San Antonio Community Events Calendar (July–December 2025)
Below is a curated list of upcoming San Antonio area events for the remainder of 2025. Events are organized by month, with a focus on historic/cultural celebrations, family-friendly fun, fitness activities, entertainment, and local business gatherings. Free events and ticketed events are noted accordingly.
June 2025 (Remaining Events)
June 21, 2025 (Sat)
Social Happy Hour (World Affairs Council)
Casual networking mixer hosted by the World Affairs Council, 1–3 PM at 386 W San Antonio St in New Braunfels (free, registration required) wacofsa.org.
June 21, 2025 (Sat)
Discover Indian Music & Culture
Interactive music, dance, and cultural crafts event at Central San Antonio Public Library, 4–5 PM (free and open to the public) musicalbridges.org.
June 24, 2025 (Tue)
Cameroon Cultural Program (World Affairs Council)
An evening exploring Cameroonian culture, 6:00 PM at Alamo Colleges District Campus (free, registration required) wacofsa.org.
June 27, 2025 (Fri)
Fourth Friday at The Rock
Outdoor community night at The Rock at La Cantera featuring live music by Evening Echoes, local vendor market, and food at Frost Plaza, starts 6:30 PM (free entry & free parking; lawn chairs welcome) therockatlacantera.com.
June 29, 2025 (Sun)
Superhero Sunday: “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Family movie night at The Rock at La Cantera, with games and giveaways at 6:00 PM and film screening at 6:30 PM (free entry & free parking) therockatlacantera.com.
(Note: The Rock at La Cantera is hosting Superhero Sunday movie nights weekly in June with family-friendly films like “Black Panther” and interactive activities therockatlacantera.com.)
July 2025
July 4, 2025 (Fri)
H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration
San Antonio’s official Independence Day festival at Woodlawn Lake Park. Family event with live music, kids’ activities (from 11 AM), and a nighttime fireworks show (free admission) saparks.org. Fitness activities kick off at 8 AM for early birds saparks.org.
July 5, 2025 (Sat)
The Band of Heathens – Tastes of Summer Concert
Part of The Rock at La Cantera’s country concert series, 7 PM at Frost Plaza. Enjoy a free concert by the Austin-based band (general admission is free, with optional VIP upgrades available) ksat.com.
July 9–13, 2025 (Wed–Sun)
46th CineFestival
The nation’s longest-running Latino film festival at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Showcasing independent Latino cinema (film screenings, panel discussions; tickets required for screenings) guadalupeculturalarts.org.
July 16, 2025 (Wed)
Children’s Entrepreneur Night Market
A special evening market at Pearl (5–8 PM) featuring young entrepreneurs. Families can browse kid-run booths and enjoy live music (free entry)atpearl.com. (Pearl hosts Night Markets on select Wednesdays in summer.)
July 18, 2025 (Fri)
Bart Crow – Tastes of Summer Concert
Country artist Bart Crow performs live at The Rock at La Cantera, 7 PM. Free admission for the outdoor show (bring lawn chairs; VIP tickets available for purchase) ksat.com.
July 23–27, 2025 (Wed–Sun)
San Antonio Film Festival (SAFILM)
A week-long film festival downtown (various venues) featuring international and local independent films. Filmmaker panels and screenings are open to the public (ticket passes required for most events) filmfreeway.com.
Recurring July Events: First Friday Art Walk (July 4)
Blue Star Arts Complex
open studios, art vendors, and live music from 6 PM till late (free) bluestarartscomplex.com. Pearl Weekend Market every Sat (9 AM–1 PM, farmers) and Sun (10 AM–2 PM, artisans) at Pearl, rain or shine (free entry) atpearl.com. Fourth Friday at The Rock (July 25) – monthly live music and market night at La Cantera (free).
August 2025
Aug 9–23, 2025
Culinaria Summer Restaurant Weeks
Over 120 San Antonio restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner during this two-week event visitsanantonio.com. It’s a great chance to support local eateries (meals are paid, with fixed deals; no event ticket needed).
Aug 20, 2025 (Wed)
Children’s Entrepreneur Night Market
Final summer kids’ night market at Pearl, 5–8 PM. Young local business owners sell crafts, treats, and more (free entry) atpearl.com.
Aug 24, 2025 (Sat)
Splash and Dash 5K
Family-friendly 5K run/walk at Lady Bird Johnson Park (example fitness event in August). Enjoy a summer morning run followed by a water park cool-down (registration fee required; includes T-shirt and park entry).
Late August 2025
Back-to-School Wellness Fair
Community health & fitness fair for families (date TBA in late August). Free sports clinics, kids’ activities, and school supply giveaways (free admission).
Recurring August Events: First Friday Art Walk (Aug 1)
Blue Star Arts Complex (free)
Fourth Friday at The Rock (Aug 22) – live music and community night (free). Pearl Weekend Market continues every weekend (free).
October 2025
Oct 2–5, 2025 (Thu–Sun)
San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF)
Annual festival showcasing Black filmmakers and diverse voices in cinema. Screenings and workshops at various venues (some community events free; film screenings require tickets) sasw.cofilm freeway.com.
Oct 18, 2025 (Sat)
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival
San Antonio’s signature nighttime arts festival (tentative date). Downtown will come alive with large-scale light installations, live art, music and performances by local and international artists (free admission, outdoors) luminariasa.orgbroadwayworld.com. (Exact venue and schedule for 2025 to be announced – previously held around Hemisfair and downtown streets.)
Oct 25–26, 2025 (Sat–Sun)
Día de los Muertos (Muertos Fest)
A huge Day of the Dead celebration at Hemisfair and La Villita. Features beautifully decorated altars (ofrendas), live Latin music, dance, costume contests, and a vibrant parade honoring departed loved ones (free and family-friendly) luminariasa.org facebook.com.
Oct 26, 2025 (Sun)
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio 10K
(New for 2025) A standalone 10K race through downtown San Antonio, filling the gap before the new marathon. Runners enjoy on-course live music as with the former Rock ’n’ Roll series (registration fee required).
Late Oct 2025
Barbacoa & Big Red Festival
A beloved San Antonio foodie festival celebrating the classic barbacoa and Big Red combo. Typically held in October (2025 date and venue TBA). Expect plenty of food vendors selling barbacoa tacos, Big Red soda, live Tejano music, and family fun mysanantonio.com. (Free entry, pay-as-you-go for food & drinks.)
Oct 31, 2025 (Fri)
Halloween at the Pearl
Trick-or-treat evening at Pearl with costumed performances, kids’ activities, and local treat vendors (free entry; some activities ticketed).
Recurring October Events: Startup Week San Antonio
Oct 13–17, 2025
a week-long conference for entrepreneurs and small businesses downtown (panels, workshops, networking – free general admission; VIP passes available) sasw.co. First Friday Art Walk (Oct 3) at Blue Star (free). Every Wednesday Night in Oct – Pearl Fall Night Markets (themed seasonal markets each week, free)atpearl.com. Pearl Farmers & Artisans Markets every weekend (free).
November 2025
Nov 2, 2025 (Sun)
Diwali San Antonio
Celebration of the Indian Festival of Lights at Hemisfair and Arneson River Theatre. Experience vibrant Indian dance performances, live music, cultural displays, and a special River Walk parade of floating lamps (free admission) 311.sanantonio.gov. Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine from local vendors (food for purchase).
Nov 7–17, 2025
Wurstfest (New Braunfels)
The annual German heritage festival just north of San Antonio. Enjoy 10 days of Bavarian music, German beer, sausages, and carnival rides at Landa Park. (Ticketed entry, plus food/drink sold inside). (A bit outside San Antonio, but a popular regional event for families and beer enthusiasts.)
Nov 15 – Dec 31, 2025
Nov 25, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026
Winterfest at The Rock at La Cantera
NEW! A large-scale holiday festival at The Rock. Festive weekly holiday markets, an outdoor ice-skating rink, a towering Christmas tree, and visits from Santa create a winter wonderland atmosphere therockatlacantera.com therockatlacantera.com. (Free entry to Winterfest grounds; ice skate rentals available on-site for a fee.)
Nov 28, 2025 (Fri)
Ford Holiday River Parade
The day after Thanksgiving, kick off the holidays with a spectacular night parade of illuminated floats down the San Antonio Riverwalk. This year’s theme brings music and lights to the river. (Tickets required for dedicated seating along the River Walk; free viewing is very limited) therockatlacantera.com. The parade begins at 7 PM and includes a festive tree-lighting ceremony.
Nov 28–30, 2025
Yanaguana Indian Arts Market
Annual Native American arts and culture market at Briscoe Western Art Museum (Thanksgiving weekend). Shop hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, and artwork from Indigenous artists, plus enjoy powwow drum performances and dances (free admission).
Recurring November Events: Every Wednesday in Nov
Pearl Harvest Night Markets (5–9 PM, seasonal produce, artisanal foods, holiday prep goods – free) atpearl.com. Small Business Saturday (Nov 29) – Local pop-up markets and shop-local events citywide (various locations, free entry) to support San Antonio’s small businesses at the start of holiday shopping season.
December 2025
Dec 6–7, 2025 (Sat–Sun)
2025 San Antonio Tamales Festival
A citywide tamalada at which dozens of tamal vendors showcase traditional and innovative tamales. Live music, dance, and kids’ activities round out this family-friendly festival. Held 10 AM–6 PM both days (Location: 7701 FM-1346) allevents.in. Free admission; parking on-site is $10 allevents.in and food is pay-as-you-go.
Dec 7, 2025 (Sun)
San Antonio Marathon (“Every Step Tells a Story”)
New marathon event! The inaugural San Antonio Marathon (replacing the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon) starts downtown on Sunday morning, Dec 7 sanantoniosports.org. The 26.2-mile race features “themed miles” with entertainment along the course sanantoniosports.org. Runners must register and pay entry fees; spectators can watch and cheer for free along the route.
Dec 31, 2025 (Wed)
Celebrate San Antonio – New Year’s Eve
The city’s official NYE celebration at Hemisfair and La Villita. A free, family-friendly street party with multiple stages of live music, local food trucks, and midnight fireworks over the Tower of the Americas. Draws thousands each year (no admission cost).
Holiday Season 2025 (all December)
Holiday Lights on the River Walk
The downtown River Walk is draped in twinkling lights nightly through New Year’s. Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias takes place on weekends (Dec 5–21): traditional candles line the river banks, and carolers in boats float by – a picturesque San Antonio tradition (free to stroll).
Dec 3, 10 & 17
Recurring December Events: Pearl Holiday Night Markets
(Wednesdays 5–9 PM) at Pearl: find local crafts, gift vendors, and holiday treats under the holiday lights (free entry) atpearl.com. Santa’s Railroad Wonderland – weekends at the Texas Transportation Museum: a holiday train experience (tickets required). Zoo Lights continues all month at San Antonio Zoo (ticketed) sazoo.org.
Additional Ongoing Community Events
Pearl Farmers & Artisan Markets
Weekly, year-round at Pearl. Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM feature local farmers and ranchers with fresh produce and meats; Sundays 10 AM–2 PM showcase local artisans, crafts, and prepared foodsatpearl.com. Open-air market, free to attend (bring some cash for goodies!).
First Friday Art Walks
Monthly, on the first Friday of each month (6 PM–midnight) in Southtown. Centered around Blue Star Arts Complex and King William, galleries and art studios open their doors late. Live music, street artisans, and food/drinks available. Free admission – stroll and enjoy the local art scenebluestarartscomplex.com.
Fourth Friday at The Rock
Monthly, every fourth Friday at The Rock at La Cantera (6:30–11 PM). Community night with live music performances and a pop-up artisan market at Frost Plazapoundingtherock.com. Family-friendly and free to attend, with food and drink available from on-site vendors.
Networking & Entrepreneur Meetups
Ongoing: San Antonio Startup Week (Oct) is the highlight for entrepreneurssasw.co, but also look out for monthly Chamber of Commerce mixers, Tech Bloc meetups, and small business workshops hosted by Launch SA and local co-working spaces (schedules vary; many are free with RSVP).
Each of these events contributes to San Antonio’s vibrant community life, offering something for everyone – whether you’re a history buff, parent, fitness enthusiast, music lover, or small business owner. Mark your calendars and enjoy the rest of 2025 in San Antonio! mysanantonio.com poundingtherock.com
Citations
Home – World Affairs Council of San Antonio
Discover Indian Music & Culture @ Central San Antonio Public Library
Discover Indian Music & Culture @ Central San Antonio Public Library
Home – World Affairs Council of San Antonio
Discover Indian Music & Culture @ Encino San Antonio Public Library
Discover Indian Music & Culture @ Encino San Antonio Public Library
The Rock At La Cantera
The Rock At La Cantera
The Rock At La Cantera
The Rock At La Cantera
The H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration – San Antonio Parks Foundation
The H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration – San Antonio Parks Foundation
New summer concert series to feature country artists at The Rock at La Cantera
New summer concert series to feature country artists at The Rock at La Cantera
CineFestival – Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Weekend Market – Pearl
SAFILM – San Antonio Film Festival – FilmFreeway
First Friday Art Walk – San Antonio – Blue Star Art’s Complex
Weekend Market – Pearl
Culinaria Summer Restaurant Weeks – San Antonio
Weekend Market – Pearl
World Heritage Festival > EVENT INFORMATION > BIKE RIDE & WALK
https://www.worldheritagefestival.org/EVENT-INFORMATION/BIKE-RIDE-WALK
World Heritage Festival > EVENT INFORMATION > BIKE RIDE & WALK
World Heritage Festival > EVENT INFORMATION > BIKE RIDE & WALK
World Heritage Festival > EVENT INFORMATION > BIKE RIDE & WALK
Market Square Labor Day Celebration – SASpeakUp
Where to celebrate Diez y Seis in San Antonio
Weekend Market – Pearl
Jazz’SAlive Music Festival – San Antonio
San Antonio Startup Week – 2025
SABIFF 2025 – San Antonio Black International Film Festival
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival
Luminaria Calls for Artists For 2025 Festival – Broadway World
Diwali – Facebook
Festivals happening in Texas in 2025
San Antonio Startup Week – 2025
Weekend Market – Pearl
Diwali San Antonio/Festival of Lights
Zoo Lights – San Antonio Zoo
The Rock At La Cantera
The Rock At La Cantera
2025 San Antonio Tamales Festival – AllEvents
Where Every Step Will Tell a Story – San Antonio Sports
Weekend Market – Pearl
The Rock at La Cantera announces summer events – Pounding The Rock
Festivals happening in Texas in 2025