While the city no longer decorates a tree in Alamo Plaza, there is no shortage of holiday spirit to be found there, with carolers and Santas spotted daily. In December, layer-wearing visitors take rides on riverboats beneath the cascading colored lights hanging from the bald cypress trees overhead. Perhaps the prettiest way to see local icons the Alamo and River Walk is when they’re twinkling with holiday lights. Still, there is plenty to see throughout the fall without worrying about the imposing summer sun.įright fans can head to the area amusement parks for seasonal spookiness and the 13th Floor Haunted House on Commerce St is a long-standing Halloween tradition.
Once summer has come and gone, the tourist season also begins to wane – which means great deals on lodging.
The King William Parade and King William Fair celebrate the neighborhood’s rich history and support the community each year.Ĭelebrate Día de los Muertos with locals in October © Moab Republic / Shutterstock Watch the city twinkle for the holidays from September to December Led by a passionate group of local women since 1891, this parade commemorates fallen heroes of the Alamo and San Jacinto Battles and is a local favorite (many in the area even get the day off work to celebrate).Īnother key parade winds its way through San Antonio’s King William District toward the end of Fiesta, showcasing a collection of historic houses built by German settlers after the Civil War. As April rolls around, Mission City plays host to countless parades, festivals and parties, kicking off with an Oyster Bake that draws 60,000–70,000 guests annually. Many parades occur throughout the celebration, most notably the Battle of Flowers Parade, the original official Fiesta event. This annual multi-week celebration is one of San Antonio’s biggest draws. You can even try and spot PGA legends at the Valero Texas Open.īut the real gem of the season is Fiesta. Visitors who can’t make it in time for the rodeo can still take advantage of the lower seasonal hotel rates to check out the Alamo on the anniversary of its battle (February 23), or set up a personal photo shoot in a field of bluebonnets (watch out for those rattlesnakes). Bring the kids to enjoy carnival rides and an opportunity to pet livestock – then come back later with friends for one of the many concerts that take place each night. The kickoff to the season is the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo each February. Locals are partial to springtime in San Antonio: temperatures are at their most tolerable, and the city awakens as each flower blooms. On July 4, the most extravagant (legal) displays can be found at Woodlawn Lake – but rest assured (local laws notwithstanding) that explosions can be seen and heard from almost any location come sundown. This can be seen – and heard – in the sky throughout the summer. Which happen all summer long.Ĭome Memorial Day, San Antonians celebrate that one out of every eight San Antonio residents is directly connected to the military in some way. Because that is when San Antonio’s true colors can be seen.Īnd the best way to see those colors firsthand? Fireworks displays. Despite this extreme heat, many locals invite friends and family to visit each summer. By the time May rolls around, daily highs typically average between 85-95☏, with humidity above 60%. If you associate heat with San Antonio, you are not alone. Kayaking is a great way to experience the San Antonio River © Adam Stocker / Shutterstock Visit in May to August to get outdoors in San Antonio
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