# San Antonio River Walk Thanksgiving Weekend Family River Cruise & Promenade > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM - Where: San Antonio River Walk (Downtown & Rivercenter), 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-accessible elevators from street level; quiet electric passenger river barges - Price: Free public walking along River Walk paths; GO RIO 35-minute narrated river cruise $12 for children (ages 1–5), $14.50 (ages 6–17), $16.50 adults - Organizer: San Antonio River Walk Association & GO RIO Cruises - Official page: https://goriocruises.com - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-river-walk-thanksgiving-weekend-family-river-cruise-and-pr--listing-64906e5faccdeec14e9d03e4 ## About Thanksgiving weekend marks the enchanting debut of the holiday season on the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. Beginning Thanksgiving Friday, over 100,000 twinkling holiday lights drape from the branches of towering cypress trees lining the river. Families can embark on a 35-minute narrated GO RIO electric river barge cruise through the downtown horseshoe loop, learning about San Antonio's rich cultural history while gliding beneath historic stone bridges. Family-friendly riverside cafes, mariachi serenades, and festive riverside paths offer an iconic Texas holiday evening for all generations. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Elevator access to the River Walk level is available at Commerce Street and the Shops at Rivercenter; electric barges can accommodate folded lightweight strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms and quiet seating located inside the Shops at Rivercenter mall and Arneson River Theatre terrace. • Age Suitability: Enchanting for children of all ages, teens, parents, and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: River cruises offer a smooth, quiet glide on electric boats; festive evening crowds gather along Commerce Street bridges, while daytime cruises are unhurried and peaceful. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [Ford Holiday River Parade & River Walk Holiday Lights](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/ford-holiday-river-parade-and-river-walk-holiday-lights--listing-de7a95e1eba887a5a8690082) — Nov 27 – Jan 10 · 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM · San Antonio River Walk & Arneson River Theatre · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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