Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend of February 28, 2025
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of February 28
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Free Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend
Fourth Friday at La Cantera
The fourth Friday means that it’s party time at La Cantera! This time, they’re bringing Mardi Gras to San Antonio! Grab your festive gear and party in New Orleans fashion.
Samba Vida will be hosting a Mardi Gras parade and there will be plenty of tasty Cajun cuisine and specialty drinks.
Enjoy the night market and live music featuring The Noah Peterson Quartet and Robert Carter.
You are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs, but outside food and drinks are not allowed.
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 6:30 pm | Fourth Friday of the month
Where: The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Wy, San Antonio, TX 78256
How much: Free to attend
Bud Light Mardi Gras River Walk Celebrations
Image credit: thesanantonioriverwalk.com
As always, San Antonio is celebrating Mardi Gras with an epic and ultra-festive celebration.
Although there will be no traditional parade this year, it will focus on bringing the community together with lively music, yummy food, and rich traditions.
Plus, enjoy bar and restaurant specials. Participating businesses will feature Bud Light specials alongside other Mardi Gras-inspired offerings.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 1 pm
Where: Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
Market Night – March
Image credit: rebeccacreekdistillery.com
This family-friendly and dog-friendly (with a leash) has San Antonio’s best vendors, musicians, and food trucks.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 7 pm | Every first Saturday of the month
Where: Rebecca Creek Distillery, 26605 Bulverde Rd, San Antonio, TX 78260
How much: Free to attend
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.
Now, you join the scavenger hunt where you will navigate the museum to solve clues to discover the answers to the monthly questions. You just might get a special discount at their Hendler Museum store.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 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
Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend – Friday Events
Culinary Date Night: Udon
Image credit: San Antonio Botanical Garden Facebook
Take your partner out tonight and learn all about udon, a tasty noodle soup dish. Educators will teach you the basics of broth, dashi, and toppings for this.
You’ll also get to make your own garden-infused Furikake. For dessert and a drink, have a Japanese Cheesecake, sake, and a Champagne Mojito.
Take your love out tonight and fill your tummies!
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 7 pm
Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209
How Much: $75 (non-member); $70 (member), 21+
Live Local Music @ Tandem San Antonio
You’re invited to one heck of a party at Tandem San Antonio! See the talented artists of the city show what they’ve got on stage, featuring Et Al, Mypilotis, and Still Be Friends.
On top of that, enjoy a photo booth, video games, and a self-serve nacho stand!
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 7 pm – 11 pm
Where: Tandem San Antonio, 310 Riverside Dr, San Antonio, TX 78210
Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend – Saturday Events
Big Day of Play
Image credit: The DoSeum Facebook
Your young ones will have a blast at The DoSeum’s Big Day of Play! There will be so many activities where they can learn and have fun at the same time.
More than that, it’s the grand opening of their new exhibit, Uniquely Us: Understanding Race and Building Unity!
They’ll celebrate their own powers with hands-on activities. Special guest, Bellen Woodard, author ofMore Than Peach will also make an appearance to host a book signing and story time.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 12 pm – 1 pm
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $5, 21+
Periodpalooza
Periodpalooza is more than just a market, it’s a celebration of all things periods and menstrual health. This year’s theme? Circus!
There will be food, coffee, local vendors, local Health Organizations, and circus performances.
Bring the family! This is a family-friendly event and a great opportunity to teach the young ones about women’s health.
What a great way to start International Women’s Month.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
Family Workshop: Mixed Media Mural Making
Unleash your family’s creativity with a hands-on art workshop. Together, you’ll learn about the murals on display at the Garden, Reflections of Nature, to gather inspiration.
Then, you’ll be creating your own mixed media piece with cardboard and various upcycled materials.
At the end of the class, you’ll all arrange your pieces to create a unique mural.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $17 adult ($12 adult member); $13 child ($10 child member)
Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend – Sunday Events
Run the Alamo 13.1 & Marathon
Image credit: Alamo 13.1 Facebook
Start the morning with a run and race through history!
You’ll pass the Alamo, San Pedro Cultural Park, iconic San Fernando Cathedral, tree-lined historic King William, World Heritage Missions & the famous River Walk.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 6:56 am – 2 pm
Where: Civic Park at Hemisfair, 210 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: $8
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