Looking for something to do this weekend? Additional information about each event can be found on each respective website. This list is not comprehensive.

San Antonio

Holidays on Houston Street Market

The seasonal market will have over 50 vendors, including artisan crafts, treats, candles, and clothing by local artists. Guests can enjoy carolers, photo ops, and holiday lights. A holiday drone show will also happen with views spanning from Legacy Park all the way down Houston Street to the Alamo.Home for the Howlidays Adoption Fair & Holiday Market

San Antonio Animal Care Services hopes to give hundreds of shelter pets the gift of a family this festive season. Fee-waived adoptions will be offered at the Home for the Howlidays Adoption Fair and Holiday Market at the municipal shelter, with shuttle parking from the nearby Pre-K 4 SA campus at 1235 Enrique M. Barrera Parkway. Guests can enjoy photos with Santa, activities, complimentary gift wrapping, food trucks, a hot cocoa station and more.La Gran Tamalada


La Gran Tamalada is an annual tradition at Historic Market Square hosted by La Familia Cortez Restaurants. Guests will learn the history and traditions of tamales, enjoy storytelling, take photos with Pancho Claus, sample Abuelita hot chocolate, win giveaways and listen to live music.Pullman Market Wine Class

Pullman Market will host a tasting and class on holiday wines, lead by wine manager Mia Altman. The $10 ticket fee will go towards attendees' purchase of 2 or more bottles.Holiday Movie Mondays

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will be screening for free at the Pearl. Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs.
  • Dec. 16, 7:30-9 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio
  • www.atpearl.com
Holidays on Houston Fun Run

The Fun Run will start and finish at Travis Park, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by an after-party at Travis Park, with activities beginning at 5 p.m., with live music, food, ice skating, games, giveaways and a free concert by The Spazmatics at 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 17, 5 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. (run starts)
  • $40 (5K run/walk); $30 (family run/walk); $35 (athletes with disabilities)
  • Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., San Antonio
  • https://tinyurl.com/59hwcc35
Holiday lights on the San Antonio River Walk


Holiday lights on the San Antonio River Walk will turn on Nov. 29. Guests will be able to see the lights for free until Jan. 12.Boerne

A Toast to Olde Town in Boerne

Guests can celebrate the town’s heritage with live music, holiday-themed beverages, strolling carolers, shopping and more.Old West Christmas Light Fest

The Christmas Festival at Enchanted Springs Ranch will feature an immersive walk-through light show, live music, food, activities, laser tag and more.Northeast


Lamp making workshop

Pedalisa Art will host a mosaic lamp workshop. Guests will choose their desired lamp type and the quantity online prior to the class.The Light Park

The drive-thru holiday light show features an array of Christmas lights, decorations and holiday music. Guests are able to purchase holiday-themed drinks and snacks to enjoy the show.New Braunfels

New Braunfels Renaissance Faire


Guests can enjoy the last weekend of the New Braunfels Renaissance Faire with live music, fire spinners, jousters and games with food and beverage vendors at Heritage Village.
  • Dec. 13-15; 5-10 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday)
  • $10 (free ages 12 and under)
  • Heritage Village, 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels
  • https://www.nbrenfaire.com/
Gruene Lake Village Market

The Shops at Gruene Lake Village will be having a holiday market featuring crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, boutiques, hot cocoa, a Santa letter station and surprise guests.
  • Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • The Shops at Gruene Lake Village, Gruene Lake Drive, New Braunfels
  • www.gruenelakevillage.com
Santa Market at Freiheit Country Store

Freiheit Country Store will host a holiday market with local vendors and photos with Santa.Santa’s Ranch

Drive through over a mile-long trail of 2.5 million Christmas lights and animated displays at Santa’s Ranch. Guests will be able to enjoy hot cocoa, kettle corn and snacks.
  • Through Jan. 4, 6-10 p.m. (Sun.-Thu.), 6-11 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.)
  • $37+
  • Santa’s Ranch, 9561 I-35 N. frontage road, New Braunfels
  • www.santasranch.com
Gruene Ice Rink


Gruene's new ice skating rink is open daily through Jan. 5. The rink is located behind The Pomegranate women’s clothing store. Hot cocoa, cookies and Gruene merchandise will be available for purchase.
  • Through Jan. 5, 3-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.), 10 a.m.-10.p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), until 11 p.m. when school is out on Fridays and Saturdays
  • $18 (skate rental)
  • Gruene, 1613 Hunter Road, New Braunfels
  • www.gruenetexas.com/rink