September

Free movies will be shown every Thursday from June until the end of September in the grassy area near the HemisFair Park arch and the Magik Theater at S. Alamo and Nueva. Show time begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-show entertainment followed by a brief intermission and the feature film beginning at 8:30 p.m. The feature time and schedule may vary due to the length of the movie. Visit the Movies by Moonlight website for more info>>

The Downtown Resident’s Association (DRA) is organizing a community-wide “National Night Out” (NNO) celebration on October 5, 2010 at Hemisfair park for downtown San Antonio. In its 27th year, National Night out is a crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. Neighborhoods across the country come together to celebrate community and foster relationships to prevent crime. Nationally, the event had over 36 million participants last year.

Downtown Alliance’s 7th annual Urban Spaces event is scheduled for Friday Nov. 19. The fun-filled guided walking tour will cover downtown's most exciting residential, commercial, and cultural spaces of downtown San Antonio. Food and drinks will be served along the way, and the tour will culminate with an ending reception at Rio Plaza, with one of the best rooftop view of downtown. Space is limited, so please RSVP today and sign up for your preferred time slot. Tours leave every half hour beginning at 4pm. Student and military discounts are also available. Learn more>

September 1 to 30. This annual international photography festival is a unique, eclectic, celebration of the photographic arts. Read more from CVB>

Join the San Antonio Food Bank and Whataburger this September as we encourage everyone in Southwest Texas to "Go Orange" and take action to fight hunger during Hunger Action Month.

 San Antonio's most popular party with a purpose, Fiesta, will take place April 7-17 in 2011. Featuring more than 100 events, 100 local non-profit organizations, over 3.5 million attendees, and more than 284 million dollar economic impact, there is something for everyone at Fiesta. See full schedule and learn more>

The San Antonio Children’s Museum is turning 15! Bring the family and explore the Museum's three-levels of fun, enjoy complimentary mini-cupcakes courtesy of CupcakeCouture, create your own fabulous party crown and noise maker, take a commemorative photo booth party picture and every 15^th guest is FREE!  Learn more>

September 11, 12, 13, 16. Special events at historic Market Square commemorate Mexico's battle for independence from Spain dating to 1810. Learn more>

Black Box Lunch
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Blue Star LAB (114 Broadway)
Black Box Lunches available through Sip for $7.95 Please RSVP/place your order with Emily R. Barker at 210.227.6960 Learn more>

The powerpoint slides for the State of Downtown luncheon on 11/9/10 is now available.Learn more>

You are invited to join us in a moderated discussion with Mayor Castro, as a special follow up to our 2009 Breakfast with the Next Mayor series in which we heard from several of the then-candidates for Mayor.Learn more>

September 18 and 19. Gather outdoors in Travis Park, downtown San Antonio, and hear some of the nation's best jazz entertainer. More info>

Mayor Castro and City Council invite the public to join them at the 2020 Visioning Kick-off. The first of many meetings will be held at the YMCA Tri-Point location near Trinity University from 9am - 2pm on Saturday September 25, 2010. RSVP>

Come downtown this New Year's Eve!