San Antonio–New Braunfels · November 15, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Christmas and holiday events for kids in San Antonio
51 tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays and holiday shows around San Antonio, November 15 to New Year’s Day. 9 are free.
Don’t miss
- Nov15SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Zoo Lights at San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Zoo
- Nov15SunSanta visits
Through Jan 1
Santa's Ranch Drive-Through Christmas Lights
Santa's Ranch
From $37All ages
- Nov20FriLight displays
Through Jan 1
Illuminate holiday light trail at San Antonio Botanical Garden
San Antonio Botanical Garden
From $26.99
NovemberSun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30
- Nov21SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Magik Theatre's Party in the Park: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Theatre Courtyard / Theatre Plaza at Hemisfair
Free
- Nov21SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 21
Christmas CountryFest at Devine Acres Farm
Devine Acres Farm
From $11.95
- Nov22SunChristmas
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Family Time -- Choose Your Boba Christmas Pal
Painting with a Twist - San Antonio, TX - Artisan's Alley
From $32All ages
- Nov23MonChristmas
Mon, Nov 23 · 11:00 AM
Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm (choose & cut)
Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm
All ages
- Nov24TueChristmas
Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM
Family Time -- Choose Your Holiday Squishy
Painting with a Twist - San Antonio, TX - Artisan's Alley
From $29All ages
- Nov27FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
45th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
San Antonio River Walk (parade start at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts)
With admission
- Nov27FriLight displays
Fri, Nov 27
Holiday Lights on the San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio River Walk (downtown portion)
FreeAll ages
- Nov27FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 27
Pearl Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Pearl
All ages
- Nov28SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM
Family Time -- Jingle Llama
Painting with a Twist - San Antonio, TX - Artisan's Alley
From $29All ages
- Nov28SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM
Christmas in the Plaza at the Alamo
Alamo Plaza (The Alamo)
FreeAll ages
- Nov28SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 PM
Floresville 2026 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Downtown Floresville
- Nov29SunChristmas
Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM
Family Time -- O Christmas Tree
Painting with a Twist - San Antonio, TX - Artisan's Alley
From $29All ages
DecemberTue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 18
- Dec2WedMarkets and festivals
Wed, Dec 2 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Night Markets at Pearl
Pearl
- Dec3ThuParades
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Seguin Lighted Holiday Parade
Downtown Seguin (start at Austin St & College St)
- Dec4FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Helotes Lighting of the Lights 2026
Helotes City Hall
- Dec4FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Old Fashion Christmas
Houston Square
- Dec4FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
The Polar Express: The Musical (Children's Ballet of San Antonio)
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
Paid
- Dec4FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker – Ballet San Antonio
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Dec4FriMarkets and festivals
Fri, Dec 4
Holidays on Houston Street Market Experience
La Villita (historic)
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Holiday Hijinks Saturday Camp at Magik Theatre
Magik Theatre
From $150
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Art in the Park: Christmas Cards at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
With admission
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Christmas at the Alamo (1800s living history)
The Alamo
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM
Christmas at the Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns
From $18.99All ages
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5
Santa's Railroad Wonderland at Texas Transportation Museum
Texas Transportation Museum
PaidAll ages
- Dec6SunChristmas
Sun, Dec 6 · 9:15 AM
Las Posadas at St. Mark's Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
All ages
- Dec6SunNutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
Yulefest Arts & Crafts Show
Seguin Coliseum
Free
- Dec8TueNutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM
Sensory-Friendly The Nutcracker (Act II) – Ballet San Antonio
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Free
- Dec9WedNutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 9 · 7:30 PM
A Magical Cirque Christmas at the Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Dec11FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM
Christmas in the Park at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
A Christmas Story, The Musical at the Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Dec12SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Christmas Card Workshop at the Cibolo Nature Center
Cibolo Nature Center Auditorium
From $30
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Cowboy Santa at the Alamo
The Alamo
Free
- Dec12SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Winter Holiday Traditions at Government Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
With admissionAll ages
- Dec12SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Cibolo Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting with Vendor Market
Downtown Cibolo plaza (corner of Pfeil Rd and Main St.)
- Dec12SatParades
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
2026 Helotes Hill Country Christmas Parade
Old Town Helotes
All ages
- Dec18FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 18 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Music & Movement
New Braunfels Public Library – Westside Branch
Ages 0–4
Christmas breakSat, Dec 19 – Fri, Jan 1
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Christmas for the Birds at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Yuletide Bingo
Schaefer Library
All ages
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Movie in the Park at the Alamo
The Alamo
Free
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
Christmas Campfire Story and S'mores at Government Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
With admissionAll ages
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM
YOSA & CCSA Present: A Holiday Spectacular
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Dec20SunNutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
URBAN-15 Holiday Laser Show
Edgewood Theatre of Performing Arts
Free
- Dec26SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 26 · 3:00 PM
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Majestic Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Paid
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Learn Something New for New Year's: Fire Building at Lost Maples
Lost Maples State Natural Area
With admission
All seasonLight displays, Santa visits, shows and exhibits that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open nights and times.
- Nov15SunSanta visits
Through Jan 1
Santa's Ranch Drive-Through Christmas Lights
Santa's Ranch
From $37All ages
- Nov15SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Zoo Lights at San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Zoo
- Nov20FriLight displays
Through Jan 1
Illuminate holiday light trail at San Antonio Botanical Garden
San Antonio Botanical Garden
From $26.99
- Nov20FriLight displays
Through Dec 31
Holiday Market and Lights Alive Drive-Thru Light Show at Traders Village
Traders Village San Antonio
All ages
- Nov21SatNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 24
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Magik Theatre)
Magik Theatre
From $25
- Nov21SatChristmas
Through Jan 1
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Paid
- Check?datesChristmas
Check the organizer’s dates
Fun Days at the J (school holiday day programs)
Barshop Jewish Community Center
Paid
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How this list works
Tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays, Nutcrackers, menorah lightings and Noon Year’s Eve parties, beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our San Antonio listings whose title names Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, holiday lights, the New Year or the like, dated between November 15 and January 1. 51 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Central Time.