Event Calendar

Election Day in the United States is the day set by law for the general elections of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November. It is a civic holiday in some states, including Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Some other states require that workers be permitted to take time off from employment without loss of pay.

Monster Mash Pumpkin Smash and STEM Activity Fair features a pumpkin-launching contest in which UTSA student organizations use trebuchets. The event also includes music, food, and free STEM activities for families. Held at the UTSA Main Campus East Campus Lots, this annual UTSA event offers a daytime program centered on student competition and hands-on STEM activities. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Check the official event page for current event details and the latest updates.

Winter Carnival at Arnold Park is a two-day holiday carnival featuring an outdoor ice-skating rink, rides and games, holiday music, market vendors, seasonal food, and photo opportunities. Carnival-ground admission is free. Ice skating is $15, including skate rental, and an ice-skating-and-rides wristband is $25. The event offers seasonal activities across two days at Arnold Park for visitors interested in ice skating, carnival attractions, and holiday market offerings. Visit the organizer's website for current admission and event information.

In the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is an annual one-day legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November (i.e. the Thursday falling between November 22 and November 28). The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day is often collectively referred to as the "holiday season" and the holiday itself is often nicknamed Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is generally considered a secular holiday and is not directly based on religious canon or dogma. The holiday's origins trace to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times and most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. A tradition also exists to share the fruits of the harvest with those who are less fortunate.

The 45th annual Ford Holiday River Parade and lighting ceremony brings illuminated floats and entertainment to the San Antonio River Walk. Residents can choose from reserved viewing tickets and restaurant dinner packages, while a limited first-come, first-served free viewing area is available on the east side of the River Walk between Pecan Street and Richmond Avenue. The parade is an annual day-after-Thanksgiving event for those interested in a seasonal evening along the river. Visit the official event website for current schedule and admission information.