St. Patrick's Day Festival & River Parade
The city of San Antonio and The Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas is hosting a weekend-long festival along the River Walk and La Villita. The Festival features dyeing the river green with eco-friendly dye, an artisan show, live music and a river parade. All events are free and open to the public.
- Dyeing the River: March 15, 11 a.m.-noon at the museum reach, 1-3 p.m. downtown; March 16 1-3 p.m. downtown
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival: March 15-16, 1-6 p.m.
- Free
- 418 Villita St., San Antonio
- www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum is hosting a showcase of local Black artists and artisans at La Villita Historic Arts Village. The event features a community painting project, story time for children, games, music, poetry readings and discussions from community members about their professions and contributions to the community. The event is free and open to the public.
- March 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free
- 418 Villita St., San Antonio
- www.saaacam.org
Join La Villita for free “Hip Hop into Spring” dance lessons. The event is part of La Villita’s Dancing in the Dark series.
- March 25, 6-8 p.m.
- Free
- 418 Villita St., San Antonio
- www.lavillitasanantonio.com
To celebrate spring break, the Historic Market Square will host nine days of live music, food, shopping and family-friendly activities.
- March 8-16, begins at 10 a.m.
- Free
- 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio
- www.marketsquaresa.com
Attendees can enjoy food from a variety of food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre.
- March 6 and 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio
- www.instagram.com/satxfoodtrucks