From volunteering to a coffee festival, check out these winter events scheduled for San Antonio early in 2026.
This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
January
Monster Jam
The famous pit racing event is making its way to the Alamo City, featuring speed and skill competitions and more.
Jan. 24-25, 7 p.m. (Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday) $33+ (admission) Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio www.monsterjam.com/en-us Urban Farm & Food Bank Tour
See the inner workings of the San Antonio Food Bank and check out the farm where the organization grows its own produce.
Jan. 24, 29; Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 10-11 a.m. $15 (admission), children under 3 free San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 W. Historic, Old Hwy. 90, San Antonio https://delveexperiences.com Bar-B-Que Cook-Off
Check out this competitive cooking contest sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association and hosted by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, featuring live music, activities, a kids’ cook-off and more.
Jan. 29-31, times vary $13 (admission) 723 Frost Bank Center Drive, San Antonio www.sarodeo.com 10th annual Cowboy Brunch
This annual food and music festival showcases several Texas-based musicians, all-day activities and more. Preregistration required.
Jan. 30, 7 a.m.-close Free (admission) Thirsty Horse Saloon, 2335 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio Facebook: Thirsty Horse Saloon Take a tour of the San Antonio Food Bank's urban farms throughout the month of February. (Courtesy San Antonio Food Bank) February
San Antonio Coffee Festival
San Antonio’s biggest coffee event will showcase local and international roasters with over 80 varieties of coffee, plus an art market, coffee brewing workshops, live entertainment and more.
Feb. 7, 8-9 a.m. premium VIP access; 9-10 a.m. VIP access; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. general access Tickets TBD Civic Park at Hemisfair, 210 S. Alamo St., San Antonio www.sacoffeefest.com Dining in the Dark
Enjoy a curated, three-course meal at the San Antonio Zoo with this unique dining experience. Proceeds will help benefit Vision Works, a nonprofit geared toward supporting people with vision loss.
Feb. 13, 6 p.m. Ticket prices vary based on sponsorship levels The Ralston, 950 E. Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio www.vibrantworks.org 'SAW: The Musical'
Watch a theatrical and musical performance of the the popular horror film "SAW."
Feb. 13-28, 7:30 p.m.(Thursdays and Fridays); 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Saturdays); 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Sundays) $44.52+ (admission) The Josephine Theater, 339 W. Josephine St., San Antonio www.josephinetheatre.org Dad Rock Night
This night of live music will feature a selection of “dad rock”-inspired bands playing tribute to the music of the early 2000s alternative scene.
Feb. 20, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $22 (admission), $29 (at-the-door cover) Fitzgerald’s, 437 McCarty Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio www.fitzrockssa.com/events Worth the trip
Boerne Chocolate Walk
Hunt for candy at selected local restaurants and shops across the Hill Country Mile to be entered into a raffle for prizes and more.
New Braunfels Gun Show
Check out this firearms show where participants can buy, sell or trade items and browse collections from local vendors across the region.