Spurs 50th Anniversary

Friday, January 13

Spurs Anniversary Game Free Parking

The City of San Antonio offers free parking in the City Tower Garage at 117 W. Commerce and St. Mary's Garage at 205 E. Travis for fans attending the Spurs game on Friday, January 13th! Offer applies to game ticket holders who arrive at these garages between 3–6 pm on January 13th only. (Must show ticket).  

Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic

If you live or work downtown, plan for the Friday, January 13th, record crowd attending the Spurs anniversary game at the Alamodome. There will be heavy congestion downtown, especially near the Alamodome and I-37/281. Please take alternate routes as possible. Doors open at 4:30 pm, and the game begins at 6:30 pm. If you plan to attend the game, consider taking public transportation, ride-share, bike, walk, or consult a navigation & traffic app before leaving. 

Visit the Alamodome website for more information.

36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

FREE

Monday, January 16; 10am

The City of San Antonio, in partnership with District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and the San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission chaired by Dwayne Robinson, is inviting the community to participate in the largest march in the nation. The 36th Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration will occur in person on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at 10 am.

This year's theme, "Together We Can Be THE Dream," was created by Shaunda Hopkins Lohse and chosen by the MLK Jr. Commission as the theme for 2023. 

The 2023 celebration will begin with the in-person march kickoff at 10 am at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy, 3501 Martin Luther King Drive, and ends at Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa St., followed by the park celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park. 

The park celebration will include a main stage with multicultural performances, a health and wellness area, a youth area, food and merchandise vendors, and information booths. Learn More.

Market Square Weekend Programming

FREE

Every Weekend in January & 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.

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.

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.

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!

Make plans to join us for the opening reception for "Between Yesterday & Tomorrow" on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 6 pm to 9 pm. This free event is part of DreamWeek San Antonio 2023. Curated by Barbara Felix, this exhibition will showcase a multifaceted collection of local Black artists as they share their culture and life experiences through their work. Learn more about this exhibit.

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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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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