Celebrate Independence Day at Historic Market Square

Published on June 27, 2023

City of San Antonio Center City Development and Operations Department

Join us this summer for family friendly sports classics at Movies by Moonlight in Travis Park on Tuesdays in June and July!


SAN ANTONIO (June 27, 2023) — The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit Historic Market Square, La Villita Historic Arts Village and Travis Park this July for a wide variety of events.

Market Square during a celebration

Travis Park Events

Location: 301 E. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Directions

Movies by Moonlight

When: Tuesday, July 11, 18, & 25; Activities begin at 7:45 p.m.; movie begins after sunset

Movies by Moonlight continues this summer at Travis Park! This FREE outdoor, family friendly event features a movie, food trucks and kids activities on Tuesdays in July. Enjoy free parking after 5 p.m. at City operated garages, lots, and meters as part of Downtown Tuesday (nearby parking is available in the St. Mary’s Garage, 205 E. Travis St.). Leashed pets, lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks are welcome. This year's theme is family friendly sports classics!

  • July 11: “The Karate Kid”
  • July 18: “Remember the Titans”
  • July 25: “A League of their Own”

For more information, please visit the Travis Park Facebook events page


La Villita Historic Arts Village Events

Location: 418 Villita St,
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions

Lunch at La Villita

When: Thursday, July 13, 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.

Fiesta Noche del Rio

When: Every Friday and Saturday through August 6; 8:30 p.m.; ticketed event

The Alamo Kiwanis presents its annual Fiesta Noche del Rio featuring a cultural performance of artists at La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre. For more information and tickets, please visit the event website.


Historic Market Square Events

Location: 514 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Directions

Market Square 4th of July Celebration

WhenSaturday, July 1 & Sunday, July 2, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE
Celebrate Independence Day at Historic Market Square! Listen to the music and taste the food that makes San Antonio unique while enjoying working artisans, Zumba, patriotic characters, and live band performances. For more information, please visit the Market Square event page.

Market Square Weekend Programming

When: Every weekend in July, 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.


Lunch Break on Houston Street

Location: In front of the Majestic Theatre,
224 E. Houston Street,
San Antonio, TX 78207
Directions

When: Thursday, July 6 & 20, 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 hereDowntown 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.