The following are a few things to do and places to go in the San Antonio metro area. Additional information about each event can be found on each respective website. This list is not comprehensive.

San Antonio

Seventh annual Paranormal Fest

Paranormal Fest at the historic Victoria's Black Swan Inn combines history, mystery, ghost stories, lectures, shopping, and food. The event will feature guest speakers, including Dustin Pari, who was featured on Ghost Hunters & Ghost Hunters International and other guests.The Market at JustPots

JustPots will have a vendor market featuring fresh produce, artisanal goods, food vendors and more. JustPots sells over 40,000 styles of pottery and will be having a fall sale until the end of September.
  • Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • JustPots, 17115 Redland Road, San Antonio
  • www.justpots.com
Oktoberfest at La Villita


La Villita will be having its first Oktoberfest event in downtown San Antonio. The family event will feature activities, German food, performances by Boerne Village Band, Yodel Blitz, Beethoven Dance Band, Hot Peppers Polka Band and more. The event is free, and offers VIP tickets for purchase.
  • Sept. 20, 3-10 p.m.; Sept. 21, noon-10 p.m.; Sept. 22, noon-7 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • La Villita Historic Village, 418 Villita St., San Antonio
  • www.oktoberfestatlavillita.com
Fall Equinox Farmers Market

Gardopia Gardens will be having a farmers market in collaboration with SA Metro Health. The market will have food vendors, fresh produce, skin care items and plants, among other items. Gardopia Gardens is an education-based nonprofit organization that focuses on improving food insecurity, housing stability and access to care in San Antonio.
  • Sept. 22, noon-3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Gardopia Gardens, 619 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio
  • www.gardopiagardens.org
Mercadito Cultural

Pearl Farmers Market will feature food vendors, artisans and a performance by Mariachi Las Alteñas in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Sept. 25, 5-9 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
  • www.atpearl.com
Northeast San Antonio

Stuff your Stanley Day


Randy G’s Homemade Ice Cream invites guests to bring their 30-ounce or 40-ounce Stanley Tumbler to fill with ice cream to celebrate its three-year anniversary.
  • Sept. 25, 1-9 p.m.
  • $10.99
  • Randy G’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1420 Schertz Parkway, Ste. 240, Schertz
  • Facebook: Randy G’s Ice Cream
End of Summer Caribbean Patio Bash

Sip Wine Garden will have an end of summer party featuring island music, dancing hookah and complimentary Caribbean bites.Singo Music Bingo Nights

Sip Wine Garden will host a music bingo night. Unlike traditional bingo, players will listen to a song instead of a number.New Braunfels

Meet the Trucks


Bluebonnet Ford will be hosting a family event where guests can get up-close and personal with big trucks, such as emergency vehicles, construction equipment and garbage trucks. Children will be allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel, and meet the people who help to build, protect and serve the community.
  • Sept. 21, 9-11 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Landa Park, 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels
  • www.newbraunfels.gov
Wreath DIY Workshop

Guests will be able to create their own fall wreath at The Design Haus Boutique in Gruene. A reservation is required to attend the workshop. Materials and champagne will be provided.New Braunfels Farmers Market

The New Braunfels Farmers Market offers locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, dairy products, baked goods and more from over 60 vendors. The event welcomes families and their pets to shop and enjoy live music every Saturday.