Social Bites - Top Things to Do in San Antonio April 2025

Serving Up San Antonio’s Best Events This April—Get Ready to Eat, Drink, and Be Social.

Discover the best things to do in San Antonio this April 2025 with our Social Bites guide! From must-attend festivals and exciting events to unique social experiences, find out what's happening in San Antonio and the suburbs. Whether you're into live music, food festivals, or quirky themed events, our monthly roundup has something for everyone looking to connect and have fun in San Antonio.

~Appetizers~

These bite-sized events are the perfect way to ease into meeting new people and get a taste of what San Antonio has to offer. Casual, fun, and full of flavor, they’re the ideal starting point for your social journey. Let’s dig in!

Zoo-La-La! A Taste Of San Antonio - April 3rd

This isn’t your childhood zoo trip; it’s an all-inclusive night of endless bites, bottomless booze, and questionable dance moves among the flamingos. All proceeds support San Antonio Zoo and its conservation effort - meaning your drinking is making a difference! Visit the zoo's website for more information and tickets.

San Antonio Book Festival - April 12th

Listen up, bookworms, lit nerds, and casual Kindle hoarders—San Antonio Book Festival is back, and it’s not just for your grandma’s book club. This is where literary chaos reigns, where authors spill secrets, and where book lovers unite to argue over which adaptation was actually better (spoiler: probably none of them). This event is free to attend and more details are available here!

~Main Course~

Welcome to the "Main Course" of your San Antonio adventure—where we serve up the boldest, most buzz-worthy events you absolutely can’t miss this month. From BBQ festivals to art car parades, these are the bold experiences you can’t miss. Grab your crew and dive into San Antonio's best!

March Madness Music Festival - April 4th-6th

Basketball? Dope. Live music? Even better. A FREE three-day music festival with massive artists, insane energy, and zero chill? Now we’re talking. San Antonio is turning all the way up for March Madness Music Festival—the official pregame to the NCAA Final Four, featuring huge headliners, nonstop bangers, and a crowd so hype they might break the sound barrier.

Madame Butterfly - April 17th & 19th

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is hitting San Antonio, and if you think your last heartbreak was bad, just wait. This opera is tragic, messy, and more emotional than your last relationship, set to some of the most gut-punching music ever composed. Get your tickets, bring tissues, and prepare for emotional destruction. See you at the Tobin Center. Purchase your tickets and find out more at this link.

Fiesta San Antonio - Events Throughout April

San Antonio’s biggest, wildest, and most beautifully unhinged tradition is BACK, and if you’re not ready to party for 10 straight days, get out of the way. Fiesta San Antonio isn’t just a festival—it’s a citywide takeover of music, parades, margaritas, and the best excuse to wear a flower crown while double-fisting tacos.

~Dessert~

The Dessert Course is where we wrap up your San Antonio experience with the sweetest, most satisfying events. These are the perfect ways to wind down, relax, and savor the moment. Whether you're enjoying a late-night treat or a chill hangout, these events offer the ideal start/finish to your day in the city. Enjoy!

Wine Tasting Wednesday - April 9th

Midweek blues? We don’t know her. Shake off your routine and get a little vino reckless with a curated flight of 6 must-try wines from Italy & Cali—because your taste buds deserve better than grocery store reds. Grab your ticket here!

Live Jazz Nights On The Riverwalk - Nightly

Picture this: sultry jazz riffs, craft cocktails that hit just right, and the glow of the Riverwalk reflecting off your half-empty martini glass. Welcome to Live Jazz Nights at On The Bend, where the music is smooth, the oysters are fresh, and the vibes? Immaculate. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music each night at On The Bend 7-11pm.