San Antonio, August 28, 2025
News Summary
San Antonio is set to host a vibrant Labor Day weekend filled with public events including car shows, BBQ festivals, artisan markets, and more. Cool weather and scattered rain are expected, making this year’s celebration milder than usual. The lineup features activities like the 10th Annual VW Rollout, a free rooftop party, and a unique bat emergence experience at Natural Bridge Caverns, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
San Antonio
San Antonio’s Labor Day weekend (August 29–September 1, 2025) will feature a range of public events across the city and a cooler, wetter weather pattern than typical late-summer conditions. The weekend lineup includes car shows, music and rooftop parties, markets on the Riverwalk, theme-park barbecue festivals, runs and dinner-theater experiences, and the seasonal emergence of a large bat colony at the Natural Bridge Caverns. A passing slight cold front is expected to lower temperatures into the low-90s and bring scattered rain and isolated storms, with rainfall generally between 0.1 and 0.25 inches for most locations and stronger isolated storms possible.
Most important details
Events run from Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1. Major public activities include the 10th Annual VW Rollout at Traders Village, a free rooftop celebration at Tenfold Rooftop, a Riverwalk artisan market, SeaWorld San Antonio’s Red, White and BBQ festival, the City of San Antonio’s Labor Day run at Olmos Basin Park, a dinner-mystery show at the Emily Morgan Hotel, Historic Market Square festivities, a bat emergence experience at Natural Bridge Caverns, and an evening of food and music at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa.
Weather overview
Forecasts indicate a cooling trend starting Friday as a slight cold front pushes through Texas. Daytime highs are expected in the low-90s rather than the more typical upper-90s for late August. Morning lows will be cooler in outlying and hill-country areas, falling into the 60s in places such as Rocksprings and Fredericksburg. Rain coverage will be scattered with isolated stronger storms possible; most locations should see between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain.
Event details and logistics
The 10th Annual VW Rollout – Traders Village VW Car Show & Swap brings classic Volkswagen vehicles, live music and community activities to Traders Village and is open Friday through Sunday. Tenfold Rooftop will host a free celebration featuring disco and house music from 8:00 p.m. to midnight on August 29. A Riverwalk artisan market showcasing handcrafted goods from local makers runs August 29–31 along the San Antonio Riverwalk.
SeaWorld San Antonio stages its Red, White and BBQ festival August 30–September 1, presenting barbecue from four North American regions plus an International BBQ section. The City of San Antonio’s annual Labor Day run takes place at Olmos Basin Park on August 30 at 7:00 a.m.; registration fees are listed at $32–$40. A dinner-show experience called The Dinner Detective — a true-crime murder mystery dinner — is scheduled at the Emily Morgan Hotel on August 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for $68.99.
Historic Market Square will host a local-flavors and small-business celebration on August 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Natural Bridge Caverns plans programs and tours August 30–September 1 that include observations of the world’s largest bat colony emergence. The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa will present an evening of food and music on August 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Public-safety and planning notes
Attendees should expect wet conditions at times and should plan accordingly for outdoor activities. Event schedules, entry fees, start times and accessibility options vary by organizer. Rain timing is uncertain; periods of scattered showers could affect outdoor stages, markets and park-based events, while stronger isolated storms may cause brief disruptions.
Background and context
Labor Day weekend typically draws large crowds to public festivals, parks and attractions in San Antonio. This year’s cooler temperatures and the presence of a slight cold front will make the weekend milder than many recent late-August weekends, though humidity and isolated storm activity will remain possible. Seasonal wildlife events, notably the bat emergence at Natural Bridge Caverns, continue to be a notable draw for residents and visitors in the region.
Quick reference: key facts
- Dates: August 29–September 1, 2025
- Major ticketed event price noted: The Dinner Detective at Emily Morgan Hotel — $68.99
- Run registration: $32–$40 for the City of San Antonio Labor Day run at Olmos Basin Park
- Weather: Scattered rain and isolated storms; highs in the low-90s; rain 0.1–0.25 inches typical
- Notable attractions: Traders Village VW show, Riverwalk market, SeaWorld BBQ festival, Natural Bridge bat emergence
FAQ
When are San Antonio’s Labor Day weekend events taking place?
The main events and activities listed run from August 29 through September 1, 2025.
What is the expected weather for the weekend?
Scattered rain and isolated storms are forecast with daytime highs in the low-90s. Rainfall amounts are generally expected to be between 0.1 and 0.25 inches, with cooler morning lows into the 60s in some surrounding areas.
Which major events are scheduled?
Key events include the 10th Annual VW Rollout at Traders Village, a Tenfold Rooftop celebration, a Riverwalk artisan market, SeaWorld San Antonio’s Red, White and BBQ festival, the City of San Antonio Labor Day run at Olmos Basin Park, The Dinner Detective at the Emily Morgan Hotel, Historic Market Square festivities, Natural Bridge Caverns bat emergence programs, and an evening at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa.
Are there entry fees for specific events?
Some events have fees: the Labor Day run registration is listed at $32–$40, and The Dinner Detective ticket is $68.99. Other events, including Tenfold Rooftop’s listed celebration, are noted as free. Fees for park or attraction events may vary by organizer.
How much rain is expected?
Rain totals are forecast mostly between 0.1 and 0.25 inches, with the possibility of higher amounts in isolated stronger storms.
Key features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event window | August 29–September 1, 2025 |
| Weather | Scattered rain, isolated storms; highs in low-90s |
| Major events | VW Rollout, Tenfold Rooftop party, Riverwalk market, SeaWorld BBQ, Labor Day run, Dinner Detective, Market Square, Natural Bridge bat emergence, Hyatt Hill Country evening |
| Expected rain amounts | 0.1–0.25 inches (typical), higher in isolated storms |
| Notable price points | Run registration $32–$40; Dinner show $68.99 |
Timeline of scheduled events
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29–31 | Riverwalk artisan market | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 29, 8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. | Tenfold Rooftop free celebration | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 29–31 | 10th Annual VW Rollout – Traders Village | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 30, 7:00 a.m. | City Labor Day run at Olmos Basin Park | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 30, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Historic Market Square local flavors event | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 30–Sep 1 | SeaWorld Red, White and BBQ festival | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 30–Sep 1 | Natural Bridge Caverns bat emergence programs | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 30, 6:00–9:00 p.m. | The Dinner Detective at Emily Morgan Hotel | Scheduled / Event listing |
| Aug 31, 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Evening of food and music at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa | Scheduled / Event listing |
Weather and event statistics (visual)
Expected rainfall (inches)
Temperature comparison (highs in °F)
Note: Visual charts are simplified representations of forecast ranges and typical climatology intended for quick reference. Actual conditions may vary; event organizers may update schedules in response to weather.
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- Google Search: San Antonio Labor Day 2025
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