Second Saturday | Pan Dulce y Cafecito
2022-11-12 18:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
COME HANG OUT AT MAIN PLAZA ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH!

Featuring live music and local vendors, you’re sure to enjoy yourself. Grab a craft beer from Blue Star Ice House, a hot dog from Texas Dawgz, or an agua fresca from Poblano’s on the Plaza! And stick around for San Antonio | The Saga! Showing at 9:00 PM, 9:30 PM, and 10:00 PM.

For questions or information, please contact us at 210-225-9800 or info@mainplaza.org.
Or to become a vendor, please visit salocalmarket.com!

Tuesday Tunes ft. Billy Ray
2022-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Take a break and enjoy live music at Main Plaza every Tuesday 11 AM – 2 PM
Treat yourself to a picnic lunch or just a break from the office in the Heart of the City. Enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and live music.

Noche Buena | Holiday Tree Lighting
2022-12-03 16:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States

Canceled: San Antonio | the Saga
2022-12-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
All showings of the light show San Antonio | the Saga are canceled today due to events at San Fernando Cathedral.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Siege and Battle of Béxar
2022-12-10 10:30 - 16:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
10:30 AM – “Béxar under Siege” – Historical interviews of Texians, Tejanos, Béxareñas, and Mexican Soldados.
11:00 AM – Fire fight between Texian Federalists and Mexican Centralists.
11:30 AM – Demonstrations of Historical Marching Drill, Cannon loading, Plus Flintlock Rifle and Musket firing.
1:00 PM – Presentations of Historical Mexican Marching Drill, Cannon loading, Flintlock Rifle and Musket firing.
1:30 PM – “Béxar under Siege” – Interviews of Texians, Tejanos,Béxareñas, and Mexican Soldados.
2:30 PM – “Battle of Béxar” Reenactment
3:30 PM – Witness “The Capitulation of General Cos” with the historic signing of the Articles of the Capitulation treaty in Main Plaza
4:00 PM – Visitors take Historical Photos as SALHA Event Closes

Second Saturday | Christmas Market ft. Noah Peterson
2022-12-10 18:00 - 22:30 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States

Christkindl at Main Plaza
2022-12-17 16:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Bring out your best lederhosen Saturday, December 17th to Main Plaza for an evening of Gluhwein, music, and more! Live performances by Yodel Blitz will ring through the plaza throughout the evening from 4 PM – 9 PM, plus catch San Antonio | The Saga at 9 PM, 9:30 PM, and 10 PM.

Canceled: San Antonio | the Saga
2023-01-02 21:00 - 2023-03-14 22:30 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
The light show, San Antonio | the Saga, is canceled due to scaffolding on the front of San Fernando Cathedral.

Eat & Play
2023-01-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Celebrate the end of the month in the Heart of the City! On the last Friday of each month, enjoy Main Plaza Conservancy’s pop-up food truck park and live music from 11 AM – 2 PM in collaboration with the Downtown Foodtruck Association and HEB.

Interfaith Service - Dream Big at Main Plaza | Dream Week 2023
2023-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
You’re invited to join Main Plaza Conservancy in celebrating equity and inclusivity in the Heart of the City on January 28th inside San Fernando Cathedral. Bring your family, friends, and other faith community members to spend the afternoon sharing worship, crafting, and bonding with our community!

Dream Big at Main Plaza 2023
2023-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
On Saturday, January 28th, Main Plaza Conservancy will host an official Dream Week 2023 event, Dream Big at Main Plaza. In collaboration with The Flying Trunks and San Fernando Cathedral, this event will highlight the importance of equity and diversity in our community. We will begin at 11 AM with an interfaith service inside San Fernando Cathedral. FREE crafts will be hosted on the plaza beginning at 12 PM. Activities will include a community mural, code quilting, and weaving lessons!

Valentine's Day at the Bexar County Courthouse
2023-02-14 12:00 - 14:30

Second Saturday | Puppies on the Plaza
2023-03-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Bring your furry friend to the Plaza!
Join us at Main Plaza for our first Second Saturday event of the year in collaboration with SA Local Market. It’s time for a visit to the groomers because Main Plaza Conservancy is hosting our very first pet show! Consider welcoming a puppy into your home, visit the vet right on the Plaza, and shop for some new Spring accessories for your furry friend!
On Saturday, March 11th, SNIPSA will host a pop-up puppy adoption event right on the Plaza! We have invited San Antonio Wellness Spay and Neuter Clinic to join in on the pet-friendly activities by providing veterinary services to our community and Furry Land Mobile Groomers for some last-minute touch-ups. Additionally, SA Local Market will organize local vendors from around San Antonio who create handmade pet accessories perfect for Spring time! At 8 PM, we invite all animal owners to enter our FREE pet show with their four-legged companions to win a prize. Available categories will be best dressed and special tricks! Plus, create accessories for your pets for FREE at the Main Plaza Conservancy booth
Interested in adopting at Main Plaza? Visit snipsa.org to learn about processing and fees!
Mobile Vet Services by San Antonio Wellness: Spay and Neuter Clinic – visit saspayneuter.com for more information!

Eat and Play (Rescheduled to Thursday)
2023-03-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Gather at Main Plaza for a pop-up food truck park on the last Friday of every month!
*This month’s Eat & Play event has been rescheduled to Thursday due to the city-wide holiday.
Enjoy unique eats, live music, and community in the Heart of the City for an oasis in downtown San Antonio. On Friday, February 24th, Main Plaza Conservancy – in collaboration with San Antonio’s Downtown Foodtruck Association – will host a pop-up food truck park in the Heart of the City from 11 AM – 2 PM. We invite you to spend your lunchtime on the plaza to enjoy live music and unique eats curated by San Antonio’s Downtown Foodtruck Association.

Canceled: San Antonio | The Saga
2023-04-06 - 2023-04-08 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
San Antonio | The Saga is canceled April 6th – 8th due to San Fernando Cathedral’s Passion and Good Friday services. Next showings: April 9th at 9 PM and again at 9:30 PM.

Second Saturday | Fiesta on the Plaza
2023-04-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Party on the Plaza this April for Main Plaza Conservancy’s Second Saturday | Fiesta event!
Join us for live mariachis, face painting, crafts, and more. Plus, start your Fiesta medal collection early and practice your egg-hunting skills!
On Saturday, April 8th, Main Plaza Conservancy will host our monthly Second Saturday event in collaboration with SA Local Market to celebrate Fiesta early! Come down to the Plaza from 6 PM – 10 PM with the whole family for an evening of fun. FREE face painting and crafts, live music, food trucks, micheladas by Blue Star brewing, and a pop-up mercado are just some of the exciting activities that will light up the Plaza. Plus, join us at 8 PM for a cascaron hunt! San Antonio | The Saga will bring the evening to a close at 9 & 9:30 PM.

No Showings: San Antonio | The Saga
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-30 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
San Antonio | The Saga will be dark April 25th – 30th due to Fiesta at San Fernando. Next available showings: May 2nd at 9 PM and again at 9:30 PM.

FIESTA @ San Fernando Cathedral
2023-04-27 10:00 - 2023-04-28 00:00, 2023-04-28 10:00 - 2023-04-29 00:00, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 2023-04-30 01:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
260 Years in the Making
Fiesta @ San Fernando is a FREE, three-day event hosted by San Fernando Cathedral. To find out more about vendors, activities, etc. check out the official FIESTA website!

The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema | Maria Candelaria (1943)
2023-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Join us at Main Plaza to kick off the summer season with some outdoor movies!

The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema spanned three decades and produced comedies, romances, and dramas. We will play “Maria Candelaria” (1943) on May 1st. See an IMDB summary below:

“María Candelaria” (1943) is a renowned Mexican film directed by Emilio Fernández. Set in a small indigenous community in Mexico, the film tells the tragic love story of María Candelaria, a young woman ostracized by society due to rumors of her mother’s infidelity. María falls in love with Lorenzo, a young man who shares her marginalized status.

As their love blossoms, they face prejudice and discrimination from the townspeople who view them as outcasts. The film explores themes of social inequality, prejudice, and the struggle for acceptance. It also delves into the oppressive power dynamics of a class-based society, where the wealthy exploit the impoverished and indigenous population.
We welcome you to bring the whole family with chairs and snacks!

The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema | Los Olvidados (1950)
2023-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Join us at Main Plaza to kick off the summer season with some outdoor movies!
The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema spanned three decades and produced comedies, romances, and dramas. We will play “Los Olvidados” (1950) on May 8th. See a summary below:
“Los Olvidados” is a Mexican film directed by Luis Buñuel and released in 1950. It is a gritty and powerful depiction of poverty, desperation, and social injustice in the slums of Mexico City. The film follows a group of marginalized and neglected children who struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment.

The story revolves around the character of Pedro, a young boy who lives in extreme poverty and is surrounded by violence and crime. He becomes entangled with a gang of delinquent children led by Jaibo, a charismatic but dangerous teenager. As Pedro navigates his way through the chaotic world of the streets, he experiences a series of harsh realities, including betrayal, abuse, and despair.
We welcome you to bring the whole family with chairs and snacks!

Second Saturday | Mother's Day Mercado
2023-05-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Celebrate mom with the whole family for Main Plaza Conservancy’s Second Saturday event in May, Mother’s Day Mercado!
Join us for a FREE wine tasting and kids’ crafts, a pop-up mercado, live music, and more.
On Saturday, May 13th, Main Plaza Conservancy will host our monthly Second Saturday event in collaboration with SA Local Market from 6 PM – 10 PM, Mother’s Day Mercado. Take a load off at Main Plaza for a FREE WINE TASTING by San Antonio Winery Chateau Wright at 7:30 PM, FREE Mother’s Day card crafts, a pop-up mercado, food & drinks, and live music by the Primetime Trio! Plus, end the night with two showings of San Antonio | The Saga at 9 PM and again at 9:30 PM.

Canceled: The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema | Nazarin (1958)
2023-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Join us at Main Plaza to kick off the summer season with some outdoor movies!
The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema spanned three decades and produced comedies, romances, and dramas. Join us on May 15th for “Nazarin” (1958). See a summary below:

“Nazarin” is a Mexican film directed by Luis Buñuel and released in 1958. It tells the story of a well-intentioned, yet deeply flawed, priest named Father Nazario, who strives to live a life of purity and self-sacrifice amidst a corrupt and unjust society.

The film follows Father Nazario as he tries to help the poor and downtrodden in a Mexico marked by social inequality, hypocrisy, and moral decay. Despite his noble intentions, Nazario’s attempts to do good are met with resistance and often lead to unintended consequences. He becomes entangled in the lives of various characters, including a prostitute named Beatriz and a thief named Andara, both of whom challenge his beliefs and push him to confront the contradictions within himself.
We invite you to bring the whole family with chairs and snacks!

The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema | Enamorada (1946)
2023-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Join us at Main Plaza to kick off the summer season with some outdoor movies!
The Golden Age of Mexican Cinema spanned three decades and produced comedies, romances, and dramas. We will play “Enamorada” (1946) on May 22nd. See a summary below:
“Enamorada” is a 1946 Mexican film directed by Emilio Fernández and starring María Félix and Pedro Armendáriz. Set in the early 20th century during the Mexican Revolution, the film tells the story of a wealthy and arrogant landowner named José Juan Reyes (played by Armendáriz) who finds himself falling in love with Beatriz Peñafiel (played by Félix), a strong-willed and passionate revolutionary.
The film explores the themes of love, class differences, and political turmoil. José Juan, known for his ruthless treatment of the lower class, becomes infatuated with Beatriz when she saves him from a group of rebels. Despite their ideological differences and social barriers, their intense attraction grows, leading to a complex and tumultuous relationship.

As the revolution intensifies and the rebel forces approach the town, José Juan is faced with a choice between his love for Beatriz and his loyalty to his social class. Beatriz, on the other hand, is torn between her love for José Juan and her commitment to the revolutionary cause.
“Enamorada” showcases the power dynamics between the wealthy and the working class, as well as the transformative nature of love in the face of social and political upheaval. The film’s stunning cinematography, emotional performances, and gripping storyline made it a critical and commercial success, solidifying its place in Mexican cinema history.
With its exploration of love and politics, “Enamorada” remains a timeless classic that highlights the complexities of human relationships and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
We invite you to bring the whole family with chairs and snacks!

San Antonio | The Saga: Welcome Back Celebration
2023-05-23 18:00 - 23:00 | Main Plaza, 115 N Main Ave,, San Antonio, tx, 78205, United States
Help Main Plaza Conservancy Welcome Back San Antonio | The Saga
On May 23rd, Main Plaza Conservancy will host a Welcome Back celebration for San Antonio | The Saga after its three-month hiatus due to scaffolding blocking the facade of San Fernando Cathedral. Join us for an exploration of heritage throughout San Antonio, live performances from local musicians, food trucks, and drinks from Blue Star Brewing, a candlelight tour through San Fernando Cathedral at 10 PM, and two showings of San Antonio | The Saga at 9 PM and again at 9:30 PM.
6PM – 9 PM
History booths/displays
Live music
Shopping
FREE Face Painting

9 PM – 10 PM
San Antonio | The Saga

10 PM – 11 PM
Candlelight tour of San Fernando Cathedral
