{"id":340932,"date":"2026-06-18T05:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T05:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/340932\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T05:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T05:40:23","slug":"a-roundup-of-free-things-to-do-this-summer-in-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/340932\/","title":{"rendered":"A roundup of free things to do this summer in San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School\u2019s out of session and temperatures are on the rise \u2014 it\u2019s summer time!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re looking for a way to beat the heat or an activity to do on a budget, look no further than our roundup of free summer events in San Antonio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Free events <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunch Break on Houston Street\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Thursday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br \/>Where: In front of the Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>Features: Food trucks and live music.\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/satxfoodtrucks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Market Square Weekends\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Every weekend in June, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br \/>Where: Market Square, 514 W Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78207<br \/>Features: Live music, working artists, and food booths<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketsquaresa.com\/Events\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Downtown Thursday Block Party\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Thursday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m.<br \/>Where: Legacy Park, 103 West Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>Features: Live music by Fast Moving Train, activities, giveaways, and a family\u2011friendly atmosphere with complimentary light bites and beverages.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sa.gov\/Directory\/Departments\/CCDO\/Downtown-Thursdays\/Events\/Block-Party\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer Night City at Texas Public Radio<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Every Friday through July 3 from 6-9 p.m.<br \/>Where: TPR headquarters, 321 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>Features: Live music performances spotlighting some of the most exciting music acts from San Antonio and across Texas. Plus, vendor booths, food pop-ups and local art.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpr.org\/summernightcity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo-Jun-23-2025-7-07-21-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5444614\"  \/>Participants at a Dreamers Run Club meet. Credit: Courtesy \/ Dreamers Run Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dreamers Run Club two-year anniversary downtown run<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Saturday, June 20, event starts at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m.<br \/>Where: Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St. San Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>Features: A free community run through the city streets alongside music, giveaways and vendors.\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZl08ynHLC6\/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer Setlist at Hemisfair<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Thursdays through July from 7-10 p.m.<br \/>Where: Civic Park, 210 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205<br \/>Features: Music and local vendors curated by The Texas Market, and rotating food and drink options throughout the park.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hemisfair.org\/event\/summer-setlist-at-hemisfair\/2026-07-16\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International Day of Yoga Community Celebration<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Sunday, June 21 from 9 a.m. \u2013 noon<br \/>Where: Elsewhere Too, 4513 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio, TX 78249<br \/>Features: A day of yoga, community and vendors. Every attendee receives a free ferris wheel ticket for Elsewhere Too and a one week free yoga punch card at Black Swan Yoga.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/flow-to-feel-international-day-of-yoga-community-celebration-tickets-1989614728211?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two-Step Tuesdays at Stable Hall\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.<br \/>Where: Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215<br \/>Features: Professional dance instructors lead a complimentary one-hour country dance lesson where participants can learn the two-step, country swing, and line dancing. After the lesson, enjoy live country music to put your new dancing skills to the test.\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/events.atpearl.com\/event\/two-step-tuesdays-at-stable-hall\/2026-06-23\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMOR Cycling Cycling Studio + Fitness classes at Pearl\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Every Monday through August from 6-7 p.m.<br \/>Where: Pearl Park, 312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215<br \/>Features: One-hour fitness classes alternating weekly between cycling and mat bootcamp.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/events.atpearl.com\/event\/amor-x-pearl-cycle-bootcamp-classes\/2026-06-22\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Antonio River Foundation Summer Movie Series\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Saturday, June 27 from 7-10 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m.<br \/>Where: Confluence Park, 310 W Mitchell St. San Antonio, TX 78204<br \/>Features: A screening of Disney-Pixar\u2019s \u201cRatatouille\u201d plus booths from local community partners and food vendors.\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/summer-movie-series-ratatouille-registration-1990997199219?aff=ebdiglgoogleliveevents\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spread the Rainbo Art Exhibit<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Now through Friday, July 17, 2026<br \/>Where: San Pedro Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212<br \/>Features: An exhibit with artwork by local abstract artist Brandon Rainbo Collen-Zajas.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysapl.org\/Events-News\/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D204334580\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children\u2019s Painting Party with San Antonio Public Library<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Saturday, June 20 from 2-3 p.m. at Westfall Library or 3-4:30 p.m. at McCreless Library<br \/>Where: Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale Ct. San Antonio, TX 78201 or McCreless Library, 1023 Ada St. San Antonio, TX 78223<br \/>Features: A variety of painting activities where children can explore different materials and techniques. Participants can take their artwork home or leave it to be displayed.\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysapl.org\/Events-News\/Events-Calendar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter in Summer with San Antonio Public Library<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Thursday, June 25 from 4 to 4:55 p.m.<br \/>Where: Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Rd. San Antonio, TX 78228<br \/>Features: A frosty wonderland filled with cool crafts, snowy experiences, or icy activities.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysapl.org\/Events-News\/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D201138836\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More information<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did we miss your event? Send a note to morgan@sareport.org with details. <\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"School\u2019s out of session and temperatures are on the rise \u2014 it\u2019s summer time! 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