San Antonio, Texas
Tonight in SA
What’s still on today in San Antonio, earliest first. Anything that has ended drops off as the day goes on.
16 events still on today
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12134 Valliant St
Encore Stone Studio throws a Día de los Muertos party with food from La Familia Cortez, music by Rebecca Valadez, a costume contest, face painting and a community ofrenda. Bring a photo of a loved one for the altar.
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Twig Book Shop · Address not listed
Francine Sanders Romero signs Not for Sale, her account of Kelo v. New London, the Supreme Court case over eminent domain and the homeowners who fought it.
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Otto’s Ice House · 111 Newell Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78212
Local musicians play Otto's Ice House Thursday through Sunday, with cold drinks in a laid-back, welcoming setting. No cover.
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Magnolia Halle · 10319 Huebner Road
PRMA marks Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day at Magnolia Halle with talks from its surgeons, a Q&A with its nurses and local cancer support groups. There are also hands-on stations, raffles and refreshments.
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Eco Centro · 1802 North Main Avenue
Gregg Eckhardt draws on his archive of rare documents and images to tell the history and hydrogeology of the Edwards Aquifer and the region's other water sources, from colonial acequias to artesian wells.
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8418 Broadway
This month's Armchair Philosophers Club discusses Donna Haraway's The Cyborg Manifesto at There and Back Again Books. Donations or a purchase help support the bookstore.
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11398 Bandera Rd
A free martial arts class on Bandera Road, part of a month of classes and challenges.
DetailsMusicWorth the splurge · From $29.27
Paper Tiger · 2410 N St. Mary's St
Artikal Sound System headlines Paper Tiger tonight, with Cydeways opening. It's an all-ages show starting at 7 PM.
DetailsFestivalWorth the splurge · From $45
Hotel Contessa · 306. W. Market St.
Make a Día de los Muertos floral headpiece at Hotel Contessa on the River Walk, with materials and guidance provided. For ages 12 and up; no crafting experience needed.
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Pearl · Address not listed
Niche shows looks from its Fall 2027 collection in an evening runway show at Pearl. Open to the public; RSVP needed.
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Sunset Brews · 1904 Fredericksburg Road
A tarot-themed Halloween party at Sunset Brews with readers, vendors, a tattoo pop-up, themed drinks and a costume contest for the best tarot-card look. Performances by Velvet La Vamp, Moonveil Witches and Stack N' Produce round out the night.
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Tenfold Rooftop · 431 South Alamo Street
Tenfold's rooftop above the skyline hosts a Día de los Muertos-inspired evening with a live DJ, flash tattoos and a seasonal cocktail menu.
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Frost Bank Center · 1 Frost Bank Center Dr
Don Omar brings The Last King World Tour to Frost Bank Center tonight. Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM; the arena's site doesn't list ticket prices.
DetailsMusicWorth the splurge · From $23.57
Paper Tiger · 2410 N St. Mary's St
The Gringos play Paper Tiger tonight with Audrey Price on the bill. All ages; doors at 7 PM, music at 8 PM.
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Freeman Coliseum · 3201 E. Houston St, San Antonio, TX
Young Miko stops at the Freeman Coliseum tonight on the Late Checkout Tour. Doors open at 7 PM for an 8 PM show; ticket prices aren't posted on the venue's site.
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Heat · 1500 North Main Avenue
Cinemonsters at Heat pairs a horror movie screening with a monster drag show hosted by Miss Taint and Bloody Blush, every Thursday in October. Ages 21 and up; no cover.
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La Villita National Historic Village · 418 Villita Street
Local artisans fill La Villita for three days of pottery, jewelry, leatherwork, paintings and textiles, with live demonstrations, music and food in the historic village.
DetailsOutdoorsWorth the splurge · From $22
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
A conservation educator leads a walk through the Botanical Garden's Texas WaterSaver Garden, with seasonal plant picks and design tips for a drought-tolerant yard.
DetailsOutdoorsWorth the splurge · From $350
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
A 32-hour, four-session course at the Botanical Garden that prepares professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam, and teaches nonprofessionals to care for trees safely.
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Lions Field Adult & Senior Center · 2809 Broadway
Ghisallo's Golden Rollers lead easy, social Friday rides for riders 50 and up from Lions Field Adult & Senior Center. Bring a bike or borrow a trike and helmet; new riders complete an orientation first.
DetailsCommunityFrom $17.79
San Antonio Shrine Auditorium · 901 North Loop 1604 West
The Junior League of San Antonio marks its 30th Holiday Olé Market, filling the Shrine Auditorium with merchants from San Antonio and beyond. It doubles as the League's biggest fundraiser, so your holiday list helps its community partners. Parking is free, and strollers are welcome.
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Twig Book Shop · Address not listed
Miss Anastasia leads a lively storytime at Twig Book Shop for young readers and their grown-ups.
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La Villita Historic Arts Village · 418 Villita St., San Antonio, TX
La Villita fills with live music, food and family activities for Day of the Dead, from face painting and altar workshops to a Community Altar for sharing memories. Look up for La Catrina and El Catrín, towering 38.5 feet over Maverick Plaza, then wander among giant alebrijes and the Calavera Collection of skulls painted by San Antonio artists.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 3644 Talley Road
The Valley Ranch Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a fall festival.
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Natural Grocers Alamo Heights · 6514 North New Braunfels Avenue
A short class at Natural Grocers in Alamo Heights on coffee's health benefits, with creative recipes for upgrading your daily cup.
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Hemisfair · 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX, 78205
San Antonio's longest-running Día de los Muertos festival returns to Hemisfair, free and open to all. Friday brings an evening of altar viewing with sensory-friendly hours; the weekend adds more than 80 altars, five stages, two processions, the Muertos Mercado and workshops.
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Koehler Pavilion · 3700 N. St. Mary's St., SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78209
Families can trick-or-treat their way through Brackenridge Park on a car-free trail, starting at the Koehler Pavilion. Community partners host candy stations, games and activities along the route, so come in costume.
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160 Darson Marie Dr
A-2-Z Learning Center hosts its annual trunk-or-treat at its first location, a free in-person Halloween outing for families.
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Twig Book Shop · Address not listed
Former Texas Poet Laureate Emmy Pérez reads from Paper America: New & Selected Poems in conversation with writer and scholar Reggie Young.
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The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors® · 6333 De Zavala Road #Suite B101
The Cohen Clinic at Endeavors and Vibrational Roots Collective host a family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration with folklórico dance, mariachi music, snacks and activities for all ages.
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Otto’s Ice House · 111 Newell Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78212
Local musicians play Otto's Ice House Thursday through Sunday, with cold drinks in a laid-back, welcoming setting. No cover.
DetailsSportsPrice not listed
UTSA Convocation Center · One UTSA Circle
UTSA volleyball hosts UAB in a conference match at the UTSA Convocation Center.
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Trinity United Methodist Church · 6800 Wurzbach Road
Trinity United Methodist screens Monsters, Inc. in its pumpkin patch. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; admission is free and concessions are for sale.
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San Antonio River Walk · River Walk near Lexington Ave. (by the Tobin Center), San Antonio, TX
Altar-topped floats, catrinas and costumed riders glide down the River Walk in the 8th annual Day of the Dead River Parade. Reserved seats are ticketed, but a free standing-room stretch runs from East Commerce Street to the end of the route.
DetailsMusicWorth the splurge · From $63
Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, Tobin Center · 100 Auditorium Circle
Tom Rush, who helped shape the folk revival and influenced artists like James Taylor, plays an evening of songs, blues and storytelling. The Studio Theater show now has cabaret-style reserved tables.
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Wav Room · 3000 N St Marys St
A free screening and release party at Wav Room for Brooklyn Michelle's new song and music video, "Boo."
DetailsMusicWorth the splurge · From $21.29
Paper Tiger · 2410 N St. Mary's St
Cardinal Bloom headlines an all-ages Friday night at Paper Tiger, joined by The Band Solstice. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM.
DetailsMusicWorth the splurge · From $35.08
Paper Tiger · 2410 N St. Mary's St
SPEED and SUNAMI share a double bill at Paper Tiger, with Skourge and Nemesis rounding out the night. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM.
DetailsOutdoorsWorth the splurge · From $22
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
Run a marked one-mile route through the Botanical Garden's 39 acres before it opens to the public. All fitness levels welcome; bring your own water.
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Pearl · Address not listed
More than 50 local vendors bring produce, artisan goods and locally made treats to Pearl's Saturday Farmers Market, rain or shine. Free, no tickets needed.
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Gardopia Gardens · 619 North New Braunfels Avenue
Lend a hand at Gardopia Gardens with maintenance and special projects while learning the basics of urban agriculture; community service hours are available. All ages welcome, with an adult for anyone under 16.
DetailsOutdoorsWorth the splurge · From $22
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
A Saturday stretch-flow yoga class in the Botanical Garden taught by Krystal Richmond, suitable for every level. Bring your own mat; ages 13 and up.
DetailsOutdoorsFrom $10
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
The Botanical Garden's plant sale offers more than 200 varieties of natives, succulents, grasses and pollinator-friendly plants.
DetailsCommunityFrom $17.79
San Antonio Shrine Auditorium · 901 North Loop 1604 West
The Junior League of San Antonio marks its 30th Holiday Olé Market, filling the Shrine Auditorium with merchants from San Antonio and beyond. It doubles as the League's biggest fundraiser, so your holiday list helps its community partners. Parking is free, and strollers are welcome.
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Latched Support - Walzem · 8102 Midcrown
Latched Support's play group for infants, toddlers and their parents uses simple activities to build early developmental skills, with time to meet other families. A short confirmation call is required to attend.
DetailsOutdoorsFrom $18
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
A Botanical Garden workshop that walks you through a straightforward process for planning a Texas native garden bed suited to your space.
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New Birth Community Church · 2236 Hicks Avenue
A free, faith-based couples workshop with Dr. Adrian Sledge at New Birth Community Church, focused on communication, connection and building a lasting marriage.
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Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza, Tobin Center · 100 Auditorium Circle
A free, all-levels yoga class on the Tobin Center's River Walk plaza, mixing flowing poses, breathing and relaxation. Bring a mat or towel and water.
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Hemisfair · 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX, 78205
San Antonio's longest-running Día de los Muertos festival returns to Hemisfair, free and open to all. Friday brings an evening of altar viewing with sensory-friendly hours; the weekend adds more than 80 altars, five stages, two processions, the Muertos Mercado and workshops.
DetailsOutdoorsFree
Eco Centro · 1802 North Main Avenue
A hands-on Eco Centro workshop on seed saving: its history among Indigenous and South Texas communities, its role in regenerative agriculture, and how to harvest, dry and store seeds from native flowers and trees.
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11398 Bandera Rd
A family day on Bandera Road with self-defense and martial arts classes for all ages, a costume contest with prizes and plenty of candy.
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Twig Book Shop · Address not listed
Denver C. Pruitt signs Texas Haunts: Central Texas, a lighthearted guide to the region's haunted places, famous and forgotten.
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Bowlero Highland Hills · 2118 Goliad Road
Bowlero Highland Hills opens its lanes for a family day with a free game of bowling per guest, an arcade card for each child, giveaways, face painters and a balloon artist. Lanes depend on availability; light bites while they last.
DetailsArtsWorth the splurge · From $30
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
A hands-on family workshop at the Botanical Garden on building miniature plant worlds with a haunted-house theme.
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Lakeshore Learning Store · 327 Northwest Loop 410 #103
A free, walk-in craft session at Lakeshore Learning where kids paint with Kwik Stix, try a simple experiment and take their artwork home. Ages 3 and up, with an adult.
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8 Bit Boba Tea
8 Bit Boba Tea throws a K-pop Halloween birthday party for ARMYs, STAYs and ATINYs, with games, raffles and photocard trading. It doubles as an ATEEZ 8th anniversary celebration, and costumes are welcome.
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San Antonio First Church (SAF Church) · 10715 West Avenue
San Antonio First Church pairs a classic car show with its annual trunk-or-treat, plus games and hayrides, rain or shine.
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1119 Avenue B
RE Solutions XV brings its dog costume contest back to Hops & Hounds near Pearl, with prizes for best, funniest and most creative costumes and best duo. Expect an afternoon of costumed pups and family fun.
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Colonial Hills United Methodist Church · 5247 Vance Jackson Road
Transplants for Children's community trunk-or-treat at Colonial Hills United Methodist, with decorated trunks, a moonbounce, face painting, crafts, games and free food and drinks.
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East Market Street & South Alamo Street
Blend and AIGA San Antonio gather designers, artists and other creatives for a group walk through the altar exhibitions at Muertos Fest. Meet at the corner of East Market and South Alamo streets.
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La Villita Historic Arts Village · 418 Villita St., San Antonio, TX
La Villita fills with live music, food and family activities for Day of the Dead, from face painting and altar workshops to a Community Altar for sharing memories. Look up for La Catrina and El Catrín, towering 38.5 feet over Maverick Plaza, then wander among giant alebrijes and the Calavera Collection of skulls painted by San Antonio artists.
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1862 S WW White Rd
The Total Wireless store on South WW White Road hosts a Halloween stop with candy, giveaways and photos with a costumed superhero. Costumes encouraged.
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2015 NE Interstate 410 Loop
Infinity Wellness Center opens its doors for a free community afternoon with live music, local health and wellness vendors, tours and frequency wellness demos.
DetailsArtsWorth the splurge · From $35
San Antonio Botanical Garden · 555 Funston Place
Artist Jackie McKissack, known as Lulu, teaches a beginner's watercolor class at the Botanical Garden. Each participant gets a kit with a brush, paint samples and pre-sketched paper.
DetailsFood & DrinkFree
Central Market San Antonio · 4821 Broadway
Central Market turns its aisles into a trick-or-treat route, with face painting, games, fortune telling, kid-decorated candy bags and fall-themed food samples.
DetailsSportsPrice not listed
Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium · 4301 Broadway
UIW hosts McNeese State in a college football home game at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.
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Refuge Coffee + Beer Garden · 11011 Shaenfield Road
A free political art party at Refuge Coffee + Beer Garden for congressional candidate Katy Padilla Stout, with food, music and live screen-printing by San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz. Bring your own shirt to print; printing is extra.
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Alamo Heights Gymnastics Academy · 506 Sandau Road #Suite 600
Alamo Heights Gymnastics Academy's fall festival, with activities, vendors and performances.
DetailsCommunityPrice not listed
Frost Bank Center · 1 Frost Bank Center Dr
Top Rank's boxing card at Frost Bank Center is headlined by Emanuel Navarrete against O'Shaquie Foster. Doors open at 4 PM and the action starts at 4:30 PM; ticket prices aren't posted on the venue's site.
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SOS Leon Valley @ Chick-Fil-A Babcock Rd · 5803 Babcock Road
Success On The Spectrum Leon Valley hosts a free, sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat with festively decorated cars at the Chick-fil-A on Babcock Road.
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5943 Culebra Rd
A trunk-or-treat for families, held at the third location of A-2-Z Learning Center on Culebra Road.
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Watershed Church · 9315 Broadway
Watershed Church's Fall Fest brings food, Kona Ice, rides, games and live music, all free.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 9626 Adams Hill Drive
A community trunk-or-treat hosted by the Adams Hill Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Restoration Church of San Antonio · 5800 North Loop 1604 East
Restoration Church of San Antonio hosts a free, family-friendly fall block party with a trunk-or-treat.
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Otto’s Ice House · 111 Newell Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78212
Local musicians play Otto's Ice House Thursday through Sunday, with cold drinks in a laid-back, welcoming setting. No cover.
DetailsFestivalFree
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 6240 Utsa Boulevard
The Parkwood Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a trunk-or-treat.
DetailsFestivalFrom $8
The DoSeum · 2800 Broadway
The DoSeum keeps the crowds small for a calm Halloween night built for kids of every ability, with live animal visitors, gentle trick-or-treating and a Pumpkin Ball at the end. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets must be bought in advance.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 311 Galway Street
A ward fall festival with an apple pie and brownie cook-off, plus crafts and activities for kids.
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ShurMed EMS · 12000 Network Boulevard #Suite 410
ShurMed EMS hosts a community trunk-or-treat with games and a haunted hallway.
DetailsFamilyFree
Bandera Bowling · 6700 Huebner Road
A costume bowling night at Bandera Bowling, hosted by a local Latter-day Saints stake; kids are welcome. RSVP to hold a lane.
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The Beacon at Midtown Gallery & Studios · 1136 West Woodlawn Avenue
The Jazz Poets of San Antonio mark 20 years at The Beacon at Midtown Gallery. Led by Eduardo C. Garza, the band improvises live around each poet's words as they read.
DetailsSportsPrice not listed
Toyota Field · 5106 David Edwards Dr.
San Antonio FC hosts Orange County SC in a USL Championship regular-season match at Toyota Field.
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Aztec Theatre · 104 N St. Mary's St
Cameron Whitcomb brings his Kingdom of Fear Tour to the historic Aztec Theatre downtown. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster; the venue doesn't list prices.
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Künstler Brewing · 302 East Lachapelle
Comedy Standout is back at Künstler Brewing with a free comedy show open to all audiences. Seating is first come until the room fills.
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Heat · 1500 North Main Avenue
Heat hosts a late-night sideshow of San Antonio alternative performers and drag, hosted by Bloody Blush.
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Blue Falcon · 910 Nolan St
The Blue Falcon's Halloween night brings a late drag show and a costume contest.
DetailsThat’s a wrap for today.
Nothing else on our list is still on tonight. Plan ahead instead: