Holiday Events in the San Antonio Area
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San Antonio KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the San Antonio area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s
something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays! —Debra Ross, publisher
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for San Antonio--ways to make the holidays special in our area for 2024. Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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San Antonio offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around San Antonio promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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LET THE SEASON OF CHEER BEGIN! Show your support for local culinary classes from schools across the city! Come visit the Tower and vote for your favorite Gingerbread House! Voting starts November 17th through December 15th at the Base of the Tower.
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Texas’s #1 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show with millions of dazzling lights perfectly synced to holiday music, all from your car.
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Bring your friends and family and enjoy one of the best holiday light exhibitions in the state! You’ll take a drive through over a mile of winding country roads while taking in 3 million beautiful lights, animated Christmas displays, and enjoying homemade hot chocolate, kettle corn, and more.
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Get ready to step into a winter wonderland as San Antonio Zoo unveils Zoo Lights, Powered by CPS Energy—the most magical and enchanting holiday celebration! Zoo Lights, Powered by CPS Energy, will transform San Antonio Zoo into a winter wonderland from November 15 to December 31. Get ready to be swept away by the holiday spirit as you explore miles of dazzling lights, festive music, and whimsical displays. Immerse yourself in a world of twinkling lights and vibrant displays across our unique realms. With bigger, brighter, and wilder attractions than ever before, Zoo Lights, Powered by CPS Energy, guarantees an unforgettable holiday light extravaganza. Mark your calendars and join us from November 15 to December 31 for the wildest celebration in San Antonio!
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Lights Alive! is a computer-controlled, musically synchronized, drive-thru Christmas light show. The immersive experience is family-friendly & synchronized to a one-of-a-kind soundtrack with modern high-energy remixes and traditional Christmas classics.
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Create a lasting Christmas memory with photos with Cowboy Kringle, Gruene’s own brand of Santa! Reserve a spot in advance for photo packages, Christmas cards and other special order items. Visit CowboyKringle.com for more information or to reserve your time slot before they fill up! For information call (830) 606-1601.
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Experience enchanting holiday magic for the entire family at Holiday in the Park! Featuring musical shows, twinkling lights, holiday treats, Santa, and much more at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
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Looking for a fun and exciting way for your child to spend their school holidays? Join us at Alamo for our Holiday Camps! Your child will enjoy eight hours of gym play, games, and crafts. Our camp schedule includes a morning of play in our big gym facility, followed by lunch, crafts, and organized games. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is open to fully potty-trained children ages 4 and up.
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The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in and around San Antonio
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