A Tejano music festival, two dog-friendly events, and a handful of informational meetings for North San Antonio and Hollywood Park residents are among featured happenings during the third weekend of May in the San Antonio area.
May 19
Goldfish Swim School will host a free water safety lesson and open swim to prepare young children and families for swim season. Attendees may also enjoy a visit from the San Antonio Fire Department and take part in giveaways. RSVP is required.
- 5-8 p.m.
- Free admission
- 11643 Bandera Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio
- www.eventbrite.com/e/water-safety-celebration-at-goldfish-swim-school-bandera-pointe-tickets-621359331487
May 19
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles aged 55 years and older, will meet for conversation, libations, games and food. The group is open to receiving new members.
- 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Free admission
- The Roo Pub, 19314 N. US 281, San Antonio
- www.spn-sa.org
May 19-21
The 41st Tejano Conjunto Festival offers performances by Tejano and conjunto legends, contemporary stars, and newcomers. There will also be food and other activities.
- 6-11:45 p.m. May 19; noon-11:45 p.m. May 20, and noon-11 p.m. May 21
- Single-day tickets start at $22, 3-day pass for $45
- Rosedale Park, 303 Dartmouth St., San Antonio.
- www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/tejano-conjunto-festival
May 20
Hollywood Park Humane Society will invite local pet owners to a low-cost pet vaccination clinic. Other basic pet health services will be offered.
- 9-11 a.m.
- Free admission; service costs vary
- City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive, Hollywood Park
- www.vanguardvet.com
May 20
Eckman’s Card, Comic and Toy Show will have several vendors buying, selling and trading sports and nonsports collectibles and memorabilia, toys, comic books and more.
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Admission $10 adults, free for children age 9 and under and for active military and veterans
- San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio
- www.eckmanstoyshow.com
May 20
Animal Defense League will present a “Pets and Paletas” adoption event and paleta giveaway with the Landa Gardens Conservancy. Parking is available on-site or across the street at University Presbyterian Church.
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free admission
- Landa Library/community garden, 233 Bushnell Ave., San Antonio
- www.eventbrite.com/e/pets-paletas-adoption-event-with-the-animal-defense-league-of-texas-tickets-623849770457
May 20
Dog Guide San Antonio will present its monthly Downtown Dog Market, which features several vendors offering a variety of dog apparel, foods, treats, toys and other products. There will be music, a visit from the Chick-Fil-A cow and goodies from a newly opened nearby Chick-Fil-A, while supplies last. Guests may also bring their washed, gently used dog clothes, toys and accessories to swap out for some new-to-them goodies. Any remaining items will be donated to local dogs in need. Two hours of free parking available at the 210 W. Houston St. lot for registered attendees, who must check in for validation. Additionally, there will be free all-day parking in the Artpace visitor lot, 513 N. Flores St.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free admission
- Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St., San Antonio
- www.dogfriendlysanantonio.com
May 20
North East School of the Arts will present the 800-lb. Film Festival, an annual showcase of original works by NESA cinema majors.
- 7 p.m.
- $8 admission
- Legacy of Educational Excellence High School, Performing Arts Center, 1400 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio
- https://nesa.booktix.com
May 20
Churchill High School will host a spring carnival on campus where community members may enjoy carnival rides, games, food trucks and other activities. Guests may also watch the Churchill Chargers football team in a scrimmage.
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $5 admission
- 12049 Blanco Road, San Antonio
- 210-356-0000
May 22
The city of San Antonio will invite Encino Park neighborhood residents to a public information meeting regarding the city’s planned Encino Park/Sienna Basin drainage improvements project.
- 6 p.m.
- Free admission
- Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, San Antonio
- 210-207-1332
May 23
Apara Autism Centers will host a grand opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new San Antonio clinic.
- 1 p.m.
- Free admission
- 1922 Dry Creek Way, San Antonio
- 844-272-7223. www.aparaautism.com
May 23
The town of Hollywood Park will invite local residents to a public forum where they will hear from city engineers about street maintenance, street repairs and the results of a recent street assessment that could possibly lead to a future round of road improvements.
- 6 p.m.
- Free admission
- City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive, Hollywood Park
- 210-494-2023