This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
North San Antonio
Bexar County Veterans Day Parade
Celebrate this national holiday with a parade near downtown San Antonio, recognizing those who have served in the military.
- Nov. 8, noon
- Free
- Milam Park, Houston St., San Antonio
- www.bexar.org/calendar.aspx?EID=7129
Head to this convention with hundreds of vintage clothing vendors to dig through and find the right style.
- Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9 a.m. early session
- $17 (general admission), $45 (early admission)
- Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio
- www.freemancoliseum.com/event/thrift-con
Watch this baking competition between local chefs and businesses while enjoying sweets and supporting children who are unable to attend traditional schools due to disability.
- Nov. 8, 1-4 p.m.
- $5-25 (admission)
- Brackenridge Park, 3700 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio
- www.brackenridgepark.org/event/edu-cake-off-with-meca
2025 Blue Jean Benefit
Listen to live music, win prizes and support the community at this benefit event supporting students in the region and Northeast Lakeview College.
- Nov. 6, 5-8 p.m.
- $25-60
- 17630 Lookout Road, Selma
- www.alamo.edu/nlc/bluejeanbenefit
Enjoy the jokes of this veteran stand-up comic with over a million followers on social media as he heads to the area for two shows.
- Nov. 7-8, 7:30 p.m.
- $18 (general admission)
- 1 Retama Parkway, Selma
- www.retamapark.com/events
Learn how to become a successful plant parent with this free seminar and lunch led by master gardeners from Guadalupe County.
- Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free
- Program Room, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz
- www.schertz.com
Diva Night
Celebrate local business with extended shopping hours, listen to live music and enjoy cocktails at this special shopping event throughout downtown to start the month.
- Nov. 6, 5-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hill Country Mile, Main St., Boerne
- www.boerne.org/diva-night
Head to the theater to catch the performance of “Loot,” a slapstick comedy with dark undertones.
- Nov. 7-9, showtimes vary
- $24 (general admission)
- Boerne Community Theater, 907 E. Blanco Road, Boerne
- www.boernetheatre.org/category/2025-season
Drive through and see this expansive display of holiday lights, featuring over 4 million twinkling bulbs and themed decorations.
- Nov. 7-9; 6-11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 6-10 p.m. (Sunday)
- $40 (per vehicle admission)
- 43360 I-10 W., Boerne
- www.thejoneschristmasranch.com
Listen to this unique solo artist perform using the cello and the guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument, as he plays songs from Asia and beyond.
- Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
- $40 (online), $45 (at the door admission)
- Cave Without a Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne
- www.cavewithoutaname.com/content/joseph-kuipers-cello
Wurstfest Opening Ceremonies with Alex Meixner
Catch the storied opening event of the festival with the “biting of the sausage” and the tapping of the first keg, along with live music and more.
- Nov. 7, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
- $15 (admission)
- Wursthalle, 178 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels
- www.wurstfest.com/event/opening-ceremonies-w-alex-meixner
Celebrate and recognize veterans who have served at this parade and ceremony in downtown New Braunfels.
- Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-noon
- Free
- 500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov/veteransday
