Check out these 9 San Antonio events in April

The Crown Jewel: Fiesta Medal Reveal & Kickoff Party

Hotel Contessa is hosting a Fiesta Kickoff Party, featuring the hotel’s unveiling of its “The Crown Jewel,” an exclusive 2025 Fiesta medal. The celebration will feature light bites and mariachi music.

• April 11, 6-8 p.m.
• Free
• 306 W. Market St., San Antonio
• www.thehotelcontessa.com

Live Band Karaoke at The Rock at La Cantera

The Rock at La Cantera is hosting live band karaoke with Retro Nouveau. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

• April 12, 7 p.m.
• Free
• 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio
• https://therockatlacantera.com

SA Zoo Wild Dance Party

The San Antonio Zoo will host a dance party, featuring The AM Project, at the Great Lawn. Attendees can dance with Cowboy the Rhino, play with glow sticks and enjoy a bubble-filled environment.

• April 12, 10 a.m.; April 13, 2 p.m.
• Free with admission
• 3903 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio
• https://sazoo.org

AfroSocaLove: San Antonio One Love Music Show

Attendees can enjoy afrobeats, soca, reggaeton, dancehall, reggae and RnB, while browsing vendors. The event will feature live DJs and performances, vendors, drinks and giveaways. Food includes African American cuisine, Caribbean, African and Afro-Latin options. The event is for adults aged 21 and older. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

• 5-10 p.m., April 12
• $24-$800
• Rancho La Mission, 14047 Henze Road, San Antonio
• www.facebook.com/afrosocalove

13th Annual San Antonio Book Festival

The book festival will be held at the Central Library and UTSA Southwest Campus. Attendees can attend multiple readings and literary sessions featuring a wide variety of authors and genres. The event will include food trucks, beer and wine, book and merchandise vendors, caricature artists and life-sized games.

• April 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free
• 300 Augusta St., San Antonio
• https://sabookfestival.org

The Great Texas Freedom Fest

The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is hosting the Great Texas Freedom Fest, where attendees can explore a historic military base. The festival celebrates the city’s deep bond with the armed forces. Attendees can enjoy live performances, a drone show, demonstrations, family friendly activities and fireworks. The public will be able to enter the base through Harry Wurzbach Road. Department of Defense ID cardholders will also be able to enter through the Walters and Winans gates.

• April 12, 3-9:30 p.m.
• Free
• 2330 Stanley Road, Fort Sam Houston
• www.jbsa.mil/Information/Great-Texas-Freedom-Fest

Viva La Corona: Texas Cavalier Parade Watch Party

Hotel Contessa will host a ticketed watch party, with front-row views of the annual Texas Cavalier Parade. The watch party will feature live entertainment, face painting, light bites, specialty cocktails and shopping opportunities from local vendors. Spots are limited. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

• April 28, 4-7 p.m.
• Tickets range from $65-$75 per seat
• 306 W. Market St., San Antonio
• www.thehotelcontessa.com

Fiesta Takeover: Mariachi Student Showcase

Hotel Contessa will showcase young artists in a series of live performances by mariachi bands from local schools. The event will take place over three nights in the hotel’s on-site restaurant, Ambler.

• April 30-May 2, 4-8 p.m.
• Free
• 306 W. Market St., San Antonio
• www.thehotelcontessa.com