Centennial Celebration 2022

The City of Alamo Heights is celebrating 100 years! Join us for two weeks of celebratory activities that will begin on October 1, 2022 and run through October 12, 2022.

Saturday Oct. 1

Centennial 5K Fun Run at Alamo Heights City Hall

8AM

Participants may run competitively or walk leisurely. Limited to first 300 participants.
Unfortunately, registration has closed but click here for additional details.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

IBC Bank
Nekter Juice Bar
Cornforth Gynecology
Alamo Physical Therapy
Stretch Zone

Yappy Hour at Alamo Heights Bark Park

1PM – 3PM

Dog treats or toys for canine friends and pet microchipping will be available, all at no cost. Free microchips provided by the City of Alamo Heights Animal Care Services Department.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

The Bark Park of Alamo Heights
City Vet
Fifi’s and Fido’s Pet Boutique
Mike's Dog Store
Petbar
Pet Supplies Plus
Pup Pup & Away
Alamo Heights Animal Care Services

’09 Day – UIW Cardinal Football

6PM

Support Incarnate Word Football as they battle McNeese State at Benson Stadium/UIW Campus

$09 tickets for all ’09 residents

University of Incarnate Word Football

“Trailgate” at Jack Judson Nature Trails – Friends of the Hondondo Creek

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Live entertainment provided; cash bar for wine and beer; guided tours of Jack Judson Nature Trails.

Band (Órale), Booze and Burgers. Cash, Checks and Venmo Accepted

Hosted by: Friends of the Hondondo Creek Trails

Movie Night at Jack Judson Nature Trails

7:30PM

Spiderman: No Way Home – Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a cooler with your favorite beverages. Free popcorn and raspas

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Law Offices of Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza
City of Alamo Heights

Sunday Oct. 2

Yappy Hour at Alamo Heights Bark Park

1PM – 3PM

Dog treats or toys for canine friends and pet microchipping will be available, all at no cost. Free microchips provided by the City of Alamo Heights Animal Care Services Department.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

The Bark Park of Alamo Heights
City Vet
Fifi’s and Fido’s Pet Boutique
Mike's Dog Store
Petbar
Pet Supplies Plus
Pup Pup & Away
Alamo Heights Animal Care Services

Week of Oct. 3

History Display at Alamo Heights City Hall

8AM – 5PM

Enjoy old historic photos of Alamo Heights and artwork created by Cambridge and Woodridge students. Top artists will receive a gift card from Marble Slab Creamery and will ride in the Howdy Parade in the Alamo Heights Fire Truck.

This event will be open daily.

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Marble Slab Creamery

Tuesday Oct. 4

History Display at Alamo Heights City Hall

8AM – 7:30PM (late close due to National Night Out)

Enjoy old historic photos of Alamo Heights and artwork created by Cambridge and Woodridge students. Top artists will receive a gift card from Marble Slab Creamery and will ride in the Howdy Parade in the Alamo Heights Fire Truck.

This event will be open daily.

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Marble Slab Creamery

National Night Out at Alamo Heights City Hall

5:30PM – 7:30PM

This year’s event will be bigger than ever! Join us for this family-oriented event highlighting the City’s services and focused on safety and public awareness.

The kids will love the moon bounce as well as sitting in the Fire Trucks, EMS Vehicles and Police Cars

Free hot dogs, sodas, waters and more; Free gifts. Performance by AHHS Drum Line

Thank you to our Sponsors:

University of the Incarnate Word
HEB Central Market
Honcho's Churros
Raising Cane's
The Wash Tub
Alamo Heights Pediatric Dentistry
Bexar Metro

Thursday Oct. 6

Fire/Safety Education Classes at Alamo Heights City Hall

5PM – 7PM

Fire Safety Education presented by Fire Department including “Citizen Response to Active Shooter” training, fire extinguisher use, hands-only CPR, & blood pressure checks

Personal Safety at Home, Work and Public Places presented by the Police Dept.

Free hamburgers cooked by our Firefighters, sodas and cake – limited amount

Register by clicking here

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Cooper's Meat Market
Bird Bakery

Saturday Oct. 8

Centennial Fest at Alamo Heights Little League Baseball Fields

Sat. 10/8 2PM – 8:45PM

Click here for details of Centennial Fest – Saturday, October 8th at AHLL Baseball Fields

Enjoy live entertainment, a variety of food and drinks, family-friendly activities, rides, games, local business vendors, The U.S. Army Parachute team (Golden Knights), River City Classics Car Club and Push Rods vintage car display, afternoon/evening bands on Main Stage, and end the evening with a bang!

Weather back up date is Sat. 10/15 2PM – 8:30PM.*

Family Entertainment Area (Sponsored by Valero)

Enjoy numerous guest engagement activities and take photos with Red the Cardinal (UIW), and your favorite superhero or Frozen characters. There will be a moon bounce and many, many other kid-friendly activities and games.

EventTime
Moon bounce2PM – 7PM
Face Painters2PM – 5PM
Superheroes Photo Opportunity2:30PM – 4:30PM
Magician3PM – 7PM
Caricature Artists3PM – 7PM
Balloon Artists4PM – 7PM

Live Entertainment on Main Stage (Sponsored by Cavender Auto Group)

(Note: All Times Approximate)

EventTime
Selena Performance2PM – 2:30PM
AHISD Woodridge Choir2:40PM – 3:00PM
AHISD Cambridge Choir3:05PM – 3:25PM
Cambridge Twirlers3:30PM – 3:40PM
Frozen Performance3:45PM – 4:15PM
Mariachi Galleros of San Antonio/Ballet Folklórico4:20PM – 4:50PM
Cactus Country Band5PM – 6PM
Mothership6:45PM – 8:45PM

More Centennial Events

(Note: All Times Approximate)

EventTime

Car Show

View the antique car display presented by the River City Classics Car Club and by Push Rods.

2PM – 7PM

Home Run Derby-Youth and Adult Divisions

(Sponsored by Rosenthal, Pauerstein, Sandoloski, and Agather, LLP)

Give it your best shot and you may win a prize – specific detail on Alamo Heights social media.

2PM – 5:30PM

U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team

(Sponsored by Ridgemont Properties)

Look in the sky as they land on the AHLL Baseball fields. Photo opportunity for the kids after the Golden Knights land on AHLL Field #6.

6PM – 6:30PM

Mothership

(Sponsored by Jefferson Bank)

Bring a blanket and relax on the field with a drink while listening to this popular local band1

6:45PM – 8:45PM

Fireworks/Laser Show

(Sponsored by H-E-B)

Following Mothership - End your day with a Bang!

Following Mothership

All Day Events

Local Vendors – Local vendors will have booths
Food Trucks – Numerous food trucks and food tables from your favorites
Beverages – Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks/Water available for purchase
SNIPSA adoption 2PM – 6PM
Zoomagination Animal Exhibit 2PM – 7:30PM

Snipsa

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Valero
Cavender Auto Group
HEB
Rosenthal, Pauerstein, Sandoloski, and Agather, LLP
Broadway Bank
Alamo Heights Little League
Ridgemont Properties
Jefferson Bank

Sunday Oct. 9

Yappy Hour at Alamo Heights Bark Park

1PM – 3PM

Dog treats or toys for canine friends and pet microchipping will be available, all at no cost. Free microchips provided by the City of Alamo Heights Animal Care Services Department.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

The Bark Park of Alamo Heights
City Vet
Fifi’s and Fido’s Pet Boutique
Mike's Dog Store
Petbar
Pet Supplies Plus
Pup Pup & Away
Alamo Heights Animal Care Services

Week of Oct. 10

History Display at Alamo Heights City Hall

8AM - 5PM

Enjoy old historic photos of Alamo Heights and artwork created by Cambridge and Woodridge students. Top artists will receive a gift card from Marble Slab Creamery and will ride in the Howdy Parade in the Alamo Heights Fire Truck.

This event will be open daily.

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Marble Slab Creamery

Tuesday Oct. 11

The Argyle Experience

4:30PM – 7:30PM

Enjoy iced tea, a glass of champagne, and Hors D’oeuvres while touring The Argyle. Then, learn about the City’s history and architecture through slides and publications with local architects and historians.

You’ll be amazed to learn the area’s history.

Register by clicking here

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Frost Bank

Wednesday Oct. 12

Alamo Heights Howdy Parade at Alamo Heights Swimming Pool

4:30PM

The City of Alamo Heights joins in this year’s Alamo Heights Independent School District Howdy Parade featuring The Alamo Heights 1925 Fire Engine.

Hosted by:

Alamo Heights Independent School District

Thank you to our General Sponsors:

Alamo Title
Phyllis Browning Company
The Jewelry Store
Lynda Billa Burke
Kelly Wade Jewelers
Jackson Walker, LLP
Freese and Nichols

Photo Credits: Courtesy of UTSA General Collections

Courtesy of UTSA Special Collections-Zintgraff Studio Photograph Collection