SAN ANTONIO — Looking for things to do with friends and family this holiday season? Look no further!
KENS 5 has compiled a list of the biggest events happening around San Antonio this holiday season, ranging from the beloved River Walk holiday lights to family events at Six Flags. If you know of an event not on our list, let us know here.
Throughout the holiday season
- Holiday in the Park (Six Flags Fiesta Texas)
- From Nov. 18 to Jan. 7
- Zoo Lights (San Antonio Zoo)
- From Nov. 18 to Dec. 31
- Lights Alive Drive-Thru at Wonderland Park & Play (5931 Roft Road)
- From Nov. 17 to Dec. 31, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. most nights
- Alamo Lights (the Alamo)
- From Nov. 24 to Jan. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ford Holiday Boat Caroling (on the San Antonio River)
- From Nov. 30 to Dec. 23
- 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday
- Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias (River Walk)
- During weekends from Dec. 2 to Dec. 17
Nov. 18
- Christmas Showcase at the Freeman Expo Hall
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. o
- 37th Annual Light the Way Holiday Festival (University of the Incarnate Word)
- 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Nov. 19
- Christmas Showcase at the Freeman Expo Hall
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 24
- 2023 Ford Holiday River Parade (San Antonio River Walk)
- Starts at 7 p.m.
- 34th International Mercado de Paz (Esperanza Peace & Justice Center)
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Black Friday Market at Brick at Blue Star (Blue Star Contemporary)
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- H-E-B Christmas Tree Lighting celebration (Travis Park)
- 4 p.m., with tree lighting at 6 p.m. and movie screening at 7 p.m.
Nov. 25
- Holiday Art Market at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
- From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 34th International Mercado de Paz (Esperanza Peace & Justice Center)
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 26
- 34th International Mercado de Paz Mini Market (Esperanza Peace & Justice Center)
- Noon to 5 p.m.
Nov. 30
- Holiday Night City (Legacy Park)
- 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Holiday Tree Lighting (La Cantera Resort & Spa)
- Benefitting the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
- 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dec. 1
- "Meet Me in St. Louis" (Woodlawn Theatre)
- Runs Dec. 1- 23
- "Elf in Concert" (Majestic Theatre)
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 2
- Magic for Adults: Christmas Special (Upstage Comedy Lounge)
- From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 7
- "It's a Wonderful Vida" at Teatro Audaz (San Antonio College's McCreless Theater)
- Shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., depending on the day.
Dec. 8
- Holiday River Walk Artisan Show (River Walk, near Chamber of Commerce and Rivercenter mall)
- From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- The Children's Nutcracker (Lila Cockrell Theatre) Starts at 7 p.m.
Dec. 9
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: "The Ghost of Christmas Eve" (Frost Bank Center)
- Shows at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- The Children's Nutcracker (Lila Cockrell Theatre)
- 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Black History Holiday Lights Boat Tour (San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, La Villita)
- Starts at 4 p.m., goes about 90 minutes
- Holiday Museum Market (San Antonio Museum of Art)
- From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Winter Wonderfest (DoSeum)
- From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Holiday River Walk Artisan Show (River Walk, near Chamber of Commerce and Rivercenter mall)
- From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- La Gran Tamalada (Historic Market Square)
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 10
- Holiday River Walk Artisan Show (River Walk, near Chamber of Commerce and Rivercenter mall)
- From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- La Gran Tamalada (Historic Market Square)
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec. 15
- Holidays on Houston Street Market
- From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 16
- Breakfast with Santa at the Hard Rock Café
- From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- A Magical Cirque Christmas (Majestic Theatre)
- Shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Holidays on Houston Street Market
- From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 17
- Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony (Majestic Theatre)
- 7:30 p.m.
- It’s a San Antonio Christmas (Carver Community Cultural Center's Jo Long Theatre)
- From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Holidays on Houston Street Market
- From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 19
- Santa at the Pearl
- From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 20
- Santa at the Pearl
- From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 21
- Santa at the Pearl
- From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 22
- Santa at the Pearl
- From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
