Spend the Holidays
in San Antonio

It's always the perfect time to Visit San Antonio, but there is something extra magical about the Alamo City during the holidays. From a festive river parade, ice skating, and more, get caught up in our holiday spirit. Plan your trip today.

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San Antonio Holidays on Houston Street

Set against the backdrop of one of the city’s most historic and charming areas, San Antonio Holidays on Houston Street arrived…

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Explore San Antonio's Holiday Season

Special holiday events and offers, ideas on how to spend the holiday season, and more. Plan your trip today!

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Holiday Events

Festive events are happening in the Alamo City all season long. Make San Antonio a part of your holiday traditions.

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Your Ultimate San Antonio Holiday Checklist

With so many events, experiences and more, let us help you organize your holiday to-do list in the Alamo City.

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7 Reasons to Visit SA During the Holidays

May your days be merry and bright with these great reasons to visit San Antonio this festive season.

Dec 01

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Experience Charles Dickens’s timeless story, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of…

Dec 01

Frostival at The DoSeum

Recurring daily

Join us for Frostival at The DoSeum for a season full of Holi-play fun! Have a jolly…

Dec 01

Go Rio Holiday Lights Cruises

Friday December 1, 2023

Join us on the River Walk for an unforgettable holiday experience aboard our Holiday…

Dec 01

Holiday Lights on the River Walk – FREE

Recurring daily

The famous holiday lights on the River Walk will turn on this year on November 24…

Dec 01

Lightscape At The San Antonio Botanical Garden

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Over one million lights and festive displays return to San Antonio Botanical Garden…

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Rides. Food. Family…and FUN. Don’t miss San Antonio’s largest, most popular theme park on the city’s Northwest side, Six Flags Fiesta Texas…

SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio has everything from amazing animal attractions to thrilling rides and seasonal events. With year-round operation, the…

San Antonio Zoo

Wild meets life at San Antonio Zoo®! Open year round, come experience and connect with more than 750 animal species on 56 acres of…

Morgan's Wonderland

The World’s First Ultra-Accessible™ Theme Park. Morgan’s Wonderland – a place for all ages, all abilities, and endless fun – was…

Hopscotch

Hopscotch is a uniquely curated, permanent 20,000 sq ft art gallery which features 14 distinctive immersive and interactive installations…

The Alamo

Centrally located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo features interactive tours and exhibits and hosts reenactments of the…

The Witte Museum

Nature, science, and culture meet at The Witte Museum. Massive exhibits of dinosaurs, People of the Pecos and Texas Wild, and other rotating…

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Where the city’s rich history meets national parks. Visit San Antonio Missions National Historical Park to experience the stories of people…

The DoSeum - San Antonio’s Museum for Kids

Experience the next generation of interactive education at The DoSeum. Designed and constructed with a thoughtful, sustainable approach, The…

Majestic Theatre

Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Majestic Theatre was built in 1929 and is a National Historic Landmark. It was designed in…

1902 Venue

Located downtown, in historic St. Paul Square, 1902 bridges the city’s rich history with modern aesthetics and service. Only steps from the…

Howl at the Moon

Part concert. Part piano bar. All fun. Howl at the Moon is a singing, clapping, stomping, dance on the piano, rock ‘n roll kind of dueling…

Devils River Whiskey

In the heart of downtown San Antonio lies the home of Devils River Whiskey. Just about a block away from the Alamo and the San Antonio River…

Elsewhere Bar & Kitchen

Discover the epitome of Instagram-worthy perfection at Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, boasting the best patio and most Instagrammable bar…

Francis Bogside

Francis Bogside, located in historic St. Paul Square near the Alamo Dome and the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, is a distinctive…

GO RIO River Cruises

Ride the river and GO RIO! A new experience in water transportation is here. Colorful, new barges ride the river through downtown, while…

SiDECARS SA

Webster’s Dictionary definition of SiDECARS: a unique, immersive, and original amusement experience in San Antonio that is fun for all and…

MOV Tours

MOV Tours is a full service tour company in San Antonio, we specialize in customized experiences for groups and leisure travelers. We can…

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours

Join Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours for an evening of unforgettable history and spine chilling ghost stories. Hop on board the Ghost Bus and…

Bad Wolf Ghost Tours

San Antonio's hub for the spooky, spiritual, and supernatural! Visit our occult shop for Tarot Readings, crystals, candles, herbs, charms…

Garcia Art Glass, Inc

Garcia Art Glass, Inc. opened it’s doors in 1998 as the first hot glass studio in downtown San Antonio, TX. Now in its 25th year, their…

Scentchips

Scentchips are the Original Wax Melt and have been hand crafted in San Antonio, Texas since 1979. Product quality and customer service are…

Pearl

Pearl: local flavor since 1883. Located just north of downtown San Antonio, Pearl provides a unique experience as a top culinary and…

Historic Market Square

Shops, restaurants, and vibrant surroundings. All at Historic Market Square. A three-block outdoor plaza lined with shops, and restaurants…

North Star Mall

Kick up your boots and shop ‘til you drop at North Star Mall in San Antonio. Just ten miles from downtown San Antonio, and two miles from…

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