Free Movie Night at the Alamo Brings ‘Night at the Museum’ to Downtown San Antonio

Families looking for free things to do in San Antonio this weekend can enjoy a movie under the stars at one of Texas' most recognizable historic landmarks. The Alamo will host a free outdoor screening of the 2006 comedy Night at the Museum, starring Ben Stiller, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Plaza de Valero in downtown San Antonio.

Presented as part of Movie Night at the Alamo, the family-friendly event invites residents and visitors to bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers for an evening of entertainment beneath the stars. The screening takes place in front of the historic Menger Hotel, offering a memorable setting for a Friday night outing in the heart of San Antonio.

Event Details

• Event: Movie Night at the Alamo: "Night at the Museum"

• Date: Friday, November 13, 2026

• Time: 6–8 p.m.

• Location: Plaza de Valero, 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, in front of the Menger Hotel

• Admission: Free and open to the public

• What to bring: Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers

• Restrictions: No glass containers or alcohol permitted

• More information: TheAlamo.org

Before the movie begins, attendees can visit the Alamo Welcome Center at the Menger Hotel to browse Alamo-inspired gifts, including Christmas ornaments, along with refreshments and cozy blankets available for purchase.

Organized by the Alamo, which is operated by nonprofit Alamo Trust, Inc., this free San Antonio community event offers an opportunity to enjoy outdoor entertainment while visiting a landmark with more than 300 years of history. The Alamo is a designated National Historic Landmark and part of San Antonio's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For families planning weekend activities in San Antonio, Movie Night at the Alamo offers an affordable way to spend Friday evening together in the historic downtown district.