Night In Old San Antonio Archives - San Antonio Report

Early arrivals to NIOSA's opening night as lines form for food and beverage at one of Fiesta's most popular events.

Business & Development

San Antonio Conservation Society to reimagine NIOSA, lays off 2 workers

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

The San Antonio Conservation Society is making changes to its flagship Night in Old San Antonio Event. It will start its planning next week.

Live Like a Local

Family legacy continues with 3 generations serving buñuelos at NIOSA

by Ken Rodriguez April 21, 2026April 20, 2026

The Texas flag is projected on Mission San José during the Restored by Light event in 2021. One of the earliest efforts of the Conservation Society was saving the the doors of the granary at Mission San Jose.

Business & Development

With a history dedicated to preservation, Conservation Society marks its 100th year

by Shari Biediger March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

The Villita Assembly Building was formerly owned by CPS Energy and has been sold to GrayStreet Partners.

Business & Development

La Villita building home to NIOSA under new ownership

by Shari Biediger March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Dancing takes place across La Villita during Night in Old San Antonio on opening night of the popular Fiesta event on Tuesday.

‘Rain rock’ (mostly) keeps showers at bay for first night of NIOSA

by Rebeca Gomez April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

A couple dances to polka music Wednesday during the Fiesta Gartenfest at Beethoven Halle und Garten.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos — Fiesta edition, June 21-27

by Scott Ball June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

One section of NIOSA is devoted to carnival games.

Fall Heritage Festival to revive NIOSA spirit in nod to the past

by Nicholas Frank October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

People of all ages join in to dance two step. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Pour One Out for Fiesta: The Crowds, the Beer, and the Royalty

by Rick Casey April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

A couple dances to country music in the La Villita courtyard. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Photo Gallery: First Night of NIOSA

by Lea Thompson April 19, 2016October 7, 2016

A Spurs fan poses for a photo during NIOSA 2015 at La Villita. Photo by Scott Ball.

Come Hungry, Come Thirsty to NIOSA

by Scott Ball April 23, 2015October 7, 2016