# River of Lights 2026 at Museum Reach

> Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: San Antonio River Lock & Dam — Museum Reach, Museum Reach Lock & Dam near Brooklyn Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78215
- Ages: All ages; family event
- Price: Free admission; food and market purchases cost extra
- Organizer: San Antonio River Authority
- Official page: https://www.sariverauthority.org/river-of-lights/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A free riverside winter festival with 100,000 pounds of real snow, two snow slides, Santa photos, live music, a holiday animal display, market vendors and food trucks.

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