Event Calendar

McNay Family Day: Passport to Art is a free public family art program at the McNay Art Museum. The afternoon includes hands-on activities, live performances, tours, and food vendors, offering several ways to engage with art and the museum setting. Registration is available through the museum, and admission is free. This program may appeal to visitors seeking a museum-based afternoon with participatory activities and performances. Check the official event page for registration details and the latest updates.

Election Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay.

Revolution Arrives: Siege of Bexar is a free, family-friendly living-history event at Alamo Plaza. Immersive camps interpret the Texian Army, Mexican Army, and civilians at the start of the Texas Revolution, while musket-firing demonstrations add a historical element to the program. Visitors interested in Texas Revolution history can explore these interpretations in an outdoor plaza setting. Admission is free. Visit the official event website for current schedule and event information.

In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.

Christmas in the Plaza is a free after-hours holiday event at Alamo Plaza. The program features the Alamo Christmas tree and seasonal lighting, offering an evening setting for a holiday visit to the plaza. Please note that the Alamo Church and grounds will not be open during the event. Admission is free. Visitors can plan around the stated evening program and closure information. Visit the official event website for current schedule and event information.