Benson Boone performs “Beautiful Things” during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello, Invision)<\/p>\n
SAN ANTONIO \u2013 With the school year starting soon and summer winding down, there is still time to take advantage of all the events happening across San Antonio. <\/p>\n
Several places are also hosting back-to-school giveaways to help families transition to the new school year.<\/p>\n
>> Back-to-school start dates for districts in San Antonio, surrounding areas<\/a><\/p>\n Beyond back-to-school preparations, free outdoor movies, live music \u2014 including a stop from Benson Boone \u2014 and a locals day at the San Antonio Zoo are among the highlights on San Antonio\u2019s August calendar.<\/p>\n What else can you do in San Antonio in August? Check out the fun list of events below: <\/p>\n Aug. 1-9 events: <\/p>\n BLOCKBUSTERS & BITES: The Rock at La Cantera will host a back-to-school night featuring a free movie screening of \u201cMonster\u2019s University\u201d at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. The first 100 guests will receive a free small popcorn. Click here<\/a> for more details.MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT: Hemisfair will host a free movie screening of “Forrest Gump<\/a>” from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 4.ROCKFIT: The free monthly fitness and wellness series will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 8 at The Rock at La Cantera. More information can be found here<\/a>.LOCALS DAY AT SAN ANTONIO ZOO: As part of Locals Day<\/a>, Bexar County residents can get a discounted entry to the San Antonio Zoo on Aug. 6. <\/p>\n Aug. 10-16 events: <\/p>\n BI-ANNUAL PEARL SIDEWALK SALE: Pearl\u2019s sidewalk sale is scheduled to take place from Aug. 13-14. Click here<\/a> for more information.FREESTYLE EXPLOSION: Stevie B, Lisa Lisa and other freestyle artists will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Frost Bank Center. Tickets are available here<\/a>. HERMANOS ESPINOZA: You can catch the group perform their \u201cLinaje\u201d tour at 8 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Freeman Coliseum. For tickets, click here<\/a>. MARIO AGUILAR: The comedian will perform his \u201cDiezmadre\u201d tour at 9 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Aztec Theatre. Tickets can be found here<\/a>.SUPER FUN SATURDAY: Hemisfair\u2019s free monthly event will take place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 15 at the Yanaguana Garden. Guests are invited to dress in their brightest neon and dance on Hemisfair\u2019s glow dance floor. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Aug. 17-23 events: <\/p>\n BENSON BOONE: The singer will perform his \u201cWanted Man\u201d tour at 8 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Frost Bank Center. Tickets for the show can be found here<\/a>. CHILDREN\u2019S ENTREPRENEUR NIGHT MARKET: Pearl will host a children\u2019s entrepreneur night market<\/a> from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19. The market will feature young entrepreneurs who will create, price and sell their products. <\/p>\n Aug. 24-31 events: <\/p>\n FOURTH FRIDAY: The Rock at La Cantera<\/a> will host its free monthly Fourth Friday event at 7:30 p.m. on Aug 28, featuring rock n\u2019 roll band Jason Kane & The Jive.<\/p>\n Recurring events: <\/p>\n BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS EVENTS: Several organizations in San Antonio are hosting free back-to-school supply giveaways as the new school year approaches. Click here<\/a> to read a list of participating places. CINEMA & SIPS: The Rock at La Cantera will host an outdoor movie screening of \u201cThe Dark Knight\u201d starting at 8 p.m. on Aug. 6. More information can be found here<\/a>.DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: The San Antonio Botanical Garden is welcoming pups back for its Dog Days of Summer event. Visitors can bring their dogs to explore the garden daily from 8 a.m. to noon through Aug. 31. In addition to regular admission, guests must pay $5 per dog. Click here<\/a> for more details.DINOSAURS IN MOTION: The DoSeum\u2019s newest exhibit is open now through Sept. 7, featuring 14 life-sized dinosaur sculptures made entirely from recycled metal. For more details, click here<\/a>.DOWNTOWN THURSDAY: The City of San Antonio launched Downtown Thursday, a pilot program offering a weekly lineup of arts, culture and more every Thursday night through Aug. 27. More information can be found here<\/a>.FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET: The Mission Marquee Plaza<\/a> will host its market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 1 and Aug. 15. Guests can shop and explore handmade crafts, sourced foods and more.FARMERS MARKET: Browse from several local vendors offering farm-fresh produce and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at Pearl. Click here<\/a> for more information.GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIR: The 138th annual event will take place from Aug. 27-30, which will include two days of pari-mutuel horse racing, livestock shows, agricultural and household exhibits and more. Admission price varies by day and age. The fair will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall, 530 Fair Drive. Click here<\/a> for more details.HAMILTON: The Broadway musical will be performed through Aug. 9 at the Majestic Theatre. Tickets can be found here<\/a>.MAKERS MARKET: Shop from over 40 local artisans and makers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at Pearl. More information can be found here<\/a>.OUTDOOR FAMILY FILM SERIES: The Mission Marquee Plaza<\/a> will showcase a free movie screening of \u201cMonsters University\u201d from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 1. The film series will continue with \u201cA Minecraft Movie\u201d on Aug. 15 and \u201cFerris Bueller\u2019s Day Off\u201d on Aug. 20.SOUND OF DOWNTOWN – THE JUNE MOONS: The free community event<\/a>, which features live music and local food trucks, takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 27 at Travis Park. <\/p>\n This list will be updated as more events are announced.<\/p>\n What\u2019s trending? <\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by KSAT – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n