16 listings in San Antonio, TX: free events and always-free spots for the coming weekend.
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Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Main PlazaNew Braunfels
New Braunfels honors local veterans with a ceremony at Main Plaza at 9am followed by a parade at 10am, with veterans' groups, community floats and nonprofits. Saturday, November 7. Free.
Verified Oct 27 · newbraunfels.gov
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Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phil Hardberger Park, Voelcker Homestead TrailheadSan Antonio
Once a year Phil Hardberger Park celebrates its history as the Voelcker dairy farm: petting zoo, wildlife and nature learning, history and farming demos, live music, storytelling, crafts and a plant giveaway while supplies last. Saturday, November 7, 9am to noon. Free, no registration.
Verified Oct 27 · sanantonio.gov
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Sun, Nov 8, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Yanaguana Garden at HemisfairSan Antonio
WeFlamenco Fest presents an afternoon of flamenco dance and music at Yanaguana Garden on Sunday, November 8, from 2 to 6pm: student showcases at 2pm, a Filipino-Spanish performance at 3:30pm and Arte y Pasión's touring show The Silk Road at 5pm. General admission is free; a $10 donation is optional.
Verified Oct 27 · hemisfair.org
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First Friday of each month, 6–9pm
Main Plaza (lot in front of the former NBU building)New Braunfels
A free monthly evening of art, music and community on Main Plaza: original work by emerging and established local artists plus live entertainment, every first Friday from 6 to 9pm. Weather permitting.
Verified Oct 27 · newbraunfels.gov
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Saturdays, 10:10–11am, through Dec 19
Encino Branch LibrarySan Antonio
A Parks and Recreation instructor leads a free drop-in yoga class for adults at the Encino Branch Library, Saturdays 10:10 to 11am. Bring your own mat; no registration. It runs weekly through December 19, then every other Saturday from January 9, 2027.
Verified Oct 27 · mysapl.org
Catch: Adults only
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm in person; phone Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm
San Antonio Food Bank
The San Antonio Food Bank's benefits team helps you screen for, apply for or renew SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, TANF and other programs, at no cost. Call 210-431-8326 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm), submit an online referral, or walk in Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
Verified Oct 27 · safoodbank.org
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Tuesdays 6–7:30pm and Saturdays 10–11:30am
Las Palmas Branch LibrarySan Antonio
A beginner English class taught in Spanish at the Las Palmas Branch Library, Tuesdays 6 to 7:30pm and Saturdays 10 to 11:30am. Tuesdays follow the Intercambio curriculum. Una clase de inglés para principiantes.
Verified Oct 27 · mysapl.org
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Fridays, 10:30–11:15am
Encino Branch LibrarySan Antonio
Preschoolers enjoy stories and songs in Spanish that build early literacy skills, Fridays 10:30 to 11:15am at the Encino Branch Library. Recommended for ages 2 to 5. Cuentos y canciones en español. A few weeks are skipped (there is none on Nov 27), so check the library calendar before going.
Verified Oct 27 · mysapl.org
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Sundays, 10:30–11am
The Alamo, Will Naylor Smith Outdoor ClassroomSan Antonio
Every Sunday at 10:30am, one of the Alamo's living historians leads a free half-hour storytime under a live oak at the outdoor classroom outside the Texas Cavaliers Education Center, with hand claps, games and period artifacts. Books are picked with preschoolers in mind.
Verified Oct 27 · thealamo.org
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Thursday–Sunday, 10am–6pm
Ruby CitySan Antonio
Ruby City, the bright red contemporary art center designed by David Adjaye, is always free and open to the public. Next door, Chris Park is a free public garden open Tuesday to Sunday.
Verified Oct 27 · rubycity.org
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Wed–Fri 10am–6pm (Thu to 9pm), Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12–5pm
McNay Art MuseumSan Antonio
Active-duty military and veterans get free admission (including special exhibitions) at the McNay Art Museum any day it's open. General admission is otherwise $23.
Verified Oct 27 · mcnayart.org
Catch: Active military and veterans only
Second Sunday of each month, 10am–12pm
San Antonio Museum of Art
On the second Sunday of each month, Bexar County residents can see the San Antonio Museum of Art free from 10am to noon. Adult admission is otherwise $24; a special exhibition charge may apply.
Verified Oct 27 · samuseum.org
Catch: Bexar County residents only: bring proof of residency · Special exhibitions may cost extra
Any day
San Antonio Food Bank (distributions across the region)
The San Antonio Food Bank feeds more than 105,000 people a week through market distributions, on-site curbside pickup and partner pantries. Find the nearest distribution by ZIP code on its FreshTrak finder, or call Client Services at 210-431-8326. You don't need a car: walk-up options exist.
Verified Oct 27 · safoodbank.org
Catch: For people who need food help · Some distributions require pre-registration
Daily, 9am–5pm (grounds sunrise to sunset)
Mission San José Visitor CenterSan Antonio
Explore Mission San José, Concepción, San Juan and Espada, the 18th-century missions that make up San Antonio's UNESCO World Heritage park. No entrance pass is needed. Start at the Mission San José Visitor Center, where kids can pick up a Junior Ranger booklet.
Verified Oct 27 · National Park Service
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Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat–Sun 12–5pm
ArtpaceSan Antonio
Artpace, the downtown artist-residency gallery, is always free and open to everyone with no appointment needed. Free parking at 513 N Flores.
Verified Oct 27 · artpace.org
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Daily, 9am–5:30pm
The AlamoSan Antonio
Admission to the Alamo Church is always free; book a free timed reservation online. The grounds include the bronze sculpture trail and an 18-pounder cannon replica. Paid tours and the collections exhibit are optional extras.
Verified Oct 27 · thealamo.org
Catch: Free reservation required
