New Braunfels
See live music
Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Oscar Ornelas performs at noon at Gruene Hall. Country singer Cory Morrow performs at 9:30 p.m.
- Dec. 27, noon (Oscar Ornelas), 9:30 p.m. (Cory Morrow)
- Free (Oscar Ornelas), $30 (Cory Morrow)
- Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.gruenehall.com
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'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
Zoo Lights
Zoo Lights at the San Antonio Zoo features Christmas lights, holiday music and activities. Event is included with park admission.
- Recurring until Dec. 31
- Ticket prices vary
- San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio
- www.sazoo.org
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning will celebrate Jewish unity and pride with an interactive boat ride on the River Walk, a performance by Nissan Black and will have a 9-foot Menorah lighting.
- Dec. 30, 4 p.m.
- Free, ($10 per person for boat ride)
- Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St., San Antonio
- www.chabadsa.org
Esta Noche Dance Company will be teaching all aspects of salsa and bachata dancing in the Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza venue at the Tobin Center. The classes are held every fourth Saturday of the month.
- Dec. 28, 9 a.m.
- Free, (parking starts at $15)
- 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio
- www.tobincenter.org
The San Antonio Botanical Garden will illuminate its gardens with light displays made up of hundreds of handcrafted lanterns as well as flower and animal sculptures.
- Through Jan. 12, 5:30-9 p.m.
- $23-$30 (adults), $18-$21 (children ages 3-12)
- San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio
- www.sabot.org/illuminate
The classic holiday tale of the Velveteen Rabbit wraps up this weekend at The Magik Theatre. The story follows the journey of a shy velveteen toy rabbit who longs to become real.
- Dec. 27-Dec. 29, times vary
- $20-$25, free (children 2 years old and under)
- Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
- www.magiktheatre.org
If the family is in town for Christmas, the holiday lights on the San Antonio River Walk are on display for free until Jan. 12.
- Recurring nightly
- Free
- Downtown, San Antonio
- www.visitsanantonio.com/holidays
The Rotary Ice Rink will return at Travis Park in downtown San Antonio.
- Recurring until Jan. 5, times vary
- $15 (general admission)
- Travis Park, 300 E. Travis St., San Antonio
- www.rotaryicerink.com
Classic Christmas will culminate Dec. 29 The experience features a 55,000-square-foot section of Christmas lights, sculptures and interactive Coca Cola displays. Guests can ice skate, shop and enjoy other activities.
- Dec. 29, times vary
- Tickets start at $28
- Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio
- www.classicchristmas.com
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.
- Through Jan. 5, times vary
- $29+
- Retama Park Parking Lot, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma
- www.thelightpark.com
80s new wave band The Spazmatics will perform at Blue Bonnet Palace.
- Dec. 28, 9 p.m.
- $15
- Blue Bonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout Road, Selma
- www.bluebonnetpalace.com
