The following are a few things to do and places to go in the San Antonio metro area. Additional information about each event can be found on each respective website. This list is not comprehensive.

San Antonio

Dog Days of Summer

The event features music, a dog parade, photo ops, pet caricatures and other activities by The Doseum. Participating organizations include Good Dog, K9 for Warriors, Paws for Service, SnipSA and Guide Dogs of Texas.
  • Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-noon
  • Free (admission)
  • Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
  • www.atpearl.com
My Hero Academia Anime Night

Artisan Craft Bar will be hosting an anime-themed event with a cosplay competition, trivia, anime vendors, themed drinks, music and raffle prizes.
  • Aug. 9, 8 p.m.- midnight (market), 5 p.m.- 2 a.m. (bar)
  • Free (admission)
  • Artisan Craft Bar, 402 Austin St., San Antonio
  • Instagram: Artisan Craft Bar
Back to School Market at Alamo Beer Co.


Abandoned Apparel will be hosting a vintage market at the Alamo Beer Company. The market will feature 30 local vendors offering vintage apparel, jewelry, art and more.
  • Aug. 11, noon-6 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St., San Antonio
  • Instagram: Abandoned Apparel
The Art of Open Mic

The Dakota East Side Ice House will host an open mic night for seasoned performers or beginners to showcase their music, poetry or comedic talents.
  • Aug. 14, 7-10 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • The Dakota East Ice House, 433 S. Hackberry St., San Antonio
  • www.thedakotasa.com
Northeast San Antonio

Chick-fil-A Bingo!

Chick-fil-A in Cibolo hosts a bingo day every Saturday morning. Participants will have a chance to win Chick-fil-A-themed prizes.
  • Aug. 10, 8-10 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 885 Cibolo Valley Drive, Cibolo
  • Facebook: Chick-fil-A-Cibolo
Throwback Zumba School Supplies Drive


Cibolo Family YMCA will be collecting school supplies in support of local high school students. Guests can bring one item or more and are encouraged to stay and dance to throwback music.
  • Aug. 14, 7-8 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Cibolo Family YMCA, 176 FM 78 E., Cibolo
  • Facebook: Cibolo Family YMCA
Singo Music Bingo Nights

Axeshack will host a music bingo night. Unlike traditional bingo, players will listen to a song instead of a number.
  • Aug, 12, 7-9 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Axeshack, 313 Schneider Drive, Ste. 121, Cibolo
New Braunfels

New Braunfels Farmers Market

The New Braunfels Farmers Market offers locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, dairy products, baked goods and more from over 60 vendors. The event welcomes families and their pets to shop and enjoy live music every Saturday.The Peddler Show


The Peddler Show travels to different Texas cities throughout the year with each show different from the last. Every show offers a collection of selected inspired designers, boutiques and other exclusive vendors from all over for that particular weekend and city.Groovy Gruene Scavenger Hunt

A live and interactive host will send participants on a quest to experience a wide variety of carefully curated locations in town. Both indoors and outdoors, the game includes plenty of bonus challenges too. The family-friendly event requires walking or driving to the various checkpoints for various tasks and challenges.