The Dog Guide San Antonio

Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival
2018-11-10 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Hemisfair Park, 434 S Alamo Hemisfair434 S Alamo , San Antonio, TX, 78205, US
Luminaria hosts an epic after-dark Contemporary Arts Festival in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Over fifty artists will showcase their new works in performance, music, literature, dance, visual arts and much more.
This year, in celebration of the city’s 300 years there will be special Tricentennial contributions from the featured artists that explore the identity, history, people, land and culture of San Antonio.
Installations will be on display the entire night and performances will run in a rotating schedule all night.
Celebrate the Arts!

Second Saturday Art Walk
2018-11-10 18:00 - 23:30 | Southtown Common Arts Market, 1808 S Flores, San Antonio, TX, 78204, United States
See what Second Saturday is all about!
1808 S Flores in the Lone Star Arts District.
Participating vendors include Debra Zender, Nature’s Mosquito Repellent, Daisy & Buck, Caroline Cherizola, Jessica J De Herrera, Virgil Ross Somera Bascos, Matthew Hernandez, Amy Sue Psack, Amy Jo Rabold, Jillian Moyes, Majin Luu, Patsy Clyne, Jane Wendell East, Melissa Martinez, Taf Art and many others.
Come and join us.
The Market is gearing up! Located at 1808 S. Flores in the Lone Star Arts District, this open air market is looking for 50 vendors this month for set up from 6pm – midnight.
Vendor Spaces at Southtown Market for Second Saturday 4/14/18
$30 per 10×10 space.
PM for more info, please include your contact info and a picture of your work. This is for spot placement purposes.
Payment must be made in advance to secure a spot and are non refundable. There is an additional $10 fee applied to payments made on the day of the event. PAYMENTS can be made at 2112 S Presa
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to show and sell your work.

Essex Street Street- Second Saturday Event
2018-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Essex Modern City, 51 Essex St, San Antonio
Join us at Essex Modern City on the second Saturday of each month for a celebration of art and community. At each event, a new group of artists will participate to put their unique mark on our property. A truly unique event, you and your family won’t want to miss a night out at Essex Modern City.
Our Second Saturday events are free and include:
-Live Art & Music
-Food Trucks
-Free Beer
-Family Friendly
-Pet Friendly

SA Grilled Cheese Festival
2018-11-10 13:00 - 17:30 | Historic St. Paul Square, 1174 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
When the cool air rolls in we are ready for a CHEESY good time!
Join EgCollaborations as we throw San Antonio’s Inaugural Grilled Cheese Fest at Historic St. Paul Square from 1-5:30PM on November 10, 2018! Celebrate the fall weather with warm, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches of all types from all of your favorite spots, enjoy local vendors, music & drinks all day!
CHEESY VENDORS:
TheGypsyDiner
Benjies Munch
Guerrilla Gourmet
Bexar Kitchens
Home Team Hot Dogs
Its Destiny Catering
Zocca Cuisine d’Italia
Max’s Wine Dive
Smackerel San Antonio
Backwoods Beats & Eats
Johnny Joe’s Concessions
Go Vegan San Antonio
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
GA $30
VIP $60
*General Admission (GA) – Select Session 1 or 2 – Includes entrance into the event with 10 grilled cheese tickets to sample quarter sandwiches from our cheesy vendors, 1 beverage ticket, a token to vote for your favorite, access to local vendors, music, and bar during session.
*VIP Tickets (VIP) – 1.5 hour early entrance into the event at 11:30AM, 15 grilled cheese tickets to sample quarter sandwiches from our cheesy vendors, 2 beverage tickets, a token to vote for your favorite, VIP swag bag, access to private restrooms, and festival access all day.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased up until the start of the event or when they sell out (whichever comes first). No door sales day-of. It is not necessary to bring your ticket(s). We’ll have a list of names at the check-in tables.
Parking: Park & Ride – Viva Centro 301 drops off right at the event gates if parking downtown! Surrounding lots available starting at $10. Street parking is free on weekends. We encourage using ride share to and from the event.
Hashtag: We’d love to see all of your photos of this cheesy day! Please tag us and use the hashtag: #SAGrilledCheese @egcollaborations
Kids 12 & Under Free entrance – no sampling tickets included
12+ must purchase a ticket to enter
Attendees must purchase GA or VIP tickets for sampling
EVENT IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT!
Any restaurants, food carts, chefs or caterers that wish to participate, please apply here: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/form/view/5b5790365bc35831a1eb07ab
Interested in reaching an engaged audience of food lovers and influencers across multiple platforms? Contact Erica Garcia for more info on how to get your brand involved with the The 1st Annual Grilled Cheese Fest! erica@egcollaborations.com

Petsmart Adopt A Thon
2018-11-10 12:00 - 16:00 | PetSmart – Bandera Rd, 11791 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, 78250, United States
Find your new best friend this weekend at PetSmart’s Adopt A Thon!

Gold Ribbon Rescue Adoption Event
2018-11-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Pet Supplies Plus, 22103 Bulverde Rd, San Antonio, 78259
We will be hosting an education & adoption event featuring Gold Ribbon Rescue at our Babcock location on November 10th from 12pm-2pm.
GRR’s Mission: Gold Ribbon Rescue, Inc. (GRR) was founded in 1998 to meet three objectives. GRR’s main function is to provide a network for sheltering, rehabilitation and placing Golden Retrievers in permanent homes in Central Texas. GRR’s second function is to provide public education about responsible dog ownership and, in particular, about the Golden Retriever breed. Third, GRR provides a forum for Golden Retriever fanciers to meet.
Gold Ribbon Rescue is an all volunteer nonprofit corporation. It is recognized as a rescue organization by The Golden Retriever Club of America, Inc. Member dues, adoption fees, fund raising activities and donations finance its activities. Donations are tax deductible. GRR does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, national origin, language, sex, sexual preference or physical handicap.

Poochamania 2018
2018-11-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Poochamania San Antonio, 4804 Fredricksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX, 78229, United States
Poochamania, presented by Gillman Subaru & PetSuites, is Saturday, November 10 at the San Antonio Humane Society, 11am-5pm.
Test Rover’s reflexes at the Doggie Fun Zone obstacle run, presented by Heritage Ranch by HEB. Take your pup from stinky to squeaky clean at the Celebrity Dog Wash from K9 Country Club.
Searching for your new best friend? Stop by the Take Me Home Adoption area – from Metro by T-Mobile – to meet some of the available fur babies, looking for a forever home.
It’s all day and all DOG at Poochamania – benefiting the San Antonio Humane Society.

Forever Pets HUGE ONE DAY sale
2018-11-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Forever Pets Inc, 1030 W, 1001, Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Forever Pets is having a HUGE one day sale!!! A PRE BLACK SATURDAY SALE!!!
NOVEMBER 10th, 10am-6pm
RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS
SherryJane Photography doing mini Christmas photo session for just $20
Affordable Mobile Grooming By Teresa doing nails for just $5!!!
Woof Woof Bakery coming all the way from Laredo, TX – bringing some baked goodies for your fur-babies!!!
A SALE YOU DONT WANT TO MISS!!!

Tree Giveaway at Confluence Park
2018-11-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell Street, 78204
Fall is here and it’s the perfect time to adopt a tree! Supplied by San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department, these 1 gallon FREE native trees need your love and care to grow and join the vibrant canopy which makes San Antonio a beautiful place to live and play.
The benefits of adopting a tree include increased property values, reduced energy consumption, reduced stormwater runoff, which in turn helps control flooding, protection of the Edwards Aquifer, cleaner water, and a more resilient, lovely city.
There will be 250 specimens, but supplies will not last for long!
9am-12pm (while supplies last!)
Confluence Park, Resendez Pavilion
Tree species TBA

McNay Second Thursdays: Volcán
2018-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, 78209
A night of music, art, food, and drinks on the grounds of the McNay! Enjoy FREE general admission courtesy of H-E-B during this family-fun event. Pets on leashes are always welcome.
OUTSIDE:
– Bring your blanket and lawn chairs to lounge on the grounds while listening to Volcán under the night sky.
– Dog-friendly (outside).
– Community Beer Company for sale.
– Food trucks on campus: Lady Picoza, Come and Get It Chuck Wagon, Wheelie Gourmet, Saweet Cupcakes
– Kid-friendly.
TOURS & GALLERY ADMISSION:
– Tours of the main collection galleries are offered at 6:30 and 7:30 pm.
– Main collection galleries will be free of charge thanks to H-E-B!
GETTING HERE & PARKING:
– Paid Parking is available, and is located closest to the event at the entrance of the Stieren Center for Exhibitions. A $10 cash-only charge applies for proximity parking.
– There is free parking at the McNay, but it is limited. These lots are located behind the Jones Building, off of Emporia Blvd and off of N New Braunfels Ave.
– There will be free parking at Sunset Ridge Church at the corner of Emporia & Brees Blvd. A shuttle will bring you to and from the McNay.
– VIA Metropolitan Transit’s VIVA Route 11A will bring you straight to the event.
ART ACTIVITIES:
Art at the Fountain: Families can enjoy an art-making activity during Second Thursdays at the Koehler Fountain on the grounds. Joining our Education team at Art at the Fountain, Improv (or commedia dell’arte) actors activate McNay Second Thursday. Look for players on the museum grounds and in the exhibition LOL: The Art of Staged Comedy.
Special thanks to our media sponsor, the San Antonio Current!

PokeWalk 2018
2018-11-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Milam Park, 500 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX, 78207, United States
On the trail to PokeFest SA | Nov 17…
…we bring you PokeWalk 2018!
Downtown San Antonio @ Milam Park
PokeWalk is a festive event bringing together pet-owners, local pet businesses, pet rescue organizations, and pet shelters in an attempt to raise awareness for pet priorities in our community.
Enter your pet into the contest to win awesome prizes! No pet? No problem! There will be plenty to do for the whole family with food tents, vendors, LIVE music, Pokemon GO trail, Milam park playground, and more!

Dia de los Muertos at Market Square
2018-11-02 17:00 - 22:00 | Market Square, 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, 78207, United States
Market Square, the heart of Latino cultura in San Antonio, will come to life on Friday, November 2 to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.
Join us for a screening of Pixar’s Coco, a folklorico performance by Teresa Champion and an art show by Henry Ford Academy that is a tribute to the students’ favorite deceased rockstar! HFA students will also offer face painting, turning any visitor into the Catrina of their dreams.
The San Antonio Public Library’s Latino Collection will be onsite with children’s activities and workshops. Join them in decorating mini sugar skulls or making nichos to place on the public altar at El Mercado.
Market Square food vendors and artisans will be active on the plazas, selling handmade items such as calaveras and flower crowns.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Drink Tito's, benefit San Antonio Pets Alive!
2018-11-01 16:00 - 23:30 | Hanzo, 7701 Broadway St. #124, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
During the month of November and December, for every Tito’s Handmade Vodka drink purchased at Hanzo, a dollar will go to San Antonio Pets Alive!
This includes ANY drink that has Tito’s in it. There will be a special Tito’s/SAPA! cocktail menu to choose from as well.

Dia De Los Muertos at Pearl
2018-11-01 16:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Pearl
Join us on November 1-2 for Dia de los Muertos. Pearl honors the rich, traditional Mexican holiday that remembers family and friends who have passed away, with altars/ofrendas, music, a procession, art making, and more!
Both days will feature traditional altars created by local and regional artists, including Karima Muyaes, Emma Tenayuca, Cruz Ortiz, Al Rendon, Cristina Sosa Noriega and students from Bonham Academy, Twain Academy, Hawthorne Academy and Lamar Academy. Visitors are also invited to honor their loved-ones by contributing to our community altar.
This event is free and perfect for all ages! See the full schedule below.
November 1, 4 – 9 p.m. at Pearl Park:
– 5 – 6 p.m. – Live music by Tallercito de Son
– 6 – 6:15 p.m. – Erica Prosper Nirenberg children’s reading
– 6:15 – 7 p.m. – Procession
– 7 – 7:45 p.m. – Live music by Conjunto Heritage Taller
– 8 – 9 p.m. –Live music by Volcán
November 2, 5 – 9 p.m. at Pearl Park:
– 5 – 5:15 p.m. – Dr. Reyes children’s reading
– 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Live music by Conjunto Heritage Taller
– 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. – Live music by San Antonio Mariachi Academy
– 7:30 – 9 p.m. – Live music by Azul Barrientos and band

Halloween Market Day in The Park with Slab Movie
2018-10-28 15:00 - 20:00 | Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio, US
Market Day in the Park with Fun Halloween Activities
We will have local businesses providing safe a Halloween experience for the community. We will have 50 + vendors handing out treats for the kiddos and activities. You will also be able to shop with the local vendors!!
This event is FREE to the family. Come out and join us for Shopping, Food, Games, and Sweet Treats 🙂 Make sure you wear your BEST COSTUME, we will have a surprise for the best one 🙂
We will also be showing Monsters, Inc with Slab Movie.
If you would like to become a vendor and help create a safe and fun experience for SA, email bossbabesmarketday@gmail.com.
The is a great opportunity to get your business in front of hundreds of families, we will be accepting vendors of all types.

Howl-o-ween Costume Contest
2018-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming San Antonio, 10003 NW Military Hwy #1109, San Antonio, TX, 78231, United States
Dress up your pup and bring them by the store for a costume contest! We will be giving away prizes for the best costumes! Can’t wait to see everyone!

Hocus Pocus: Free Outdoor Movie
2018-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Milam Park, 500 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX, 78207, United States
Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets. Food trucks and other activities on site!

Southtown Cinema: Justice League
2018-10-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Hemisfair Park, 434 S Alamo Hemisfair434 S Alamo , San Antonio, TX, 78205, US
Join us for our Southtown Cinema FREE screening of Justice League presented by Gold’s Gym! Movie will start at immediately following sunset. Come early for live music from Vertigo, activities and eats.
Southtown Cinema is sponsored by Gold’s Gym and hosted by Hemisfair and our community partner Slab Cinema. Thanks to our awesome sponsor for bringing this great FREE event to Hemisfair and our community.

Polly's Pets Spooktacular
2018-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Polly’s Pets, 940 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX, 78148, United States
Join us for a night of Fun, Family,Furry Friends, and Frights! ***FREE EVENT***
we will be having
-Facepainting
-Balloon Animals
-Magic Show
-Haunted House
-Spooky good SALES
-Raffle items
-Goodies for all
-Pet costume contest

8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Fair
2018-10-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Herff Park, 1307 River Rd, Boerne, TX, 78006, United States
Free family fun event! We have everything from live music to fun for the 2 and 4 legged kids!! Don’t forget to save the date and come out to help us show appreciation to all of our great clients!!

Halloween Pet Photos
2018-10-27 12:00 - 17:00 | K9 Cafe Boutique & Spa, 5440 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States
Come get your dog’s picture taken for Halloween!!! We have a ton of costumes in stock if you would like your baby dressed up or you guys can wear one in. Thanks to all our customers who picked the awesome backdrop for this year’s photo session. (See pic in posts) The full color photos are $5 per copy and include a matted frame.

Dachtoberfest 2018
2018-10-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Retama Park Race Track, 1 Retama Pkwy, Selma, TX, 78154, United States
Plan out your Halloween costumes and get your dachshunds ready to run!!!
Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas and Retama Park are so excited to bring a brand new event to the San Antonio area: Dachtoberfest! With dachshund races on the racetrack, costume contests, vendors, food trucks, and so much more, there is something for the whole family!
More information will be provided very soon, so stay tuned!
Vendor space is still available! Email Ellen@ddrtx.org for more info!
Sponsorship slots are still available! Email ED@ddrtx.org for more info!

80's Month: The Breakfast Club Free Outdoor Movie
2018-10-26 18:30 - 22:30 | Hemisfair Park, 434 S Alamo Hemisfair434 S Alamo , San Antonio, TX, 78205, US
**Update- Due to the weather forecast and the Great Lawn being saturated, 80’s Month: The Breakfast Club Free Outdoor Movie has been rescheduled for Friday, October 26th.
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This September, “be excellent to each other” and come help a Breakfast Club, a basket case, a Wild Stallion, and two brothers on a “mission from God” celebrate the 1980s at Hemisfair!
Before the film, enjoy rad roving entertainment. Pop up Pink Flamingo Donuts will be there, along with Fruity Pebbles paletas by Paleteria San Antonio.
Food and beverages are available onsite at Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, Con Safos • Cocina Y Cantina, CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery Hemisfair, and Paleteria San Antonio. You can purchase beer and wine at Dough and Con Safos to bring to the film.
Movies start at dusk. Bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets. Pet friendly.

Barks & Brews
2018-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Alamo Beer
Save the date for the Barks & Brews fundraiser at Alamo Beer, featuring food trucks, booths, silent auction and, of course, great beer – all to support the programs and services of 4DogSakes Rescue!

King William Concerts in the Park: YOSA
2018-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | King William Park and Gazebo, 131 King William, San Antonio, TX, 78204, United States
The King William Association Concerts in the Park presents:
YOSA Philharmonic, conducted by music director Troy Peters
This is a free concert, open to the public. Come and enjoy great music at King William Park.
Leonard Bernstein—Three Dance Variations from “Fancy Free”
Ned Rorem—Finale from Symphony No. 1
Leonard Bernstein—Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”
Bring your lawn chair, mosquito spray, friends and family.
http://www.ourkwa.org

First Annual Fall FurFest
2018-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Bobby J’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, 13247 Bandera Rd, Helotes, TX, 78023, United States
Come to God’s Dogs Rescue’s First Annual Fall FurFest!
We’ll have a silent auction, raffle, lot’s of yummy food from Bobby J’s, vendors, AND A DOG COSTUME CONTEST!
It only costs $10 to enter your pup in the contest and will make you eligible for fabulous prizes:
1st place – a $300 Target Gift Card
2nd place – a $150 Target Gift Card
3rd place – a $100 Target Gift Card
To participate, go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3619386to purchase your ticket and reserve your spot now.

Perrin-410 Animal Hospital's Barktoberfest
2018-10-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Animal Defense League of Texas, 11300 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Barktoberfest is a free, annual event hosted by Perrin-410 Animal Hospital at the Animal Defense League of Texas. The event raises funds for both ADL and a pet charity that provides financial assistance when owners are unable to. Barktoberfest also gives back to the community with a fun, pet and family friendly event. There will be activities for you to enjoy with your pet, delicious food trucks and product vendors of all kinds! The Costume Contest and Dachshund Dash will also be returning this year, so be sure to register.

San Antonio Beer Festival 2018 presented by H-E-B
2018-10-20 13:30 - 18:30 | Dignowity Park, 701 Nolan St., San Antonio, TX, 78202, United States
Don’t miss the 13th Annual San Antonio Beer Festival presented by H-E-B, happening Saturday, Oct. 20!
San Antonio’s original and largest beer fest, guests can sample from 400+ beers and 125+ breweries from around the world. San Antonio Beer Festival benefits the San Antonio Food Bank.
Experience an epic day filled with unique casks, one-of-a-kind collaborations, and your favorite porters, stouts, pilsners, ales, wheats, belgians, ciders, and lagers to name a few.
There’s also much more than tasty beers available! The San Antonio Beer Festival will also feature music, interactive games, a wine garden, food trucks, food booths, local vendors and more.
The San Antonio Beer Festival welcomes everyone 21 and over. Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a beautiful fall day at Dignowity and Lockwood Parks.
Limited tickets remain and prices increase at the door, so grab yours now!

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest
2018-10-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Pet Supplies Plus – Surefed, 3133 Nacogdoches Road, 78217
Join us for a spooktacular time at our Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest at our MacArthur location on October 20th from 12pm-2pm. We will have grand prizes for the winner of each category:
+Spooky
+Funny
+Original
Plus, we’ll have cookie decorating and a photo booth starting at 12pm! Pet parents are also welcome to wear costumes. This is a family friendly event so please keep costumes PG rated. Please note that masks are not permitted in the store.

ADL's 4th Annual 5K Run & Kids 1K Trick-or-Trot
2018-10-20 08:30 - 11:30 | McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78247, us
Join us for our 4th Annual ADL 5K & Kid’s 1K Trick-or-Trot!
Get the whole family ready for this fun-filled event to be held on Saturday, October 20th at McAllister Park Trailhead! Candy stations will be placed along the course of the Kid’s 1K until your little one has finished with a bag full of treats. The kid’s race will begin 30 minutes prior to the 5k. There will also be pet related vendors and a costume contest for children and pets.This is a dog-friendly event! Just be prepared to show proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Have fun and find an adorable costume for your pet!
Registration (price increases Oct 1st):
– Adults: $30
– Kids: $15
Group registration discounts:
– Group Size: 15-25 – 10%
– Group Size: 26-35 – 35%
– Group Size: 36-45 – 20%
– Group Size: 46+ – 25%
Register now: http://adl5k.org/
This race benefits the cats and dogs at the Animal Defense League of Texas. We’re incredibly grateful for our partners at H-E-B for being the title sponsors of the run again this year!
