September
41st Annual Jazz’SAlive
The two-day festival will feature artists Patrice Rushen, Dirty River Orchestra, United States Air Force Band of the West, Nina and the Gypsies, St. Mary’s University Jazz Orchestra and other artists at Civic Park at Hemisfair.
- Sept. 27, 4-11 p.m.; Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Free (general admission)
- Civic Park at Hemisfair, 630 E. Nueva St., San Antonio
- saparks.org/event/jazzsalive
The parade will be held at La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre and will feature decorated floats along the river, each themed with superheroes from comics, movies and TV shows. The event highlights local firefighters, police officers, healthcare workers and educators for their dedication and contributions to the community.
- Sept. 28, 7:30-11 p.m.
- $20
- Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St., San Antonio
- www.reyfeoscholarship.com
Little Woodrow’s at Braun Pointe will have beer tasting and a stein-hoisting competition during Oktoberfest.
- Sept. 28, 4 p.m. (beer tasting), 9 p.m. (stein-hoisting)
- Free (admission)
- Little Woodrow’s, 9840 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio
- www.littlewoodrows.com
Guests will be able to create their own autumn-themed candle with fall fragrances like pumpkin spice and other scents. Hot popcorn will be served during the session. Guests are required to make a reservation.
- Sept. 29, times vary
- $40-$50
- Mission Crafts Chandlery, 1010 S. Flores, Ste. 106, San Antonio
- www.missionchandlery.com
Market Day at Encino Park
The Encino Park Women’s Club will host a market day on the first Saturday of October. The market will feature seasonal items, food vendors, home decor, jewelry, clothing and other items.
- Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Encino Park Community Center, 1923 Encino Rio, San Antonio
- Facebook: Encino Park Community Center
The Tim Burton-themed event will feature costume contests, independent artists, vendors, treats, toys, collectibles and a meet and greet opportunity with Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Niell. The three-day event is free, but offers VIP packages for purchase.
- Oct. 18, 5-9 p.m.; Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (general admission)
- Wonderland of The Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights
- www.socialrevoltstore.com
Every Monday starting Oct. 14, the Pearl will be screening a free movie in the green space area next to Food Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs.
- Oct. 14 - Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
- www.atpearl.com
Stories of Holocaust survivors will be told by their descendants as part of the museum’s survivors speaker series. The story of Ruth Fuks Reif’s train escape will be told by her granddaughter, Eleanor Gossen.
- Oct. 20, 2-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Holocaust Memorial Museum, 12500 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio
- www.hmmsa.org
The event will take attendees to different bars and music venues in San Antonio to enjoy drinks and dancing. The event will also have a costume contest, Halloween-themed drinks and select food specials. The event will start at Mad Dogs British Pub.
- Oct. 25, 5-11 p.m.
- 21 and over
- $19.99 (general admission)
- Mad Dogs British Pub, 123 Losoya Street, Ste. 19, San Antonio
- www.pubcrawls.com