The Dog Guide San Antonio

Pearl Farmers Market
2024-04-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Historic Pearl
Saturdays markets are dedicated to our local farmers and ranchers. Find fresh produce and meat local to South Texas.

¡Paw-Changa Adoption Fiesta!
2024-04-13 11:00 - 16:00 | City of San Antonio Animal Care Services, 4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX, 78227, United States
SHOW US YOUR PAWS!!! Join the Fiesta at Animal Care Services as the campus transforms into a Paw-Changa Festival! Our goal? To help find loving homes for 100+ pets!
– Enjoy live performances and family-friendly fun.
– Meet and greet our Foster Fiesta VIPs (Very Important Paws) and all adoptable pets!
– Indulge in Fiesta Fixins’, which includes everyone’s favorite – chicken on a stick!
-Explore unique goods at our Vendor Market, featuring 25+ local vendors, and take part in our furst-ever ACS Foster pet parade.
And if that’s not all, the first 200 families to attend and all those who adopt a furry friend during the event will score the official 2024 San Antonio Animal Care Fiesta Medal. ¡Viva Fiesta!

Putts Fore Pupps Golf Tournament
2024-04-15 09:00 - 13:30 | The Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78257, United States
Join us for the 2024 Putts Fore Pups Golf Tournament on April 15th and make a difference for thousands of dogs and cats across Texas. By the date of the tournament, Puppy Food Bank will have distributed more than 120,000 pounds of dog and cat food to more than 19 committed “no-kill” pet rescues. So, whether you attend with colleagues or friends, have fun and know your support means a lot to us, and the pet rescues we serve.

Karaoke at Idle Beer
2024-04-16 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-04-23 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-04-30 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-05-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Idle Beer Hall & Brewery, 414 Brooklyn Ave
Tuesday Karaoke Night at #IdleBrewing 🎶 Hosted by Irish Cowboy Productions Karaoke 🎶 Every Tuesday night starting at 7pm — sing your heart out and enjoy a cold beer! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.

Doggie Days
2024-04-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78249, United States
Pamper your pup every Wednesday at Chicken N Pickle! We will have the most pawesome local dog-centric vendors on site for you & your pup to explore.

Fiesta Fiesta 2024
2024-04-18 16:00 - 23:00 | H-E-B Plaza at the Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
Fiesta Fiesta celebrates the Official Opening Ceremony to Fiesta
Enjoy food and beverage favorites, live entertainment, a People’s Parade, Military Salute and a Fireworks Finale

OLLU Confetti Run/Walk 2024
2024-04-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th Street, San Antonio
The Eighth Annual 5K Confetti Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9 a.m. on the Front Walk in front of Main Building.

El Rey Fido Coronation 2024
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Hops & Hounds, 1123 Ave. B, San Antonio, TX, 78247
El Rey Fido began in 2002 as a feel-good spin on the already long-established Fiesta Royalty title of a similar name: Rey Feo

San Jacinto Victory Celebration
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Alamo Plaza, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio
Texas Independence was won on April 21, 1836 at the Battle of San Jacinto.

On that fateful Thursday afternoon, General Sam Houston led the Texian forces of 910 men against the 1200 soldiers of the Mexican Army.

The Texans were shouting the now famous Battle Cry “Remember the Alamo-Remember Goliad”.

The Battle of San Jacinto only lasted 18 minutes yet it forever changed the history of Texas and the world.

April 21, 2024 Texans continue to celebrate their independence 188 years after the Battle of San Jacinto.

Come and learn about the Victory at San Jacinto from our honored Speakers, enjoy the winning essay by an area student, and pay homage to those Texans who fought so valiantly for Texas Independence.

Alamo Heroes is an active San Antonio area Chapter of the Daughters of The Republic of Texas. Alamo Heroes has served the San Antonio area for many years, celebrating our 30 year anniversary in October 2023.

We welcome you to honor our Texas Heroes with us this Fiesta.

Free Admission

Pet friendly event

Fiesta de los Niños
2024-04-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Boeing Center at Tech Port
Kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring The San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology’s AREA 21 inspiration and learning center which houses Boeing flight simulators, the WEX Foundation space exhibit and much more. Tesla Coil demonstrations will take place throughout the day!

An array of partners will host kid-friendly, hands-on activities centered around community’s thriving technologies: cybersecurity, aviation, space exploration, and robotics.

If you are a gamer or spectator, take part in friendly gaming and esports competitions in our Tech Port LAN Gaming Center!

Fiesta favorites including music, rides, and food will be offered throughout the grounds of the venue.

FREE admission, FREE parking and FREE interactive activities all day!

And if you are a music lover, the arena and outdoor stage will be showcasing entertainment talent from throughout our community.

Outdoor portion of festivities are pet-friendly.

Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival
2024-04-20 12:00 - 23:00 | Civic Park
The Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival, in the heart of downtown San Antonio, celebrates the music, flavors, and history of South and Central Texas! Texas country and Americana music fans revel in all things Texas at Civic Park at Hemisfair, the festival’s home footprint.
The festival will kick off free Loteria games with prizes from 12-2 pm led by Que Sabor! with visits by Fiesta Royalty and Lieutenant General John R. Evans with music by the USAF Band of the West Rock Band.

Chanclas y Cervezas
2024-04-20 17:00 - 23:00 | The Greenline SA, 2532 Sidney Brooks, San Antonio, TX, 78235, United States
Put your chancla throwing skills to the test with games and activities that honor the ever-versatile chancla. Pet friendly.

Texas Cavaliers River Parade
2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | San Antonio River Walk, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio
The Texas Cavaliers consist of over 500 business, civic and community leaders who promote and preserve the bravery and independence for which the heroes of the Alamo died.
Every year, the Texas Cavaliers River Parade features more than 45 decorated floats decorating the San Antonio River as hundreds of children enjoy the sights and sounds of this historic event. Proceeds of the parade benefit the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation and its mission.

Ford Mariachi Festival
2024-04-23 18:00 - 2024-04-25 20:00 | San Antonio River Walk, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio
This FREE event is an official event of Fiesta San Antonio. Enjoy and experience an evening of mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers from local schools as they perform for you along the San Antonio River Walk.
The tradition began in 1972 and is still going strong! Boats carrying performers stop periodically along the downtown portion of the River Walk. Each group wears the traditional Mariachi and Folklorico costumes.
This three-day event is the perfect time to sit outside, sip a cool beverage, and enjoy the music and dancing as these talented groups float by.

Battle of Flowers Parade
2024-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown San Antonio
• The Battle of Flowers® Parade honors the heroic spirit of the patriots of the Alamo, commemorates the victories of San Jacinto and Goliad and celebrates the diversity and heritage of Texas and our nation.
• As the second largest day parade in the United States, the Battle of Flowers® Parade supports the educational, artistic, social and philanthropic achievements of our community’s youth.
• The Battle of Flowers® parade holds the distinction of being the first celebration held in Alamo Plaza and is considered the founding event of Fiesta® San Antonio.
• The parade has entertained our city every year since 1891, except during World Wars I and II as well as the Pandemic of 2020 and 2021.
• This parade is the oldest parade in the nation produced entirely by volunteer women and affords non-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds with over 45,000 parade seats sold by charities along the parade route each year.

Fiesta Artisan Show
2024-04-26 11:00 - 2024-04-28 23:00 | San Antonio River Walk, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Artisan Show by shopping over 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more.
Located at the River Walk Extension (close to San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Building and the Shops at Rivercenter)
Free to attend.
FRI/SAT/SUN 11AM-11PM, MON 11AM-8PM

2024 Fiesta Pooch Parade
2024-04-27 07:30 - 13:00 | Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX, 78209, us
Grab your pooch and join the 25th Annual Fiesta Pooch Parade benefitting Therapy Animals of San Antonio. Viva Fiesta!

King William Fair & Parade
2024-04-27 09:00 - 18:00 | King William Historic District, 122 Madison St., San Antonio
You never know what quirky sights you’ll see in this Parade as it travels a 2-mile route through the neighborhood. From live camels to floating mermaids to Miss Southtown and her cheeky court — anything goes! (Parade kicks off at 9AM)
During the fair, visitors can enjoy over 65 food and beverage vendors, as well as 200+ Art and Craft vendors.
Admission required. Pets welcome.

Beacon Hill Pet Parade
2024-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Beacon Hill Linear Park, 1032 W Lynwood Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78201, United States
Join us for a quaint Fiesta parade with your pups at Beacon Hill’s Linear Park (W Elsmere and Michigan Ave! Grand Pawshall to be announced at the event. Festive wagons for small pups encouraged- dressing up also encouraged.

Fiesta Flambeau Parade
2024-04-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Downtown San Antonio
Leading our parade for its 76th year is our premier band, The University of Texas Longhorn Band, followed by spectacular themed floats, marching units, local, out of town and out of state bands, dance groups, equestrian units and many other attractions that create a memorable night of illuminated entertainment

The 2024 Fiesta Flambeau® Parade will celebrate with “Lotsa Loteria” as the parade theme. It is the largest illuminated night parade in the country and the highlight of Fiesta®. The Fiesta Flambeau® Parade continues to light up the streets of downtown San Antonio along the 2.6-mile route and viewed by an estimated 750,000+ spectators and another 1.5 million television audience.
