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Veterans Day Parade

United States Military Veterans Parade

FREE

November 12; 12pm

The United States Military Veterans Parade Association invites the community to attend the 2022 Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Parade will start at Avenue E and 4th Street. Lawn chairs are welcome. For more information, please visit the event website.

Starts at Avenue E and 4th St.

 

SA VETERANS DAY

SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair

FREE

November 12; 12pm-10pm

The second annual SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair presented by Endeavors will take place on Saturday, November 12 from noon until 10:00 p.m. Join Military City USA® in celebrating our veterans with a FREE event at Hemisfair’s Yanaguana Garden to include live music, food, beverage, entertainment, and vendors. For a schedule of events visit Hemisfair.org

Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St.

 

lunchbox series

Lunchbox Series

November 9; 11:30am-2:30pm
November 16; 11:30am-2:30pm
November 30; 11:30am-2:30pm 
December 7; 11:30am-2:30pm
December 14; 11:30am-2:30pm

Break out of the office and head to Legacy Park for free lunchtime concerts featuring talented local musicians. The concert series  will be every Wednesday from 11:30-2:30 PM. Bring your lunchbox from home, grab a bite at Pinkerton’s Barbecue, or order take-out from your favorite lunch spot! A rotating selection of food trucks will also be available, thanks to the Downtown Food Truck program. Snag a spot on the lawn and enjoy your lunch break⁠—you’ve earned it. For a full lineup visit our website.
 

 Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St.

 

LUNCH BREAK

Lunch Break on Houston St.

November 17; 11am-2pm
December 1; 11am-2pm 

Lunch Break on Houston Street is back! Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month for food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre! For more information, follow @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.

In front of the Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.

 

Rotary Ice Rink

Rotary Ice Rink at Travis Park

FREE

November 18-January 16, 2023

The Rotary Ice Rink, presented by Valero, will return this fall at Travis Park in downtown San Antonio. Since 2019, nearly 200,000 people have enjoyed the rink and surrounding festivities. For more information, including hours of operation, pricing, and specials, please visit their website.

 

Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St.

 

LUMINARIA

Luminaria

FREE

November 19; 6pm-midnight

Join us from the Tobin Center and surrounding streets for the Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival. The annual festival inspires San Antonio audiences with performances and installations by regional, national, and international artists whose stories and styles transform streets, buildings, and theaters into a place of dreams and imagination for one festive night. For more information, please visit the event website.

 

100 Auditorium Circle

 

HEB Tree

H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

FREE

November 25; 3pm-9pm
Tree lighting ceremony at 6pm

Kick-off the holiday festivities with us at the Annual H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 25. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. and include live entertainment, food trucks, letters to Santa, giveaways, holiday crafts, a special visit from Santa, and a movie screening of “The Polar Express”! The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. followed by the movie screening at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the ​​​​​​​Facebook Page.

 

Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St.

 

Ford River Parade

Ford Holiday River Parade

Ticket Event

November 25; 6pm

The 41st  Annual Ford Holiday River Parade is a San Antonio tradition that offers a spectacular one-hour parade along the San Antonio River Walk. This year’s theme, Tastes & Traditions Around the World, will kick off the San Antonio tradition of ringing in the holiday season. This ticketed parade begins at 6 p.m. at the Tobin Center and arrives later in other areas (check map). It is broadcast live at 7 p.m. at the Arneson River Theatre. For more information, please visit the event website.

Arneson River Theatre, La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

 

MS Celeb Musical

Celebración Musical at Market Square

FREE

November 26; 10am-6pm

On the eve of Fería de Santa Cecilia, visit Historic Market Square for a special celebration in honor of the patron saint of musicians. Enjoy live entertainment, mariachi music, ballet folklorico, working artists, food booths and holiday specials! For more information, please visit the Market Square Website. 

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

 

Centro Tis the Season

This year more than ever, it’s important to continue supporting local small businesses and providing unexpected moments of joy for all.

“Tis the Season” is a call for locals and visitors to make new memories and expand tenured traditions to ultimately SHOP, CELEBRATE, SIP, SAVOR and SUPPORT Downtown during the holiday season, with content hosted on Centro’s Tis The Season web page.

Downtown San Antonio

 

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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. For a list of shops and fall hours please visit Market Square's Website.

centro art

Visit Centro de Artes!

The Centro de Artes Gallery at Historic Market Square is featuring Leila Hernández’s La Visa Negra 2.5: Tendiendo Los Trapitos al Sol and Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo’s The Euphoric Dance of the Unconquered Mind. Free and open to the public!  Learn more and make plans to visit the gallery, by visiting their website.


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Where to see holiday lights in San Antonio and surrounding areas

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Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival celebrates local artists and the arts

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'Despacito' star Luis Fonsi making his feature film debut in San Antonio-shot romantic comedy

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Bigger than ever: Outdoor ice skating rink returning to downtown San Antonio this holiday season

 


parking

Visit our map to check rates & locations of
City Of San Antonio Public Parking Garages & Lots near you.

Downtown Tuesday offers FREE parking in city-operated meters, lots, and garages, on Tuesdays from 5pm-2am

Please remember that free parking is suspended at the Houston Street & St. Mary’s Garage on Majestic Theatre Performance Nights.

(Some exclusions apply. Please check our website for more information.)

City Tower Sundays

Sunday...Sunday...SUNDAY! Free Parking at City Tower!

City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 am-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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