Western Heritage Vaquero Cook-Off

FREE

February 3-5
Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 7am-11pm,
Sunday 11am-6pm

Head to downtown San Antonio and Market Square to enjoy some of the traditional staples of the vaqueros from the 1800s. Enjoy culinary offerings such as Chili, Menudo, and Arroz con Pollo as cook-off teams compete for the honor of grand champion. To sign up or for more information visit their website.

Stampede 5K Run/Walk

Registration Required

Saturday, February 4; 9am

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Stampede, a 5K run/walk, kicks off a full day of activities in beautiful downtown San Antonio. The Stampede takes place on the main streets of Historic Downtown San Antonio, starting and ending at Milam Park. After partaking in the Stampede, you don’t want to miss the Wrangler Chuckwagon Breakfast, Cattle Drive & Parade and great entertainment, with the Vaquero Cook-Off after the parade! To register visit their website.

Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive

FREE

Saturday, February 4; 11am

Step back in time to celebrate our historic Texas roots and kick-off the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo! The parade route runs through historic Houston Street and features participants who represent the heritage of our Lone Star State and the Old West. Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Sam Houston Caisson, Texas Heritage Riders and of course, a herd of Texas Longhorns are just some of the snapshots that celebrate the legacy of our great State.

9:30 AM - Rodeo Wrangler Breakfast on Santa Rosa St (between Houston and Commerce St). Come check out the fun kid's games, family activities and chuck wagon biscuits and gravy!

11:00 AM- WHP & Cattle Drive steps-off at Houston and Santa Rosa Street and continues east towards Alamo Street. For more information visit their website.

Lunch Break on Houston St.

February 2; 11am-2pm
February 16; 11am-2pm
March 2; 11am-2pm
March 16; 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.

Market Square Weekend Programming

FREE

Every Weekend in February; 10am-6pm

Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend! For more information, please visit the Market Square event page for more information.

San Antonio 10th Annual Coffee Festival

Ticketed Event

Saturday, February 11
8am (VIP Early Entrance), 10am-3pm

Now in its 10th year, the San Antonio Coffee Festival is the city’s original celebration of coffee open to all coffee-lovers – offering the perfect grounds to share time together.

Tickets for the 2023 Festival are on sale now, visit their website for more info.

Galentine's Day Celebration

FREE

Sunday, February 12
Noon-4pm

Join us downtown at La Villita Historic Arts Village for our Galentine's Celebration on Sunday, February 12 from 12 noon - 4:00 pm. FREE activities include massages and facials at Capistrano Soap Company, delish nibbles and craft cocktails at Bird & Pear, champagne and chocolates at Scentchips, create artsy love letters at the Little Studio Gallery, enjoy mimosas with meal purchase at Guadalajara Grill, receive a bag of chocolates and enter drawing for fine art at the River Art Group, and warm up with Mexican hot chocolate at Yolix Luna. Bring your BFF and celebrate the ladies! Visit their Facebook event page for more info.

Mardi Gras Festival & Bud Light Mardi Gras River Parade

FREE

Friday, February 17; 6-10pm
Saturday, February 18; 12-6pm

Stop by the Arneson River Theatre for live music and entertainment by local bands

Rodeo Roundup

FREE

Saturday - Sunday, February 25-26;10am-6pm

Stop by Market Square to continue your Rodeo celebration with live bands, working artists, pop-up vendors, and a petting zoo! 

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.

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 winter hours please visit Market Square's Website.

Visit Centro de Artes!

Opening February 9 - Soy de Tejas curated by Rigoberto Luna. This exhibit will showcase the works of 40 contemporary artists of Latin American descent living in Texas who engage with intersecting themes of identity, cultural history, myth, pop culture, and modern social-political concerns. Learn More.

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City Of San Antonio Public Parking Garages &
Lots near you.

Look for upgraded electric vehicle stations throughout city-owned parking garages and lots. 

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.

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.

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