Community Calendar

Please join us for an unforgettable afternoon with best-selling children's book author Drew Daywalt!
Best known for his wildly popular "The Day the Crayons Quit" and "Crayons" series, Drew will share his creative journey from Disney and Universal writer (Timon & Pumbaa and Buzz Lightyear, etc.) to beloved best-selling children's book author.

This delightful family-friendly event will entertain and inspire all ages. Meeting a favorite author is a magical, lasting experience that can spark a lifelong love of reading!

Your attendance will help change lives, supporting the Library Foundation's Born to Read and Literacy Caravan programs. Learn more at SAPLF.org/events

Please purchase tickets online.

Come out to shop local vendors, enjoy live music, great food and meet your neighbors all in the heart of the Southeast Side!!

San Antonio Neighbors Together is an annual event held on the first Tuesday of October each year. The event focuses on strengthening relationships between local police and the communities they serve. At these events, neighborhoods connect with City departments, and learn tips on crime prevention. We will have local small business vendors, resource vendors, live music, food and more so come on out, bring your blankets and lawn chairs, meet your neighbors and enjoy!!

FREE Face Painting and Balloon Twisting for the kids!!

We will have a DJ along with several local Vendors, Food Trucks & more!

Also, our 3rd Annual Night Out Lights Out 3-Point Contest Sponsored by Old Head Basketball is also taking place with. If you are interested in participating you must email OldHeadBasketball@gmail.com for more info!! ANYONE can come try out for this competition that takes place at our San Antonio Neighbors Together Event for your chance to win a CASH prize & Trophy along with bragging rights and your chance to defend your title in 2027!!

You can follow the website for this event to stay up-to-date with vendors, event details, etc. - https://monteviejocommunityevents.com/

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help with the contest as well so if interested email oldheadbasketball@gmail.com as well!!

Calling all PINK WARRIORS, friends, family, and neighbors! The 14th Annual Paint the Parkway Pink Fun Run, proudly presented by ThriveWell Cancer Foundation, is gearing up—and YOU ARE invited!

Register now for Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at the state-of-the-art San Antonio Police Training Academy. Whether you’re running in honor of a loved one, in memory of a hero, or to celebrate your own journey, let’s come together as a community to THRIVE and Paint the Police Academy PINK! 💗

Paint the Parkway Pink 2026 Event Details
When: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where: San Antonio Police Training Academy (12200 SE Loop 410 Access Rd)
Who: Everyone! This event is open to the entire community.
The Course: Flat, fast, and 100% stroller-friendly and accessible for all!
Registration is open!

What to Expect?
Awesome Gear: Commemorative race t-shirts for all registered participants.
Big Wins: Prizes for top finishers, first responders, and our top breast cancer survivor. Plus, trophies for all kids 10 & under!
Chappy B Mile Walk: An untimed fun walk for all ages and abilities.
Virtual Option: Can’t be there in person? Join us from anywhere and still snag your shirt and medal.

🏆 TEAM CHALLENGE: START RECRUITING NOW!
It’s time to rally your squad! We encourage everyone to start building your teams now. Grab your friends, family, and coworkers to compete for the Largest Group award. Start brainstorming those creative team names and get your pink gear ready!

FREE FOR SURVIVORS, discounted rate for first responders. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Spend a day on the green for a lasting purpose. Baptist University of the Américas invites the community to its 17th Annual BUA Golf Classic on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio.

Golfers of every level are welcome for a day of fun, fellowship, and impact. 100% of proceeds support the BUA Fund, which provides flexible annual support for academic programs, campus resources, and student scholarships—helping keep Christ-centered education affordable and accessible for students preparing to become global Christian leaders.

Register by October 9 to participate and guarantee your golf t-shirt size. Learn more and sign up at www.bua.edu/golf.

Questions? Office of Advancement — Angel Martinez III or Milena Salmeron · advancement.office@bua.edu · 210-924-4338 · 2418 W. Ansley Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78224 · Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Multiple subdivisions are hosting a community yard sale throughout the neighborhoods as well as a vendor market at Monte Viejo Park!

We will once again be at Monte Viejo Park for our Annual Fall Community Wide Yard Sale & Vendor Market where shoppers can come find something old and something new! Many homeowners from the 78223 area will be out selling their items alongside small business vendors as well! This is a RAIN OR SHINE event so we will be happening regardless of weather =)

Visit the website to see what vendors have signed up to alongside homeowners for your Something Old and Something New shopping experience - https://monteviejocommunityevents.com/community-yard-sale

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, a seller, or to be added to our Vendor Email list, contact us at MonteViejoEventServices@gmail.com.

REMINDER: I am the only coordinator for this market I don't use PayPal/Venmo to collect and ONLY use the above email address ONLY. DO NOT trust anyone else claiming to be with my organization & always feel free to email me to confirm!!

Event Sponsored by:

Community First Health Plans | Cane’s | Black Bear Diner | McAlister’s | Renewal by Anderson | RBFCU | Texas State Rep Elizabeth Campos | District 3 Phyllis Viagran | ALPA Insurance | Monte Viejo Community Association | Woodbridge at Monte Viejo | Old Head Basketball | Carlos's Cat Cottages | VCO Design Studio | Jordie-bun Creations

SAMMinistries proudly presents the 26th Annual Empty Bowls with the support of the San Antonio Potters Guild, the San Antonio Glass Art Guild, and the Alamo Woodturners Association. This beloved community event showcases the incredible talent of local artisans, live music, a silent auction, food, fun, and fellowship, all while increasing awareness of homelessness and food insecurity.

The Empty Bowls Experience
Empty Bowls is free and open to the public. When you purchase a bowl, you will receive a bowl of soup and a piece of bread. This small meal serves to make us mindful of people facing homelessness in our community, who often go hungry every day.

Each bowl is $30, or you can purchase 4 for $100. Each bowl purchased comes with a serving of soup and bread of your choice. You can enjoy the soup on site or take it to go.

VIP Access
For just $150, VIPs will receive special on-site parking, 30-minute early access to select two Signature Bowls, and a commemorative apron. VIP Ticket Sales Are Coming Soon!

Ready to get your Holiday shopping on!

Join us for some fabulous unique crafts and gift ideas at our Holiday Market in the Park! We will be soliciting for vendors of all types for this Holiday themed event so artists crafters bakers small businesses that want to promote their services come join us!

We will have Holiday music playing by local station 101.9, FREE Santa Claus Meet & Greet photo ops for families along with some good food & shopping to enjoy for a few hours on Saturday!

If you are interested in being an event Sponsors or Vendors for this and future events, feel free to email our event coordinator at MonteViejoEventServices@gmail.com to find out how!

Follow the website for more up-to-date information on vendors attending, food and so much more - https://monteviejocommunityevents.com/holiday-market

REMINDER: I am the only point of contact for this event! BEWARE of scams only accept emails from MonteViejoEventServices@gmail.com and we do not use PAYPAL/VENMO/CASHAPP to collect vendor fees, you will be invoiced directly from our email listed ONLY.

Feel free to follow our main website as well for all events hosted by Monte Viejo Event Services every year - https://monteviejocommunityevents.com/about-us