A comic convention, special fall festivals, the opening of an art sale and shopping fundraisers are among the highlighted happenings slated around San Antonio over the first weekend of October.
Red Dot Art Sale and Show
Contemporary at Blue Star will host its 33rd annual event with an opening night event that will include works from more than 100 San Antonio-based artists. The exhibit and sale continues through Jan. 9. Sales proceeds will benefit Contemporary at Blue Star’s activities and outreach efforts.
- Oct. 6, 6-10 p.m.
- Starting at $75
- 116 Blue Star, San Antonio
- www.bluestarreddot.org
Big Texas Comicon
Big Texas Comicon will feature appearances by several celebrities—stars of sci-fi, comic books, and other popular shows and movies—artists, vendors, cosplay and more in a celebration of pop culture.
- Oct. 6, 2-8 p.m.; Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio
- www.bigtexascomicon.com
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival
Enjoy engaging, family-friendly activities that explore the roles of the monarch butterfly, wildlife pollinators, and the ecosystem that sustains both people and butterflies. There will also be an obstacle course and plant giveaways.
- Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3910 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio
- https://tinyurl.com/2kuvccjx
DoggiePooolooza
DoggiePooolooza is a chance for dog owners and their furry friends to make a splash at Lady Bird Johnson Park. Activities include music, pet goods and services, food trucks, prizes and giveaways, a photo booth, and more. Registration is required for the dog swim sessions.
- Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 10700 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/SanAntonioACS
The 30th annual event will provide medically underserved adults and children with personalized health screenings, education and referral services by specialized health professionals. The fair provides follow-up services for participants with abnormal or high-risk screening results. Screening will include cholesterol, blood pressure, vision, dental, podiatry, dermatology, prostate, diabetes, on-site mammograms, mammogram vouchers, self breast exams and diabetes education.
- Oct. 7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 115 Main Plaza, San Antonio
- www.sfhsf.org
Encino Park Women’s Club will present its annual Market Day event with different types of vendors. The event, which includes school performances and food, will benefit the Encino Park neighborhood and scholarships.
- Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free admission)
- 1923 (Encino Rio, San Antonio
- www.encinoparkhoa.com
- Oct. 7, 6-11 p.m.
- Starting at $65
- 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio
- www.tinyurl.com/3nddm2rs
- Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free admission
- Hemisfair Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
- www.accessabilityfest.com/
- Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Greenline at Brooks, 2532 Sidney Brooks St., San Antonio
- www.buildsagreen.org/solarfest
Witte Museum will host a Sunday Jazz at the Witte performance with Johnny P & the Wise Guys outdoors along the San Antonio River banks. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the show.
- Oct. 8, 1-3 p.m.
- Free (admission for Witte and KRTU radio members), included in museum admission for all others
- 3801 Broadway St., San Antonio
- www.wittemuseum.org/sounds-of-sunday-jazz-return-to-the-witte-museum
- Oct. 10, 10 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hemisfair Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
- www.magiktheatre.org
