Community Calendar

A Halloween celebration for all ages!

Join the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History for an Owl-O-Ween Festival for all ages from 5:30 to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026. This spook-tacular event includes educational booths, face painting, crafts, carnival games, and more! Museum admission is free; tickets must be purchased to participate in games, concessions, and the haunted woods tours.

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Festival participants will enjoy live animals including: insects and spiders from the Texas A&M University Department of Entomology, snakes and lizards from from HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Shop, animals from Opossum Town, owls from Paws and Claws Wildlife Rehabilitation, and other Owl-O-Ween surprises! Don’t miss the chance to view some iconic Halloween animals up close!

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Older children will also have a “hoot of a time” on the haunted woods tour in the Carter Creek Nature Trail. Multiple tours will conducted throughout the evening. Tickets for the trail sell out fast, so be sure to sign up when you arrive to avoid disappointment!

One of San Antonio's signature Día de los Muertos traditions returns to the river for its eighth year on Friday, October 23. The Day of the Dead River Parade draws thousands of residents and visitors, offering a uniquely San Antonio celebration that honors the river, the land, and the loved ones whose memories live on. As illuminated barges make their way along the San Antonio River, vibrant artistry, music and performers will bring the story and spirit of Día de los Muertos to life. Tickets are on sale now, and guests are encouraged to purchase early.

Pull up a chair, grab a rack, and let the tiles do the talking! Join us for relaxed, social Mahjong open play where the conversation is lively, the Jokers are coveted, and somebody is always waiting on just one more tile.

All skill levels are welcome. Come play, practice, meet other Mahjong lovers, and enjoy a little friendly competition. Bring your set and card if you have them, but most importantly, bring your sense of humor.

No reservations. No pressure. Just tiles, tables & good times!

Additional info: Beginners welcome! This is an open play format, while there is no structured instruction during this program, experienced players are on hand to help you get started. This group plays American Mahjong. Bring your 2026 NMJL league card and/or a Mahjong set if you have them, but if not we have some to share while you're here! Adults (18+) only.

SIX: TEEN EDITION takes centuries-old British history and completely flips it on its head, turning royal heartbreak and rivalry into a hilarious, sharp-witted pop concert. The soundtrack is packed with catchy, radio-ready anthems that break down the stories behind the crowns, making history feel entirely modern, unapologetic, and incredibly fun. Come sing along, cheer on the queens, and help us turn the Taft Auditorium into the ultimate concert arena!

Free Tickets for Northside ISD Gold Card members & NISD employees
$7 Tickets for K-12 students with valid school ID (only available at our Box Office)
$12 for general, house-right & house-left seating
$15 for premium, center-section, seating

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS! 🦇🩸

La Bête Productions is thrilled to introduce the five fearless actors taking on a collection of characters in this ridiculously fast-paced retelling of the most famous Gothic horror story of all time!

Running October 15–November 1 at Woodlawn Pointe, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is packed with disco lights, a raging sex drive, lightning-fast costume changes, and enough laughs to wake the dead!

🎃 AND HALLOWEEN NIGHT?
Join us October 31 for a special late-night Halloween performance followed by a spooktacular Halloween party for everyone in attendance! So put on your costume, come to the theatre, and spend Halloween night with DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS!

🩸 October 15–November 1
🦇 Woodlawn Pointe | San Antonio
🎃 Special Halloween Late-Night Performance + Party — October 31

Tickets are on sale NOW. Reserve yours before they disappear! 👻

Free, outdoor performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream performed by UT San Antonio Dramatic Arts at the Brennen Lawn of UT San Antonio's 1604 campus.

Bring a chair or picnic blanket, or use some of our limited seating. Enjoy a sunset performance of a classic comedy.

Runs Fri/Sat/Sun from October 16-25. Parking free in unmarked spots.

Experience Ballet San Antonio’s full-length Dracula—a haunting, visually stunning production that brings gothic romance and supernatural intrigue to life through powerful choreography and cinematic storytelling. Featuring the company’s professional dancers, this unforgettable performance weaves a tale of passion, fate, and immortality.

The production will be performed on the following dates:

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets to “Dracula” are on sale now and may be purchased online at tobincenter.org, by phone at (210) 223-8624 or in person at the Tobin Center Box Office (100 Auditorium Circle). Box Office hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Tickets are only valid if purchased through the Tobin Center Box Office or Tobin Center website.

Join URBAN-15 this October 23 for the official Day of The Dead River Parade! Featuring URBAN-15’s Dance and Drum Ensemble, the river floats will begin their routes at 7:45 P.M. at the Arneson River Theatre!

Tickets for the Day of The Dead River parade are now available at dayofthedeadsa.com

The Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter is offering multiple scholarships for graduating seniors from Gillespie County high schools who plan to enroll at The University of Texas Austin (UT) in Fall 2027. To be considered for Texas Exes Scholarships students must
1) submit their admissions application to UT Austin via ApplyTexas or the Common App.
2) access the Texas Exes Scholarship Application at texasexes.academicworks.com

3) complete the Texas Exes Entering Freshman General Scholarship Application.

The application opened September 1, 2026 and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2027. When completing the application, students must enter their UT EID correctly; if the EID is entered incorrectly, the student will not be eligible for a scholarship from the Chapter.

A student’s Gillespie County high school zip code will automatically match them to the Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter’s scholarship pool. No additional forms or steps are required.

Scholarship recipients will receive a monetary award plus a one-year membership to the student chapter of Texas Exes.

For general application questions, students should contact their high school counselor or visit the Texas Exes Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions at https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships-frequently asked questions #12

For questions specific to the Texas Exes Fredericksburg Chapter scholarships, contact:
Jamie Morris, Chapter President & Scholarship Chair, at 830-992-1796 or fredericksburgchapter@texasexes.org

Runners will have a chance to run with a purpose of commemoration with the Calaverita Run 5K and Family Walk, taking place Saturday, October 24, at Pearl. Designed for participants of all ages, the event combines movement, remembrance and community, giving runners and walkers a meaningful way to honor someone whose life continues to inspire them. Registration is now open for both the 5K and Family Walk.