River Stroll Lodge, Lodge Contessa, Celebrates Dia de los Muertos All through October
San Antonio’s vibrant River Stroll lodge, Lodge Contessa, to host numerous cultural occasions together with parade viewing, a student-led avenue taco cook-off, a particular artwork truthful and extra!
WHAT:
Lodge Contessa is happy to current a monthlong Día de los Muertos celebration alongside San Antonio’s iconic River Stroll, stuffed with vibrant cultural traditions, culinary experiences and stay leisure. Visitors can get pleasure from VIP front-row seats to the Día de los Muertos River Parade, artistic neighborhood workshops, a particular seasonal version of the month-to-month Sunday artwork truthful and rather more. These festivities are designed to honor the spirit of remembrance and produce the neighborhood collectively throughout all ages.
Día de los Muertos River Parade Celebration | River Degree Atrium & River Patio
Friday, Oct. 24 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
San Antonio’s Day of the Useless River Parade options elaborately adorned floats with altars, catrinas and costumed riders. Visitors who e-book at Lodge Contessa can anticipate entrance row seats to the parade, as properly face portray, mariachi music, a stay DJ, plus tacos and native meals distributors. Tickets vary from $50 to $110 (relying on most well-liked seat proximity and viewing high quality) and will be booked by way of Eventbrite.
Día de los Muertos River Parade Celebration – VIP Terrace Expertise
Friday, Oct. 24 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For these in search of an elevated view of San Antonio’s iconic Día de los Muertos River Parade, Lodge Contessa’s VIP terrace expertise gives an intimate celebration on the lodge’s non-public rooftop. Visitors will get pleasure from two specialty cocktails, non-public bar entry, stay DJ leisure, and a flower crown-making station, all whereas overlooking the River Stroll festivities. VIP company may also be entered right into a raffle to win a one-night keep at Lodge Contessa in 2026. Tickets begin at $175 per individual and will be reserved by way of Eventbrite.
Road Taco Prepare dinner-Off with St. Philip’s School | River Patio
Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m.
Lodge Contessa invitations company to have a good time Día de los Muertos weekend with a energetic Road Taco Prepare dinner-Off on Ambler’s patio. Culinary college students from St. Philip’s School will compete for his or her dish to be named greatest taco, showcasing their expertise and creativity. Attendees will get pleasure from complimentary mild bites and refreshments through the occasion. This occasion is free and open to the general public; no RSVP is required.
Make Your Personal Altar Youngsters Workshop | River Degree Atrium
Saturday, Oct. 25 | 2 to three:30 p.m.
Lodge Contessa will supply a hands-on workshop designed for teenagers (ages 12 and below) to discover the traditions of Día de los Muertos by artwork and creativity. Guided by native artist Mary Carmen Classes, kids will craft marigolds from tissue paper, design colourful papel picado, form and paint a mini pan de muerto from modeling clay and study the that means behind every ingredient and its cultural significance. Tickets price $25 per baby and embody all provides, one drink (soda, juice or water) and snacks (chips and a cookie), and they are often bought at THIS hyperlink.
Spirits & Sips Altar Workshop (Adults Solely) | River Degree Atrium
Saturday, Oct. 25 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This adults-only altar-making workshop gives company the chance to get pleasure from a signature cocktail whereas designing their very own mini altar. Set alongside the River Stroll, the occasion supplies a energetic, social ambiance the place members may also study in regards to the cultural traditions behind every altar ingredient.
Tickets are $55 per individual and embody one cocktail, a whole altar package and all mandatory artwork provides. Buy tickets right here.
Month-to-month Artwork Honest: Día de los Muertos Version + CAST Faculty Pupil Artwork Reveal | River Degree Atrium
Sunday, Oct. 26 | 11:30 a.m. to three p.m.
Lodge Contessa’s month-to-month artwork truthful returns with a particular Día de los Muertos version, reworking the property into a colourful showcase of native artistry. Highlights embody a curated market of San Antonio artists and artisans with Día de los Muertos-inspired works, plus a particular reveal of paintings created by CAST Faculty college students, who’re mentored by skilled native artists. This occasion is free and open to the general public; no RSVP is required.
Spooky Spa Halloween Celebration | Rooftop Spa
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 6 to 9 p.m.
Locals are invited to an adults-only, Halloween-themed night on the spa that includes rooftop spa and jacuzzi entry, themed spa demos, mild bites, spooky cocktails, a crystal sound bathtub expertise and extra. Visitors will join upon arrival for his or her prime three spa providers and demos, together with chair massages, Japanese head spa demos, infrared sauna providers, chilly plunge stretch periods and extra. The night additionally consists of grownup trick-or-treating, a dressing up contest and complimentary parking. Sound bathtub tickets are restricted and obtainable for $30 per individual with RSVP.
WHEN:
Friday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Oct. 31, 2025 (occasion instances differ; see schedule above)
WHERE:
Lodge Contessa, 306 W. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205
About Lodge Contessa
An intimate, all-suite retreat set instantly on San Antonio’s beloved River Stroll, Lodge Contessa delights arriving company with trendy suites that take their design cues from the town’s wealthy historical past and vibrant tradition. Uncover trendy suites and unwind at our spa, complemented by Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails serving up agave cocktails and genuine Texas fare. Lodge Contessa is positioned at 306 W. Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205. For extra data, go to thehotelcontessa.com.
