One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

Get ready to make a splash as SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park, opens its doors for the 2008 season featuring more than 25 major shows, rides, exhibits and attractions. The park is open from early March through Thanksgiving weekend. Admission. (800) 700-7786
www.seaworld.com

This event is a pre-dawn commemorative ceremony honoring the fallen on both sides from the Battle of the Alamo. Alamo Plaza. Free. (210) 273-1730 www.sanantoniolivinghistory.org

This event is a dramatization of the events in the final two days (March 5 and 6, 1836) of the 13 day Alamo siege by General Santa Anna's Army of Operations, played out in Alamo Plaza. Alamo Plaza. Free. (210) 273-1730
www.sanantoniolivinghistory.org

The San Antonio River is magically transformed into the "River Shannon" (temporarily) as about 35 pounds of environmentally friendly green dye is released into the San Antonio River. Make sure to get a good spot on the River Walk for the St. Patrick's Day River Parade and then head over to the Alamo for solemn ceremonies to honor the fallen heroes. Free. (210) 227-4262
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Let the fun begin as Six Flags Fiesta Texas opens for its 2008 season. Check out themed rides, thrilling roller coasters, attractions and shows for every age, including opportunities to meet the Looney Tunes characters throughout the visually stunning 200-acre park. Admission. (210) 697-5050
www.sixflags.com

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

This event honors those who have survived the battle with breast cancer, those who have lost their lives, and the families and friends who support them. The 11th annual Race will be held on March 29, 2008, attracting more than 27,000 participants to help raise money for the continued fight to end breast cancer. Admission. Alamodome.
www.sakomen.org

Get ready for the ultimate in college basketball! The Alamodome plays host to this year's Final Four tournament as the final four teams remaining in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball contend for a shot at the national championship game. www.ncaamarchmadness2008.com

More than just a celebration of the strawberry, this festival is one of the oldest, most popular events in the state and is recognized as the largest agricultural festival in Texas. Located just south of San Antonio, the Poteet Strawberry festival includes concerts, dancing, rides, gunslingers, rodeo performances and of course lots of strawberries.
www.strawberryfestival.com

Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day citywide celebration, which includes exciting carnivals, spectacular sports, fantastic fireworks, lively entertainment, ethnic feasts, art exhibits and sparkling parades that glide down San Antonio's River Walk and streets. More than 100 unique events satisfy every taste and interest, drawing spectators from around the city, nation and world. Since 1891 when the first Fiesta event, the Battle of Flowers, honored the memory of our Texas heroes, Fiesta has expanded the initial commemoration to include the recognition and celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Come celebrate Fiesta San Antonio! (210) 227-5191
www.fiesta-sa.org

San Antonio Dance Umbrella will celebrate Dance Month with numerous performances around the city. Some of the highlights of the month long dance celebration include: "The Cloggers' Showcase," "Dance Around the World," and "WIP Crème." (210) 212-6600 www.sadu.org

Go Silver Stars Go! San Antonio's WNBA team will continue to rock the AT&T Center as they kick off their 2008 season. AT&T Center. Admission. (210) 444-5000 www.attcenter.net

WildFest SA is a birding and nature festival that includes a broad spectrum of workshops, fieldtrips and kid's events on everything from birds, butterflies, bats and plants (wild flowers) to art, history, geology and science. Free. Several locations. www.wildfestsanantonio.com

Celebrations commemorate the Mexican Army's defeat of the invading French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Events include a festival with music and food at historic Market Square, concerts and other commemorations. (210) 207-8600 www.marketsquaresa.com

A three-day festival featuring live performances by more than 20 of the best musical groups from traditional Conjunto to progressive Tejano. Rosedale Park. Admission. (210) 271-3151
www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

The 4th Annual TeatroFest is a month-long festival celebrating Hispanic Theater and Performing Arts, Guadalupe Theater and other theatrical venues. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. Admission. (210) 271-3151 www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Join in the celebration of all things Texas at the 37th annual Texas Folklife Festival. Hosted at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures in HemisFair Park (a short walk from the Alamo and the River Walk), this three-day cultural extravaganza brings more than 40 ethnic groups together in one place to showcase their authentic food (150 dishes), great music (65 bands), colorful dance (50 folk dance groups) and authentic craft (50 craft demonstrators and 50 craft vendors). Come celebrate your heritage and share in a Texas tradition. (210) 458-2224
www.TexasFolklifeFestival.org

Observances throughout the city, including a picnic, festival, Freedom Fair, and cultural celebrations honoring the date, June 19, 1865, the day that Texas slaves received word of the Emancipation Proclamation. (210) 527-1830
www.juneteenthsanantonio.com

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

Enjoy festivals, concerts and fireworks at locations across San Antonio celebrating Independence Day. Some highlights include Freedom Fest at Market Square, an arts and crafts show along the River Walk and extravaganzas at local theme parks. www.marketsquaresa.com

The month-long celebration of contemporary arts features more than 400 exhibitions and involves more than 50 venues. Events take place in galleries, museums, neighborhoods and studios. Some events have an admission charge. (210) 223-5310
www.camsanantonio.org

A celebration that revitalizes an old custom of "mano-a-mano," a form of competition between two conjunto groups to determine who is best. This event utilizes a similar concept except the conjuntos are on opposite stages facing each other. More than 25 local entertainers are paired during the two-day event. There will be food, refreshments, working artists and street dancing. Market Square. Free. (210) 207-8600 www.marketsquaresa.com

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

Over 90 canoe teams including local celebrities, city officials, corporate teams and Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts compete in the FORD Canoe Challenge. River Walk. (210) 227-4262
www.paseodelrio.com

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

This annual international photography festival is a unique, eclectic, month-long celebration of the photographic arts. Dozens of exhibits showing traditional photographs, digital images, photography based works, photographic installations, funky camera, and alternative processes, are presented in galleries, museums, art centers and other exhibition spaces throughout San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and in the festival's web galleries. Free. (210) 737-8255
www.fotoseptiembreusa.com

Ten of the top high school football teams in the state compete at this weekend football rumble in the Alamodome. Included schools have played in 12 state championships. Admission. (210) 207-3663 or (800) 884-3663
www.alamodome.com

Ticket holders enjoy sampling culinary offerings from 20 participating River Walk establishments from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. Then, all party-goers are encouraged to go to to the Post-Party. (210) 227-4262
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events

Marking Mexico's independence from Spain, San Antonio celebrates September 16 with special events all over town including a street parade with floats and marching bands, a gala, Market Square celebrations, festivals, dance presentations and other special activities. (210) 207-8600
www.marketsquaresa.com

Jazz is alive in San Antonio as some of the nation's top jazz entertainers, along with regional and local talent, take over Travis Park and dazzle the crowd with their smooth sounds. Travis Park. Free. (210) 212-8423
www.saparksfoundation.org

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

Head over to the Beethoven Halle & Garten to celebrate the ultimate German festival! Music, food and dancing plus German specilities like bratwurst, reubens and beer will be available to help put you in the spirit! Suggested donation is $5 at the gate. www.beethovenmaennerchor.com

The third oldest tournament on PGA TOUR (orginated and played in San Antonio since in 1922). It has been one of the top-three most charitable PGA tournaments on TOUR for the last several years. 72-hole. Admission. (210) 345-3818 www.golfsanantonio.org

A three-day festival of music, dancing, food and fun which celebrates the versatility of the accordion and accordion-based international styles of music. La Villita. Free. (210) 865-8578
www.internationalaccordionfestival.org

The PGA Champions Tour returns to San Antonio for its 24th year. Nestled within 200 acres of majestic oak trees and rolling hills, the Oak Hills Country Club is the perfect setting for this tournament and charity event. Oak Hills Country Club. Admission. (210) 698-3582
www.pgatour.com

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

Translated literally as "the Day of the Dead," this Mexican cultural tradition is a celebration in which the family welcomes back departed loved ones, sharing the joys of life with them as their memories live on. Creative and respectful altars are set up around town at galleries, cultural centers, cemeteries and restaurants to commemorate loved ones who have passed on. Poetry readings, and calavera processions (participants dress as skeletons) are typical events as well. Citywide. Some events have an admission charge.
www.sacalaveras.com

A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! During this 10-day salute to sausage, you'll find a variety of entertainment options including a polka contest, games, rides, food and drinks on the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park as well as special events throughout New Braunfels and Comal County. New Braunfels at Landa Park. Admission.
www.wurstfest.com

Giving wine and food aficionados one more thing to be thankful for this November, the Festival will showcase the Alamo City's finest restaurants and chefs as well as celebrity guests from Mexico, Miami, Manhattan and all over Texas as it celebrates San Antonio as a premier wine and food destination and an important culinary and cultural gateway to Mexico and Latin America. (210) 822-9555
www.nwwff.org

Don't miss the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon on Nov 16, 2008! This one of a kind marathon features over 70 bands along the course which passes several historic missions and wraps up at the Alamodome.
www.rnrsa.com

A million twinkling lights will illuminate the night sky at the University of Incarnate Word to celebrate the holiday season in style.This walking or driving experience has been going on for more than two decades and is truly a San Antonio-style holiday event. Free. www.uiw.edu

Held the day following Thanksgiving, the switch is pulled to turn on over 122,000 lights that will illuminate the River Walk until New Year's Day. Decorated floats wind through the river in one of the country's only nighttime river parades. Admission. (210) 227-4262 www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

Major college football comes to the Alamodome in San Antonio. It features teams from the Big 12 and Big Ten conferences. (210) 226-2695
www.alamobowl.com

Fine art exhibit and sale is open to individual artists selling their own original work. In order to maintain a high quality of traditional and contemporary crafts sold every year, Hecho a Mano/Made by Hand is a juried show. Each year an invited panel of jurors selects the participating artists. Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. 210) 271-3151
www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Experience the Holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 2,500 luminarias. Warmly glowing candles in sand filled bags line the walkways to symbolically mark the "lighting of the way" for Holy Family. This centuries old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. (210) 227-4262
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

Just in time for the holidays, the best in folk art from Mexico is displayed for enjoyment and acquisition (on a Saturday, of course). San Antonio Museum of Art. (210) 978-8100 www.samuseum.org

One-day event that takes place monthly and offers San Antonians and their families a place to come together and have fun. The fair features rides, face painting, storytelling, hand-made art and crafts by local artist, drinks, foods and more. Free. (210) 841-3217 www.houstonstreetfairandmarket.com

Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more. On S. Alamo between Durango and Market streets; La Villita and HemisFair Park. Free. (210) 212-8423.
www.saparksfoundation.org