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Posted by FiestaFanaticCarmen · 57 replies
San Antonio Fiesta is a 10-day celebration each April drawing over 3.5 million visitors and featuring more than 100 official events. The Battle of Flowers Parade along Broadway is one of the oldest parades in Texas, dating to 1891. Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University is a beloved seafood festival with live music. The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is a spectacular night parade with thousands of illuminated floats and marching bands. King William Fair in the historic King William neighborhood offers arts, crafts, and local cuisine. Medals, which are colorful collectible pins traded and displayed on sashes, are a unique Fiesta tradition that participants take very seriously.
Posted by RiverWalkDad · 42 replies
The San Antonio River Walk (Paseo del Rio) stretches 15 miles through downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, with the Museum Reach and Mission Reach extensions offering more quiet, nature-focused paths. The Go Rio boat tours provide narrated 35-minute cruises suitable for all ages and run year-round. Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair has free outdoor play structures, fountains, and splash pads for children. The nearby San Antonio Zoo in Brackenridge Park is just north of the River Walk and offers world-class animal exhibits. During holiday seasons, the River Walk hosts the Ford Holiday River Parade and illuminations festival.
Posted by SpursFan2026 · 39 replies
The San Antonio Spurs play their home games at Frost Bank Center (formerly AT&T Center) in downtown San Antonio. The NBA regular season runs from October through April, with home games typically scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, or Sunday nights. Tickets can be purchased directly through the Spurs official website, Ticketmaster, or secondary markets like StubHub. Lower-bowl tickets start around $40-60 for most games, with premium matchups against the Lakers, Celtics, or Warriors costing significantly more. The Spurs have an active rebuilding era with young talent, making games an affordable and exciting experience.
Posted by SAMusicLover · 45 replies
Luminaria, typically held in November, is a free city-wide contemporary arts festival transforming San Antonio's downtown into an illuminated outdoor gallery with live performances. The Texas Folklife Festival in June at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the cultural heritage of 40+ ethnic groups with food, music, and crafts. Maverick Music Festival in HemisFair Park showcases local and national indie acts annually. AT&T Center hosts major touring concerts and has featured artists from Post Malone to Bad Bunny. Floore's Country Store in Helotes, just northwest of the city, is a legendary outdoor venue with over 75 years of history hosting country and Texas music legends.
Posted by AlamodomeFan · 31 replies
The Alamodome is a 65,000-capacity multi-use venue that hosts NCAA basketball tournaments, major concerts, boxing events, and trade shows. The official Alamodome website maintains a full event calendar at alamodome.com. Ticketmaster is the primary ticket sales platform for Alamodome events. Signing up for the Alamodome email list ensures early access to presales. The venue has hosted major acts like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Bad Bunny on their stadium tours. Parking is available in adjacent lots with VIA Metropolitan Transit downtown connector routes offering convenient public transit access.
Posted by BudgetTravelerTex · 53 replies
The Alamo itself is free to enter (donations encouraged) and remains one of the most visited historic sites in Texas, telling the story of the 1836 battle for Texas independence. The four remaining Spanish colonial missions (Concepcion, San Juan, Espada, and San Jose) form the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, also free to visit. The River Walk is free to walk and explore regardless of whether you dine or shop. Brackenridge Park offers free trails, picnic areas, and the Japanese Tea Garden. The McNay Art Museum offers free admission on Thursdays. Market Square (El Mercado), the largest Mexican market in the US, is free to browse and a vibrant hub of food and local craft vendors.
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