Did you know it's up to 10 degrees cooler at River Walk level? That's just one of the many reasons to spend your July by the river! Take a look at our mini must-do guide for this month and start planning your getaway:

Unique Experiences

❄️ Visit the only Ice Bar in Texas

💃 Stop by the historic Arneson Theatre for the Noche del Rio event.

 

Make a Splash at San Antonio River Walk Pools

💧Mariachi's by the Pool at Omni La Mansion de Rio.

💧Grab a pool pass to the NEW Monarch Hotel.

 

Embrace Arts + Culture

🎭 Catch a show at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

🖼 Visit one of the museums along the river: SAAACAM + Witte Museum.

 

Don't miss out on this year's Ford Holiday River Parade happening November 27,2026! 

Held the day after Thanksgiving, the parade and river lighting ceremony begin on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Tobin Center, with a live broadcast at 7:05 PM from the Arneson River Theatre. 

Join us for our annual spectacle featuring:

✨27 beautifully illuminated floats

🎶 5 entertainment floats

🌈 Over 100,000 holiday lights + so much more!

Every Thursday - August 27

July 5, 11, 15, 19

Now - January 4, 2027

We’re the No. 1 River Walk in the U.S!!! 🏆✨

Voted by you in the USA TODAY 10Best Awards.

THANK YOU 💙

From its beginnings in 1937 to today, the San Antonio River Walk has grown into one of the most iconic spots in Texas!