San Antonio Year Round Events
January –April – San Antonio Spurs Basketball Season
February
-San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo features great entertainment with star-studded country, rock 'n' roll and Latin artists during all 20 PRCA rodeo performances. This spectacular of fun also includes shopping, a carnival and livestock centers.
March
-Luminaria - Patterned after similar Paris and Madrid arts festivals, Luminaria features hundreds of local, national and international talent.
-SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas open for the season
-St. Patrick's Day Celebration and River Parade (San Antonio River is dyed green to celebrate!)
April
-Fiesta San Antonio - More than 100 unique events satisfy every taste and interest and draw spectators from around the city, nation and world. Since 1891 when the first Fiesta event, the Battle of Flowers, honored the memory of our Texas heroes, Fiesta has expanded the initial commemoration to include the recognition and celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures.
May
-Cinco De Mayo celebrations commemorate the Mexican Army's defeat of the invading French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Events include a festival with music and food at historic Market Square, concerts and other commemorations
-San Antonio New World Wine and Food Festival - Giving wine and food aficionados one more thing to be thankful for this May, the Festival will showcase the Alamo City's finest restaurants and chefs as well as celebrity guests from Mexico, Miami, Manhattan and all over Texas as it celebrates San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and an important culinary and cultural gateway to Mexico and Latin America.
-Valero Texas Open - The third oldest tournament on PGA TOUR (originated and played in San Antonio since in 1922). It has been one of the top-three most charitable PGA tournaments on TOUR for the last several years.
June
-Texas Folklife Festival hosted at The Institute of Texan Cultures, this three-day cultural extravaganza brings more than 40 ethnic groups together in one place to showcase their authentic food, traditional music and dance and authentic crafts.
July
-Fourth of July- Enjoy festivals, concerts and fireworks at locations across San Antonio celebrating Independence Day. Some highlights include Freedom Fest at Market Square, an arts and crafts show along the River Walk and extravaganzas at local theme parks.
October
-Wurstfest - A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! During this 10-day salute to sausage, you'll find a variety of entertainment options including a polka contest, games, rides, food and drinks on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park as well as special events throughout New Braunfels and Comal County.
November
-San Antonio Rock N' Roll Marathon- This one of a kind marathon features over 70 bands along the course, which passes several historic missions and wraps up at the Alamodome.
- Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony- The day after Thanksgiving, the switch is pulled to turn on over 122,000 lights that illuminate the River Walk until New Year's Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country's only nighttime river parades.
December
-Celebrate San Antonio- Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more