March on the River Walk: Top Events & Must-Do Experiences

📅  March 14-15, 2026 

One of the River Walk’s most beloved traditions returns this March. Watch as the river turns a vibrant shade of emerald green during the annual Bud Light St. Patrick’s River Parades & Celebrations. Enjoy live entertainment at Arneson River Theatre, festive celebrations at La Villita, and family-friendly fun throughout the weekend. 

Saturday’s festivities include the iconic River Walk dyeing, the Emerald Run 5K and Family Walk, and two lively River Parades along Museum Reach and Downtown. On Sunday, the celebration continues with floating entertainment, Irish dancers, bagpipers, and the crowd-favorite Lucky Dog Fashion Show.  

March is packed with interactive experiences that keep kids (and grown-ups) entertained.

Bug Squad at The DoSeum

📅 February 14 – April 5, 2026 

A hands-on exhibit exploring the unique abilities of bugs.

Free Spring Break Family Day: New African Masquerades 

📅 March 10, 2026

A vibrant, family-friendly exploration of African masquerade traditions at San Antonio Museum of Art. 

Wild West Wildlife Wednesday at Briscoe Western Art Museum 

📅 March 11, 2026

Unleash your inner beast with WILD crafts, butterfly bike riding, and presentations by Mitchell Lake Audobon and Bat Conservation international! 

Lucky Brunch with The Leprechaun at Hard Rock Cafe 

📅 March 14, 2026

Strike a pot of gold with a Chef Specialty brunch buffet, a coloring sheet station, a DIY St. Patty's temporary tattoo station, music, family photos with The Leprechaun, and a special petting zoo featuring many lucky guests! 

March is Contemporary Art Month, and the River Walk area is brimming with inspiring exhibits and artistic showcases.

Annual Collegiate Art Exhibition

📅  February 24 – April 3, 2026

Celebrate the emerging talent and creative energy of the area’s college and university departments of art. This free exhibition continues the San Antonio Art League’s long-standing tradition of championing emerging artists. 

Kristina Salinas: Cognizant Distance 

📅  March 3 – April 4, 2026

In this solo exhibition at the Central Library Gallery, Kristina Salinas generates a pictorial study on the space that exists, both representational and allegorical, between herself and her roots in Mexico. 

Ballet Nepantla presents “Valentina”

📅 March 20, 2026

Showing at the Carver Center, Valentina showcases the powerful and untold stories of women during Revolutionary Mexico through exemplary dance and choreography blending ballet folklórico, classical ballet, and contemporary dance. 

Latina Spring: Li Cham Film Screening

📅 March 24, 2026

The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute and MonteVideo celebrate Women’s History Month with Latina Spring, a curated selection of inspiring films by Latina and Indigenous women directors! 

March also brings some delicious experiences for food lovers. 

Culinary Institute of America Cooking Lessons 

📅  March 5, 12, and 26, 2026

A world-class culinary college in the heart of a UNESCO-recognized Creative City of Gastronomy is a great recipe for fun, flavor, and feasting. Enjoy classes taught by expert CIA chefs. 

The San Antonio Margarita Festival 

📅  March 28, 2026 

This event brings together local bars and restaurants for a friendly competition to determine who makes the best margarita in San Antonio. 

Paella Challenge 

📅  March 22, 2026

Watch culinary all-stars compete in this exciting culinary showdown featuring Spain’s iconic dish. 

Paesano’s Dining Cruises on the River Walk 

📅  February 6 - April 25, 2026

Step aboard a Paesanos Riverwalk Dining Cruise and enjoy a delicious chef-prepared meal as you cruise the San Antonio River.