Upcoming Events
Candidates for 2012 River Walk Royalty
Date: January 11, 2012 1:20PM - February 17, 2012 10:00PM
The male and female candidates who raise the most money are crowned River Walk King and Queen and represent the San Antonio River Walk as goodwill ambassadors throughout the year. The funds raised helped support the over 22 free events that the Paseo del Rio produces on the River Walk each year. Click LEARN MORE to meet the 2012 Candidates for Royalty and donate to their campaign!
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Hurricanes & King's Cake promo at Luke
Date: January 30, 2012 9:26AM - February 17, 2012 7:00PM
Now through February 17th, $1 from every Houston St. Hurricane and $1 from every King's Cake sold at Luke on the River Walk will benefit Chef Steven McHugh's campaign for 2012 River Walk King. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. Only $10! Prizes include a 7 course dinner for 2 at Lüke, a one night stay at the Embassy Suites and a Beer Lovers Basket donated by the Friendly Spot. Winning tickets will be drawn on Feb. 15. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win. Ask your server for details!
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Valentine's Day Specials
Date: February 1, 2012 3:20PM - February 15, 2012 11:59PM
As the time comes to show that special someone just what they mean to you, plan to take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities Downtown and the River Walk have to offer.
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Pearl's Month of Love
Date: February 2, 2012 1:40PM - February 29, 2012 1:40PM
With a variety of thoughtful and unique gifts from local San Antonio businesses and the finest restaurant selection that San Antonio has to offer, Pearl's holiday promotion invites guests to explore romantic gifts and delicious bites with your special someone. Support local and shop Pearl this February.
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Treasures for a Queen- Garage Sale at Traders Village
Date: February 4, 2012 Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Garage Sale at Trader's Village to raise money for 2012 River Walk Queen Candidate Tammy Peacock-Werline. Donations accepted.
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Friendly Fundraiser for Chef Steve McHugh
Date: February 6, 2012 Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Meet Chef Steve, enjoy authentic Cajun cooking and play a game of cornhole. The Friendly Spot will be offering great drink specials and tickets for Lüke’s fundraising raffle will be available for $10. Support Chef Steve McHugh for 2012 King of the River Walk.
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Stella and Dot- Style Gives Back
Date: February 7, 2012 Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Join us for wine and savories, compliments of Little Italy, as you mingle and shop Stella & Dot's vibrant line of jewelry and luxurious handbags. A percentage of sales will be donated to Mae Escobar's campaign for Queen of the River Walk, benefiting the Paseo del Rio Association.
Mini-Dates & Singles Mixer
Date: February 10, 2012 Time: 6:00PM - 11:00PM
$25 donation includes 2 drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cupcake bar. Cash bar and silent auction througout the night. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Paseo del Rio Association. Support Mae Escobar for River Walk Queen 2012. RSVP 210-605-7304
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RSVP 210-605-7304
"Must Love Pets" Valentine Happy Hour at Grand Hyatt
Date: February 12, 2012 Time: 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Local pet lovers are invited to bring their furry Valentines to the hotel hot spot on Sunday, February 12, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., where nationally known, locally based comedian, Cleto Rodriguez will tickle guest’s funny bone with his romance-themed comedy act.
As you wine and dine, you might just fall in love—puppy love that is, when the Grand Hyatt’s Community Partner, the San Antonio Humane Society brings in some of their adorable pups for you to cuddle and coo over. As part of his act, Cleto will present the San Antonio Humane Society’s ELIGIBLE SINGLES for the month of February.
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Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Show
Date: February 17, 2012 11:00AM - February 19, 2012 11:00PM
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden. Participating vendors display some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!
Rollin' with the Royalty Pub Crawl
Date: February 17, 2012 Time: 5:30PM - 10:00PM
Get to know this year’s River Walk King and Queen nominees at the First Annual “Rollin’ with the Royalty” Pub Crawl on Friday, February 17th. From 5:30pm-10pm, join the candidates for royalty on a Pub Crawl through the River Walk. Tickets are $15 and include FREE Cover, drink specials and a commemorative t-shirt.
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Tickets are $15 and include FREE Cover, drink specials and a commemorative t-shirt. While supplies last. This event WILL SELL OUT. Please indicate shirt size in the COMMENTS box of the order form. All tickets are Will Call. You will NOT be mailed a physical ticket. Registration will be at Howl at the Moon (111 W. Crockett St) between 530 pm and 7pm on Friday, February 17th. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
BUD LIGHT Mardi Gras River Parade and Festival
Date: February 18, 2012
FREE to the Public.
A procession of decorated river barges will transform the San Antonio River Walk into a floating Bourbon Street. Krewes of costumed revelers & live entertainment will celebrate Mardi Gras San Antonio Style! Enjoy live music on Arneson Stage from 11am to 7pm, and a festival of food, arts & crafts, activities and more at La Villita. Parade will take place 3pm-5pm.
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The 34th Annual CineFestival
Date: February 25, 2012 7:00PM - March 3, 2012 7:00PM
CineFestival en San Antonio, the nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival, will celebrate its 34th anniversary celebration February 25-March 3, 2012 at the historic Guadalupe Theater in San Antonio, Texas. This year, the festival expands from four days to eight days of national and international film screenings.
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Aztec Tribute Series
Date: March 4, 2012 7:30PM - April 1, 2012 7:30PM
A Blast from the Past Tribute Series. Enjoy tribute's to classic favorites KISS, U2, Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin.
Murphy's Pub Crawl
Date: March 15, 2012 Time: 5:30PM - 10:00PM
Turn happy hour into a happy night at the Paseo del Rio Association's annual Murphy's Pub Crawl. Participants will "crawl" from bar to bar on the River Walk enjoying free cover, front of the line entry and food and drink specials all night!
More information to come!
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Murphy's St. Patrick's Day River Parade & Festival
Date: March 16, 2012 6:00PM - March 17, 2012 6:00PM
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
A family-friendly day of music, food and fun! Floats release 110 pounds of environmentally friendly green dye into the San Antonio River. The event transforms the 2.5 mile river into a miniature Emerald Isle where a proclamation is read, temporarily re-naming the river "The River Shannon".
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Ford Children's Festival
Date: April 21, 2012 Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The only Children’s event on the River Walk during FIESTA week! Join us for a family-friendly festival with live entertainment, mascots, face painting, moon bounce, games, and more!
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Ford Mariachi Festival
Date: April 24, 2012 7:00PM - April 27, 2012 10:00PM
Local middle school and high school Mariachi Bands perform on floating barges along the River Walk during FIESTA from 7-8pm and 8:30-9:30pm. Free to the public.
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FIESTA Arts and Crafts Show
Date: April 27, 2012 11:00AM - April 29, 2012 11:00PM
Some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!
Military River Parade- Here's to our Heroes
Date: May 19, 2012 Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM
A River Parade dedicated to the men and women of the Armed Forces. A NEW River Walk Event.
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Tickets will cost $10 and will be available for purchase online and over the phone beginning Monday, February 27th.
Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Show
Date: May 25, 2012 10:00AM - May 28, 2012 11:00PM
Some of the most unique handmade merchandise available anywhere. Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!
July 4th Arts & Crafts Show
Date: June 29, 2012 11:00AM - July 2, 2012 11:00PM
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden.
Ford Canoe Challenge
Date: August 4, 2012 Time: 7:00AM - 11:00AM
Local celebrities, city officials, corporate teams and Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts compete in timed heats.
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Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
Date: August 31, 2012 11:00AM - September 3, 2012 11:00PM
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden.
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To participate as a vendor - $300. Only handmade items created by the vendor themselves will be permitted. Photos are required of the items before approval as well as photos of the vendor in the process of creating their items.
Click HERE for a Vendor Application.
Dos XX Taste of the River Walk
Date: September 12, 2012 6:00PM - September 13, 2012 11:00PM
Ticket holders enjoy sampling culinary offerings from participating River Walk establishments, over a 2-day period. Limited tickets available. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT.
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Tickets will be available online beginning Monday, July 16th.
Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Date: October 5, 2012 11:00AM - October 7, 2012 11:00PM
Whether its jewelry, pottery or fine art you are interested in, you are sure to find what you’re looking for!
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To participate as a vendor - $300. Only handmade items created by the vendor themselves will be permitted. Photos are required of the items before approval as well as photos of the vendor in the process of creating their items.
Click HERE for a Vendor Application
River Walk Lucky Duck Race
Date: October 7, 2012 Time: 3:00PM - 8:00PM
20,000 Rubber Ducks will race down the San Antonio River! Only $5 to adopt a duck! Proceeds benefit Haven for Hope and the Paseo del Rio Association!
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Bud Light Coffins on Parade
Date: October 27, 2012 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
You do not want to miss this famous Halloween spectacle. Imagine floating coffins in barges traveling along the San Antonio River!
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Free to the Public. The parade will make 2 laps around the River Walk, beginning at the International Building traveling through Restaurant Row, the horseshoe bend, the River Walk Extension, Rivercenter Mall and through Arneson River Theatre.
Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony
Date: November 23, 2012 Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
For over 30 years, this spectacular one-hour parade along San Antonio's River Walk has featured illuminated floats with celebrities, bands and lavishly-costumed participants. The parade goes on RAIN OR SHINE.
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Ford Holiday Boat Caroling
Date: November 24, 2012 6:30PM - December 16, 2012 9:30PM
Joyous caroling fills the evening air along the San Antonio River Walk as more than 185 school, church, company, and civic choral groups ring in the holidays by singing traditional carols on cruising boats.
Ford Caroling Nights with Santa
Date: November 29, 2012 6:00PM - December 2, 2012 9:00PM
Enjoy a magical evening on the River Walk with Luminarias, Christmas Lights and Carolers singing to everyone. Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa on a decorated river barge.
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Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias
Date: November 30, 2012 7:00PM - December 16, 2012 10:00PM
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Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Date: December 7, 2012 11:00AM - December 9, 2012 11:00PM
Enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Walk, stop to talk to our vendors who are anxious to share information about their craft, and take home an item that will enhance your home, wardrobe or garden.
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To participate as a vendor - $300. Only handmade items created by the vendor themselves will be permitted. Photos are required of the items before approval as well as photos of the vendor in the process of creating their items. Click here for a Vendor Application.
Free to the public.
