Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in San Antonio this weekend

Live music, a Broadway musical, and seasonal festivals are on the agenda in the days ahead. Experience the acclaimed Broadway production of The Lion King,or celebrate San Antonio and Mexican culture and tradition at Muertos Fest. Check out the top five things to do in San Antonio this weekend.

Thursday, October 21

Landrace presents Freetail Brewery Pop-Up
James Beard Award finalist chef Steve McHugh taps Freetail Brewing Company for a boozy feast. Guests to this culinary experience will be served a four-course prix-fixe dinner, with each dish meticulously paired with a craft beer. Splurge on your tickets to this exclusive monthly dinner series while you still can.

Broadway in San Antonio: The Lion King
Six-time Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King hits the San Antonio stage for a limited time. The acclaimed production features choreography by Tony Award winner Garth Fagan and stunning visuals. Performances are scheduled through November 7.

Friday, October 22

San Antonio Parks Foundation presents Jazz in the Garden
Smooth sounds return to the Japanese Tea Garden with this month’s installment of Jazz in the Garden, featuring Jose Amador and Terra Nova. Members of the San Antonio Parks Foundation and KRTU annual members are invited to a limited-capacity happy hour where complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Admission to the outdoor concert is free.

Saturday, October 23

Galaxy Productions presents Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair
Hemisfair is bringing back its Día de los Muertos event, Muertos Fest, for another vibrant year. Highlights of the two-day festival include live music, poetry and dance performances, an arts market, workshops, kids’ activities, and more. Go to the festival website for a full schedule of events. Admission is free.

Water Lantern Festival
At the Water Lantern Festival, visitors can take part in sending off thousands of lanterns inscribed with inspirational words onto the water at Elmendorf Park. Additional festivities include a vendor market, live music, food, and more for guests of all ages.Visit the event website for tickets.

See The Lion King live on stage at Majestic Theatre.

Photo by Deen van Meer

See The Lion King live on stage at Majestic Theatre.

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Guy Fieri-approved San Antonio spot stars in week's most popular stories

Photo courtesy of Ro-Ho Pork & Bread

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Editor's note: In this week's top stories, San Antonio gets nods from Guy Fieri and U.S. News & World Report. Read below to learn which local restaurant will appear on Fieri's hit show, plus which area schools are at the top of the class.

And for ideas on how to spend the long holiday weekend, check out our event guide here.

1. San Antonio eatery shows off tortas ahogadas on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Ro-Ho's signature pork sandwich will be in the Guy Fieri spotlight on an upcoming episode of his hit show.

2. Long-awaited sweets shop and boba tea revive San Antonio dining news. This round of San Antonio restaurant news is full of openings and expansions, from boba tea to chicken fingers.

3. San Antonio Big Lots store bites the dust in new round of closings. The Big Lots closures continue, with another San Antonio store closing its doors.

4. These 10 San Antonio restaurants have enough space for holiday parties. For your festive holiday parties, these are the restaurants to reserve.

Christmas restaurant decor Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria is one of many local eateries that have dining spaces dedicated to large groups. Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzeria

5. These 7 San Antonio K-8 schools rank among Texas' best for 2025. Five San Antonio middle schools and two elementary schools are at the top of the class, according to a new report.

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