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

Eat & Play in Travis Park

Every second Friday of the month, guests can enjoy a variety of food trucks, music and activities during lunchtime at Travis Park.Fall Dance Contest

Cowboys Dancehall will have a traditional and freestyle dance contest. A preliminary round will begin at 8 p.m. The venue will still be open for dancing after the competition. There will be $5,000 in cash and prizes.District 10 2nd Annual Harvest Festival


Council member Marc Whyte and the District 10 office invite the community to join their 2nd Annual Harvest Festival. The free event will have local market vendors, free food, live music, free interactive games and prizes.Veterans Day Parade

The United States Military Veterans Parade Association will honor veterans and active members of the armed forces with the San Antonio Veterans Day parade downtown. The parade will feature decorated floats and local organizations, as well as middle school and high school ROTC programs. The parade route will start at Milam Park and will travel down Houston Street.
  • Nov. 9, noon
  • Free
  • Milam Park, 500 W. Commerce St., San Antonio
  • www.usmvpa.com
SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair

The fourth annual event will honor veterans with entertainment and activities for families. There will be organizations and businesses offering resources and services.
  • Nov. 9, noon-8 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
  • www.hemisfair.org
Healing Through Humor

The veterans outreach event will feature a comedy show by military veterans and comedians Mario Salazar and Chris Gruillon. There will also be a mental wellness discussion before the show, and the first 200 guests will receive complimentary food and soft drinks.
  • Nov. 10, 4-7 p.m.
  • Ages 18+
  • Free (reservation required)
  • Alamo Biscuit Co. & Panaderia, 9630 Huebner Road, Ste. 103, San Antonio
  • www.tinyurl.com/yc6ufu9z
Painting in the Plaza


The craft event at La Villita will be led by acrylic artist Chantia “Tia” Bailey, who will lead a series of four events where she will create images that align with the theme of community and belonging. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to dine on light bites and beverages for purchase from onsite restaurants.
  • Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m.
  • Free (admission, reservation required)
  • Maverick Plaza, 418 Villita St., San Antonio
  • www.tinyurl.com/tvmtf4vw
Boerne

Digital Painting with Procreate

The Hill Country Council for the Arts will host a digital painting class using Procreate software. Attendees must bring their own iPad with the program already installed.Northeast

The Hall of Misfit Toys


The event will feature a holiday artisan market and pictures with Santa at Rolling Oaks Mall.
  • Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 10, noon-6 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio
  • www.rollingoaksmall.com
CFA Cat Show

The cat show will feature over 120 purebred and house pet cats to compete in several competitions. Guests can meet Maine Coon, Persian, Siamese, Ragdoll, Bengal and other cat breeds.Garden Ridge Market Days

Attendees can enjoy local food, crafts, farm and business vendors at Northeast Bible Church. There will be free parking and activities for kids, including photos with Winnie the Pooh, games, balloon art, a scavenger hunt and more.The Light Park

The drive-thru holiday light show features an array of Christmas lights, decorations and holiday music. Guests are able to purchase holiday-themed drinks and snacks to enjoy the show.New Braunfels


Wurstfest

The 10-day festival will celebrate New Braunfels’ German heritage with beer, German cuisine, live music and vendors near Landa Park. This year, the 10-day celebration features more than 40 entertainment acts from musicians all over the world. Wurstfest features over 20 food vendors that offer German-inspired food and drinks, amusement rides and artisan shops.Veterans Day Parade-New Braunfels

The community will honor veterans. A ceremony will follow at the Veterans Monument at Prince Solms Park.Veterans Resource Fair-New Braunfels

The VFW Post 7110 in New Braunfels will have a resource fair for local veterans after the parade with raffle prizes and food.