SAN ANTONIO (March 4, 2025) – The City of San Antonio invites residents and visitors alike to experience a vibrant lineup of free events throughout March in downtown San Antonio, including Historic Market Square, La Villita Historic Arts Village, and Houston Street. From lively festivals and cultural celebrations to dance lessons and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🎉 Market Square Events (514 W. Commerce Street)

Market Square Spring Fest

📅 March 8-16 | 🕙 Starts at 10 a.m. daily | Free
Spring break in San Antonio means nine days of fun at Historic Market Square! Enjoy live music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and unique shopping at this annual event. Visit the Market Square website for event details and schedules.

Market Square Weekend Programming

📅 Every weekend in March | 🕙 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Free
Experience live music, working artists, and food booths every weekend at Market Square. More details are available on the Market Square event page.

☘️ La Villita Events (418 Villita Street)

St. Patrick’s Day Festival & River Parade

📅 Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16 | Free

Dyeing the River Green:
- March 15: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Museum Reach), 1-3 p.m. (Downtown)
- March 16: 1-3 p.m. (Downtown)
St. Patrick’s Day Festival: 1-6 p.m. both days
St. Patrick’s Day River Parade:
- March 15: 2-3 p.m. (Museum Reach), 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Downtown)

Join Visit San Antonio and The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas for a festive weekend celebration along the River Walk and at La Villita! Highlights include an artisan market, live entertainment, and the traditional dyeing of the river green. Visit the San Antonio River Walk website for full event details.

SAAACAM Black History Month Art Market

📅 Sunday, March 16 | 🕙 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Free
Celebrate Black history and culture with a showcase of local Black artists and artisans, storytime for children, poetry readings, live music, and community talks. Visit the SAAACAM website for more information.

Dancing in the Dark: “Hip Hop into Spring” Dance Lessons

📅 Tuesday, March 25 | 🕕 6-8 p.m. | Free
Looking for a fun and free date night? Join La Villita’s Dancing in the Dark series for hip-hop dance lessons! Arrive early to grab dinner at La Villita or enjoy light bites and beverages on-site. Bonus: Downtown Tuesday offers free parking from 5 p.m. in City-owned garages. Visit the La Villita website for more details.

🎵 Downtown Events

Lunch Break on Houston Street

📅 Thursday, March 6 & 20 | 🕚 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy food trucks and live music in front of the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston Street). For updates, follow @satxfoodtrucks on Instagram.

🚗 Plan Your Visit

Downtown gets busy during spring break and event weekends. Expect street closures and heavy traffic. Plan ahead by using public transportation, ride-shares, bikes, or walking. Check Google Maps or Waze before heading out and visit the City’s Know Before You Go Downtown website for helpful resources.

🅿️ Visitor Parking

Find affordable and convenient parking through the City’s SAPark website, which includes a full map of City-owned garages and lots. Special parking rates (up to $15) may apply during busy event weekends.

Best parking options:
✅ St. Mary’s Garage (205 E. Travis St.)
✅ City Tower Garage (60 N. Flores St.)

💡 Parking Perks:

Downtown Tuesday: Free parking from 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. in City-owned garages
City Tower Sundays: Free parking from 7 a.m. – midnight at City Tower Garage

🌟 Experience the Best of Downtown San Antonio This March!

With cultural festivals, dance nights, live music, art markets, and delicious food, March in San Antonio is packed with free fun for all ages! Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, exploring Market Square, or grooving at La Villita, don’t miss out on these exciting events.