We’ve got a busy weekend in San Antonio.. .
First Friday: The monthly art walk is centered around the Blue Star Arts Complex and the surrounding Southtown neighborhood. From 6 p.m. to midnight, galleries and artist studios open their doors, creating a vibrant street festival atmosphere with vendors and live music.
San Antonio Home & Garden Show: Taking place at the Alamodome, this event runs all weekend, offering a marketplace for home-related products, services, and inspiration. Learn more…
San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF 2025): Running through Sunday, this festival showcases and supports films by filmmakers of African descent at various locations. Learn more…
Beethoven Männerchor Oktoberfest: The Beethoven Maennerchor Halle und Garten hosts what they call the most authentic Oktoberfest in San Antonio over this weekend (and the next), featuring German food, beer, traditions, and music. Learn more…
Boerne Book Festival: Get ready bookworms. The Boerne Book Festival is this Saturday, October 4th, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Patrick Heath Public Library. Learn more…
Cage The Elephant: The band is scheduled to perform on Saturday, October 5th, at the Boeing Center at Tech Port.
RiverARTober: This free art festival takes place in La Villita Historic Arts Village on Saturday and Sunday, featuring local Texas artists, music, and food. Learn more…
Elsewhere Too grand opening: Saturday at The Rim. Learn more…
But wait, there’s more!
Festivals & Cultural Events
International Latin Jazz & Arts Festival (Saturday): A free, family-friendly event at the UTSA downtown campus celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the sounds, tastes, and art of Latin culture. Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra is scheduled to headline.
Aki Matsuri JASSA Fall Festival (Saturday): A celebration of Japanese culture and traditions with performances, crafts, and cuisine, taking place at Mateo Camargo Park.
Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival (Saturday): A free, family-friendly event at Brackenridge Park where you can tag butterflies and participate in nature-based activities to learn about pollinators.
11th Annual Car Show (Saturday): Happening at Historic Market Square, this event features classic vehicles, live entertainment, and local vendors.
River Walk Brunch Market (Sunday): A market hosted by Box Street All Day and The Texas Market at Hemisfair, offering a fun weekend experience.
Arts & Performance
Circus Soirée Burlesque Show (Saturday): A circus-themed burlesque show happening at Brick at Blue Star. (18+ only)
Art Shows in Southtown: The Blue Star Arts Complex area has several free gallery openings and exhibitions, including Michael Olivarri and Karl Lubbering Art at The Upstairs Studios and the ARTIVISM collage exhibition.
Live Music/Concerts:
LA LOM at the Aztec Theatre (Friday)
Randy Travis: The More Life Tour at the Majestic Theatre (Friday)
Maestro Michael Ibrahim and The National Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble at the Tobin Center (Friday)
Metalachi: Sunday at the Paper Tiger
Kill Iconic Fest Texas: Sunday at the Vibes Event Center
Family & Seasonal Fun
Fall Pumpkin Patches & Spooky Attractions: Since it’s the beginning of October, many seasonal attractions are fully open:
Fall Pumpkin Patch at Hemisfair
San Antonio Pumpkin Festival (near the Pearl)
Nightmare at Owl Creek Farm (daytime pumpkin patch and nighttime haunted maze)
Happy Frights & Haunting Nights at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (running every weekend)
October Beer Garden: Running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, offering cold beer, wine, and live acoustic music.