20 things to do around San Antonio on Oct. 20-26

The Fiesta San Antonio Commission will present Taste of Fiesta 2023, where attendees may sample just a bit of the many foods, beverages and entertainment that are made available during Fiesta.

• Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m.
• $40 (Fiesta Commission members), $50 (non-Fiesta Commission members)
• Aggie Park, 6205 West Ave., Castle Hills
• https://form.jotform.com/231236908312148

‘Almost, Maine’

Lee High School theater students will perform “Almost, Maine,” based on John Cariani’s play, which features nine short plays exploring love and loss in a remote, mythical town in Maine.

• Oct. 20 and 21, 7 p.m.
• Tickets: $5
• Lee High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio
• http://act.boxtix.net

Single Professionals Network

Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 and older, meets for conversation, libations, games and food.

• Oct. 20, 4-6 p.m.
• Free admission
• The Roo Pub, 19914 N. US 281, San Antonio
• www.spn-sa.org

Bootanica

The San Antonio Botanical Garden will have its annual Halloween and fall season celebration with activities for the whole family. Guests may dress up in costume, trick or treat, and visit botanical-themed activity tables.

• Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Admission included with garden admission
• 555 Funston Place, San Antonio
• www.sabot.org/events/bootanica-2023/?occurrence=2023-10-21

Bark in the Park

Bark in the Park is a pet-friendly event with pet vendors, food trucks, music, kids’ activities and a pet costume contest. All proceeds benefit local animal shelters and rescue organizations.

• Oct. 21, 4-9 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio
• https://thomasjhenrylaw.com/community-events/bark-in-the-park-san-antonio

Downtown Dog Market

Dog Guide San Antonio will present a pet- and family-friendly monthly market with various vendors selling pet apparel, accessories, food, treats and other products. There will also be music, pet adoption opportunities, and a Halloween pet parade and costume contest.

• Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free admission
• Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio
• https://tinyurl.com/5xbkw6vd

Halloween Wooftacular

Animal Defense League and North Park Subaru will present a Halloween-themed pet adoption event and pet costume contest. There will also be fall-themed photo opportunities, prizes and giveaways, and more.

• Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free admission
• North Park Subaru, 9635 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio
• www.facebook.com/events/543725651244638

Luminaria

Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival features performances, presentations and installations from local and regional artists, musicians, theater actors, filmmakers ands poets.

• Oct. 21, 6 p.m.-midnight
• Free admission
• Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
• https://luminariasa.org

School Discovery Day

San Antonio Charter Moms will invite young families interested in sending their children to local charter schools to meet representatives from 25 such campuses and discuss their educational opportunities. Attendees may also enjoy The Greenline park playscapes, walking trails, music, face painting and animal encounters. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

• Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free admission
• The Greenline, 2532 Sidney Brooks, San Antonio
• www.sachartermoms.com

Visions of October

Solas, a local preprofessional contemporary dance company, will present its “Visions of October” performance.

• Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
• Tickets: $15
• Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St., San Antonio
• https://jjmatthews2.wixsite.com/mysite/visions

Veterans fair

St. Philip’s College will have a Texas Veterans Fair and Open House, which will have businesses, agencies and organizations dedicated to serving veterans.

• Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m.
• Free admission
• Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach and Transition Center, 202 Connelly St., San Antonio
• 210-486-2259

Fashion show

Marisol Deluna Foundation will present a community fashion show in honor of the foundation’s Linda Luna Duffy Creative Hope Initiative, which provides creative education and mentoring opportunities to special needs individuals in Texas. There will also be a fashion pop-up area and refreshments.

• Oct. 22, 3 p.m.
• Free admission
• Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St., San Antonio
• www.marisoldelunafoundation.org

San Antonio Mastersingers

San Antonio Mastersingers will be joined by the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio in their performance, "Sacred Echoes," which will feature Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” and other music reflecting themes of peace and love.

• Oct. 22, 3 p.m.
• Tickets: $30 adults, $10 students
• Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Road, San Antonio
• www.samastersingers.org

Trunk-or-treat fall festival

The Autism Treatment Center will host a sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat fall festival, welcoming area families with children who have autism. The festival will have a pumpkin patch, fa ire truck, a petting zoo and a professional photographer on-site to take family portraits. Bake sale proceeds and donations for a chance to decorate a pumpkin will benefit the ATC. Attendees may also donate any new or unused costumes to benefit students, residents and clients who may use the costumes to help them with socialization skills.

• Oct. 22, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
• Free admission
• 15911 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio
• www.atcoftexas.org/fall.html

Pet rescue fundraiser

Magnolia Pancake Haus will host a craft fair with proceeds benefiting God’s Dog Rescue. There will also be a pet costume contest.

• Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free admission
• 10333 Huebner Road, San Antonio
• www.facebook.com/godsdogsrescue

The Eroica Trio

Tuesday Musical Club will present Grammy-nominated Eroica Trio, which will perform Baroque period classical music.

• Oct. 24, 7 p.m.
• Admission: $30 adults, free for students
• Temple Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place, San Antonio
• https://satmc.org

• Oct. 26, 4 p.m.
• Free
• Memorial Park, corner of Mecca and Sunway drives, Hollywood Park
• https://hollywoodpark-tx.gov