Free things to do this weekend in and around San Antonio

San Antonio's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Back to School Farmers Market - Gardopia Gardens - 619 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78202 - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9 am - 12 pm

Harvesting Success: Back-to-School Bash at the Farm - Bexar County AgriLife Urban Farm - Sherman, San Antonio, TX, USA - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - San Antonio area - Shoott - Broadway, San Antonio, TX, USA - Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, see link for times

Caturday Saturday - San Marcos Public Library - 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Texas America250 Reading Challenge - Texas State Library and Archives Commission - 1201 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701 - Friday, August 21, 2026 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, all day

Little City Sips - Falls Church Purchasing - 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046 - Saturday, August 22, 2026, 5:00 pm