Here’s your Weekend Spotlight for San Antonio (Fri–Sun, Nov 14–16) — plus a look ahead at some fun pre-Thanksgiving activities to get on the calendar!

1. Villian Arts Tattoo Festival
   When: Fri (2 pm–11 pm), Sat (11 am–11 pm), Sun (11 am–8 pm)
   Where: Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall C
   A bold, artistic event with live tattoo art and guest artists. Freeman Coliseum+2do210.com+2
   
   
2. Free Admission Nature Centers for Texas Recycles Day
   When: Nov 14-16
   Bring a recyclable plastic bottle or bag to gain free entry at select nature centres across Texas (including the San Antonio region). Midland Reporter-Telegram
   
   
3. Turkey Trails 5K/10K
   When: Sat
   A Thanksgiving-themed run/walk, fun for all ages. San Antonio Things To Do+1
   
   
4. Sunday Brunch Market at Hemisfair Park
   When: Sun, 10 am–4 pm
   Where: Hemisfair
   Free admission and perfect for a relaxed family outing with shopping, food & community vibe. San Antonio Things To Do+1
   
   
5. Color San Antonio! Live Mural Painting Event
   When: Sun, 10 am–2 pm
   Where: Near Pearl (307 Pearl Pkwy)
   Watch a live mural being painted and join in the fun for free! San Antonio Things To Do
   
   
6. Orchid Care Workshop
   When: Sat, 1 pm–2:30 pm
   Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden
   A calm, indoor option for plant-lovers. Learn how to care for orchids—great for a quieter Saturday afternoon. San Antonio Botanical Garden
   
   
7. Weekend Free Events at Historic Districts
   Places like Market Square & La Villita Historic Arts Village offer free weekend entertainment: live music, artisan work, strolling and shopping. sa.gov+1
   
   
8. Kids & Family Friendly Picks
   The city’s November kids-events guide lists family fun like the holiday lights event at the zoo, craft activities, and more. Good for planning shorter outings. San Antonio Things To Do
   
   

🦃 Looking Ahead to Thanksgiving Season

• Start watching for holiday-themed outings: light displays, outdoor festivals, ice-skating, and more. For example, the Botanical Garden’s “Illuminate” exhibit opens later in November. MySA
  
  
• Space things out: instead of cramming all activities into one weekend, pick one or two now (this weekend) and reserve others closer to Thanksgiving for a balanced schedule.
  
  

📌 Tips for the Weekend

• Arrive early for free events to snag parking and good spots.
  
  
• Check event pages beforehand—timings or costs may change.
  
  
• For family outings, bring layers (November evenings can be cooler), and a backup indoor plan if weather turns.
  
  
• Mix one “big event” with one relaxed outing (e.g., brunch market + botanical garden workshop) for variety.