8 Things to Do in San Antonio This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Arts & Culture

James Cobb: Things Into Thoughts

An exhibition by James Cobb at Contemporary at Blue Star in San Antonio, on view through October 4.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Contemporary at Blue Star, San Antonio

Little Shop of Horrors by San Pedro Playhouse

The beloved off-Broadway musical comedy about a carnivorous plant runs Thursday through Sunday at San Pedro Playhouse.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · San Pedro Playhouse, San Antonio

Ballet Underground – Dracula presented by Ballet Texas

Ballet Texas brings its neoclassical Dracula production to the Hidden Wonders Ballroom 130 feet underground at Natural Bridge Caverns for an intimate 220-person performance.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:00 PM · Natural Bridge Caverns, Hidden Wonders Ballroom

Cinderella (Rossini) by Opera San Antonio

Opera San Antonio opens its season with a Wes Anderson-inspired production of Rossini's Cinderella, starring mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack, presented in collaboration with Orchestra San Antonio.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 · H-E-B Performance Hall at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Festivals & Special Events

11th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival

Free annual festival celebrating monarch butterflies and pollinators with family-friendly activities, presented by Project Bloom at Brackenridge Park.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 AM · Brackenridge Park, San Antonio

Family-Friendly

Zoo Boo! at San Antonio Zoo

The San Antonio Zoo's beloved Halloween event returns for its 40th year, running through November 1 with spooky fun for all ages.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · San Antonio Zoo

Music & Nightlife

PERREOLAND San Antonio

A reggaeton and Latin dance party night at That Venue at The Rim.

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 PM · That Venue at The Rim, San Antonio

Dave Attell at LOL San Antonio

Stand-up legend Dave Attell brings his sharp, late-night comedy style to LOL San Antonio for a weekend run October 9–11.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · LOL San Antonio (Improv TX)