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Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Downtown San Antonio
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Historic Market Square Events
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| Cultural Celebration: Día de los Muertos
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE
Location: Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.
Get ready for a lively celebration of Día de los Muertos, a two-day event bursting with color, culture, and community spirit! Join us as we honor this beautiful Mexican tradition with an array of cultural activities, stunning traditional altars, vibrant face painting, live music, and so much more. Don’t miss Las Monas Cultural Dance Procession, a captivating fusion of dance and storytelling that brings ancestral tales to life, happening both days from 1 to 2 p.m. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and is the perfect way to experience the rich heritage, artistry, and joy that make Día de los Muertos so special. Join us and celebrate life, memory, and community!
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| Self-Guided Día de los Muertos Altar Tour
Through November 3, every day from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE
Location: Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.
Take a self-guided tour of Día de los Muertos ofrendas (altars) at Historic Market Square. The ofrendas show gratitude, celebrate memories, and highlight the best and the brightest of departed loved ones' time on earth. Learn more about Día de los Muertos by visiting uniquely themed altars throughout Historic Market Square.
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| Calaveras de Azucar Festival
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; FREE
Location: Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.
The Market Square Farmers Market Association invites all to attend their vibrant Calaveras de Azucar Festival to celebrate Día de los Muertos with family, friends, and the community. The colorful and memorable festival features altars, live music, and local vendors.
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Find everything you need 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.
Market Square Website
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La Villita Historic Arts Village Events
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| Day of the Dead San Antonio Festival
Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26; see website for full schedule
Location: La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.
Join us this weekend as La Villita transforms into a vibrant fiesta filled with live music, delicious food, and free family fun honoring cherished Día de los Muertos traditions. Don’t miss your chance to snap a selfie with the second largest Calavera Catrina in the world, wander among 20 colorful alebrije spirit-animals, and marvel at 10 giant, hand-painted calaveras spread throughout the village. It’s a celebration rich in culture, bursting with color, and open to all! Come honor the past, celebrate the present, and be part of something truly unforgettable at La Villita.
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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.
La Villita Website
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| Heavy traffic is expected in downtown San Antonio this Saturday, October 25, due to multiple major events, including Muertos Fest at Hemisfair and the Paul McCartney concert at the Alamodome.
If you are visiting downtown, arrive early or use free VIA Park & Ride service from Crossroads, Brooks, or Frost Bank Center lots (3 p.m. – midnight). VIA will offer fare-free service across its entire system on October 25.
Know Before You Go Downtown Website
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