La Villita Historic Arts Village
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The official page for La Villita Historic Arts Village, located next to the San Antonio River Walk. to 5 p.m. Rental Inquiries: 210-207-8577
One of San Antonio’s first neighborhoods, La Villita was originally a settlement of primitive huts for the Spanish soldiers stationed at the Mission San Antonio Valero (the Alamo). After a flood in 1819, brick, stone, and adobe houses replaced the earlier structures. In 1836, La Villita was the site of General Santa Anna’s cannon line, in the Battle of the Alamo, and a map from early that year sho
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8 am to 5 pm today!
Discover the vibrant atmosphere that fills La Villita with unique finds, handmade accessories, original works of art, fine-designed threads and other one-of-a kind keepsakes.
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Mother's Day is around the corner! Make her day memorable!
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It's the start of Small Business Month!
Explore the village this weekend for your Mother's Day gifts! While you're here, grab some lunch!
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Welcome to San Antonio American Urological Association! Be sure to visit the village for breakfast, lunch or dinner and shopping!
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Downtown San Antonio is ready to welcome thousands of Fiesta attendees over the coming weeks! Visit the link in our bio for info. on parking and how to plan.
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Know Before You Go Downtown - Fiesta 2024 - PublicInput Downtown visitors should plan ahead for traffic detours and parking Downtown San Antonio will be very busy during Fiesta! Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early to downtown events to avoid expected disruptions related to traffic construction projects and parking. Fiesta San....
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Join us for FREE Craft Tuesday - Painting in the Plaza | Tuesday, May 14 | 5-7pm. This family-friendly DIY event held in La Villita Plaza Juarez will be led by acrylic artist Chantia "Tia" Bailey of San Antonio, Texas, who believes, “Art allows expression without limitation.”
Tia invites everyone to "Come join the fun as we add a dash of Cowboy Carter to our masterpiece-making! Dust off those cowboy boots and come dressed to match the theme for a chance to win a special prize from me
All supplies provided – just bring yourself, your friends, and family. Come early to dine on light bites and beverages for purchase from
Seating is limited - please sign up at LINK IN BIO today! All ages welcome.
This will be the final DIY event until summer is over - to restart in September.
*Please note this is not a BYOB event.
PARKING: Downtown Tuesday offers free parking at City operated parking garages and lots every Tuesday from 5pm-2am. Enjoy free parking near the village at the Alamo lot near the Magik Theatre or the Martinez Parking lot.
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Exciting news! La Villita is now accepting requests for qualification for a vacant retail space in the village!
Click the link below, look for the listing under the Center City Development Office department to apply. Any questions can be directed to the procurement specialist shared in the listing.
https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Finance/About/Divisions/Procurement/Bidding-Contracting/Opportunities
Fiesta Medals are here!
We’ll be giving out medals to the first 30 people who grab eclipse glasses with us today, 11:30a-12p in Maverick Plaza!
Follow us for more chances to grab a La Villita medal!
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Looking for a place to catch the eclipse tomorrow? Stop by the village from 11:30a-12p to grab free eclipse glasses! While supplies last.
Then, stick around for lunch & some shopping!
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GIVEAWAY! 🎉
We’re giving away 5 pairs (2) of tickets to one of SA’s favorite Fiesta events, NIOSA!
NIOSA takes place in La Villita April 23-26 🎊
Visit the shops this weekend to pick up one of our scavenger hunt sheets. Have each shop initial next to their store, once your form is completed, include your contact info on the back and leave it with a shop of your choosing.
You’ll be entered for a chance to win a pair of NIOSA tickets! Winners will be contacted via email on Tuesday 3/19!
*No purchase necessary
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⭐SCAVENGER HUNT⭐ This NIOSA medal could be yours…if you can find it! Join La Villita Historic Arts Village for a Fiesta scavenger hunt from March 13 – March 17 and check out the awesome local businesses and restaurants while you are there. Visit the La Villita socials for more information. Good luck!
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🚨One-way Traffic Switch: South Alamo Street (Market Street to East Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.)- Starting March 18 traffic will be converted to 1 single southbound lane. The NW Quadrant of the intersection of Nueva & South Alamo will be closed with no right turns onto Nueva permitted. See map for detour routes.🚧
🔗More info: https://www.saspeakup.com/southalamo
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NEW DATE! Saturday, March 9th - Unwind and reset with a free 45 min. yoga class in Plaza Juarez. Join us for a relaxing session to find your inner calm, led by Marti Ewing Yoga Therapy (). No cost, just bliss.
Participants will need to bring your own mat. Reserve your spot via our event page for either the 9a or 10a class!
Be sure to stick around after class for some shopping and lunch in the village!
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Have you heard? Maverick Coffee Bar is now open at Maverick Plaza from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Enjoy a breakfast menu along with an exceptional coffee program. Rd
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The Little Church of La Villita hosts its 62nd annual Starving Artist Art Show® Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, 2024, 10am to 6pm at La Villita Historic Arts Village in downtown San Antonio. This free event welcomes over 100 artists and craftsmen showing their own works of art and unique crafts.
The SAAS is an annual fundraiser supporting the Little Church's ongoing food assistance program for the less fortunate, the elderly, widows and widowers, parents with children, veterans, and others in need.
Click on link in bio to download Vendor Registration. For more details, please call the Little Church of La Villita at 210-226-3779 or 210-226-3593.
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Thank you everyone for coming out tonight! Thank you Alice for bringing your creative spirit once again. Stay tuned for more fun crafts - 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Voted one of the most romantic spots in San Antonio, especially during Valentine's Day!
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Looking for a fun date night? Join us 6-8pm, Tuesday, February 27, for FREE Line Dancing Lessons with our series. Class will be led by professional dance instructor Jeremy Zipagan known for choreographing our annual FIESTA NOCHE DEL RIO summer performances.
Bring your partner, friends, or just yourself. Come a little early to grab dinner in the Village, or purchase at venue from "light bites and beverages" by Little Rhein Prost Haus.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED - Sign up at Link in Bio
PARKING: Downtown Tuesday offers free parking at City operated parking garages & lots every Tuesday from 5pm-2am. Enjoy free parking near the village at the Alamo lot near the Magik Theatre or the Martinez Parking lot
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Registration is now closed. Thank you everyone for signing up! See you next Tuesday at night
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Our Story
Located at 418 Villita Street on the south bank of the San Antonio River, La Villita is a thriving Artisan community with over 30 boutique shops, galleries, and restaurants. La Villita is surrounded by five interconnected plazas for outdoor events, such as weddings, cultural festivals, private parties, corporate celebrations and much more, hosting over approx. 200 events a year. Also included in La Villita, is the world-famous Arneson River Theatre, where Fiesta Noche del Rio performs, as well as many other cultural concerts, performances, plays, and wedding ceremonies.
Rental inquiries: 210-207-8577
General info: 210-207-8614 (Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 5:00PM.)
Shop hours:
Mon.-Sat: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sun.: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
For parking information please visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/parking/index.aspx
History:
La Villita is credited as San Antonio’s first neighborhood. It was originally a settlement of primitive huts for the Spanish soldiers stationed at the Mission San Antonio Valero (the Alamo). After a flood in 1819, brick, stone and adobe houses replaced the earlier structures. In 1836, La Villita was the site of General Santa Anna’s cannon line, in the Battle of the Alamo, and a map from early that year showed the village to be of considerable size.
Late in the 19th century, European immigrants from Germany and France moved into the area. These pioneers became San Antonio’s business leaders, bankers, educators, and craftsmen. The cultural mix that occurred at this time is best illustrated by the variety of architectural styles reflected in La Villita’s buildings. The architecture portrays the evolution of buildings from palisado to Victorian Houses. In 1939, as ground broke on the San Antonio River Walk development, city fathers, led by Mayor Maury Maverick, acted to preserve this colorful part of San Antonio’s history. Today, La Villita is a thriving art park, in the midst of San Antonio’s bustling downtown, that stands as a monument to San Antonio’s past and an icon of growth for the future.
La Villita Historic Arts Village is owned by the City of San Antonio and managed by the City of San Antonio's Center City Development and Operations Department.
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Monday | 10am - 6pm |
Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
Friday | 10am - 6pm |
Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
Sunday | 11am - 4pm |
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