What’s Happening in San Antonio in December 2025? / ¿Qué está pasando en San Antonio en diciembre de 2025?

All the festive lights, family fun, and holiday events in one place!

¡Todas las luces festivas, diversión familiar y eventos navideños en un solo lugar!

December 1 – 22, 2025

Holiday Cocoa Cruise —

River Walk Light Boat Tour

WHERE / DONDE: GO RIO River Walk boats

Details / Detalles: Festive riverboat cruise with cocoa and holiday lights. / Paseo en barco festivo por el River Walk con chocolate caliente y luces navideñas.

December 1 – 31, 2025

Sabot Illuminate

WHERE / DONDE: San Antonio Botanical Garden

Details / Detalles: Stunning holiday light displays across the gardens./ Impresionantes exhibiciones de luces navideñas en los jardines.

December 1 – 31, 2025

Holidays at The Rock

WHERE / DONDE: The Rock at La Cantera

Details / Detalles: Holiday decorations, music, and seasonal fun at La Cantera. / Decoraciones navideñas, música y diversión estacional en La Cantera.

December 5 – 14, 2025

Holidays on Houston Street Celebration

WHERE / DONDE: Houston Street, Downtown San Antonio (Broadway to Legacy Park)

Details / Detalles: Downtown San Antonio transforms into a holiday wonderland along Houston Street, lit up by hundreds of thousands of dazzling mini‑LED lights, oversized ornaments, and festive décor. / El centro de San Antonio se convierte en un país de maravillas navideño en Houston Street, iluminado con cientos de miles de mini‑luces LED, enormes adornos y decoración festiva.

📅 December 5, 2025

SATX 5K Presented by Holidays on Houston Street

WHERE / DONDE: Downtown San Antonio

Details / Detalles: Kick off the Houston Street celebrations with a fun 5K through downtown! Run, jog, or walk amid dazzling lights and cheerful crowds. / ¡Comienza las celebraciones de Houston Street con un divertido 5K por el centro! Corre, trota o camina entre luces deslumbrantes y un ambiente alegre.

December 5 – 19, 2025

S’mores with Santa

WHERE / DONDE: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa

Details / Detalles: Cozy up for sweet holiday fun! Make gooey s’mores with Santa and enjoy a magical family-friendly experience full of festive cheer. / ¡Acomódate para disfrutar de dulces momentos navideños! Prepara s’mores con Santa y vive una experiencia mágica para toda la familia.

December 6, 2025, 6:00 PM

A Taste of Holidays on Houston Street

WHERE / DONDE: Downtown San Antonio (between Navarro and North St. Mary’s)

Details / Detalles: Dine beneath twinkling lights with communal tables, festive food, and drinks! / Cena bajo luces centelleantes con mesas comunitarias, comida festiva y bebidas.

December 12 – 14, 2025

Holidays on Houston Street Market

WHERE / DONDE: Downtown San Antonio

Details / Detalles: Explore a magical holiday market filled with local artisans, handmade gifts, festive treats, and activities for all ages. / Explora un mercado navideño mágico con artesanías locales, regalos hechos a mano, delicias festivas y actividades para todas las edades.

December 12, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Converse Light Show —

Interactive Christmas Lights for the Whole Family

WHERE / DONDE: 10523 Coyote Hill, Converse, TX

Details / Detalles: Giant displays, twinkling lights, and interactive features make this a festive must-see. / Vive un espectacular show de luces interactivo que toda la familia puede disfrutar! Con enormes exhibiciones y luces centelleantes.

December 16 – 24, 2025

Las Posadas —

Traditional Candlelight Christmas Processions

WHERE / DONDE: Various historic San Antonio locations (including San Fernando Cathedral & Missions)

Details / Detalles: A cherished holiday tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey with candlelight processions, cultural music, and community gatherings. / Tradición navideña con procesiones a la luz de las velas, música cultural y encuentros comunitarios que recrean el viaje de María y José.

December 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Disco Skate Nights with The AM Project

WHERE / DONDE: Civic Park at Hemisfair, Downtown San Antonio

Details / Detalles: Lace up and boogie on ice! Skate under the lights with funky disco beats spun by local DJs. / ¡Ponte los patines y muévete al ritmo del disco! Patina bajo las luces con DJ locales.

December 20, 2025

Holiday in the Garden at Hemisfair —

Family Holiday Festival

WHERE / DONDE: Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, 210 S Alamo St

Details / Detalles: A free, community-oriented Christmas event with music, crafts, treats, and activities celebrating the season. / Evento navideño comunitario gratuito con música, manualidades, golosinas y actividades festivas.

December 30, 2025

NUTCRACKER!

Magical Christmas Ballet

WHERE / DONDE: San Antonio Venue

Details / Detalles: Experience the timeless holiday tradition of the Nutcracker! A dazzling ballet performance. / ¡Vive la tradición navideña del Cascanueces! Una deslumbrante presentación de ballet que encantará a espectadores de todas las edades.

December 31

New Year’s Eve events

Eventos de Año Nuevo

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kids Countdown

WHERE / DONDE: DoSeum

Details / Detalles: Family-friendly countdown event with balloon drop, music, and activities. / Evento familiar de conteo regresivo con globos, música y actividades.

New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner

WHERE / DONDE: Cavalier

Details / Detalles: Dinner and celebration to welcome 2026. / Cena y celebración para recibir el 2026.

December 31, 2025

New Year’s Eve Party at High Praise Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

WHERE / DONDE: High Praise Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

Details / Detalles: Live music, celebration, and party./ Música en vivo, celebración y fiesta.

6:00 PM – 11:59 PM

San Antonio New Year’s Eve Celebration

WHERE / DONDE: Civic Park, 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way, San Antonio

Details / Detalles: Ring in 2026 with live music, food, family fun, and fireworks. / ¡Recibe el 2026 con música en vivo, comida, diversión familiar y fuegos artificiales!

Ongoing December Events

Eventos en curso

Running through January 11, 2026

River Walk Holiday Lights

WHERE / DONDE: San Antonio River Walk

Details / Detalles: Experience the magic of thousands of sparkling lights along the world-famous River Walk! Stroll, snap photos, and soak in the holiday cheer in one of San Antonio’s most iconic spots. / ¡Vive la magia de miles de luces brillantes a lo largo del famoso River Walk! Pasea, toma fotos y disfruta del espíritu navideño en uno de los lugares más emblemáticos de San Antonio.

Running through December 23, 2025

Travis Park Christmas Tree Farm

WHERE / DONDE: Travis Park, San Antonio

Details / Detalles: Step into a winter wonderland in downtown San Antonio! Browse fresh-cut Christmas trees, garlands, and festive wreaths, and take home the perfect tree. Delivery is available. / ¡Adéntrate en un paraíso navideño en el centro de San Antonio! Explora árboles frescos, guirnaldas y coronas festivas, y llévate a casa el árbol perfecto. ¡Servicio de entrega disponible!

Running through December 20, 2025

Breakfast with Santa

WHERE / DONDE: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa

Details / Detalles: Start your holiday mornings with a festive breakfast alongside Santa! Enjoy delicious morning treats, take photos, and make memories with St. Nick. / ¡Comienza tus mañanas navideñas con un desayuno festivo junto a Santa! Disfruta de deliciosos bocados matutinos, toma fotos y crea recuerdos con San Nicolás.

Running through December 24, 2025

Capture a Timeless Holiday Tradition with Santa at The Shops at La Cantera

WHERE / DONDE: The Shops at La Cantera

Details / Detalles: Meet Santa, take holiday photos, and create magical seasonal memories! / Conoce a Santa, toma fotos navideñas y crea recuerdos mágicos de la temporada.

Running through January 3, 2026

Holidays at Hemisfair —

Ice Skating & Festive Fun

WHERE / DONDE: Hemisfair Civic Park

Details / Detalles: Ice skating, decorations, and family activities in a festive urban space. / Patinaje sobre hielo, decoración y actividades familiares en un espacio urbano festivo.

Running through January 2, 2026

Holidays at The Rock

WHERE / DONDE: The Rock at La Cantera

Details / Detalles: Celebrate the season with festive decorations, music, and holiday cheer at this iconic spot! / ¡Celebra la temporada con decoraciones festivas, música y espíritu navideño en este lugar icónico!

Running through – January 4, 2026

Snow Flow Mountain

WHERE / DONDE: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Details / Detalles: Enjoy a wintery snow play experience, tubing, and snow activities perfect for families. / Disfruta de un parque de nieve con toboganes y actividades invernales, ideal para toda la familia.

Amusement parks & special attractions

Parques temáticos

Running through January 2

Holidays at The Rock

WHERE / DONDE: The Rock at La Cantera

Details / Detalles: Decorations, music, and seasonal fun. / Decoraciones, música y diversión estacional.

Running through January 4

Snow Flow Mountain

WHERE / DONDE: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Details / Detalles: Winter snow play and tubing. / Actividades de nieve y toboganes.

December 1 – 31, 2025

Sea World San Antonio Christmas Celebration

WHERE / DONDE: SeaWorld San Antonio

Details / Detalles: Holiday shows, festive decorations, and seasonal fun. / Espectáculos navideños, decoraciones y diversión festiva.

December 1 – 31, 2025

Natural Bridge Caverns Christmas

WHERE / DONDE: Natural Bridge Caverns

Details / Detalles: Holiday-themed underground experience and activities./ Experiencia navideña subterránea y actividades temáticas.

December 1 – 31, 2025

Holiday in the Park —

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

WHERE / DONDE: Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Details / Detalles: Holiday rides, lights, and shows. / Atracciones, luces y espectáculos navideños.

December 1 – 31, 2025

San Antonio Zoo Lights

WHERE / DONDE: San Antonio Zoo

Details / Detalles: Zoo decorated with festive lights, seasonal activities. / El zoológico decorado con luces festivas y actividades de temporada.