while supporting San Antonio Zoo during the first-ever Brew at the Zoo. This zoo-nique craft beer festival will feature beer tastings, tasty bar grub, live music, and animal encounters all set on the great lawn.
Fall Artisan Show, presented by Hiltons of San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Fall 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.
San Antonio Beer Festival 2020
This festival is jam-packed with unique casks, one of a kind collaborations, and your favorite porters, stouts, pilsners, ales, wheats, sours, Belgians, ciders, and lagers to name a few. Beyond beer, the San Antonio Beer Festival features music, games, wines, ciders, food trucks, food booths, local vendors and more. Experience the beer festival that San Antonio has loved for more than a decade. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a beautiful fall day at Dignowity and…
Haunted River Jr.
Families will have a ghoulishly good time on the River Walk celebrating Halloween. Eerie sights and sound shall haunt the river while families trick or treat. 2,500 free Trick-or-Treat bags are distributed to kids, while supplies last. Maps to participating restaurants are posted online and at the event. Other entertainment includes face painting, moon bounce, and family appropriate Halloween music.
San Antonio Congenital Heart Walk
The Congenital Heart Walk series directly supports the mission of The Children’s Heart Foundation: to fund the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects (CHDs). Our Congenital Heart Walks include family-friendly activities, games, music, refreshments, community, peace and remembrance, research remarks, acknowledgments, and our Walk! Venue Opens: 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens: 7:30 a.m. Pre-Event Activities Open: 7:30 a.m. Announcements and Remarks: 830 a.m. Walk Starts: 9:00 a.m. Entry - There is a $15…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias
Experience the holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the river guided by more than 2,000 Luminarias. This century’s old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday for three weekends in December. Luminarias are a traditional Mexican Christmas lantern to light the way for the holy family. View the Luminarias under the glow of 100,000 Christmas lights overhead and listen to Ford Holiday Boat Caroling from a River Walk restaurant or bar…
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.