School’s out of session and temperatures are on the rise — it’s summer time!
Whether you’re looking for a way to beat the heat or an activity to do on a budget, look no further than our roundup of free summer events in San Antonio.
Free events
Lunch Break on Houston Street
When: Thursday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: In front of the Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
Features: Food trucks and live music.
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Market Square Weekends
When: Every weekend in June, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Market Square, 514 W Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78207
Features: Live music, working artists, and food booths
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Downtown Thursday Block Party
When: Thursday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Legacy Park, 103 West Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205
Features: Live music by Fast Moving Train, activities, giveaways, and a family‑friendly atmosphere with complimentary light bites and beverages.
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Summer Night City at Texas Public Radio
When: Every Friday through July 3 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: TPR headquarters, 321 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Features: Live music performances spotlighting some of the most exciting music acts from San Antonio and across Texas. Plus, vendor booths, food pop-ups and local art.
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Dreamers Run Club two-year anniversary downtown run
When: Saturday, June 20, event starts at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m.
Where: Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St. San Antonio, TX 78205
Features: A free community run through the city streets alongside music, giveaways and vendors.
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Summer Setlist at Hemisfair
When: Thursdays through July from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Civic Park, 210 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Features: Music and local vendors curated by The Texas Market, and rotating food and drink options throughout the park.
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International Day of Yoga Community Celebration
When: Sunday, June 21 from 9 a.m. – noon
Where: Elsewhere Too, 4513 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78249
Features: A day of yoga, community and vendors. Every attendee receives a free ferris wheel ticket for Elsewhere Too and a one week free yoga punch card at Black Swan Yoga.
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Two-Step Tuesdays at Stable Hall
When: Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
Features: Professional dance instructors lead a complimentary one-hour country dance lesson where participants can learn the two-step, country swing, and line dancing. After the lesson, enjoy live country music to put your new dancing skills to the test.
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AMOR Cycling Cycling Studio + Fitness classes at Pearl
When: Every Monday through August from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Pearl Park, 312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215
Features: One-hour fitness classes alternating weekly between cycling and mat bootcamp.
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San Antonio River Foundation Summer Movie Series
When: Saturday, June 27 from 7-10 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St. San Antonio, TX 78204
Features: A screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Ratatouille” plus booths from local community partners and food vendors.
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Spread the Rainbo Art Exhibit
When: Now through Friday, July 17, 2026
Where: San Pedro Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212
Features: An exhibit with artwork by local abstract artist Brandon Rainbo Collen-Zajas.
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Children’s Painting Party with San Antonio Public Library
When: Saturday, June 20 from 2-3 p.m. at Westfall Library or 3-4:30 p.m. at McCreless Library
Where: Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale Ct. San Antonio, TX 78201 or McCreless Library, 1023 Ada St. San Antonio, TX 78223
Features: A variety of painting activities where children can explore different materials and techniques. Participants can take their artwork home or leave it to be displayed.
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Winter in Summer with San Antonio Public Library
When: Thursday, June 25 from 4 to 4:55 p.m.
Where: Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Rd. San Antonio, TX 78228
Features: A frosty wonderland filled with cool crafts, snowy experiences, or icy activities.
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