# Fiesta San Antonio: what to do between sessions in San Antonio

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/fiesta-san-antonio/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 15 to 25 April 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk, San Antonio, United States
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** River Walk: Walk to the Alamo.
- **Getting there:** San Antonio (SAT) is 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes from Lackland.
- **Weather:** In April, San Antonio averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 62 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 51 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** River Walk boat cruise; The Alamo; SeaWorld San Antonio

## Weather and what to pack

In April, San Antonio averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 62 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 51 min of daylight.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

San Antonio (SAT) is 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes from Lackland.

Walk; parade routes close.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Lackland and SeaWorld area. Chains near the base.
- **mid:** River Walk. Walk to the Alamo.
- **luxury:** Pearl District. Hotel Emma.
- Hotels we would book: Hampton Inn and Suites San Antonio-Lackland AFB (budget), Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk (mid), Hotel Emma (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Mission Reach bike tour. UNESCO missions trail.
- Eat: Rosario's, Mexican

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Theme park.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- After dark: River Walk and the Pearl.
- Eat: Mi Tierra, Tex-Mex open 24 hours

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: San Antonio Museum of Art.
- Free: San Antonio Missions.

## Tours worth booking

- [River Walk boat cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=San%20Antonio%20river%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fiesta-san-antonio): Forty-minute GO RIO cruise.
- [The Alamo](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Alamo%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fiesta-san-antonio): Free entry; guided tours add depth.
- [SeaWorld San Antonio](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=SeaWorld%20San%20Antonio%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fiesta-san-antonio): Near Lackland.
- [Six Flags Fiesta Texas](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Six%20Flags%20Fiesta%20Texas&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fiesta-san-antonio): Theme park.
- [Texas Hill Country day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Hill%20Country%20tour%20from%20San%20Antonio&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fiesta-san-antonio): Fredericksburg and wineries.
- [Mission Reach bike tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=San%20Antonio%20missions%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-fiesta-san-antonio): UNESCO missions trail.

## Where to eat

- Mi Tierra: Tex-Mex open 24 hours
- Pearl food hall (Bottling Department): Food hall
- Rosario's: Mexican

## With kids

- San Antonio Zoo.
- DoSeum.

## Rainy-day backups

- Witte Museum.
- San Antonio Museum of Art.

## Getting around

- VIA buses and rideshare. Lackland BMT graduation is usually on Thursday mornings with base access rules.

## Questions people ask

### When is Fiesta San Antonio 2027?

The next edition is 15 to 25 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Fiesta San Antonio?

In April, San Antonio averages highs of about 28°C and lows of 14°C, with roughly 62 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 51 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk?

San Antonio (SAT) is 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes from Lackland. Walk; parade routes close.

### Where should I stay for Fiesta San Antonio?

For most visitors the best base is River Walk: Walk to the Alamo.

### What can we do between sessions at Fiesta San Antonio?

Good short outings in San Antonio include River Walk boat cruise, The Alamo, Mission Reach bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Fiesta San Antonio?

Family-friendly picks: River Walk boat cruise, The Alamo, SeaWorld San Antonio. San Antonio Zoo.

### How far is Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk from San Antonio centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Walk; parade routes close.

More in San Antonio: https://eventweekends.com/city/san-antonio/