Events

Southern Living Magazine recently ranked San Antonio the top destination in the South for the holidays, and downtown San Antonio is a big reason why! From established traditions like the Ford Holiday River Parade to new ones like the Pearl's Tamale Festival, there is something for everyone downtown.

To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum October 16, 2010 to January 9, 2011. Cowden Gallery. More info>

Tongues and tails will be wagging during our annual Story time with Santa Paws taking place on Thursday, December 2nd / Wednesday, December 8th / Wednesday, December 15th at 10 a.m. The Grand Hyatt San Antonio invites the public to bring their children (two legged & four legged) as Santa Paws reads from a number of pet themed holiday “tails”.

A 20 foot Noble Fir direct from Elgin, TX will take center stage when Chef Mark Bohanan throws the switch and brings the holiday tree to life at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7 in the Bohanan’s courtyard The public is invited to attend this festive kick-off to the season, which will include complimentary cider and cookies, and enjoy the sparkle that is the Holidays on Houston St. Read more>

Greetings! Main Plaza Conservancy and the San Antonio Food Bank collaborate to present the Main Plaza Farmers' Market. You'll find fresh products every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Celebrate the New Year in style at the St. Anthony Hotel with their annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza featuring live entertainment from the Bellagio Band, a five course meal, and special room rates starting at just $99 a night.

If you are a DTA or Centro Board member or DTA voting member, you are invited to the annual Holiday Mixer. For more information, please email info@downtownsa.org or call (210)225-3862. Members should have received an email invitation with the details.

Executive Chef, Brian West, and our Award-Winning Culinary Team will be preparing and serving an assortment of decadent Holiday offerings. Dine on the Riverwalk and make your Christmas wish come true! And for New Year's Eve, the four-course champagne paired dinner will be a perfect way to bring in the New Year.

Mark your calendars for our first ever DTA Holiday Happy Hour Mixer! On Wed. evening Dec. 14, head to Esquire Tavern after work. Wristbands will be provided at the door, granting special happy hour prices ALL NIGHT! $5 select cocktails and $4 select draft beers. Bring your business cards, your holiday cheer, and let's mix and mingle!

Pass this along to your friends and co-workers. Questions? Email Ellie Leeper, Director of Young Professional Relations at Downtown Alliance San Antonio: eleeper@downtownsa.org.

Public workshop regarding the HemisFair Park Master Plan at Sunset Station from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Click headline for more info.

Save the date for Downtown Alliance's first Urban Renaissance Luncheon of 2011 as we get to hear author and Forbes magazine reporter Chris Steiner discuss his book:
"$20 Per Gallon: How the Inevitable Rise in the Price of Gasoline Will Change Our Lives for the Better" and how this will especially impact downtowns. A complimentary book will be included in the luncheon price!

Celebrate the draining of the River during the annual Mud Crawl! $10 wristbands gets you no cover at a dozen bars and restaurants and $2.50 buds all night long.