The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit downtown — including Historic Market Square, La Villita Historic Arts Village, Travis Park and Houston Street — this May for a wide variety of events.

While enjoying La Villita and Market Square events, don’t forget to stop inside their stores to shop for one-of-a-kind treasures and last minute Mother’s Day gifts.

Find last minute Mother's Day gifts at Historic 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 at Historic Market Square.

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Mother's Day Celebration
Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; FREE
Location: Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Historic Market Square! We're showing love and appreciation with free roses (while supplies last) and a gift raffle – perfect for honoring the amazing moms in your life. Bring your family, shop local, and celebrate moms with flowers, fun, and great prizes.
 

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Memorial Day Celebration
Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE
Location: Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Enjoy Market Square's family-friendly activities, working artists, food vendors and live entertainment.
 

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Market Square Weekend Programming
Every weekend in May, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE
Location: Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend!

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The Pass at Market Square
Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE
Location: 612 W. Commerce St.

The Pass at Market Square is a recreation area located at the IH-35 elevated highway underpass between Dolorosa and Commerce streets. It features a family-friendly recreation area that includes a basketball court, ping pong tables, swing chairs and tables, murals, and more.

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Discover unique treasures for mom at La Villita Historic Arts Village!

Located in the heart of downtown, La Villita offers over 15 unique boutiques, art galleries, and dining experiences. 

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Craft Tuesday: Painting in the Plaza
Tuesday, May 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; FREE
Location: La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

This family-friendly DIY event will be led by acrylic artist Chantia “Tia” Bailey. All supplies are provided. Come early to grab dinner in the Village, or you can purchase light bites and beverages from Prost Haus. Seating is limited and registration is required. Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages.

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Dancing in the Dark: Swing Into Summer
Tuesday, May 27, 6-8 p.m.; FREE
Location: La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

Looking for a fun, free date night? Join us for La Villita’s Dancing in the Dark series with free dance lessons taught by professional instructor Jeremy Zipagan, known for choreographing La Villita’s annual Fiesta Noche del Rio summer performances. Come a little early with your partner, friends, or by yourself to grab dinner in the Village, or you can purchase light bites and beverages from Prost Haus. Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages.

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Pride River Parades and Celebration
Saturday, May 31; FREE
Celebration: 4-9 p.m., La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre
Museum Reach River Parade: 5-6 p.m.
Downtown River Parade: 8-9 p.m.

Visit San Antonio created the Pride River Parade to promote the city's inclusion, encouragement, and support of the LGBTQ+ community to live openly with equal rights. The event features an afternoon of live on-stage entertainment at La Villita's Arneson River Theatre, along with two river parades.

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Eat & Play in Travis Park
Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St.

Every second Wednesday of the month, enjoy a variety of food trucks, music, and activities during lunchtime at Travis Park.

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Lunch Break on Houston Street
Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: In front of the Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.

Make your way to Houston Street for food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre!

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Downtown can get busy, so make a plan! Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early to downtown events to avoid expected disruptions related to traffic and construction projects. 

• Leave Early and Plan Ahead – Expect heavy traffic on busy event weekends. Plan to leave early and be sure to consult a navigation app, such as Google Maps or Waze, to find the best route to your destination.

• Use Ride Share or Taxis – Using these services avoids traffic congestion and keeps you and those around you safe from traffic accidents. VIA Metropolitan Transit offers its Link ride-sharing service for $1.30 a ride within its downtown service area zone. 

Know Before You Go Downtown Website

Downtown Street Closure Website

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The City of San Antonio offers convenient and affordable parking at its parking garages and lots. The St. Mary’s Garage (205 E. Travis St.) and the City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.) are located just steps from the River Walk, Houston Street and Travis Park, and they generally have many public parking spaces available.

• A map showing a full list of City-owned garages and lots can be found on the City’s SAPark website.
   

• Downtown Tuesday offers free parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots and parking meters every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight in the City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.).

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Visit our downtown partner websites to view a list of their upcoming events.