Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend
Our top picks for San Antonio events this Weekend of August 9 – 11 include the Fireworks in Galveston, Food Festival at SeaWorld San Antonio, RetroFit Summer Fest, Fredericksburg Texas Testicle Festival, and more!
Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend
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TOP PICK – End of Summer Getaway to Galveston – Fireworks, Sandcastles, Music, & More Family Fun Before School Starts!
End of Summer Getaway Galveston
Galveston’s Sunday Fundays are the perfect way to cap off your summer. Indulge in fresh seafood, build sandcastles with the kids, and then gather on the beach as the sky erupts in a symphony of color with their spectacular fireworks shows. Plus, staying over on Sunday can save you a bundle, with lower lodging rates than weekend prices.
This second FREE Fireworks show is happening on August 11, 2024. Galveston has many other activities, including the Back to School Bucket List Challenge, Strand Summer Series – Music Nights at Saengerfest Park, and many others!
San Antonio Events This Weekend of August 9, 2024 – Friday
Dogs! A Science Tail
Discover life through our furry friend’s eyes with A Science Tail! This richly interactive exhibition will allow you to see, hear, and smell in the way that dogs do through fun and unique hands-on exhibits.
When: Friday, August 9, 2024, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: The DoSeum – San Antonio’s Museum for Kids, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $18 General admission
SACA’s Annual Barrio Block Party
Head over to Chupaderas St. and enjoy a day filled with local art vendors, live music, community organizations, art, art activities, lowriders, and more.
When: Friday, August 9, 2024, 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: San Anto Cultural Arts, 2120 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78207
How much: Free
Supper Social at Make Ready Market
Make new friends at the Supper Social at Make Ready! There will be delicious dishes and plenty of amazing people to share stories and create lasting memories with.
When: Friday, August 9, 2024, 5 pm
Where: Make Ready Market, 203 8th St, San Antonio, TX 78215
How much: Free
Alamo City Murder Mystery Dinner Show “The Whole Enchilada”
Image credit: WhoDunit Murder Mystery Show
Dine into a 2-hour entertaining comedy dinner theatre that will feature live true crime investigation wherein everybody’s a suspect. Enjoy a delicious meal while trying to find out who the real culprit is. Be careful, you might not even know it’s you.
When: Friday, August 9, 2024, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Whodunit? Murder Mystery Show, 4423 Baja, San Antonio, TX 78261
How much: $64.99
Food Festival at SeaWorld San Antonio
Dine into a 2-hour entertaining comedy dinner theatre that will feature live true crime investigation wherein everybody’s a suspect. Enjoy a delicious meal while trying to find out who the real culprit is. Be careful, you might not even know it’s you.
When: Friday, August 9 – September 2 2024
Where: Whodunit? Murder Mystery Show, 4423 Baja, San Antonio, TX 78261
How much: $30.99 for five-punch lanyard
Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend of August 9, 2024 – Saturday
Fredericksburg Texas Testicle Festival
Enjoy all-you-can-eat fried bull testicles until they run out. If that’s not up your alley, don’t worry, the festiva also offers pork sandwiches, hamburgers, and ribeye stakes. There will also be live music and adult beverages.
When: Saturday, August 10 and 31, 2024
Where: SeaWorld San Antonio, 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251
How much: $20 for adults | $10 plus fees for kids up to age 18 | Free for kids under 3
Morphinominal
Image credit: Morphinominal
Morphinominal is back and better than ever! Get to meet your favorite power rangers and don’t miss the chance to meet Super Sentai actress Reiko Chiba in her first-ever Texas appearance.
When: Saturday, August 10 – 11, 2024, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: 1906 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201
How much: $30 for full weekend passes
Saturday Night Rodeo
Image credit: Tejas Rodeo Company
Enjoy an authentic Texas experience at the Saturday Night Rodeo! There will be live rodeo performances where cowboys and cowgirls will be competing in barrel racing, bull riding, team roping, and more. It will then be followed by a live country music performance and dance. Guests can also enjoy delicious Texas BBQ on the rodeo grounds.
When: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 7:30 pm – 12 am
Where: Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163
How much: $30 for ages 13 and up | $20 for ages 3 – 12 | Free for 2 and under
San Antonio Events This Weekend of August 9, 2024 – Sunday
End of Summer Getaway to Galveston – Fireworks, Sandcastles, Music, & More Family Fun Before School Starts!
End of Summer Getaway Galveston
Galveston’s Sunday Fundays are the perfect way to cap off your summer. Indulge in fresh seafood, build sandcastles with the kids, and then gather on the beach as the sky erupts in a symphony of color with their spectacular fireworks shows. Plus, staying over on Sunday can save you a bundle, with lower lodging rates than weekend prices.
The second FREE Fireworks show is happening on August 11, 2024. Galveston has many other activities, including the Back to School Bucket List Challenge, Strand Summer Series – Music Nights at Saengerfest Park, and many others!
Retrofit Summer Fest
Image credit: Make Ready Market
Get ready to sweat, shop, and celebrate the 90s with Retrofit Summer Fest! Expect fitness pop-up tents, anime merchandise, delicious food, themed art, games, and exciting giveaways.
When: Sunday, August 11, 2024, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: 203 8th St, San Antonio, TX 78215
How much: Free
Picklepalooza for Parkinson’s Foundation
Get ready to serve, volley, and smash you way to the top at Pickplepalooza! 100% of the proceeds will go towards supporting Parkinson’s Foundation’s education and outreach in the South Central chapter.
When: Sunday, August 11, 2024, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78249
How much: $25
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