Looking for something to do this weekend? Further information about these events can be found on the respective website. This list is not complete.

San Antonio

Pueblos de Maiz

The third annual Pueblos del Maiz is a celebration of corn as a traditional ingredient found in many foods. UNESCO chefs will prepare corn dishes at Carriqui on October 10, followed by live cooking demonstrations at Pearl on October 11.

• Oct. 10, 6-8 p.m. (Carriqui); Oct. 11, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (The Pearl)
• $70 (Carriqui), free (The Pearl)
• Carriqui, 239 E. Grayson St, San Antonio; The Pearl, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
• www.sacityofgastronomy.org

Muertos Mercado

The event at Maestro Event Hall features Pan de Muerto, vendors, altars, live entertainment and artwork from local artists. Participants are encouraged to wear Catrina costumes.

Classen Steubingfest 2024

Celebrate San Antonio’s newest urban park – Classen-Steubing Ranch Park. Revelers can enjoy bratwurst and German-inspired drinks from various food vendors, children’s activities, and live music performances from Eurofest, The Hot Peppers, and the Fire on the Mountain Cloggers.

• Oct. 12, 3-7 p.m
• Free admission)
• Classen-Steubing Ranch Park, 20240 Hardy Oak Blvd., San Antonio
• www.sanantonio.gov

Film montages at Pearl

Starting October 14th, Pearl will be showing a free film every Monday on the green space next to the Food Hall. Guests are asked to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs.

• Oct. 14 – Dec. 9 p.m., 7 p.m
• Free admission)
• Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
• www.atpearl.com

Northeast

Cibolofest

The town of Cibolo brings back its biggest festival of the year. Cibolofest features live bands, a carnival, a petting zoo, pony rides and 150 food and craft vendors.

Monarch Butterfly Festival

The Live Oak Village Garden Club is hosting its third annual Monarch Butterfly Festival with vendors, face painting, crafts, a plant raffle and a monarch butterfly release.

Bat Festival at Natural Bridge Caverns

Every weekend in October, Natural Bridge Caverns hosts its first fall bat festival. The event includes bat educational demonstrations, a hay maze, a bat-themed scavenger hunt, live music, photo opportunities and a free “AMAZEn’ Ranch Round-Up” maze ticket for those who come in a family-friendly costume.

• Recurring every weekend in October
• Free admission)
• Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio
• www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

New Braunfels

Fall Mass at St. Francis by the Lake

St. Francis by the Lake Church is hosting its second annual Fall Mass for families and their pets. Festivities include a petting zoo, vendors, live music, food trucks and pet activities.

Haunted Path of Night Creatures

The Empress will feature a haunted house maze, Halloween shopping, outdoor shows and food.

• Recurring every weekend in October from 8:00 p.m. to midnight
• $20-$55
• The Empress, 451 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
• www.altarspacewitch.com

Pumpkin Patch at Rockin’ R

The free event includes a pumpkin patch with seasonal foods, photo ops and fall shopping. A children’s play area with games and crafts is also available when purchasing a ticket.

• Recurring weekly until November 3rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
• Free (entrance), play patch ($10)
• Rockin’ R, 1405 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
• www.rockinr.com/pumpkin-patch