Our San Antonio Holiday Events

Let’s Make Holiday Plans in San Antonio

Let the spirit of the season move you to plan a trip to San Antonio. Holiday season visitors experience the city at its finest, adorned with twinkling lights and featuring family-friendly food, shopping, and cultural events. Our local attractions mean serious business this magical time of year, and serious fun. Book your holiday getaway today and come see what we mean.

Greater, Safer San Antonio

San Antonio’s attractions, hotels and restaurants are taking the health and safety of our visitors and locals seriously. Learn more about how San Antonio is staying safe, and how you can do you part during your holiday trip.

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Events

Festive events fill the city during the holiday season – think caroling, boutique shopping, tamale making, football, and so much more. Experience the holiday-centric festivities during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, Six Flags Fiesta Texas Holiday in the Park, Zoo Lights!, Christmas at the Caverns and the Valero Alamo Bowl. The lights on the San Antonio River Walk will be on November 9 – January 4, with special events like Ford Holiday Boat Caroling and the Fiesta de las Luminarias. Come celebrate with us!

Celebrate the Holidays

Traditions

Homemade tamales. Need we say more? In San Antonio, we bring flavor to every festival, and that’s especially true for holiday tamale events around town. For generations, the unique San Antonio tradition of tamale making has captivated people of all ages.

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Shopping

The holiday season is the season of giving but don’t forget about shopping. In San Antonio, you’ll find something for everyone on your list. From upscale, local boutiques, to shopping malls, to outdoor markets, check all the names off your list with ease.

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