Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend of October 4 Include Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, Oktoberfest & more!
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of October 4
- Free Events this Weekend: First Friday Pub Run and Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
- Top Pick for Friday: Oktoberfest
- Things to Do on Saturday: Tacos & Tequila Festival
- Best Event on Sunday: Corny Maze
Check out the full list below!
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Free Events in San Antonio this Weekend
First Friday Flix: Wish
This Hispanic Heritage Month, catch a beloved movie at The Rock at La Cantera.
Masked: Gothic Masquerade Ball with Ely Bat & Xyla
Attending a Gothic Masquerade Balle is the way to party this spooky season.
First Friday Pub Run – Halloween Party
Image credit: Pub Run San Antonio Facebook
This is no trick, but a massive treat! It’s the grown-ups’ turn to roam the streets and fill up! This month’s pub run is all about Halloween! So, wear your favorite costume, go around town drinking, and just have amazing fun.
Participating bars include On The Rocks, Cellar 47, Buckhorn Saloon, and Pink Shark Bar. For the full list, check out their Facebook event post.
Remember to dress in the theme, bring your driver’s license, cash or credit card, and a screenshot of the bar list.
When: Friday, October 4, 2024, 7 pm
Where: Meet at On the Rocks Pub, 270 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free to join
Akimatsuri Fall Festival
Whether you’ve got Japanese blood in you or are just a lover of the culture, you’ll have a blast at the Akimatsuri Fall Festival!
The entire family and friend group will love the Japanese performances, kids’ games, food and drinks, crafts, and merch!
Largest Outdoor Gallery in Texas: Phase 7
Image credit: San Antonio Street Art Initiative Facebook
The D.R.E.A.M. Urban Arts District is finally here! Drop by the largest outdoor gallery in Texas to check out the artistic talents of amazing street artists.
Corpse Bride @ Mission Marquee Plaza
One of the best films to celebrate Spooky Season, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is playing at Mission Marquee Plaza!
Bring your friends and family, as well as some comfy chairs and blankets, and enjoy this creepy classic under the night sky.
Before the movie starts, enjoy some live entertainment and food trucks!
Locals Day at the Briscoe
It’s a good day to be from San Antonio and Bexar County. Enjoy a day of art and culture for free!
Now, “Full STEAM Ahead” is part of Briscoe’s Locals Day! The whole family will get to learn all about the American West through hands-on workshops and activities for all ages.
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 | 10 am to 5 pm | First Sunday of each month
Where: The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free for Bexar County residents, Active Military, and children 12 and younger
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
The Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch will have all the things you’re looking for from this crisp season.
Pop by for an NFL watch party, live music, delicious food, pumpkin picking, a pumpkin painting competition, a vendor market, and overall fall fun!
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 | 11 am- 8 pm
Where: Blue Bonnet Plaza, 17630 Lookout Rd, Selma, TX 78154
How much: Free
Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend – Friday
Oktoberfest 2024
Image credit: Beethoven Männerchor Facebook
San Antonio’s most authentic Oktoberfest is here! This family-friendly festival will have authentic German food, beers, traditions, and songs.
Beetlejuice-Themed Art Show
This first Friday, witness a magical blend of creepy and artful. Head over to The Upstairs Studio to see plenty of cool artwork inspired by the hauntingly classic film, Beetlejuice.
Free and Cheap Events in San Antonio this Weekend – Saturday
Tacos & Tequila Festival
The Tacos & Tequila Festival celebrates two of the best things to come from Latinx culture. Check out the tequila-tasting lounge, shot bar, and taco stands.
This festival will take you back to the coolio era of 90s and 2000s hip-hop. With an awesome musical lineup, you’ll be bumping, pumping, dancing, and singing all day long.
“Who will take the stage?” you may ask. You’ll get to see sets by T.I., Fat Joe, Chingy, Too Short, Frankie J, and more!
Up the excitement by watching the Chihuahua beauty pageant, witnessing the queso and salsa competitions, marveling at the exotic car showcase, and cheering at the Lucha Libre Wrestling.
How Much: $25 – $179
Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend – Sunday
Corny Maze 2024
Image credit: Traders Village San Antonio Facebook
Sunday Brunch Buffet & Bingo
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