With the Holiday season about to begin, there are lots of big events and fun things to do for all ages in San Antonio during November. This month's calendar is also chock full of wine events all month as the New World Wine and Food Festival begins.
First Sundays for Families: Día de los Muertos
11/01/2009, 1-5:00 p.m.
Join us on Sunday, November 1, 2009 as we celebrate the rich artistic traditions of Día de los Muertos with papel picado, sugar skulls, a special nicho workshop, Posada-inspired prints as well as a tour through the Latin American Folk Art Collection.Circus Folk Family Day
11/01/2009, 1-4:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fun with San Antonio’s clown troupe, the Jolly Joeys.Clowns are important members of the circus family! Bring the entire family to learn the meanings behind make-up and costumes and discover the secrets of juggling scarves or walking the tight rope.Conjunto Heritage Taller
11/02/2009, 6-9:00 p.m.
The Conjunto Heritage Taller will be observing its 8th Annual Día De Los Muertos Altar y Ofrenda -Homenaje al Conjunto” Monday, November 2, 2009 to commemorate the masters of traditional conjunto music such as Don Valerio Longoria, Don Narciso Martinez, Don Santiago Jimenez Sr. who were known as the holy trinity of the accordion.Music on the Move: Greece and Rome
11/02/2009
Take a musical tour through Greece and Rome in this classical music concert.Walking with Dinosaurs
11/04/2009 - 11/08/2009, various times. See link for specific times.
Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series.McNay Gala and Fundraiser : A Night at the Opera
11/04/2009
Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Stieren Center followed by a gourmet dinner catered by The RK Group and a live auction in the Leeper Auditorium. Please call 210.805.1761 to make your reservation.Los Curanderos - The Healers
11/05/2009, 5:00 p.m.
Learn about traditional Mexican healers known as curanderos at this event, held at the S.A. Botanical Garden.Riverdance
11/06/2009 - 11/08/2009
The international dance sensation is about to close, so catch one of the performances as they come to San Antonio for three days only at the Majestic.Lebanese Festival
11/06/2009 - 11/08/2009
Join the Lebanese cultural celebration with food, music and more at this weekend-long event held at St. George Marionite Catholic Church.Main Plaza’s 2nd Annual Latino Music Festival
11/07/2009, 12:00 noon till midnight.
The fun events continue at the Main Plaza with this celebratoin of Latino music from various acts. The event is free, but free parking can be hard to find unless you go early.