# Historic Market Square Thanksgiving Weekend Artisan Market & Live Folk Music > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Historic Market Square (El Mercado), 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78207 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly pedestrian plaza; live folklorico youth dance and acoustic mariachi performances - Price: Free admission and live entertainment; food, artisan crafts, and souvenirs available for purchase - Organizer: City of San Antonio Center City Development & Operations - Official page: https://marketsquaresa.com - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/historic-market-square-thanksgiving-weekend-artisan-market-and-live-fo--listing-99128c692bfd70ac601f7828 ## About The largest Mexican market in the United States, Historic Market Square (El Mercado) comes alive over Thanksgiving weekend with three festive blocks of family culture, folk heritage, and holiday cheer. Families can browse over 100 locally owned shops and outdoor artisan stalls showcasing handcrafted wooden toys, embroidered textiles, pottery, and seasonal crafts. Outdoor stages feature lively performances by traditional folklorico youth dancers, mariachi ensembles, and acoustic Tejano musicians. Kids love watching balloon artists and sampling freshly baked pan dulce, churros, and warm Mexican hot chocolate. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Pedestrian-only plazas with wide brick and paved sidewalks; easily navigable with strollers, though crowds peak midday Saturday. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor air-conditioned seating inside the Farmers Market and El Mercado buildings; public restrooms with changing tables available on-site. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; highly engaging for multi-generational family outings. • Sensory Tips: Vibrant visual atmosphere with colorful papel picado banners; live music near the central stage is energetic, with quieter plazas located along Santa Rosa street. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [San Antonio River Walk Thanksgiving Weekend Family River Cruise & Promenade](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-river-walk-thanksgiving-weekend-family-river-cruise-and-pr--listing-64906e5faccdeec14e9d03e4) — Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · San Antonio River Walk (Downtown & Rivercenter) · All ages · From $12 · checked Nov 5. 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