The Best Things to Do in Spring in San Antonio

April is a festive month in San Antonio and surrounds. There’s festivals, flowers, and sunshine which is why it’s one of my favorite months to be here. There are so many things to do in spring in the Texas Hill Country.

This is your monthly round up of the best things to do in San Antonio for the month of April. I’ve also covered a few events in Austin, New Braunfels (& Gruene), and Fredericksburg.

---

This post may contain affiliate links. Which means I get a portion of the sales if you make a booking through my link at no extra cost to you!

Top Travel Resources

After decades of traveling, there’s 3 companies I tend to use over and over and recommend to everyone:

---

---

Things to Do in Spring in San Antonio & Surrounds

San Antonio

Poteet Strawberry Festival (just south of San Antonio): April 11-13

Disney on Ice: April 17-20

Fiesta Begins: April 24

The Texas Cavaliers River Parade: April 28

Ford Mariachi Festival: April 29

New Braunfels

Gruene Market Days: April 19 & 20

Hill Country Craft Beer Festival: April 26

Austin

You can always count on Austin for quirky outdoor events in the spring. Here’s a few of my favs.

ABC Kite Fest: April 5

Cap 10K Run: April 6

Books & Bees Festival: April 12

Reggae Festival: April 18-20

Eeyore’s Birthday Party: April 26

Sunset Valley Art Fest: April 26

Field Guide Festival (benefitting the local food bank): April 27

Fredericksburg

Wine & Wildflower Journey: March 24, 2025 – April 18, 2025

Annual Bluebonnet Festival: Late April (check website for specific date)

Burnet (1 hour from Fredericksburg) Bluebonnet Festival: April 11-13