Deck the Halls in San Antonio: Your Ultimate Guide to Holiday Fun! (2024)
Well, Halloween is over, and you know what that means—time to swap out the spooky for the Santa! 🎅✨ San Antonio is ready to jingle all the way into the holiday season with a sleigh-load of festive events. So, grab your ugly Christmas sweaters, munch on some cookies, and let’s dive into the holiday spirit!
1. Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Kick off the season with a bang at the 43rd Ford Holiday River Parade on November 29. Watch 27 illuminated riverboats glide down the San Antonio River, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the River Walk. It’s like Clark Griswold’s dream come true—minus the electrocution! 🎄🚤
WEBSITE | 203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78205
2. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration From November 14, SeaWorld transforms into a winter wonderland with the largest light display in Texas. Enjoy holiday-themed shows, festive food, and the Merry Mariachis. It’s a whale of a time! 🐋🎅
WEBSITE | 10500 Seaworld Dr., San Antonio, TX 78251
3. Six Flags Fiesta Texas From November 18 to January 7, Six Flags Fiesta Texas becomes a Christmas wonderland. Don’t miss the Majesty of Christmas show, complete with live animals and flying angels. It’s a roller coaster of holiday cheer! 🎢🎄
WEBSITE | 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
4. Natural Bridge Caverns Celebrate the season underground with caroling in the caverns. Above ground, enjoy a 30 ft. Christmas tree, lighted trails, and s’mores. It’s a rockin’ good time! 🎶🕯️
WEBSITE | 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San Antonio, TX 78266
5. Dickens on Main in Boerne Just a short drive from San Antonio, Boerne’s Dickens on Main offers lights, parades, and Santa Claus himself. It’s a small-town holiday celebration that’s big on charm! 🎅🎄
6. Gruene Christmas Market Days Head to Gruene on December 7-8 for holiday shopping, live music, and a photo op with Cowboy Kringle. It’s a rootin’ tootin’ good time! 🤠🎁
WEBSITE | 1281 Gruene Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130
7. The Nutcracker Ballet Catch a performance of the Nutcracker at various venues in San Antonio. It’s a sugar plum fairy tale come to life! 🩰🎄Ballet San Antonio
8. Trans-Siberian Orchestra1 Experience the magic of TSO’s Christmas rock opera on December 27 at the Frost Bank Center. It’s a laser light show extravaganza! 🎸🎶
WEBSITE | 1 Frost Bank Center Dr., San Antonio, TX 78219
9. Tamale Season No San Antonio Christmas is complete without tamales. Whether you make them yourself or order from local favorites like SA Tamale Boy, it’s a delicious tradition you won’t want to miss! 🌽🎄
10. Ice Skating in Travis Park From November 15 to January 5, enjoy ice skating in downtown San Antonio. With temperatures in the 70s, it’s a unique way to celebrate the holidays! ⛸️🎄
WEBSITE | 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio, TX 78205
So, there you have it—San Antonio’s holiday events are sure to make your season merry and bright. Happy holidays, y’all! 🎅🎄✨
