Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend: July 24–26, 2026

Looking for the best things to do in San Antonio this weekend?

Whether you're searching for family-friendly events, free concerts, farmers markets, monster trucks, live music, or ways to stay cool during the Texas summer, there's something happening all across San Antonio and the Hill Country July 24–26. From one of the biggest rock concerts of the year to free museum admission and the return of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, this weekend has something for everyone.

As an Air Force veteran and San Antonio Realtor, one of my favorite things to do is help families discover everything our city has to offer. Here's your guide to an exciting summer weekend in Military City USA.

Don't Miss: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

If you have kids or you're simply a fan of monster trucks, this is the biggest family event of the weekend.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire takes over Frost Bank Center with three action-packed shows featuring:

🚛 Mega Wrex
🦈 Tiger Shark
💀 Bone Shaker
🦴 Bigfoot
🦖 Skelesaurus
🦏 NEW! Rhinomite making its San Antonio debut

Expect freestyle stunts, head-to-head racing, FMX riders, laser effects, and a fire-breathing robot dinosaur.

Be sure to bring hearing protection for younger children because these trucks are LOUD.

📍 Frost Bank Center
📅 Saturday & Sunday

AC/DC Returns to San Antonio

Rock fans have been waiting nearly two decades for this one.

AC/DC is bringing the Power Up Tour to the Alamodome for its first San Antonio concert in 18 years and its only Texas stop on the North American tour.

If you're heading downtown Friday night, expect heavy traffic and arrive early.

📍 Alamodome
📅 Friday Evening

Best Free Family Events

National Day of the Cowboy

Celebrate the history of the American West with free admission to the Briscoe Western Art Museum.

Activities include:

🤠 Cowboy demonstrations

🪢 Lasso lessons

🎵 Live Western music

🎨 Children's crafts

🐴 Vaquero history exhibits

This is one of my favorite free family events of the summer.

📍 Briscoe Western Art Museum
📅 Saturday

Fourth Friday at The Rock

Enjoy free live country music, food, and a great outdoor atmosphere at The Rock at La Cantera.

📍 The Rock at La Cantera
📅 Friday Evening

Friday Night Flicks: The Bad Guys 2

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a free outdoor movie at Mission County Park.

📍 Mission County Park
📅 Friday at Dusk

Free Community Yoga

Start your Saturday morning with a free beginner-friendly yoga class at Hemisfair.

📍 Civic Park at Hemisfair
📅 Saturday Morning

Paid Events & Entertainment

Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire

Enjoy an evening filled with timeless classics from two legendary acts.

📍 Frost Bank Center
📅 Saturday Evening

Lord Huron

If you're looking for a more intimate concert experience, Lord Huron performs at the historic Majestic Theatre.

📍 Majestic Theatre
📅 Friday Evening

Saturday Night Rodeo

Experience authentic Texas with bull riding, barrel racing, Texas barbecue, and live country music.

📍 Tejas Rodeo, Bulverde

AquaGlow at Aquatica

Spend the evening cooling off with glowing water slides, music, foam parties, and nighttime fun.

📍 Aquatica San Antonio

Fiesta Noche del Rio

One of San Antonio's longest-running summer traditions continues this weekend along the River Walk.

📍 Arneson River Theatre

Beat the Summer Heat

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s this weekend, making indoor attractions a great option.

Some of my favorites include:

🐠 SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium

🦖 Dinosaurs in Motion at The DoSeum

🦇 Natural Bridge Caverns

🌊 SeaWorld San Antonio

🎢 Six Flags Fiesta Texas

🦕 Zoorassic Park at the San Antonio Zoo

These are excellent choices if you're looking to stay cool while still enjoying a fun day with the family.

Best Farmers Markets This Weekend

Saturday markets include:

🥕 Pearl Farmers Market

🎨 Market Days at La Villita

🌿 Garden Ridge Market Days

🍅 Bulverde Market Day

🐐 Farmstand Farmers Market

🌱 Herff Farm Farmers Market

🍓 The Weekend Market at Arbor Park

Sunday favorites include:

🛍️ Pearl Sunday Artisan Market

🌳 The Market at Shavano Park

🌻 Balcones Heights Farmers Market

These local markets are a great way to support small businesses while picking up fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, and locally crafted products.

Relocating to San Antonio?

One of the things families tell me after moving here is how surprised they are by the variety of things to do every weekend. Whether you're into concerts, sports, museums, local markets, outdoor adventures, or community festivals, there's always something happening.

As an Air Force veteran and San Antonio Realtor, I've helped more than 225 families relocate to the San Antonio area. I love helping newcomers find not only the right home, but also the neighborhoods, restaurants, parks, and local events that make this city such an incredible place to live.

Have a great weekend, stay cool, and enjoy everything San Antonio has to offer!