Pick your fun! Lots to do in San Antonio this weekend...

SAN ANTONIO - Plenty going on this weekend! Pick your events and tell us how much you enjoyed yourself. In fact, drop us a photo or two...

Big Texas Comicon (Friday - Sunday) at the Henry B. González Convention Center. This is a major event for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, and pop culture, featuring celebrity guests, artists, and vendors. Learn more...

Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival (Saturday, Oct 18th) in St. Paul Square. This one-night event showcases visual and performing arts, often featuring light installations and live performances. Learn more...

Tequila & Tacos Festival (Saturday, October 18th) at the Tower of the Americas. Tequila and Mezcal tastings, gourmet food, live music, and special performances. Learn more...

Dracula Fest (Saturday, October 18th) at Rosedale Park. Celebrate Romanian culture, music, dance, and food (free entry). Learn more...

Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival (Saturday, October 18th) at Brackenridge Park. A free, family-friendly event with nature-based education and activities celebrating the monarch migration. Learn more...

San Antonio Beer Festival (Saturday, Oct 18th) at Civic Park, Hemisfair. The festival pours hundreds of premium, craft, and near beers (including non-alcoholic) from over 100 breweries worldwide. It also features ciders and wines. Live music and multiple DJ stages, German-inspired entertainment (like polka), hand-picked local food and retail vendors, interactive activations, and games. Learn more...

Oktoberfest Celebrations:

• Oktoberfest at The Rock at La Cantera (Friday - Saturday) with live music, beer garden, and festive activities.
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival (Friday - Sunday).

Ballet San Antonio | Giselle (Friday - Sunday) at the H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center.

Concerts and Live Music include:

• Air1 Worship Now Tour (Friday) at Freeman Coliseum.
• Jonas Brothers (Saturday) at the Frost Bank Center.
• Peter Frampton (Sunday) at the Majestic Theatre San Antonio.

Also, since it's October, many Halloween and fall-themed events are ongoing:

• SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream and Spooktacular
• San Antonio Zoo Boo!
• The Horror Section | Halloween Themed Popup Bar Experience at Be Kind & Rewind.

Sports & Fitness

• NBA Preseason: San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers (Friday, October 17th at 7:00 PM)
• College Football: UIW Cardinals vs. East Texas A&M Lions (When: Saturday, October 18th)
• Saturday Night Rodeo (Saturday, October 18th at 7:30 PM)
• Spooky Sprint (Sunday, October 19th at 8:00 AM). A themed 5K/run event.
• Fury Fighting Championship 110 (Friday, October 17th)

Food and Drink Events

• The Greek FUNstival (Friday - Sunday) at St. Sophia Orthodox Church. Enjoy authentic Greek food, lively performances, and cultural traditions.
• First Annual Smoke & Fire BBQ Event (Saturday, October 18th) at Pullman Market, A festival featuring tastings and live-fire demos from esteemed pitmasters.
• Rye and Cigars Dinner (Friday, October 17th) at Hotel Valencia. A six-course whiskey-inspired dinner pairing.
• Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair (Friday, October 17th at Hotel Contessa.

Arts, Culture, and Family Fun

• MasterChef All-Stars Live! at Majestic Theatre San Antonio. A live stage show featuring battles and culinary creations from MasterChef alumni.
• Discovery Hunt - San Antonio River Basin (through Sunday, October 19th)
• Morgan's Wonderland Halloween Bash
• Outdoor Family Film Series (though Saturday) at Mission Marquee Plaza and City Cemetery #1