San Antonio
The Big Bounce America
The touring inflatable theme park features large bounce houses and other custom-built attractions with ball pits and slides. The theme park will have timed sessions for children and adults.
- Feb. 28-March 2
- $22-$45
- S.T.A.R. Soccer Complex, 5103 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio
- www.thebigbounceamerica.com
The live concert will feature a film montage of scenes from Naruto from over 220 episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda's original score at the Majestic Theatre.
- March 5, 7 p.m.
- Tickets start at $45 plus fees
- Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio
- www.majesticempire.com
Attendees can enjoy decorated river floats along the River Walk, live music and food vendors. Participating River Walk restaurants and bars will also offer Bud Light specials as well as Mardi Gras-inspired dishes. A Mardi Gras festival will be held in La Villita during the celebrations. At 4:30 p.m., the Arneson River Theatre will host the River Walk Royalty Coronation. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in costumes, masks and beads.
- March 1, 1-6 p.m.
- Free
- 418 Villita Street, San Antonio
- www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/mardi-gras-river-parades-celebrations
Kick Cancer Pep Rally and 5K Run
The event will allow participants to celebrate cancer research, remember family members lost to cancer, and honor those still fighting. The city’s inaugural 5K in 2009 honored former council member Tony Wilenchik, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. The event has since raised over $203,000 for cancer research at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- March 1, 9 a.m. (5K/run starts), 7:30 a.m. (check-in/register)
- $20-$35
- Pickrell Park, 703 Oak St., Schertz
- www.schertz.com/1879/Kick-Cancer-Pep-Rally-and-5K-Run
The event will feature over 50 vendors selling a variety of vinyl records, music memorabilia, CDs, t-shirts, posters, 45’s and 78’s.
- March 1, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Early bird tickets $15, general admission $8, kids under 13 free admission
- Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
- www.vinylrecordshow.com
The event will feature local business vendors, live music, food truck, games, raffles and prizes.
- March 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Plug, 504 Pat Booker Road, Universal City
- Facebook: MicroDaddy Micro Greens & Edible Flowers
Live music on the patio at Dodging Duck Brewhaus
The Dodging Duck Brewhaus hosts live music every weekend. Favorite artists include Modal Mojo—who performs every Sunday evening—McAngus, Julia Rose, Scott Hammock & his band, Sonic Waves, Faith Jacobs, Colleen Miller, Native Texans, The Mulberries and The Noah Peterson Trio—who perform at Sunday brunch. Evening performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and afternoon performances begin at noon.
- Feb. 28, March 1, 6:30 p.m.; March 2, noon, 6:30 p.m.
- Free
- 402 River Road, Boerne
- www.dodgingduck.com
City Hills Church is hosting a dance for fathers and daughters. The sock hop-themed event encourages guests to wear their best retro attire.
- Feb. 28, 6-9 p.m.
- $50 (father and daughter), $5 (each additional daughter)
- City Hills Church, 176 Enterprise Parkway, Ste. A, Boerne
- www.crestmontprep.org/tickets
New Braunfels
New Braunfels Wino Wine Festival
This indoor festival will showcase over 40 different wines from wineries across Texas. Attendees will receive a wine glass and a Wino Fest sheet for notes on the featured wineries as well as educational materials about the different wines. Tickets for the festival are limited.
- March 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $40 per ticket
- Hidden Gem of Gruene Resort and Events, 1554 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.winofest.com
Participants will run a 0.5K to raise money for local non-profits. The goal of the race is to finish with the beer above the spill line of the cup. Tickets for participants will include two beers, an event t-shirt, race number, a commemorative silicon race cup and a swag bag from the event’s sponsors. The event will feature live entertainment, food, games and raffles. There is no age limit for people who wish to attend the event, but participants in the beer run must be 21 years or older. Attendees ages 3-20 can participate in the three races at the end of the event.
- March 1, starts at 11 a.m.
- $40 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12, $20 for attendees ages 13-20
- Wurstfest grounds, 120 Landa St., New Braunfels
- www.athleteguild.com
Located in the Historic Downtown, the Farmers Market features vendors selling local produce, pasture-raised meats, including eggs and cheeses, baked goods, dairy products, plants and jewelry. The event is held each weekend, rain or shine.
- March 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free
- 186 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.facebook.com/newbraunfelsfarmersmarket