🎃 Festive attire

👻 Ghoulish treats

🍹 Spine-chilling happenings

• Patio Pumpkin Painting | Friday, Oct. 11 | 5 p.m. | Camp 1604 | Cost of purchase | Bring your own pumpkin or buy a cocktail and get one to paint at this 21+ event.
• Pueblos del Maiz | Friday, Oct. 11 | 5:30 p.m. | Cellars Pavilion at Historic Pearl | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the flavors of maiz with live cooking demos, tastings, music, local food vendors, and a community art mural.
• Small Breed Meet-Up | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Dog Co. Icehouse | Cost of purchase | Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Miniature Schnauzers, and small dogs alike are welcomed with their owners to enjoy $1 pup cups, live music, and a special happy hour from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Wild Goji Grand Opening | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 12-10 p.m. | Wild Goji Revolving Sushi & Bar | Cost of purchase | Be one of the first 50 tables and get free swag + a complimentary sushi plate.
• 2024 Barbacoa & Big Red Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Freeman Coliseum | $25+ | Indulge in amazing food, drinks, and live music during this two-day festival — kids 12 and under get in free.
• Ruby City’s 5 Year Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 4-9 p.m. | Ruby City | Free | Drop in for a day filled with activities, workshops, cake + champagne toast, live music, and community.

• Plant Swap | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cody Library | Free | Bring your labeled, well-watered plants to trade, and get a new one to take home.
• 6th Hispanic Trails Cultural Festival | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 1-8 p.m. | Amphitheater at Wonderland of the Americas | Cost of purchase | Join this thrilling celebration of rich heritage, captivating music, mesmerizing folkloric dances, and delicious cuisine from 14 Latin American-Hispanic countries.
• Clint Black | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | John T. Floore Country Store, Helotes | $36+ | Witness this country music legend on his “35th Anniversary Of Killin’ Time Tour” with special guest Emily Ann Roberts.

• The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo released another round of musical talent for the 2025 season. Grab your tickets to see Leann Rimes, Nelly, The Eli Young Band, Whiskey Meyers, Mark Chesnutt, and The Bellamy Brothers.

• New housing developments are coming to the Alamo City. Atlanta-based PulteGroup plans to build 135 homes on the Far West Side. Presa Grove on the South Side will include 209 manufactured housing units, a dog park, trails, pickleball + bocce ball courts, a community center, and a pool. (SA Business Journal)

• The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area today. On these days, young children, older adults, and those with respiratory problems are vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should limit outdoor activities. See tips for pollution-reducing activities.

• Toyota has begun construction of a $531 million rear axle assembly plant at its South Side facility. The renovations will add more than 400 new jobs to the facility. Learn more about of the city’s top industries and employers in our guide. (SA Express-News)

• Famous Cajun Grill closed its doors at the South Park Mall food court after 20 years in business. Long-time fans and customers took to Facebook to react to the sudden closure. (MySA)

• All good things come to an end. Former San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green announced his retirement after 15 years in the NBA. He spent eight seasons with the Silver + Black, and was part of the 2014 championship team. (ESPN)

• San Antonio ISD plans to add peace rooms to 25 middle + high schools beginning in January 2025. These cozy and inviting spaces are meant for students who need to work through conflict or build social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health tools to help navigate their environment. (KENS 5)

• Sinclairity Consulting and The Greater San Antonio YMCA are hosting the 2024 Workplace Mental Health Summit on Thursday Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day event plans to educate San Antonio employers and employees on workplace mental health. Tickets are $35.

• Hotel Emma is hosting a Día de los Muertos dinner on Friday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. Your ticket includes drinks + bites at a cocktail reception, a three-course meal, and a dessert. Plus, Pan de Muerto to take home.

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Do...

• Wear comfortable clothing and stay hydrated.
• Check out our state fair guide for the latest on performances, parking, and hours.
• Plan to arrive early, as parking and traffic can be frustrating. Parking is $30 per space.
• Bring cash. While many vendors accept cards, some might only take cash.

Don’t...

• Bring selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, and similar items. These items are not allowed on fairgrounds without a media pass.
• Make large signs or props, they aren’t allowed on fairgrounds.
• Overpack. Keep it light— you will be doing a lot of walking.
• Bring your pet. Pets are not allowed on fairgrounds unless they are emotional support animals.