A fire department benefit, a cancer support fundraiser, a car show, pet-oriented events and a celebration of the reopened San Pedro Creek are among happenings in San Antonio Oct. 14-21.
Oct. 14
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 and older, meets for conversation, libations and food. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free (admission). Cover 3, 1806 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.spn-sa.org
Oct. 14 and 15
Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority will celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the San Pedro Creek Culture Park with two days of activities, starting with a lighting ceremony at Oct. 14 followed by live entertainment. There will be food, live entertainment, talks, and family-friendly, hands-on nature and cultural demonstrations all day along the creek Oct. 15. There will be free parking at four nearby garages and lots: 211 S. Flores St., 514 W. Quincy St., 679 Columbus St. and 231 W. Salinas St. San Antonio Pedicabs will provide free rides from the parking garages to the Alameda Gardens between Houston and Commerce streets. Text or call 210-802-1604 to request a free ride. 6 p.m. Oct. 14; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 15. Free. San Pedro Creek between North Santa Rosa and Nueva streets. www.spcculturepark.com
Oct. 15
ThriveWell Cancer Foundation will present the Paint the Parkway Pink 5K Fun Run, a fundraiser that includes a children’s run and a 1-mile walk. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.; race begins at 9 a.m. Virtual option available. Fees: $10-$30 (free for cancer survivors). Cornerstone Christian Schools, 17702 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/PainttheParkwayPinkTexas
Oct. 15
The Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department will have an open house and a pancake breakfast event in celebration of Fire Prevention Month. Visitors may tour the fire station and a Methodist Health System helicopter, compete in a junior firefighter skills challenge, and take part in children’s activities. Parking is available at nearby Johnson High School; free shuttles will be provided between the campus and the fire station. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 23103 Bulverde Road. www.bexarbulverdevfd.org
Oct. 15
Join Master Naturalist Nicki Apostolow on a flat-terrain, slow-paced plant walk to explore the native plants that support flower-nectaring bats at Phil Hardberger Park. Meet in the courtyard at the Urban Ecology Center. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water to stay hydrated. 10-11 a.m. Free. Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.philhardbergerpark.org
Oct. 15
Alzafar Concert Series present the band Giovanni and the Hired Guns as well as Jerry DeLeon at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium outdoor pavilion. 6 p.m. $35. 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.outhousetickets.com/Event/19847-Giovannie__The_Hired_Guns_w__Jerry_Deleon/
Oct. 15
Reagan High School dance team members will lead a dance clinic for area children. Participants get to perform with the dance team at halftime during the Rattlers’ football game later that night. Registration includes a ribbon, a snack, water and a photo. 7:30-11 a.m. $40. 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive, San Antonio. https://reagan.formstack.com/forms/dance_clinic_2022
Oct. 15
Local nonprofit Wellness 4 Warriors will present a wellness expo, including food trucks, vendors, carnival games, a raffle, door prizes, music, face painting, balloons and silent auction. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). Aggie Park Event Center, 6205 West Ave., Castle Hills. www.facebook.com/events/514747740654747
Oct. 15
Alamo City Pit Bull Rescue will have adoption opportunities at The Rustic. 2-6 p.m. Free (admission). 17619 La Cantera Parkway, Ste. 204, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/alamocitypitbull
Oct. 15
Downtown Dog Market, featuring several vendors with attire, toys, accessories, food and treats for pups, will take place along with a costume contest at Legacy Park. There will also be refreshments for humans. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/595938752010025
Oct. 15
Paint a portrait of your pup at Hops and Hounds. No art experience is necessary; guests may paint on a predrawn canvas from a picture of one’s pet sent in advance of the event. Pets will not be allowed inside the restaurant, however. 3-6 p.m. Participation prices vary. 13838 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/2646854052114698
Oct. 15
Spay-Neuter-Inject-Protect San Antonio will have a pet adoption event at Elsewhere Garden Bar and Kitchen. Noon-4 p.m. Free (admission). 103 E. Jones Ave., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/2288835424611911
Oct. 15 and 16
The Queens & Kings of Horror Festival will have dozens of vendors, artists and dealers with horror-themed art, collectibles and other products. There will also be card readings, costume contests and a chance to meet famed horror movie actors, such as Danielle Harris, Scout Taylor-Compton and Jim Winburn. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 15; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 16. $10 (regular admission); prices vary for celebrity meet and greets. Wonderland Mall of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights. www.socialrevoltstore.com/kings-of-horror
Oct. 16
Alzafar Motor Club members present a car show. There will also be refreshments. 2-6 p.m. Free (admission). San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/606514820875721
Oct. 17
The San Antonio City Council District 8 office will hold a town hall meeting to answer residents’ questions about code enforcement and land development. There will be refreshments. 6-8 p.m. Free. Pre-K 4 SA North Education Center, 3635 Medical Drive, San Antonio. 210-207-0943.
Oct. 18
Cody Branch Library will host a family-friendly Halloween party with games and crafts. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 11441 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio. www.mysapl.org
Oct. 18
Tuesday Musical Club will present the Rolston String Quartet in a performance of works by Mozart, Brahms and Jörg Widmann. 2 p.m. $25; free for students. Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, 227 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio. www.satmc.org/event-4844000
Oct. 19
Lick Honest Ice Creams is celebrating its 11th anniversary at all locations, including Pearl, offering a free scoop. 7-10 p.m. Free. 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio. www.ilikelick.com/san-antonio
Oct. 20-23
The Junior League of San Antonio holds its annual Holiday Ole Market shopping fundraiser, with regional and national merchants offering clothes, accessories, home decor, unique gifts and holiday merchandise. Oct 20: 6:30-10 p.m.; Oct. 21-22: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 23: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission varies. San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio. www.jlsa.org/events/holiday
Oct. 21
Hidden Forest Elementary School hosts a fall festival with food, inflatables, carnival games, a DJ and a silent auction. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). 802 Silver Spruce St., San Antonio. 210-407-4000.
