Here are eight upcoming events in the cities of Schertz, Cibolo, Selma and Universal City. Additional information about each event can be found on its respective website. This list is not comprehensive.

September

Family Glow Dance

A night of glow dancing will take place at Olympia Hills Golf and Event Center. The event will feature glow-in-the-dark face painting, DJ music and a photo booth. Attendees will be given glow necklaces and there will be goodie bags for kids.Teddy Bear Tea Time

Kids are encouraged to dress in their best attire and bring their favorite teddy bear for tea time at the Universal City Public Library. Parents can register their children at the circulation desk.
  • Sept. 14, 10 a.m. (ages 3-5), noon (ages 6-12)
  • Free (registration required)
  • Universal City Public Library, 100 Northview Drive, Universal City
  • Facebook: Universal City Public Library
RE/MAX Skylight Balloon Festival




Hot air balloons will fill the skies of Selma with the return of the RE/MAX Skylight Balloon Fest.

The festival will feature local vendors, food trucks, live music from The Spazmatics, a family fun zone, acrobatic show, hot air balloons and more. Due to limited seating, guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the event. A balloon launch will be held at 8 a.m. Sept. 28.
  • Sept. 27, 5-9 p.m.; Sept. 29, 7-9 a.m. and 2-9 p.m.
  • $10 (adults 12 and older), $5 (children 3-11)
  • Real Life Center, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma
  • www.skylightballoonfest.com
October

National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community and police partnerships. The event will host block parties, festivals, cookouts and more.




For neighborhoods that register before Sept. 18, a team consisting of a Schertz City Council member, a police representative and a member of Schertz staff will visit the event held by that community. Those interested in registering can contact officer Anna Kraft at 210-619-1264 or [email protected].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 21 and over only.Shindig on Shin Oak

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
Cibolofest

The city of Cibolo is bringing back its largest celebration of the year.




Cibolofest will feature live bands, a carnival, a petting zoo, pony rides and 150 food and craft vendors.Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest at 1908 House of Wine & Ale will feature live music, beer tasting, German Bites, raffle prizes and a pet costume contest.