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Oct 23 (Fri) – Advanced Learning Academy Noche Musical de los Muertos
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Advanced Learning Academy at Tech, 637 N. Main Ave., 78205

The Advanced Learning Academy at Tech invites the community to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with a night filled with music, food, activities and family fun. Student performances will highlight the evening where families can enjoy food and activity booths.

Oct 23-25 (Fri-Sun) – SAISD students participating at Muertos Fest
5 –11 p.m. (Fri), 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Sat), 12 - 9 p.m. (Sun), Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo, 78205

SAISD students and schools are proud to be a part of the annual Muertos Fest at Hemisfair in celebration of Dia de los Muertos. More than 80 Dia de los Muertos altars will be on display, including those from these SAISD campuses:

Young Women’s Leadership Academy-Primary, Young Women’s Leadership Academy-Secondary, CAST Tech High School, Poe Middle School, Cooper Academy and Phoenix Middle College. In addition, the Longfellow Middle School Folklorico (Sat at 4:30 p.m.) and the Hawthorne Academy folklorico “Los Rayitos del Sol” (Sun at 1:45 p.m.) will deliver dance performances on the Yanaguana Children’s Stage.

Oct 28 (Wed) – SAISD Foundation 15th annual Inspire Awards
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Witte Museum Mays Center, 3801 Broadway, 78209

The SAISD Foundation will host its annual Inspire Awards ceremony. The Inspire Awards gathers the community to celebrate San Antonio ISD alumni who have risen to the top of their fields and have made a significant impact in their community. Our alumni honorees serve as examples to current students and remind us of the powerful impact SAISD students have made and will continue to make in our city and beyond. The Inspire Awards Class of 2026 includes Carmen and Joe A. Gamez of Jefferson High School and Lanier High School, respectively; Major General (Ret.) Alfred A. Valenzuela of Jefferson High School; City of Live Oak Mayor Mary M. Dennis of Sam Houston High School; along with the Battle of Flowers Parade.

Oct 30 (Fri) – Crockett Academy Trunk or Treat
4:30 p.m., Crockett Academy, 2215 Morales St., 78207

Crockett Academy invites the public to enjoy some family friendly fun at the Trunk or Treat event on campus. Students are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and families can expect a safe and fun-filled time with the Crockett Academy community.

Oct. 30 (Fri) - SAISD Foundation annual “Halftime Kick for College” Scholarship Contest
Halftime, approximately 8 p.m., Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212

Unilever and Hellmann’s, in partnership with H-E-B and the SAISD Foundation, are proud to host the annual Halftime Kick for College Scholarship Contest. Select high school seniors from Sam Houston High School and Highlands High School will hit the field at halftime of the Hurricanes/Owls game to kick a field goal and win a $5,000 college scholarship. Hellmann’s is sponsoring the $5,000 scholarship winner, and H-E-B will award both students a $100 H-E-B gift card and gift basket. The “Halftime Kick for College” contest will continue the following week during SAISD’s rivalry week from November 5-7.

Oct 31 (Sat) – SAISD Police Department annual Trunk or Treat at Sarah King Elementary
5 p.m., Sarah King Elementary, 1001 Ceralvo St., 78207

The SAISD Police Department invites families to enjoy some safe Halloween fun at its annual Trunk or Treat event at Sarah King Elementary. Come in costume for trick or treating action from all the decorated trunks. Officers will be distributing treats dressed in uniform with others in costumes. Candy donations for the event are being accepted by the SAISD PD through October 29.