Survived the summer heat? Fall breezes give way to more programming along the San Antonio River.
Read along as we highlight some of our most anticipated events in the coming weeks!
Discover hidden gems and explore the river like never before!
From October 16th – 25th choose your own adventure during Discovery Hunt!
Compete against other participants by exploring the San Antonio River and uncovering hidden gems of art, nature, and engineering while completing missions across Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad Counties!
Play by downloading the FREE GooseChase app and join with the code: RVG3VH
Join solo or with a team—just get outside along the river! Prizes will be awarded to top finishers!
82nd Annual Floresville Peanut Festival
Celebrate community, cheer on the parade, and help keep Floresville beautiful!
Shell, yeah!
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the San Antonio River Authority is proud to return to the Floresville Peanut Festival and Parade. Last year, along with spreading the word about litter prevention, River Authority staff and River Warrior Volunteers picked up 11 bags of trash while walking the parade route!
The Floresville Peanut Festival is celebrated every second full weekend in October with fun, games, royalty, parades, free popular live entertainment, and more! One of the greatest outdoor festivals of its kind, the Floresville Peanut Festival offers FREE parking and FREE admission to the grounds on the Courthouse Square in historic downtown Floresville. After one visit, the Floresville Peanut Festival is guaranteed to become an annual tradition for the whole family. Make plans now to attend this quintessential small-town festival with big-time fun, always held on the second full weekend in October. Come Here, Go Nuts!
2026 Fall Fest at Helton Nature Park
Bring the family for food, music, shopping, and fall fun by the river!
Who’s excited for Fall Fest at Helton Nature Park?! Celebrate the season along the river at our annual FREE family-friendly festival!
Come check out the car show, congratulate the winners of our Baking Contest, and listen to Live Music. We know you’ll be hungry, grab a bite from one of our food trucks: Curbside Eats, Eddi’s Hijo-E-Su Mobile Cafe, Wholly Smokes, and more! Walk it off by shopping at our market with over 50 local vendors including: Bloomin Texas Boutique, Good Choices Soap Co., and Raging Roots Farm. Finally, don’t forget to say “hi” to our fluffy friends visiting from Wilson County Adoption and Rescue Services!
📅 Saturday, October 17th
🕒 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Helton Nature Park, 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX 78114
🔗 Want to show off your ride or win bragging rights of your brownies, cookies, or pies? Sign up here!
Grab a blanket and enjoy spooky classics under the stars!
Leading up to Halloween, keep the spooky season vibes strong by watching some classics at our Nature-based parks!
On Thursday, October 29th, we’ll be showing Hocus Pocus at Trueheart Ranch Nature Park, then on Friday, October 30th, A Nightmare Before Christmas will be playing at Helton Nature Park! Set up your blankets & chairs and settle in to watch the cult classic! Bring you blankets and chairs and show up early to make sure you snag some free popcorn provided by the River Authority. Movies begin at sunset!
Community Drum Circle at San Pedro Creek Culture Park
Pick up a drum and join the rhythm at the creek!
Feeling musical? Try out our Drum Circle hosted quarterly at San Pedro Creek Culture Park! If you’re a first-timer, no need to worry. Just follow along as David and Cameron Montalvo guide you and others through several rhythms while listening to the nearby waterfalls. Your next chance will be Wednesday, November 11th from 7 – 8 PM. Drums will be provided, but feel free to bring your own triangle, xylophone, marimba, or other instrument if you feel inclined to expand the soothing sounds.
2026 Race the River – Downtown River Walk
Grab a spot on the River Walk and experience the excitement of downtown racing!
We had a blast hosting our racers so far during our Race the River Series along the Mission Reach in May and the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail in September, now it’s time for Race the River – Downtown!
Racers will compete side by side along the narrow channels of the famous River Walk! The energy is only amplified by the city lights—this is the only nighttime race in the state of Texas!
There are a few spots left, but if you can’t make it on the water, join us for our Race Day party at the Arneson River Theatre!
By visiting the River Authority at these events, you support enjoyable creeks and rivers. We encourage you to explore and make your own connections to the beautiful waterways across our basin. The River Authority always offers FREE programming! So, what events will we see you at this Fall?
