No plans yet for this weekend, Fort Sam Houston? Consider attending the first-annual Tejas Fest! Taking place this Saturday at the Maverick Plaza at La Villita, this upbeat, colorful event intends to "bring together the cultural elements that make the Lone Star State unique," according to the Tejas Fest website. On the docket for this […]
Need an excuse to get outdoors and soak up some sunshine? Why not head to the Ford Mariachi Festival? Returning to the San Antonio River Walk on Tuesday, April 21, this vibrant, upbeat event offers area residents an opportunity to take in live music as they dine or stroll along the River Walk. High school […]
March is here and that means St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner! One of the best celebrations you'll find near Fort Sam Houston might be the one presented by the Harp & Shamrock Society in San Antonio. On March 14, the event will gather people who want to celebrate the holiday with dancing, […]
Taking place at the Cameo Theatre, not too far from Fort Sam Houston, the Jonathan Pennington Studios production of Hairspray promises to "fill your heart with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs." Be whisked back in time to 1962 Baltimore as you clap, sing, and laugh along to the familiar songs of this classic, family-friendly […]
It's been more than 60 years since the first San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, but its roots go back even further than that. In 1854, San Antonio played host to Texas's first agricultural fair. Despite its success, similar fairs couldn't follow due to the lack of a large arena in San Antonio. That all […]
It's been decades since the Washington Generals have beaten the Harlem Globetrotters, and five years since these two teams last played one another. In the interim, the Generals have been practicing and preparing and biding their time, and they're now ready to challenge the Globetrotters once more. You can see them square off near Fort […]
In the mere 14 years since it's been happening, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has hosted more than 425,000 fans at San Antonio's Alamodome and, in the beginning, smaller venues in the area. 2014's game drew a crowd of more than 40,000 spectators—the second year in a row to do so. This year, just as […]
Enjoy the New Year's Eve Celebration December 31st. This FREE event features something for everyone including music on THREE stages and special entertainment areas for children and families. Celebrate San Antonio attracts approximately 250,000+ people to the downtown area. Most hotels report sellouts and local restaurants are at capacity during New Year’s Eve, thanks to […]
Santa's Railroad Wonderland is an extravaganza of holiday activities. There are night time train and hay rides. Just about every part of our forty acre site is decorated, from the historic depot, the trains, the garden railroad, our three other scale model railroad layouts and everything else in between. Click here for details!
For over 30 years, this spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio's River Walk has featured illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants. The parade goes on RAIN OR SHINE. Children 2 years of age or older will need a ticket.