San Antonio
Pueblos de Maiz
The third annual Pueblos del Maiz is a celebration of corn as a heritage ingredient found in many foods. UNESCO chefs will prepare corn dishes at Carriqui on Oct. 10, followed by live cooking demonstrations at the Pearl on Oct. 11.
- Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. (Carriqui); Oct. 11, 5:30-9:30 p.m. (The Pearl)
- $70 (Carriqui), free (The Pearl)
- Carriqui, 239 E. Grayson St,, San Antonio; The Pearl, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
- www.sacityofgastronomy.org
The event at Maestro Event Hall will feature pan de muerto, vendors, altars, live entertainment and artwork from local artists. Attendees are encouraged to dress in catrina costumes.
- Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Mercado Event Hall, 1811 S. Laredo St., San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/queretroarts
Celebrate the newest city park in San Antonio—the Classen-Steubing Ranch Park. Revelers will enjoy bratwurst and German-inspired beverages from various food vendors, children's activities and live music performances from Eurofest, The Hot Peppers and the Fire on the Mountain Cloggers.
- Oct. 12, 3-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Classen-Steubing Ranch Park, 20240 Hardy Oak Blvd., San Antonio
- www.sanantonio.gov
Every Monday starting Oct. 14, the Pearl will be screening a free movie in the green space area next to the Food Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs.
- Oct. 14-Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
- www.atpearl.com
Cibolofest
The city of Cibolo is bringing back its largest celebration of the year. Cibolofest will feature live bands, a carnival, a petting zoo, pony rides and 150 food and craft vendors.
- Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Free (admission), $5 (carnival wristbands)
- Cibolo Multi-Event Center, 200 S. Main St., Cibolo
- www.cibolotx.gov/community/special_events/cibolofest.php
The Live Oak Village Garden Club will host its third annual Monarch Butterfly Festival with vendors, face painting, arts and crafts, a plant giveaway, and a monarch butterfly release.
- Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Xeriscape Gardens, 7302 Sage Oak, Live Oak
- www.facebook.com/cityofliveoaktx
Natural Bridge Caverns is having its first fall bat fest every weekend in October. The event will feature bat educational displays, a hay maze, a bat-themed scavenger hunt, live music, photo opportunities and a free "AMAZEn’ Ranch Round-Up" maze ticket to those who come in a family-friendly costume.
- Recurring every weekend in October
- Free (admission)
- Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio
- www.naturalbridgecaverns.com
Fall Fair at St. Francis by the Lake
St. Francis by the Lake church will be having its second annual fall fair for families and their pets. Festivities include a petting zoo, vendors, live music, food trucks and pet activities.
- Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- St. Francis by the Lake, 121 Spring Mountain Drive, Canyon Lake
- www.nbchamber.com/events/community
The Empress will have a haunted house maze, Halloween shopping, outdoor shows and food items.
- Recurring every weekend in October, 8 p.m.-midnight
- $20-$55
- The Empress, 451 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.altarspacewitch.com
The free event will have a pumpkin patch with seasonal food items, photo ops and fall shopping. A kids play patch section with games and crafts will also be available with ticket purchase.
- Recurring weekly through Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission), play patch ($10)
- Rockin’ R, 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.rockinr.com/pumpkin-patch
