🌟 Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend | August 14–16, 2026

Looking for something fun to do around the Alamo City this weekend? From cultural festivals and live music to sports, movies, markets, and free outdoor activities, San Antonio has plenty happening August 14–16. Here are some events worth adding to your weekend plans.

🎉 Friday, August 14

🕯️ Dance No More: Harry Styles Candle Making

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 12:00 PM–5:45 PM
📍 Pixywicks Candle Studio | 1423 S. St. Mary's St.

Harry Styles fans can create their own custom candle during this themed candle-making experience. Sessions are staggered throughout the afternoon, with Harry-inspired music, scents, snacks, and photo opportunities. Candle prices start at $35.

🌿 Family Night Hike

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM
📍 San Antonio Botanical Garden | 555 Funston Pl.

Grab a flashlight and explore the Botanical Garden after dark. The guided hike offers a chance to discover nocturnal plants and animals while enjoying the gardens at night.

🎶 Hermanos Espinoza

📅 Friday, August 14
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Freeman Coliseum | 3201 E. Houston St.

Catch the McAllen-based Norteño group as they bring their Linaje tour to San Antonio.

🌸 Saturday, August 15

🌺 10th Annual F.R.I.D.A. Fest

📅 Saturday & Sunday, August 15–16
⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 Wonderland of the Americas | 4522 Fredericksburg Rd.
💰 Free

Celebrate art, culture, and influential women at this two-day festival featuring 60+ local vendors, galleries, live performances, an art show, and a community fashion show.

A special Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of Frida Kahlo look-alikes is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 PM.

🎪 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show on Earth

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Alamodome

The iconic circus returns to San Antonio with acrobatics, aerial performances, high-speed acts, dance, and more.

🎨 Farmers & Artisans Market

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Mission Marquee Plaza | 3100 Roosevelt Ave.

Shop for locally sourced foods, handmade goods, and products from local vendors while enjoying community activities and demonstrations.

🏛️ David Crockett's Birthday Celebration

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 The Alamo | 300 Alamo Plaza
💰 Free

Celebrate the birthday of legendary Alamo Defender David Crockett with living-history presentations, fiddle music, historical readings, and a firing demonstration.

🎤 Texas Fest

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM
📍 Majestic Theatre

Texas hip-hop takes over the Majestic with performances from artists including Z-Ro, Slim Thug, Mike Jones, Lil' Flip, Big Tuck, and Devin the Dude.

💃 Freestyle Explosion

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM
📍 Frost Bank Center

Get ready for an evening of classic freestyle hits featuring Stevie B., Lisa Lisa, The Cover Girls, TKA, Trinere, Johnny O, and more.

⚽ San Antonio FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Toyota Field | 5106 David Edwards Dr.

Catch San Antonio FC at home as they take on El Paso Locomotive FC. The match is also Spurs Night, adding an extra local-sports celebration to the evening.

🎬 Outdoor Movie: A Minecraft Movie

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ Venue opens 7:00 PM | Movie around 8:00 PM
📍 Mission Marquee Plaza
💰 Free

Bring a blanket and enjoy an outdoor screening of A Minecraft Movie, with food trucks and local vendors on site.

✨ Super Fun Saturday: Glow Dance Party

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 8:00–10:00 PM
📍 Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair
💰 Free

Dance under the lights with a glow dance floor, live music, and activity stations. Don't forget something neon!

☀️ Sunday, August 16

🧘 Soulful Sunday Yoga

📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Confluence Park | 310 W. Mitchell St.
💰 Free; donations welcome

Start Sunday with a donation-based outdoor yoga class alongside the San Antonio River. Bring your own mat and towel.

🔮 Witches Fest

📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Rolling Oaks Mall | 6909 N. Loop 1604 E.
💰 Free

Explore tarot readings, workshops, live music, performers, bingo, and other mystical-themed activities during the final day of this event.

🎥 Siempre Tejano Summer Film Series

📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Briscoe Western Art Museum | 210 W. Market St.

Watch Take It Away: The Rise and Fall of Tejano Hollywood, a documentary exploring the history of Tejano Hollywood.

🏡 Make the Most of Your San Antonio Weekend

Whether you're checking out a local festival, catching a game, exploring the arts, or simply enjoying an outdoor activity, August 14–16 is packed with ways to experience San Antonio.

And if you're thinking about making San Antonio your home, weekends like this are a great reminder of everything the city has to offer. ❤️

Planning to attend one of these events? Let us know which one is on your weekend list!

Event dates and times can change, so it's always a good idea to verify details with the event organizer before heading out.