Enjoy fun downtown events this October!
Published on October 06, 2023
Celebrate the arrival of fall at La Villita Historic Arts Village.
SAN ANTONIO (October 6, 2023) — The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit downtown San Antonio this October for a wide variety of events.
La Villita Historic Arts Village Events
Location: 418 Villita St,
San Antonio, TX 78205
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RiverARTober
When: Saturday, October 7 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday, October 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., FREE
You're invited to River Art Group & Gallery's riverARTober Outdoor Art Fair at Historic 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.
Craft Tuesday: Pumpkin Decorating
When: Tuesday, October 10, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., FREE
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.
Lunch at La Villita
When: Thursday, October 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
On the second Thursday of each month, join us for lunch from several San Antonio food trucks, as well as La Villita Café and Guadalajara Grill. Remember to make time before or after to browse our boutiques and art galleries! For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.
Solas Dance Studio Presents Visions of October
When: Saturday, October 21, 6 p.m., ticketed event
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.
Marisol Deluna Foundation 2023 Community Fashion Show
When: Sunday, October 22, gates open at 2 p.m., fashion show at 3 p.m., FREE
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.
Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade and Festival
- When:
- 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.
Historic Market Square Events
Location: 514 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
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Market Square Weekend Programming
Every weekend in October, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE
Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend! For more information, please visit the Market Square event page.
Cultural Celebration: Día de los Muertos
When: Saturday, October 28and 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.
Artpace’s 20th Annual Chalk It Up Festival (Legacy Park & Houston Street)
When: Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE
Artpace Chalk It Up welcomes the community to Houston Street for its 20thanniversary 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.
Market Square Weekend Programming
When: Every weekend in September, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE
Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend! For more information, please visit the Market Square event page.
Travis Park Events
Location: 301 E. Travis St. Directions
Puptopia
When: Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., ticketed event
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.
San Antonio Fitness & Health Expo
When: Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., FREE (VIP tickets available)
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.
Miliam Park Events
Location: 201 W. Commerce St
San Antonio Fitness & Health Expo
When: Saturday, October 14, 3-9 p.m., FREE
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.
Lunch Break on Houston Street
Location: In front of the Majestic Theatre,
224 E. Houston Street,
San Antonio, TX 78207
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When: Thursday, October 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month for Lunch Break on Houston Street with food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre! For more information, follow @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.
Visitor Parking
Check out the City's SAPark website for easy, convenient, and affordable parking! A full list of City-owned garages, lots and meters can be found here. Downtown Tuesday offers free parking on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. in City-owned parking facilities, and City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 117 W. Commerce.