San Antonio
The Craven Horror Market: Ghostface vs. Freddy
The Wonderland of the Americas will showcase a tribute to Wes Craven, including a variety of vendors and a meet and greet opportunity with actors Max Laferriere and Kevin Redzinski.
- Oct. 5-6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/@kingsofhorrortx
The festival held at Brackenridge Park will celebrate monarch butterflies with 35 educational partners providing hands-on, nature-based experiences for children and adults. The event will feature a maze, an obstacle course, a Dia de los Muertos altar and other activities.
- Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Brackenridge Park, 3910 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio
- www.bloomingwithbirdie.com/monarchfest
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
Little Woodrow’s at Braun Pointe is hosting a pink party to benefit the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and festivities include a dunk tank, specialty pink cocktails, live music, raffles and more.
- Oct. 5, all day (raffle winners announced at 10 p.m.)
- Free (admission)
- Little Woodrow’s, 9840 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio
- www.littlewoodrows.com
The car show at Historic Market Square will feature vintage cars, live entertainment and local vendors.
- Oct. 5-6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio
- www.facebook.com/marketsquaresa
Tacos and Tequila Festival
Tacos and Tequila Festival’s music lineup will feature 2000s hip-hop artists Fat Joe, Chingy, Frankie J, Ying Yang Twins, T.I. and other artists. The festival will have taco vendors, margarita and tequila bars, lucha libre wrestling, a Chihuahua beauty pageant and more. The event will be for ages 21 and over only.
- Oct. 5, 2-11 p.m.
- $69 (general admission)
- Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma
- www.tacosandtequilasatx.com
The event will feature over 80 local vendors and food trucks. Children and adults will be able to participate in a scavenger hunt and enter to win a $20 gift certificate to spend with a participating vendor.
- Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3460 Roy Richard Drive, Schertz
- www.schertzcibolovendors.com
Live Oak will host its annual celebration, Shindig on Shin Oak, which invites the community to enjoy live music, carnival attractions and family-friendly fun. Activities for kids include face painting, an exotic petting zoo and other outdoor activities.
- Oct. 5, 2-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Live Oak Municipal Complex, 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak
- www.liveoaktx.net
Wine and Bier Stroll
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample beer and wine at over 15 downtown locations. A wine or beer glass must be purchased to participate in the event, and can be used to sample wine or beer.
- Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m.
- $25
- Main Plaza, New Braunfels
- www.downtownnewbraunfels.com
The Reserve on 1863 will host its mimosa festival featuring mimosa tastings, live music and a brunch food truck.
- Oct. 6, noon-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Reserve on 1863, 1272 FM 1863, New Braunfels
- www.facebook.com/reserve1863
