Published on June 02, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (May 6, 2026) — The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit downtown — including Historic Market Square, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and Houston Street — this May for a wide variety of events.
While enjoying La Villita and Market Square events, don’t forget to stop inside their stores to shop for one-of-a-kind treasures.
Downtown Thursday Block Parties
Location: Legacy Park, 103 West Houston St.
June 4 Downtown Thursday Block Party
Thursday, June 4, 5-7 p.m.; free
Join the City for a free community Block Party to kick off Downtown Thursday, featuring music, activities, giveaways, and a fun, family‑friendly atmosphere with complimentary light bites and beverages. Free parking will be available in the City Tower Garage after 5 p.m. (60 North Flores St.). The Local SATX micro‑transit will be available to transport the public from other downtown locations to the Block Party (more information). See parking map for City-owned parking options.
This Block Party launches Downtown Thursday, the City’s new weekly summer series offering family‑friendly activities, arts and culture, food and drink specials, community events, and free parking after 5 p.m. every Thursday from June through the end of August. Stay tuned for more summer fun! Additional details and a full schedule will be available on the Downtown Thursday webpage.
June 25 Downtown Thursday Block Party
Thursday, June 25, 5-7 p.m.; free
Join the City for another free community Block Party to celebrate Downtown Thursday, featuring live music by Fast Moving Train, activities, giveaways, and a fun, family‑friendly atmosphere with complimentary light bites and beverages. Free parking will be available in the City Tower Garage after 5 p.m. (60 North Flores St.). The Local SATX micro‑transit service will also offer transportation from other downtown locations to the event. The Local SATX micro‑transit will be available to transport the public from other downtown locations to the Block Party (more information). See parking map for City-owned parking options, and the Downtown Thursday webpage for more information.
La Villita Events
Location: 418 Villita Street
Dancing in the Dark: Hello Summer Salsa
Date: Thursday, June 4, 6-8 p.m.; free (rescheduled from May 26)
Looking for a fun, free date night? Join us for La Villita’s Dancing in the Dark series with free dance lessons in Maverick Plaza. Come a little early to grab a bite or a beverage from the onsite restaurants. Downtown Thursday free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages. For more information, visit the La Villita website.
Fiesta Noche del Rio
Date: Every Friday and Saturday starting June 5 through August 1; 8:30 p.m.; ticketed event
The Alamo Kiwanis presents its annual Fiesta Noche del Rio featuring a cultural performance of artists at La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre. For more information and tickets, visit the event website.
Market Square Events
Location: 514 W. Commerce Street
Market Square Weekends: Live Performances, Local Eats & Art in Action
Date: Every weekend in June, Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sundays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; free
Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend. For more information and the entertainment lineup, visit the Market Square website.
Downtown Events
Lunch Break on Houston Street
Location: in front of the Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston Street
Date: Thursday, June 4 & 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy food trucks and live music along Houston Street in front of the Majestic Theatre. For more information, follow @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.
Make a Plan
Downtown can get busy, so make a plan. Take public transportation, rideshare, taxis, bike, walk, or consult Google Maps or Waze before you leave. Visit the City’s Know Before You Go Downtown website for helpful resources and parking information. Find nearby VIA Metropolitan Transit routes by visiting Google Maps and selecting the public transport option. VIA also offers its Link ride-sharing service for $1.30 a ride within its downtown service area zone and Park & Ride for certain large events. For more details, visit VIA’s website.
Visitor Parking
For easy, convenient, and affordable parking, visit the City’sSAPark website.Theparking mapprovides a full list of City-owned garages and lots. Note that event parking rates (up to $15 at City parking facilities) may be in effect at some parking facilities during busy event weekends.
The St. Mary’s Garage (205 E. Travis St.) and the City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.) are located just steps from the River Walk, Houston Street and Travis Park and generally, there are many parking spots. Downtown Thursday offers free parking on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. in City-owned parking facilities, and City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.).
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