Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of January 24

Free Things to Do This Weekend: Wild West Wildlife Festival

Top Picks for Friday: Palentines Day Party

Things to Do in San Antonio on Saturday: Enchanted: Disney Dance Night

Best Events in San Antonio on Sunday: Demon Daddies Drag Brunch

Check out the full list below! 


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Free Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend

The fourth Friday means that it’s party time at La Cantera! Enjoy the night market and live music featuring Evening Echoes.

You are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs, but outside food and drinks are not allowed. Luckily, there are plenty of eateries in the surrounding area.

When: Friday, January 24, 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


Wild West Wildlife Festival

Wild West Wildlife Festival

Image credit: briscoemuseum.org

The Briscoe Western Art Museum is celebrating one of the four pillars of Western Art– wildlife and animals of the West– with a free community day!

Families will love all the animal-themed art activities and listen to local wildlife experts. Some crafts are available all day, but events like storytelling and face painting have set times.

With local favorites like the San Antonio Zoo and the Bexar Audubon Society participating, your children are sure to learn plenty!

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 10 am – 4 pm
Where: โ€‹The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free


Makers Market

Celebrate and support local artisans, crafters, and creators at the Makers Market. They’ll be showcasing their handmade goods like jewelry, home decor, clothing, and more from a diverse selector of vendors (not to mention the tasty food inside the Make Ready Food Hall).

Make Ready Market is situated in a great spot for those who want to explore downtown; you can catch a glimpse of the San Antonio River and stop in at the Pearl without breaking a sweat.

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Make Ready Market, 203 8th St, San Antonio, TX 78215
How much: Free to attend


Brick Sunday Market

Drop by the Brick at Blue Star for their Sunday Market. The local artists and makers have everything from vintage clothes to accessories to decor! Come by to support local and sustainable small businesses.

From bell bottoms to handmade jewelry, secondhand clothes, baby supplies, artwork, mimosas, and more, you’re bound to find something to enrich your life.

When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 12 pm
Where: โ€‹Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
How much: Free to attend


Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend โ€“ Friday

Wish: Water Lanterns in the Garden

Wish: Water Lanterns in the Garden

Image credit: San Antonio Botanical Garden Facebook

Visit the San Antonio Botanical Garden to light up the night and your lives. Make a wish and cast off your lantern in one of the Garden’s ponds.

This event will bring people of all ages and walks of life together in nature, hope, healing, love, and happiness.

You’ll also get to take in live music and luminaria-lit pathways. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Your ticket will get you one lantern. Outside lanterns are not allowed.

When: Friday, January 24, 2025 | 7 pm – 12 am
Where:
San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $18 for adults; $15 for kids ages 3-13; Free for kids under 3; $5 off for members


Palentines Day Party

Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend - Palentines Day Party

Image Credit: Jenevy Sims for Love Shack Boutique FB

Before Valentine’s Day hits, spend this weekend with your pals and girlies. Perfect for both platonic relationships and true love matches!

Celebrate friendship with fun adult coloring, sex trivia, friendship bracelet making, and so much more! Your cover fee takes care of all materials, so no need to worry about stocking up or refining your art skills.

Keep in mind that while this is a non-explicit event, there will be mature content. You must be 18 or older to attend, and 21 or older to sip on wine.

When: Friday, January 24, 2025 | 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Love Shack Boutique, 1580 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
How Much: $10


Drew Lynch | Faking It Tour

Drew Lynch, the Golden Buzzer getter and Internet comedic sensation is coming to San Antonio! Call your friends, family, or significant other for a night of laughs.

Instead of hiding his speech impediment, Drew Lynch has used his stutter to create hilarious bits and win over the hearts of people all over the world. His act has even gotten him the Golden Buzzer on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.

Get your tickets now and watch him tell life stories and jokes on stage.

When: Friday, January 24, 2025 | 8 pm
Where:
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Starts at $29.50


Vivacious Visionaries

Brick at Blue Star is inviting you to Vivacious Visionaries, hosted by Velvet La Vamp.

You’re in for a magical night of visual art, performance art, music, and talented vendors. Drag, burlesque, and variety performers will take the stage and several musicians will give you love music. Velvel La Vamp will take control over DJ-ing in between acts.

When: Friday, January 24, 2025 | 7 pm – 12 am
Where:
Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
How much: $15, 18+


Free and Cheap Events in San Antonio this Weekend โ€“ Saturday

Enchanted: Disney Dance Night

Things to do in San Antonio this weekend

Image credit: The Rock Box Facebook

Whether you’re in your villain era, hero era, or princess era, you’ll have a magical night at The Rock Box’s Disney Dance Night. Show your moves and belt out the lyrics to some of Disney’s hits from iconic films like The Lion King, Toy Story, Frozen, Camp Rock, Hannah Montana, and more!

Aside from singing and dancing, enjoy themed drinks, wild contests, giveaways, a giant video screen, and an epic photo wall!

Of course, the night will be so much more fun if you come in costume.

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9 pm
Where: The Rock Box, 1223 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: $15, $18, $20, 18+


Monster Jam

Things to do in San Antonio this weekend

Image credit: Monster Jam Facebook

Families will have an epic night watching monster trucks do stunts and backflips, and go head-to-head in battles.

Everyone will be at the edge of their seats witnessing the world’s most popular trucks– Grave Diggerยฎ, Max-Dโ„ข, Megalodonยฎ– perform death-defying tricks and more!

When: Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26, 2025 | 7 pm & 3 pm
Where: Alamodome, 100 Montana St, San Antonio, TX 78203
How much: Starts at $23


Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend โ€“ Sunday

Drunken Spelling Bee

The true test of drunken skill will be tested tonight. Head over to Upstage Comedy Lounge to participate or even just watch hilarious spelling challenges.

Tonight, winners and the best performers will get prizes (you don’t need to be a spelling wiz to win) and everyone can indulge in all-night drink specials. The audience will definitely be a part of the fun, so get ready to engage even if you don’t take the stage!

When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 7 pm
Where: Upstage Comedy Lounge, 4441 Walzem Rd, San Antonio, TX 78218
How much: $10


Demon Daddies Drag Brunch

Papi Culo will be hosting a fabulous drag brunch at The Starlighter. Demon Daddies, San Antonio’s first-ever all-drag king brunch, Demon Daddies, is back!

The hottest drag kings and non-binary performers will entertain you while you have a delicious brunch.  You can also shop for local artists and creators.

When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: The Starlighter, 1910 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201
How much: $10, 18+


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Maya Keith