From volunteering to a coffee festival, check out these winter events scheduled for San Antonio early in 2026.

This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

January

Monster Jam

The famous pit racing event is making its way to the Alamo City, featuring speed and skill competitions and more.
  • Jan. 24-25, 7 p.m. (Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday)
  • $33+ (admission)
  • Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio
  • www.monsterjam.com/en-us
Urban Farm & Food Bank Tour


See the inner workings of the San Antonio Food Bank and check out the farm where the organization grows its own produce.
  • Jan. 24, 29; Feb. 5, 7, 12, 14, 10-11 a.m.
  • $15 (admission), children under 3 free
  • San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 W. Historic, Old Hwy. 90, San Antonio
  • https://delveexperiences.com
Bar-B-Que Cook-Off

Check out this competitive cooking contest sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association and hosted by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, featuring live music, activities, a kids’ cook-off and more.
  • Jan. 29-31, times vary
  • $13 (admission)
  • 723 Frost Bank Center Drive, San Antonio
  • www.sarodeo.com
10th annual Cowboy Brunch

This annual food and music festival showcases several Texas-based musicians, all-day activities and more. Preregistration required.
  • Jan. 30, 7 a.m.-close
  • Free (admission)
  • Thirsty Horse Saloon, 2335 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio
  • Facebook: Thirsty Horse Saloon
Take a tour of the San Antonio Food Bank's urban farms throughout the month of February. (Courtesy San Antonio Food Bank)
Take a tour of the San Antonio Food Bank's urban farms throughout the month of February. (Courtesy San Antonio Food Bank)
February

San Antonio Coffee Festival


San Antonio’s biggest coffee event will showcase local and international roasters with over 80 varieties of coffee, plus an art market, coffee brewing workshops, live entertainment and more.
  • Feb. 7, 8-9 a.m. premium VIP access; 9-10 a.m. VIP access; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. general access
  • Tickets TBD
  • Civic Park at Hemisfair, 210 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
  • www.sacoffeefest.com
Dining in the Dark

Enjoy a curated, three-course meal at the San Antonio Zoo with this unique dining experience. Proceeds will help benefit Vision Works, a nonprofit geared toward supporting people with vision loss.
  • Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
  • Ticket prices vary based on sponsorship levels
  • The Ralston, 950 E. Hildebrand Ave., San Antonio
  • www.vibrantworks.org
'SAW: The Musical'

Watch a theatrical and musical performance of the the popular horror film "SAW."
  • Feb. 13-28, 7:30 p.m.(Thursdays and Fridays); 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Saturdays); 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Sundays)
  • $44.52+ (admission)
  • The Josephine Theater, 339 W. Josephine St., San Antonio
  • www.josephinetheatre.org
Dad Rock Night

This night of live music will feature a selection of “dad rock”-inspired bands playing tribute to the music of the early 2000s alternative scene.
  • Feb. 20, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
  • $22 (admission), $29 (at-the-door cover)
  • Fitzgerald’s, 437 McCarty Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio
  • www.fitzrockssa.com/events
Worth the trip


Boerne Chocolate Walk

Hunt for candy at selected local restaurants and shops across the Hill Country Mile to be entered into a raffle for prizes and more.New Braunfels Gun Show

Check out this firearms show where participants can buy, sell or trade items and browse collections from local vendors across the region.