San Antonio, January 6, 2026
San Antonio’s 14th Annual DreamWeek Summit will feature over 250 events from January 9 to January 31, promoting cross-cultural exchange and civic engagement. The opening ceremony will occur at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, and events include the MLK Unity Parade, Winter Artisan Show, and more. The community-focused events aim to bring together diverse populations to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through various activities, including parades and art exhibitions.
San Antonio, Texas
DreamWeek San Antonio 2026 Kicks Off with Diverse Events
San Antonio’s 14th Annual DreamWeek Summit is set to begin on January 9, 2026, running through January 31, 2026. This citywide event aims to foster cross-cultural exchange and civic progress through over 250 events, including dialogues, art exhibitions, and community engagement activities. The opening ceremony is scheduled for January 9 at the Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
MLK Unity Parade Scheduled for January 19, 2026
The annual MLK Unity Parade will take place on January 19, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM CST. The parade will begin at San Jacinto Street and Pease Street in downtown San Antonio. This event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is free to the public.
River Walk Winter Artisan Show from January 9 to 11, 2026
From January 9 to 11, 2026, the River Walk Extension will host the Winter Artisan Show. Visitors can explore over 40 handmade artisan booths featuring pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. This event offers a unique opportunity to support local artists and find one-of-a-kind pieces.
Wild West Wildlife Festival on January 24, 2026
The Briscoe Western Art Museum will hold a free community day on January 24, 2026, celebrating Western wildlife. Activities will focus on Texas habitats and animal species, providing educational and interactive experiences for attendees of all ages.
Monster Jam Returns to San Antonio on January 24 and 25, 2026
Monster Jam, the iconic monster truck competition, is scheduled for January 24 at 7:00 PM and January 25 at 3:00 PM at the Alamodome. Families can enjoy watching 12,000-pound trucks perform stunts and tricks. Tickets are available for purchase through the official Monster Jam website.
MLK March on January 19, 2026
The 39th-annual Martin Luther King Jr. March will begin at 10:00 AM CST on January 19, 2026, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy. A park celebration at Pittman-Sullivan Park will follow the march. The event is free to the public and honors the life and legacy of Dr. King.
San Antonio River Draining Scheduled from January 11 to 19, 2026
From January 11 to 19, 2026, the San Antonio River will undergo a full drain from the Museum Reach to Nueva Street, including the River Loop. This maintenance is essential for the upkeep and safety of the riverwalk area. Visitors are advised to plan accordingly during this period.
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway
San Antonio’s open streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway on Sunday, March 23, 2026. The 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway from Parland Place to McCullough Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This event promotes community engagement and healthy living.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall in New Braunfels is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
San Antonio’s SÃclovÃa Returns to Broadway Six Years Later
San Antonio’s beloved open-streets event, SÃclovÃa, is returning to Broadway for the first time since 2019. Set to take place on Sunday, the event will close a 2.2-mile stretch of Broadway—between Parland Place and McCullough Avenue—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing residents to enjoy outdoor activities in a car-free environment. This non-competitive and free event has attracted over 1.1 million participants since its inception.
Gruene Hall Offers Year of Free Concerts to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
To celebrate five decades of local ownership, Gruene Hall—Texas’ oldest continually operating dance hall located in the historic district of New Braunfels—is offering a chance to win a year of free concerts throughout 2026 to five lucky individuals. Participants can enter the contest by filling out an online form, with opportunities for bonus entries through actions such as following Gruene Hall on Instagram or sharing a personal memory of the venue and tagging them. Some 2026 shows are already on the schedule, including performances by New Braunfels native Austin Meade and country singer Summer Dean. Winners will be announced on October 22.
San Antonio’s MLK March is the Largest Commemorative March in the Nation
The MLK March, initiated by Reverend R. A. Callies and other local activists, has now become the largest commemorative march in the nation. Therefore, as we walk with gratitude for Dr. King’s courage, his vision, and his dream of justice, equality, and peace, we walk for freedom. The community has selected our 2026 Commemorative Theme: Diversity Unites Us – Love Leads Us & Action Propels Us!
FAQ
- What is the duration of DreamWeek San Antonio 2026?
- DreamWeek San Antonio 2026 will run from January 9, 2026, to January 31, 2026.
- When is the MLK Unity Parade scheduled?
- The MLK Unity Parade is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Where will the Winter Artisan Show take place?
- The Winter Artisan Show will be hosted at the River Walk Extension from January 9 to 11, 2026.
- What is the Wild West Wildlife Festival?
- The Wild West Wildlife Festival will be held on January 24, 2026, at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, featuring educational activities about Texas wildlife.
- When and where will Monster Jam take place?
- Monster Jam is scheduled for January 24 at 7:00 PM and January 25 at 3:00 PM at the Alamodome.
- What is the significance of the MLK March?
- The MLK March, initiated by local activists, has become the largest commemorative march in the nation to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
| Event | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DreamWeek San Antonio 2026 | January 9 – January 31, 2026 | Briscoe Western Art Museum | A citywide initiative with over 250 events promoting civic progress and cultural exchange. |
| MLK Unity Parade | January 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CST | Downtown San Antonio | Annual parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Winter Artisan Show | January 9 – January 11, 2026 | River Walk Extension | Featuring over 40 handmade artisan booths. |
| Wild West Wildlife Festival | January 24, 2026 | Briscoe Western Art Museum | A free community day celebrating Western wildlife. |
| Monster Jam | January 24 and 25, 2026 | Alamodome | Iconic monster truck competition. |
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