Focus on Downtown March 2024

events and happenings

Travis Park Events

San Antonio 11th Annual Coffee Festival

Coffee Festival

Ticketed Event

Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (8 a.m. VIP early entrance)
(Rescheduled from February due to inclement weather)


Now in its 11th 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! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the event website. The St. Mary’s Garage is located just one block away from Travis Park at 205 E. Travis St. and offers affordable parking options. View parking map

Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St.
Market Square Events

Market Square Spring Fest

Market Square Spring Fest

FREE

March 9-17, visit the Facebook event page for the full event schedule

It’s spring break at Historic Market Square, and that means it’s time to party! Enjoy nine days of live music, great food, family-friendly activities, and shopping. For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Market Square Weekend Programming

weekends at MS

FREE

Every Weekend in March; 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
La Villita Events

Fitness in the Plaza

Fitness in the Plaza

FREE

Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. & 10 a.m.


Unwind and reset with a free one-hour yoga class in La Villita’s Plaza Juarez. Join us for a relaxing session to find your inner calm, led by Marti Ewing Yoga Therapy. No cost; just bliss. Classes will be held at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit the Facebook event page.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, Plaza Juarez, 418 Villita St.

Craft Tuesday: Fiesta Craft DIY

Craft Tuesday

FREE

Tuesday, March 12, 5-7 p.m.


Get ready for Fiesta at our next Craft Tuesday at La Villita! All supplies provided – just bring yourself, your friends, and family. Come early to grab dinner in the Village, or you can purchase light bites and beverages from Prost Haus. Seating is limited. Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages. For more information, please visit the La Villita website.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

Medal Fest

Medal Fest

FREE

Tuesday, March 12, 4-8 p.m.


Gather your favorite Fiesta medals and get ready to buy and trade with other medal enthusiasts! We’ll have medal vendors set up through Plaza Nacional with all of this year’s hottest medals! Downtown Tuesday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages. For more information, please visit the La Villita website.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

St. Patrick's Day River Parades & Celebration + River Dyeing

St. Patrick's Day River Parade

FREE

Dyeing the River Green: Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Museum Reach) & 1-3 p.m. (Downtown); & Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m. (Downtown)
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 17, 1-6 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day River Parades: Saturday, March 16, 2-3 p.m. (Museum Reach), 5-6 p.m. (Downtown)


Join Visit San Antonio – River Walk Operations and The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas for a fun filled weekend festival along the River Walk and at La Villita. The weekend festivities will include dyeing the river green with eco-friendly dye, an artisan show, live entertainment, and more! For more information, and a full event schedule, visit the San Antonio River Walk website.

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

Dancing in the Dark

Dancing in the Dark at La Villita

FREE

Tuesday, March 26, 6-8 p.m.


Looking for a fun, free date night? Join us for La Villita’s Dancing in the Dark series with conjunto dancing lessons taught by professional dance instructor! 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. For more information, please visit the La Villita website.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, Plaza Juarez, 418 Villita St.

Downtown Events

Lunch Break on Houston Street

Lunch Break on Houston Street

FREE

Thursday, March 7 & 21, 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

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 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 Guillén’s exhibition Millennial Loteria: The LatinXperience is an artistic parody of the Hispanic tradition of Lotería. 
Save the Date: Millennial Lotería Night - Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.

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


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

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Downtown Parking Map

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.

Please remember that free parking is suspended at the Houston Street Garage on Majestic Theatre Performance Nights. 

(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.

(City Tower Garage Only)
 

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