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Black History Month’s Final Week as Rodeo Ends and Spring Break Approaches
Black History Month is closing out with a strong finish, blending culture, community, and civic engagement all in one packed week. The final days of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo bring $3 Day and Market Square Rodeo Roundups, while the 7th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival celebrates literature and storytelling on the East Side.
As early voting concludes, Election Day remains Tuesday, March 3 for anyone still planning to cast a ballot. With February wrapping up, Spring Break events, camps, and concerts are already taking shape for March.
This Week’s Calendar: February 26- March 5
Early Voting for March Primary Election
Where: Various polling locations across Bexar County | When: February 17 through February 27 | Varies by location
Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election closes Friday, February 27. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.
Spring Swim Lessons
Where: Atanacio Garcia Natatorium, 1430 W Cesar Chavez Blvd. | When: Ongoing Sessions Through April 24, 2026 | Various Times
Swim lessons for all ages including Parent and Tot, Preschool, Learn to Swim, and Adult levels. Group sessions meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Private lessons are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Multiple session dates available through April. To learn more and register, click here.
Thursday, February 26
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo $3 Day- LAST CALL
Where: Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum Fairgrounds | When: February 26 | All Day
The second $3 Day of the season offers another opportunity for discounted admission, carnival rides, and select food specials. Rodeo competition and concerts continue nightly through March 1. Visit sarodeo for more.
Dreamgirls
Where: San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W. Ashby Place | When: February 26–27 | Various Showtimes
This Tony Award winning musical follows Effie, Deena, and Lorrell as they rise to stardom while navigating ambition, friendship, and the music industry. Featuring powerful songs including “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” the production delivers glitz, glamour, and unforgettable vocals.
For showtimes and tickets, visit sanpedroplayhouse.org.
Friday, February 27
Graphic Novel Launch Party for “A Home, A Church, and A Hospital: The Development of East San Antonio”
Where: Carver Community Cultural Center, 226 N Hackberry | When: February 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Celebrate the release of the new graphic novel and accompanying documentary highlighting the development of East San Antonio. Admission is free and open to the public.
Attendees are encouraged to register online at SASpeakUp.com/AAHP to learn more about the event.
Saturday, February 28
7th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival
Where: 3310 E. Commerce Street | When: February 28 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This free, family friendly festival celebrates Black literature, culture, and storytelling on the historic East Side. Guests can attend author discussions, book signings, readings, and interactive programming for all ages while supporting Black authors and small businesses. For more information, click HERE.
2026 Baseball Clinic
Where: Normoyle Park, 700 Culberson | When: February 28, 2026 | 10 AM to 12 PM
Free baseball clinic in partnership with Palo Alto College Athletics for ages 7 to 14. Participants will build skills through drills and instruction. Registration required, click here to sign up.
Rodeo Roundup at Historic Market Square
Where: Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St. | When: February 28–March 1 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wrap up rodeo season with live music, artisan vendors, family entertainment, mechanical bull rides, and a petting zoo. Free admission, for more details visit, marketsquaresa.com.
Tuesday, March 3rd
2026 Primary Elections
Where: Bexar County Polling Locations | When: March 3, 2026 | 7 AM to 7 PM
Voters across Texas will head to the polls to select party nominees for federal, statewide, legislative, and county offices ahead of the November general election.
Stay tuned as results begin rolling in election night. For polling locations and voter information, visit Bexar.org.
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Spring Break Fest
Where: Historic Market Square, 514 W Commerce | When: March 12-15 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
An expanded version of Fiesta Primavera featuring live music, entertainment, food booths, working artists, shopping, and more. For more information, visit marketsquaresa.com.
STEM-agine That!
Where: Hamilton Community Center, 10700 Nacogdoches Rd. | When: March 7, 2026 | 10 AM to 1 PM
A free, family friendly STEM event featuring hands on activities, live presentations, and a community resource fair highlighting science, technology, engineering, and math in everyday life. Free pie will be served in celebration of Pi Day. Registration is required, click here to sign up.
Patti LaBelle Live in Concert
Where: Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston St. | When: March 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Music icon Patti LaBelle brings more than six decades of legendary performances to the Majestic Theatre. The Grammy Award winning artist is known for her powerful vocals, timeless rhythm and blues classics, for tickets click HERE.
2026 Spring Break Camps
Where: 18 San Antonio Community Centers | When: March 9-13, 2026 | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Affordable Spring Break programming for ages 6 to 14 at locations including Copernicus, Cuellar, Dawson, Garrett, Garza, Hamilton, Harlandale, Melendrez, Miller’s Pond, Normoyle, Palm Heights, Quintero, Ramirez, Robinette, San Juan, Ward, Woodard, and Yates.
Cost is $3 per child per day and includes lunch and a snack. Activities include fitness, active games, science and nature exploration, and arts and crafts. Registration is required, click here to sign up.
Diana Ross
Where: Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. | When: March 12 | 7:30 PM
Music icon Diana Ross brings decades of legendary hits to San Antonio. From her time leading The Supremes to her solo classics, the evening promises timeless vocals and stage presence at one of the city’s most historic venues. Click here for tickets.
