Enjoy fun events this May at Market Square and La Villita

Published on May 04, 2023

City of San Antonio Center City Development and Operations Department

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Historic Market Square on May 6 & 7!


SAN ANTONIO (May 4, 2023) — The City of San Antonio invites the community to visit Historic Market Square and La Villita Historic Arts Village this May for a wide variety of events.

Market Square during a celebration  

Historic Market Square Events

Location: 514 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Directions

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

When: Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Market Square! Enjoy Market Square's food booths, working artists, specialty vendors, live entertainment, mariachi, and our first ever “Pinata Candy Drop!” Surprise Disney characters are also scheduled to make an appearance! For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.

Mother’s Day Celebration

When: Sunday, May 14, 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., FREE

We're celebrating Mother’s Day at Market Square! Enjoy Market Square's mariachi serenades, free florals, and a Mother’s Day prize giveaway! For more information, please visit the Market Square website.

Memorial Day Celebration

When: Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., FREE

Enjoy Market Square's family-friendly activities, working artists, food vendors, live entertainment, and a free remembrance cards. For more information, please visit the Market Square website.


La Villita Historic Arts Village Events

Location: 418 Villita St,
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions

Lunch at La Villita

When: Thursday, May 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

On the second Thursday of each month, join us for a quick bite or relaxing lunch from several San Antonio food trucks, including the La Villita Cafe and Guadalajara Grill. Remember to make time before or after to stop by the boutiques and art galleries!

For more information, follow @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.

Danzas on the River

When: Sunday, May 28, 7 p.m., ticketed event

Sarita's Dance Studio will present their dance annual Memorial Day dance recital at La Villita’s Arneson River Theatre. For tickets, visit their website.  

Lunch Break on Houston Street

Location: In front of the Majestic Theatre,
224 E Houston St,
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions

When: Thursday, May 4 & 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Lunch Break on Houston Street is back! Join us on the first and third Thursday of the month for food trucks and music in front of the Majestic Theatre!

For more information, follow  @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.


Visitor Parking

Check out the City's SAPark website for easy, convenient, and affordable parking! A full list of City-owned garages, lots and meters can be found here. Downtown Tuesday offers free parking on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. in City-owned parking facilities, and City Tower Sundays offers free parking on Sundays from 7 a.m. to midnight at the City Tower Garage located at 117 W. Commerce.