Spread holiday cheer in San Antonio! Find all the events and activities that make this season special with our guide. Whether you've lived in San Antonio for years or just for the season, this guide maximizes your festive experience.
One of the highlight events is the Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony, where the picturesque River Walk lights up with festive floats and joyous festivities. Additionally, the Holiday Lights on the River Walk showcases a dazzling display of twinkling lights that transforms the area into a winter wonderland. And the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration is something you definitely don’t want to miss, featuring enchanting shows and delightful seasonal attractions. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around San Antonio
- A Magical Cirque Christmas
- Folklórico Nutcracker
- Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
- Holiday Lights on the River Walk
- Ford Holiday Boat Caroling
- Holiday River Walk Artisan Show
- Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias on the River Walk
- Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND San Antonio
- The Nutcracker - Ballet San Antonio
- Cinema on Will's Plaza: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
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San Antonio Events Events
A Magical Cirque Christmas (San Antonio) • 0.2 miles
Dazzling holiday variety show with world-class entertainers.
Folklórico Nutcracker (San Antonio) • 0.2 miles
A Texas-sized holiday celebration with folklórico flair
Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Illuminated floats and over 100,000 holiday lights.
Holiday Lights on the River Walk (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Over 100,000 lights adorning cypress trees
Ford Holiday Boat Caroling (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Holiday caroling from boats on the River Walk
Holiday River Walk Artisan Show (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Over 40 handmade artisan booths along the River Walk
Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias on the River Walk (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Over 2,000 traditional Mexican Christmas lanterns illuminating the river
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND San Antonio (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Holiday-themed LEGO builds and activities.
The Nutcracker - Ballet San Antonio (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
A magical journey through Tchaikovsky's score
Cinema on Will's Plaza: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Outdoor cinema screening of a beloved holiday classic
Jose Hernandez's Merry-Achi Christmas (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Mariachi music meets Christmas traditions
A Holiday Spectacular (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
A dazzling holiday performance at a premier performing arts venue.
Holiday Art Market at the Tobin Center (San Antonio) • 0.5 miles
Showcasing local artists and unique holiday creations
Mercado de Paz / Peace Market (San Antonio) • 1.3 miles
Artisans market with social consciousness and cultural exchange
Zoo Lights - San Antonio Zoo (San Antonio) • 3.0 miles
Millions of energy-efficient LED lights creating a winter wonderland.
Zoo Boo! Halloween Events at San Antonio Zoo (San Antonio) • 3.0 miles
Giant animatronic bugs and eco-friendly trick-or-treating.
San Antonio Garden Center Holiday Market (San Antonio) • 3.1 miles
Holiday decorations and unique gifts from local artists and vendors
Lightscape at San Antonio Botanical Garden (San Antonio) • 3.1 miles
Enchanting light displays transform the botanical gardens
Westover Field of Lights (SAN ANTONIO) • 5.3 miles
Over 350,000 synchronized lights in a half-mile display
Traders Village Christmas (San Antonio) • 10.3 miles
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration (San Antonio) • 12.5 miles
Texas's largest Christmas light display with millions of lights.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio) • 14.0 miles
Theme park transformed into a winter wonderland with rides and shows.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio) • 14.0 miles
Millions of twinkling lights and festive entertainment
Lights Alive! Christmas Light Park (San Antonio) • 16.0 miles
Mesmerizing 1-mile drive-thru light show and Winter Wonderland Park-n-Play.
Government Canyon Winter Holiday Traditions (San Antonio) • 18.5 miles
Hand-crafting traditional holiday items
Weihnachts Parade (Boerne) • 28.3 miles
A cherished family tradition featuring a festive parade.
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