šŸ’ Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Dia de los Muertos, Wurstfest, Diwali SA

Diwali San Antonio (City of San Antonio)

Welcome to November! Now that spooky season is over, we can start thinking of the great feast coming up this month ā€” Thanksgiving.

This weekend, we continue the celebration of honoring the lives of our loved ones who have passed. Thereā€™s also a chance to check out the last few pumpkin patches open for the fall season, too!

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Of course, thereā€™s the option to watch some artists visiting the Alamo City, such as the NorteƱo group Pesado or the K-Pop group Seventeen.

If youā€™re out and about this weekend, post your pictures and videos on KSAT Connect! We love to see your adventures!

Hereā€™s a look at this weekendā€™s exciting events:

Happening over the weekend:

  • CALAVERAS DE AZUCAR: Market Square will host a vibrant celebration as part of Dia de los Muertos from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. Calaveras de Azucar Festival will bring Mexican culture, food, performances and more.
  • DAISO: The store is making its grand opening at the Westover Hills location this weekend. From Nov. 2-3, the first 100 customers who make a $30 purchase at the store will receive an exclusive goodie bag. Daiso will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. The store is located at 8203 State Highway 151, Suite 101.
  • LA VILLITA MARKET DAYS: Maverick Plaza will transform into an open-air marketplace from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at La Villita Historic Arts Village, located at 418 Villita St. Market Days take place every Saturday. Visitors can enjoy arts and crafts, witness live cooking demonstrations and more.
  • MARKET DAYS: Visit the Pearl for Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to shop for local produce and meat. You could also go to the Makers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. to view and shop from over 40 local artisans making culinary-inspired home goods such as pottery and wood crafts. The Pearl is located at 303 Pearl Pkwy.
  • OWL CREEK FARM: A pumpkin-packed season will feature a family-friendly ā€œPumpkins by Dayā€ and a ā€œTerror by Nightā€ at the maze until Nov. 3. Admission to the event costs $10, and tickets for Nightmare at Owl Creek are $25 per person. Hours and additional activities can be found online.
  • SWEET BERRY FARM: If youā€™re feeling like taking a road trip out to Marble Falls, the pumpkin patch and corn maze is open until Nov. 3. Hours of the farm are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Prices vary depending on what maze or activity you choose from. Activity prices can be found here.
  • ā€œTHE BIAS INSIDE USā€: The San Antonio African American Comunity Archive and Museum will be hosting ā€œThe Bias Inside Us,ā€ a Smithsonian traveling exhibit until Nov. 17. The free exhibit is a community engagement project about the science and history of bias and how people address it. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. SAAACAM encourages young adults ages 11 to 25 to attend, but the event is open to all.
  • WURSTFEST: The 10-day celebration returns to offer live music, beer, food, carnival rides, and more from Nov. 1-10 in New Braunfels at 120 Landa St. Wurstfest offers free admission days on Nov. 4 through Nov. 7 and after 3 p.m. on Nov. 10. Anyone can also get a free coupon ticket when guests pay for one ticket. Click here to redeem a free Wurstfest ticket. Tickets can be purchased here.

Saturday, Nov. 2

  • DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: The Rock at La Cantera will host a free DĆ­a de los Muertos celebration from 5-10:30 p.m. on Nov. 2. Guests can admire the Frost Plazaā€™s ofrenda as well as enjoy live music from La Sonora Dinamita. You can get your free general admission tickets here.
  • DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT PEARL: Pearl will host a celebration of DĆ­a de los Muertos from 5-9 p.m. to honor the lives of loved ones who have passed. There will be altars, live music, art installations and more.
  • DIWALI SA: Celebrate the culture of India during the 16th annual Diwali San Antonio from 4:30 p.m. to midnight at the Arneson Theatre and Hemisfair. The festival is free to attend.
  • JOSH MELOY: The country singer will perform at 8 p.m. at the Aztec Theatre. Tickets are available online.
  • MIDLAND: The country band will bring its ā€œThe Get Lucky Tourā€ with special guest The Wilder Blue at 8 p.m. at the Boeing Center at Tech Port. Tickets can be purchased here.
  • NATUREFEST: Green Spaces Alliance will host NatureFest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mission County Park, 6030 Padre Drive. The free family-friendly event will have yoga sessions, local art and more.
  • PESADO: The NorteƱo group will perform at 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre. Tickets are available online.

Sunday, Nov. 3

  • BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM: Locals can get free entry for Locals Day on the first Sunday of each month.
  • CHRIS TOMLIN: The singer will bring his ā€œHoly Forever World Tourā€ at 6 p.m. at the Freeman Coliseum. Tickets are available online.
  • FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: The Mobile Om Yoga and San Antonio River Foundation offer free one-hour yoga sessions from 10-11 a.m. every Sunday until Nov. 24 at Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St.
  • THAT MEXICAN OT: The rapper will be live in concert at 8 p.m. at the Aztec Theatre. Tickets are available here.

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Andrea K. Moreno is a News Trainee at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at The Ranger, now known as The Sundial, for three years.

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