Focus on Downtown May 2024

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La Villita Events

San Antonio Asian Festival

San Antonio Asian Festival

Ticketed event

Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.


The San Antonio Asian Festival is back at a new location this year – La Villita Historic Arts Village! Hosted by the Asian Resource Center of San Antonio, the festival will feature pan-Asian entertainment, food, merchandise and more. The family-friendly event celebrates the diversity of Asian cultures and communities in San Antonio with hands-on activities and opportunities to learn through experience. For more information and tickets, visit the event website.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

River Walk LIVE!

River Walk LIVE!

FREE

Thursday, May 16, 7-9:30 p.m.


Join us for River Walk LIVE!, a monthly concert series every third Thursday of the month. Local and national talent make their way to the Arneson River Theatre at La Villita to perform musical acts that fill the River Walk with sweet sounds. For more information and reserved seating, visit the event website.

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

Dancing in the Dark: Swing into Summer

Dancing in the Dark at La Villita

FREE

Tuesday, May 28, 6-8 p.m.


Looking for a fun, free date night? Join us for La Villita’s Dancing in the Dark series with swing dance lessons taught by professional dance instructor Jeremy Zipagan, choreographer of La Villita’s annual Fiesta Noche del Rio summer performances. Arrive 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. For more information, visit the La Villita website.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.
Market Square Events

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Market Square Cinco de Mayo Celebration

FREE

Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Market Square! Enjoy Market Square's food booths, working artists, specialty vendors, live entertainment, mariachi, and our “Pinata Candy Drop!” Surprise Disney characters are also scheduled to make an appearance! For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Memorial Day Celebration

Market Square Memorial Day Weekend

FREE

Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Enjoy Market Square's family-friendly activities, working artists, food vendors, live entertainment, and a free remembrance card. For more information, visit the Market Square website.

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Market Square Weekend Programming

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FREE

Every Weekend in May; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

The Pass at Market Square

The Pass at Market Square

FREE

Open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 

The Pass at Market Square is a new 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. The City’s Arts & Culture Department worked with local artists to paint murals on the columns at The Pass that reflect the history of Market Square.

The Pass is free and open to the public daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Paid parking is available nearby in the Market Square Lot, 612 W. Commerce St. Guests can reserve sports equipment by contacting the Market Square Team at 210-207-8600.

The Pass at Market Square, located underneath the IH-35 elevated highway underpass between Dolorosa and Commerce streets

Downtown Events

Lunch Break on Houston Street

Lunch Break on Houston Street

FREE

Thursday, May 2 & 16, 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.

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

La Villita

Discover joyful 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. For more information on events, shopping and dining experiences visit their website.

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Shop for your 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. For a list of shops and hours, please visit Market Square's website.

Visit Centro de Artes at Historic Market Square!

Centro de Artes Exhibit

FREE

1st Floor: Millennial Lotería: The LatinXperience by Guest Artists: Mike Alfaro & Gerardo Guillén
On the first floor, California artists Mike Alfaro and Gerardo GuillĂ©n’s exhibition Millennial Loteria: The LatinXperience is an artistic parody of the Hispanic tradition of LoterĂ­a. 

2nd Floor: Permanencia Voluntaria by Guest Artist: Efedefroy (Froy Padilla AragĂłn) 
On the second floor is an exhibition by artist Efedefroy (Froy Padilla AragĂłn), from Oaxaca, Mexico, titled Permanencia Voluntaria. 


Centro de Artes Gallery, located in Historic Market Square, 101 S. Santa Rosa Ave.

Mural Series Adds Vibracy to The Pass at Historic Market Square

The Pass at Market Square


The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture has announced the completion of The Echoes of Market Square mural series by San Antonio artists Eva Marengo Sanchez and Mike Arguello. The artwork tells the stories of Historic Market Square’s rich history and vibrant future and can be found on eight large columns under I-35 between Dolorosa and Commerce streets in the new urban recreation area called The Pass. To learn more, visit SA.gov.

The Pass at Market Square, located underneath the IH-35 elevated highway underpass between Dolorosa and Commerce streets.

San Antonio River Walk Wins USA TODAY 10Best Award!

San Antonio River Walk


Our beautiful San Antonio River Walk was named one of the 10 best river walks in the country by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! Thank you so much to everyone who voted for us, and to our hard working River Operations team who make our River Walk shine!

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Visit our map to check rates, directions, accessibility, and EV charging stations at 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 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Note: Free parking is suspended in the Houston Street Garage on Majestic Theatre show nights. With the exception of major Broadway shows and sold-out performances, free parking is available on most Majestic Theatre show nights in the nearby St. Mary’s Garage, 205 E. Travis St.

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

City Tower Sundays

Free Parking at City Tower on Sundays!

City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 117 W. Commerce. Entrances to the garage are on Main Street and Flores Street. For directions, please view our parking map. For more information and additional affordable parking opportunities, visit our SAPark website.

(City Tower Garage Only)
 

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