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SAN ANTONIO (November 6, 2025) \u2014\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit Historic Market Square, La Villita Historic Arts Village and Houston Street this November for a wide variety of events.<\/p>\n While enjoying\u00a0La Villita<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Market Square<\/a>\u00a0events, don’t forget to stop inside their stores to shop for one-of-a-kind treasures.<\/p>\n Celebraci\u00f3n Musical<\/strong> Blessing of the Animals Market Square Weekends: Live Performances, Local Eats & Art in Action Sana Sunday Taekwondo Self-Defense Class Craft Tuesday: \u2018Leaf Lanterns\u2019 F.R.I.D.A.\/Frida Fest 2025 Marisol Deluna Foundation 2025 Community Fashion Show Dancing in the Dark: 80s Neon Dance Party Ford Holiday River Parade SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair San Antonio Veterans Day Parade Make a Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n Downtown can get busy, so make a plan.Friday, November 28 will be especially busy. Take public transportation, rideshare, taxis, bike, walk, or consult Google Maps or Waze before you leave. Visit the City\u2019sKnow Before You Go Downtown website<\/a>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 itsLink ride-sharing servicefor $1.30 a ridewithin its downtown service area zone and Park & Ride for certain large events.For more details, visitVIA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n For easy, convenient, and affordable parking, visit the City\u2019s\u00a0SAPark website<\/a>.\u00a0The\u00a0parking map<\/a>\u00a0provides 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.<\/p>\n The\u00a0St. Mary\u2019s Garage (205 E. Travis St.)\u00a0and the\u00a0City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.)\u00a0are located just steps from the River Walk, Houston Street and Travis Park and they generally have many parking spots.\u00a0Downtown Tuesday<\/a>\u00a0offers free parking on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. in City-owned parking facilities, and\u00a0City Tower Sundays<\/a>\u00a0offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the\u00a0City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.sa.gov \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Published on November 06, 2025 \u00a0\u00a0 SAN ANTONIO (November 6, 2025) \u2014\u00a0The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit Historic Market Square, La Villita Historic Arts Village and Houston Street this November for a wide variety of events. 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Commerce Street)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSaturday, November 29, 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.; free
<\/em>Visit Historic Market Square for a special celebration dedicated to musicians and music lovers alike. Enjoy live entertainment, mariachi music, ballet folklorico, working artists, food booths, and holiday shopping specials.\u00a0The day will feature a special Musician\u2019s Blessing from noon to 1 p.m., where musicians are invited to receive a blessing to honor their craft and creativity.\u00a0For more information, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Market Square website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Sunday, November 30, 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.; free
<\/em>Celebrate the love and joy our furry friends bring to our lives at the Blessing of the Animals. This special event is all about cats, dogs, and other furry companions, featuring a day filled with blessings, fun, and festivities. Bring your pet to enjoy a memorable experience. The animal blessing ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. For more information, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Market Square website<\/a>.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Every weekend, 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.; free
<\/em>Enjoy music, working artists, and food booths at Market Square every weekend in November. For more information and the entertainment lineup, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Market Square website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nLa Villita Events (418 Villita Street)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/strong>Sunday, November 9, 10 a.m. \u2013 noon; free
<\/em>Start your week off in a healthy way with a Taekwondo self-defense class led by Chris Navarro of Navarro’s Taekwondo Academy in the beautiful tree-shaded Plaza Juarez at La Villita Historic Arts Village. Registration is required;\u00a0<\/span>sign up online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>City Tower Sundays<\/a>\u00a0offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the\u00a0City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.).\u00a0For more information, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Facebook event page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Tuesday, November 11, 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.; free
<\/em>Create a beautiful fall upcycled DIY \u2018leaf lantern\u2019 during this month\u2019s Craft Tuesday. All are invited to the free, family-friendly craft party. Come early to grab a bite or beverage from onsite restaurants. Registration is required;\u00a0<\/span>sign up online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>For more\u00a0information, visit t<\/a>he\u00a0<\/span>Facebook event page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16, noon-6 p.m.; free
<\/em>Que Retro Arts and Curious Twins hosts F.R.I.D.A.\/Frida Fest 2025, a 2-day family-friendly event celebrating the life and legacy of artist Frida Kahlo. The community gathering features a handcrafted artisan mercado (over 60 vendors), art galleries, photo opportunities, a fashion show, music, cultural performances, culinary demonstrations, artist panels, and authentic Mexican cuisine. For more information, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Facebook event page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Saturday, November 15,\u00a0<\/em>gates open at 1 p.m., fashion show at 3 p.m.; free
<\/em>Celebrate an afternoon of fashion in honor of the Linda Luna Duffy Creative Hope Initiative with the Marisol Deluna Foundation\u2019s 2025 Community Fashion Show at the Arneson River Theatre. The event will also feature a fashion pop-up shop and refreshments.\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Marisol Deluna Foundation website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Saturday, November 22, 5-8 p.m.; free
<\/em>Looking for a fun, free way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday week? Join us for an 80s-themed neon dance party with music provided by DJ AM Project. Come a little early to grab a bite or a beverage from the onsite restaurants.\u00a0<\/span>Downtown Tuesday<\/a>\u00a0free parking begins at 5 p.m. in City-owned lots and garages. For more information, visit the\u00a0<\/span>La Villita website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Friday, November 28, 6 p.m.; ticketed event
<\/em>The 44th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade is a San Antonio tradition that offers a spectacular one-hour parade along the San Antonio River Walk. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cMerry Movie Magic,\u201d features floats dedicated to the holiday season\u2019s most iconic films. This ticketed parade begins at 6 p.m. at the Tobin Center and arrives later in other areas (check map). It is broadcast live at 7:05 p.m. at the Arneson River Theatre. For more information, visit the\u00a0<\/span>event website<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDowntown Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/strong>Hemisfair (434 S. Alamo St.)
<\/em>Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.; free
<\/em>The official Veterans Day celebration of Military City, USA\u00ae!\u00a0SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair will honor our veterans of today and tomorrow with live entertainment and fun, interactive activities for the whole family. Veteran-embracing organizations and businesses will offer resources and services, and attendees will enjoy activities for people of all ages and abilities.\u00a0For more information, visit the\u00a0<\/span>event website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Saturday, November 8, noon; free
<\/em>The United States Military Veterans Parade Association invites the community to attend the 2025 Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Day Parade will start at Milam Park and travel down historic Houston Street. For more information and the parade route, visit the\u00a0<\/span>event website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nVisitor Parking<\/h3>\n