As Alamo City eases into the last holiday of the summer, wear your crispest whites to sip craft beer on the River Walk or laugh along to a free outdoor screening of Despicable Me. If the great indoors are more your speed, break out your black cowboy hat to two-step at Gruene Hall. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this Labor Day weekend. For a complete listing of events, click over to our calendar.
Thursday, September 3
Centro Cultural Aztlan presents “Cultural Imagination Across Generations”
Centro Cultural Aztlan, in conjunction with FotoSeptiembre, presents a meditation on Mexican American life as lived, remembered, and continually reimagined. Rooted in everyday experience, the exhibited works illuminate the intimate textures of Tejano and Chicano communities.
San Antonio Missions 2026 Season
The San Antonio Missions wrap up their 2026 season with home games at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. This week’s opponents are the Midland Rockhounds. This weekend’s game lineup includes special promotions such as Star Wars Night, Military Appreciation, and Postgame Kids Run the Bases. The Missions baseball season continues through September 6. Tickets are on sale now.
Friday, September 4
Go Rio presents Beer Tasting Cruise
Experience the chance to go on a cruise without leaving San Antonio. The Go Rio Beer Tasting Cruise offers guests the scenic and relaxing experience of drifting along the River Walk with handcrafted brews in hand. This week’s featured lineup is from Austin’s own Pinthouse Brewing, which will be paired with dishes from Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails. Tickets are available now.
The Rock at La Cantera presents Blockbusters & Bites Series
The weekly Blockbusters & Bites Series continues at The Rock at La Cantera. This week will feature an outdoor screening of Despicable Me along with Minion-inspired activities and photo opportunities before the show. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a comfortable viewing experience. Admission is free.
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents DeRay Davis
Comedian and actor DeRay Davis comes to San Antonio with new stand-up material at the ready. Best known for his recurring roles on MTV’s improv show Wild ‘n’ Out and for his appearances in films like Jumping the Broom and shows such as Entourage, Davis is a humorous force to be reckoned with. Select tickets are available. Performances are scheduled through September 6.
Gruene Hall presents Dallas Burrow in concert with West Texas Exile
Texas country singer Dallas Burrow performs live at Gruene Hall. He is best known for his top songs such as “Colorado Bound” and “Read ‘Em and Weep.” Burrow will play in his hometown of New Braunfels in support of his 2025 album The Way The West Was Won. He will be joined by special guests West Texas Exiles. Get ticket details on Prekindle.
Sunday, September 6
McNay Art Museum presents "untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art"
Explore the vast collection of artwork amassed by McNay Art Museum for one final day. "untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art" features more than 100 works, including sculptures, videos, installations, paintings, and photographs — all acquired in the name of contemporary art. The exhibition is on display through September 6.
Photo courtesy of Go Rio
Float the River Walk and enjoy ice cold beers on a Go Rio cruise.
