Focus on Downtown October Newsletter

La Villita Dia de los Muertos

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with events at Market Square, La Villita and Hemisfair

Photo Credit: Vanessa Velazquez Photography

La Villita: Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade and Festival

Day of the Dead San Antonio

River Parade: Friday, October 27, 7 p.m., ticketed event

Festival and community activations: Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29, see website for full schedule
 

Join us at the San Antonio River Walk for the Day of the Dead River Parade on Friday, October 27. See elaborately decorated floats with altars, catrinas, and costumed riders all celebrating life and loved ones. The festivities continue Friday through Sunday at La Villita with music, food, and free family fun honoring Day of the Dead traditions. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the Day of the Dead San Antonio website.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival

Ticketed event

Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 12-4 p.m.

Culinaria is excited to announce the return of the annual Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival from October 26-29 in partnership with Visit San Antonio. Enjoy an array of menu items from around town and throughout Texas and sip on specialty drinks crafted right in front of you. For more information and tickets, please visit the event website.

La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St.

Market Square: Cultural Celebration: Día de los Muertos

Market Square Dia de los Muertos

FREE

Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE


Bring the family out to enjoy beautiful altars built in memory of departed loved ones and celebrate with cultural processions. The annual event will also showcase performances by live Mariachi bands and ballet folklorico dancers. Festivities include face painting, Día de los Muertos stilt characters, Happy Tails petting zoo, artisans, festive food, and authentic market shopping all weekend. Las Monas will return this year to lead their cultural dance procession throughout the plaza.  For more information, please visit the Market Square website.
 

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Market Square: Self-Guided Altar Tour

Market Square Altar Tour

FREE

Now through November 7, every day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE


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. For more details and an altar map, please visit the Market Square Facebook page.

Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St.

Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair

Dia de los Muertos Hemisfair

FREE

Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, see event website for full schedule, FREE


Recognized by National Geographic as one of ‘America’s Top 7 Fall Festivals’, Día de los Muertos brings back its unique mix of community altars, live music, art vendors and workshops in a free, family-friendly, two-day event. Popularly known at Muertos Fest, this beloved San Antonio event is one of the largest Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. For more information, please visit the event website.

Hemisfair, 630 Nueva St.

La Villita Collage

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.

MS Collage

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.

Traffic Tips

It’s another busy weekend downtown – plan ahead! There are numerous street closures in the downtown area as well as the potential for heavy traffic with several large events taking place. Take public transportation, ride-share, bike, walk, or consult a navigation and traffic app before you leave. Visit the City's street closure website for more information, and sign up for downtown street closure notices by subscribing to our street closure updates email.

SAPark

Visit our map to check rates, directions, accessibility, and EV charging stations at City of San Antonio public parking garages & lots near you.

City Tower Sundays

Sunday...Sunday...SUNDAY! Free Parking at City Tower!

City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m.-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.

(City Tower Garage Only)

downtown in the news


1

San Antonio Report

Fall festivals celebrate San Antonio’s cultural diversity

2

National Geographic

These cities go all out for Day of the Dead

3

San Antonio Report

Mexican artist Yolix Luna teaches San Antonio visitors how to celebrate Día de los Muertos


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