Just attend the Greek Funstival in San Antonio at the Greek church. It was fun. Food was super…read morecheap compared to the other festivals and fairs in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Entry was $5. Kids were free. They had different food lines for the grilled meats, drinks and then side dishes. Grilled food had the longest line. Maybe about 10 minutes. Not many vendors but the. Again there aren't many Greek people in SATX. There was schedule of events including a Greek traditional music band, adult and kids Greek dancing. Huge covered tents offered shade from the Texas sun. Glad it's back after 10 years. We tried the chicken souvlaki which came with a pita and also ordered some fried and tzatziki sauce. Yummy.

Not too crowded and chaotic at 3 pm. Ran into some friends and passed the afternoon away talking…read moreabout friends who have passed away at a relatively young age. Bummer memories. Then we started really drinking. The Greek beer served this year is Mythos. I like any old Greek beer. $5, not bad. Bud Light $4. As usual, the main foods are centrally located and range in price from $2 to $12, the latter being a nice sampler platter. Music of course under the tent. Some entertainment every 30 minutes or so. Only a $3 entry fee. Not a bad deal.

2/2026: This stock show was gigantic and it could really take up a full day. Similar size to the…read moreState Fair in Dallas and pretty crowded on a Thursday. Went with a school trip so I didn't really get to explore but the general admission ticket covers all of the grounds, with the carnival area having a separate wristband for the rides. We saw horses, cows, several educational sessions, the HEB dairy area with information on milk cows, and we really enjoyed the petting farm. All of these activities were free, except at the petting farm you needed to buy food if you wanted to feed the animals ($5 per cup). Petting area was fun for small children, with goats, chickens, a pig, 2 deer. It's a lot of walking so if with small kids, I would bring a stroller, even though some areas might not be very stroller friendly. Throughout the grounds, there were food vendors, drink vendors, and clean restrooms inside the buildings. Parking is $25 for the onsite lot and $10 for the Blue Lot off Gembler Road which was a short shuttle ride. On each way, I didn't have to wait for the shuttle, but not sure if they run that frequently all day. I also went on a Thursday, so on the weekend if you were having to wait 30 mins for the shuttle I could see that it would be worth it for the on site parking, or if you have small kids and don't want to deal with the shuttle! Fun time, would like to go again and if so, I'll try for a weekday again to avoid some crowds.

This was my third year attending the San Antonio Rodeo, and it's always been a fun tradition. This…read moreyear was mostly the same. We spent around $125 on parking and food. We tried a variety of options, and had a good overall time. That said, two things brought the experience down. First, at the wristband pickup, the worker was so rude! A little friendliness goes a long way, especially for returning guests. More significantly: I paid for two Fast Passes expecting priority access to rides and they were completely ignored. Ride operators ignored the fast pass guests. This isn't a small inconvenience; it's paying for a service that simply wasn't delivered. My advice: skip the Fast Pass until the rodeo has the staffing and systems to actually enforce it. It works at Disney and Universal because those parks have dedicated infrastructure for it. Here, it felt like an upsell with no follow-through.

This was my first time attending the annual jazz festival and I truly was blown away. The parking…read moreat a nearby store was convenient and only a short walk to the festival. When we arrived, there was a variety of different food trucks and vendors, definitely something for everyone! Unfortunately, we didn't plan ahead and bring a chair so we stood for a good chunk of it, but it was worth it all. The musicians were all so incredibly talented and honestly provided me with so much serotonin that I didn't know was be possible. The ambience was incredible and everyone seemed like they were having a good time. The only downside is having to wait a whole year before getting to attend something like this again, but truly can't recommend it enough!

This is a really cool venue for summertime jazz, but it does get packed early. The event runs for…read morefour *sweltering* Fridays each July and starts at 7:30pm sharp (jazz musicians are prompt, it's a fact - look it up if you don't believe me). Tips for your first visit: It takes place in the amphitheater right outside of the food court and movie theater. The audience is in the shade by 6:30pm but it's still HAWT - bring water folks! They usually have two or three performers, with the headliner going on at 9:00pm. No coolers allowed since they sell beer and wine at the event. People set up chairs 5 days before the event. If you have a small group of 5 or 6 peeps you can roll in around 630pm and get a decent spot. Not the best view, but still a good spot to chill out and listen to the tunes. VIP area available too - PM me for tips on sneaking into that - I only share it with select people LOL. ;-) Not sure if they have port-a-potties or not, but I recommend using the indoor facilities located in the food court, right behind Goomba's Pizza Food trucks and beer booths on the premises. If the lines are too long at those, mosey on inside to the food court and get something pretty quick (and enjoy the air conditioning). Look for the Balcones Heights Fire Department ladder truck - they give FREE rides in the bucket and you get to view the entire venue! Do it early, because they shut down before the concert is over. Final and MOST important tip: Stay out of the fountain - the po-po will shut your party down! :)

What started for me as a volunteer event ended with loads of fun, laughter and fantastic food and…read moremusic! This is a three -day event takes place yearly during Fiesta at the Sunken Garden Theatre. Parking is difficult because SO MANY people attend but the VIA buses offer low-rate rides to and from all Fiesta events. This is a cashless event so you'll have to purchase entry and food/ride credits either online or at one of the booths at the event. I can't detail enough how good the food was....i just can't! You can find almost every New Orleans food and drink at this event and you'll want to go back for more, as I did. Be prepared to dance all day and night to the live jazz music by the various bands. I will be going again next year to try more of the foods and drinks that I missed out on! This event is for everyone, they even have small rides and bounce houses for the kids!

The music and the good food is a great reason to go. However it does get hot in San Antonio so wear…read morea cap or hat or take a small umbrella. Oh dont forget your hand held fan.

Bring the popcorn! These free movie events are put on by…read morethe City of San Antonio. The movies are shown on a big screen with good sound! The city moves the Movies by Moonlight events around downtown, so be sure to check the website for start times and locations. They used to have the events at Hemisfair Park, but they've (temporarily) moved it to Travis Park during construction at Hemisfair. The movies are shown weekly during the summer months only. All of the movies are family friendly, and rated PG or lower. They always have food trucks and vendors out, selling stuff to go with your movie, so you don't really need to bring your own food, but you can! It's a great place to bring a chair or blanket, and lounge out under the stars to watch a movie for free!

Awesome!!! What a fun night. Loved the atmosphere. Balloons, food and family fun. Will…read moredefinitely do this again.

11/06/22 We're back!!…read moreOur last visit was in 2018. Thankful they have the same setup - you can buy tickets ahead of time, park at the Olmos Creek shopping center on the day of the event and get shuttled in. Parking at the venue and the neighborhood is near impossible. Ab least eight bbq teams were competing. You are given 4 vote tickets upon entry (1 each for brisket, chicken, salmon and beans) to place in the team bucket of your choice. My votes went to Hillel, a first time contestant. College students. Their chicken was delicious. Beans as well. My brisket and salmon votes went to Shegatz, a previous winner for chicken. The layout is well-planned. The bbq teams are lined up down one path. They set out portions of each of their offerings. No sacrilege meant here, but one of the team names is Burnt Offerings. Amusing. Another was Rabbi-Q. One stand was giving away cookies - sugar, chocolate and blacks and whites. All good. One vendor selling hats, toys and other items. Drinks by tickets only. $5 beer, $3 sodas and $1 water. Not bad. Of course all the bbq and beans was free, included in the admission. There is a separate kiddie corral. Great place for the kiddos. Live music by an 80s cover band. Pretty good several dancers. Most of the bbq teams were providing free bourbon and other liquor shots. Whew! Go next year. Usually held in early November.

It returns Sunday, November 6. If u love BBQ u don't want to miss this event. Visit the website at…read morewww.txkosherbbq.com for all the info u need to know. 1 ton of Brisket, Chicken, Salmon, and Beans will be served up All- U-Can-Eat style to all those attending. The food is amazing. The 20 Pitmasters compete for the Coveted Grand Champion Belt Buckle and $2,000 cash prize. Come early, come hungry. The Kiddie Korral is amazing too for the kids.

Thanks YELP for giving us the opportunity to attend this awesome event! Our second time attending…read moreand loved how they have expanded with more vendors and moved it to the Freeman Coliseum. More space and ample parking ! Parking $15. Various food vendors ranged from chicken on a stick, everything barbacoa, BBQ, Filipino food, and corn on a cup to state fair food like funnel cakes, turkey legs, and everything fried :D And the vendors continued from the outside into the building- where you could shop for jewelry, bid on silent auction items, and buy kettle corn etc. Live bands played indoor and out, although the band indoors was super loud, it was an annoyance .. hard to carry a conversation. We sampled free HEB barbacoa tacos and chile and limon Guerrero chips. Really enjoyed the chips! But my fave tacos were the $3 barbacoa with works from Big Chile Grillers and the delicious brisket taco from Jag BBQ . Both bomb!!!!!!! Accompanied my food with a refreshing decaf blueberry HTeaO drink. Plenty of shady picnic tables outside and inside to eat your yummy items and listen and chill to music. A nice little Sunday event to enjoy a few hours of entertainment and great food : )

Incredible transformation! I've been coming here for off and on for years, and the recent…read morerenovation has completely changed the game. It doesn't even feel like the same theater anymore. The new interior is sleek and modern, but the biggest win is the seating. Every auditorium now has those luxury kick-back recliners. They are seriously comfortable plenty of room to actually relax without bumping elbows with your neighbor. If you can, grab a seat in the AVX rooms; the laser projection is crisp and definitely. It's basically a full entertainment hub now. They've added a massive arcade and a top-tier bowling alley that's actually fun to hang out at even if you aren't seeing a film. The sports bar area is also a great addition for grabbing a drink or some food before the show starts. Even with all the new tech and self-service options, the staff here is still great. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful, which makes a big difference when the place is packed on a weekend.

Santikos Silverado is a great movie theater. Many people still think it's a bit run down based on…read morehow it used to be, but it was remodeled a year or two ago and is now a great place to watch a movie. They have multiple screens, fill-your-own popcorn, food options, a bar, an arcade, and even a bowling area. They also have the freestyle soda machines as well as icee machines for those of you (or your kids) who love icee's. As far as service, we've never had any issues - the workers are helpful and patient - and overall it's a really great place to catch a movie. Overall, you won't be disappointed!