Looking for something to do this weekend? Additional information about each event can be found on each respective website. This list is not comprehensive.
San Antonio
The Craven Horror Market: Ghostface vs. Freddy
The Wonderland of the Americas will showcase a tribute to Wes Craven, including a variety of vendors and a meet and greet opportunity with actors Max Laferriere and Kevin Redzinski.
9th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival
The festival held at Brackenridge Park will celebrate monarch butterflies with 35 educational partners providing hands-on, nature-based experiences for children and adults. The event will feature a maze, an obstacle course, a Dia de los Muertos altar and other activities.
Market Day at Encino Park
The Encino Park Women’s Club will host a market day on the first Saturday of October. The market will feature seasonal items, food vendors, home decor, jewelry, clothing and other items.
Pink Party
Little Woodrow’s at Braun Pointe is hosting a pink party to benefit the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and festivities include a dunk tank, specialty pink cocktails, live music, raffles and more.
- Oct. 5, all day (raffle winners announced at 10 p.m.)
- Free (admission)
- Little Woodrow’s, 9840 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio
- www.littlewoodrows.com
10th Annual Car Show
The car show at Historic Market Square will feature vintage cars, live entertainment and local vendors.
Northeast
Tacos and Tequila Festival
Tacos and Tequila Festival’s music lineup will feature 2000s hip-hop artists Fat Joe, Chingy, Frankie J, Ying Yang Twins, T.I. and other artists. The festival will have taco vendors, margarita and tequila bars, lucha libre wrestling, a Chihuahua beauty pageant and more. The event will be for ages 21 and over only.
Schertz-Cibolo Local Vendor Extravaganza
The event will feature over 80 local vendors and food trucks. Children and adults will be able to participate in a scavenger hunt and enter to win a $20 gift certificate to spend with a participating vendor.
Shindig on Shin Oak
Live Oak will host its annual celebration, Shindig on Shin Oak, which invites the community to enjoy live music, carnival attractions and family-friendly fun. Activities for kids include face painting, an exotic petting zoo and other outdoor activities.
- Oct. 5, 2-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Live Oak Municipal Complex, 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak
- www.liveoaktx.net
New Braunfels
Wine and Bier Stroll
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample beer and wine at over 15 downtown locations. A wine or beer glass must be purchased to participate in the event, and can be used to sample wine or beer.
Mimosa Festival
The Reserve on 1863 will host its mimosa festival featuring mimosa tastings, live music and a brunch food truck.