Ugly Christmas sweater contests, performances of “The Nutcracker” ballet, pet adoption opportunities, photos with Santa Claus, a school choir concert and a parade are among the holiday activities scheduled across the San Antonio the second weekend of December.
Dec. 9
Single Professionals Network, a friendship group for singles age 55 years and older, meets for conversation, libations, games and food. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free admission. The Roo Pub, 19315 US 281 N., San Antonio. www.spn-sa.org
Dec. 9
Pawderosa Ranch Doggie Play and Stay will be part of an ugly Christmas sweater contest at Hops and Hounds, including prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners. 6-8 p.m. Free admission. 13838 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio. www.hopsandhoundsllc.com
Dec. 9
San Antonio City Council District 1 is hosting its second “Oh What Fun with District 1” holiday event at Crockett Park. This event will feature arts and crafts, snow flurries throughout the evening, sweet treats and hot chocolate, face painting, photo booth, mariachi performance, and bike and scooter giveaways. 6-8 p.m. Free. 1300 N. Main Ave., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/667899535014327
DEC. 9
Bradley Middle School will host Flannel Fest. Community members are encouraged to wear flannel and visit the Mill Springs Cabin on campus for holiday fun, including an elf scavenger hunt, a wagon trail mix station, a food truck, cabin tours, holiday music, and a chance to make Christmas tree ornaments and greeting cards and visit with “Cowboy Santa.” 6-8:30 p.m. Free. 1519 Heimer Road, San Antonio. 210-356-2600
DEC. 9
San Antonio City Council District 9 residents are invited to a holiday party organized by Council Member John Courage’s office. The party will include the Bush Middle School Choir and Beethoven Concert Band, food and more. Attendees may bring an unwrapped gift for the Blue Santa Program. RSVP is encouraged. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Walker Ranch Senior Center, 835 W. Rhapsody Drive, San Antonio. www.eventbrite.com/e/463876195187
Dec. 9-10
Children’s Ballet of San Antonio will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Each performance is accompanied by a family friendly-holiday market and photos with Santa Claus and “Nutcracker” cast members. 7 p.m. (Dec. 9), 2 and 7 p.m. (Dec. 10). $45-$55. 200 E. Market St., San Antonio. www.childrensballetofsanantonio.org/productions-and-events
Dec. 10
Pet Supplies Plus will host a pet adoption event with God’s Dogs Rescue and pet photo opportunities with Santa Claus. Pictures are $10 with proceeds benefiting GDR. There will also be giveaways. 1-4 p.m. Free admission. 15034 San Pedro Ave., Ste. A, San Antonio. 210-545-6900
Dec. 10
San Antonio Astronomical Association members will let visitors to a winter star party view celestial objects through their telescopes. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Eisenhower Park, 19399 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio. www.sanantonioastronomy.org/
DEC. 10
Reagan High School JROTC members will benefit from sales proceeds at their annual holiday bazaar, which will feature several local vendors, musical performances, food trucks, a silent auction and a raffle. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive, San Antonio. 210-356-1800.
Dec. 10
Spay-Neuter-Inject-Protect San Antonio will have a pet adoption event at Neiman Marcus at The Shops at La Cantera. Noon-4 p.m. Free admission. 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Ste. 14, San Antonio. www.snipsa.org
Dec. 10
The Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce presents its 44th annual holiday parade and fun run, followed by holiday refreshments, music and a visit with Santa Claus. 5:3008 p.m. $20 (fun run), free (parade and party). The parade will begin at Alamo Heights High School, 6900 Broadway St., and end at the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca St., Alamo Heights. www.facebook.com/events/5720278291329985
Dec. 10-11
Weekend Market at Arbor Park presents a Christmas market with several area small businesses and artisans selling handmade home decorations, apparel, holiday gift items and food. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free admission. Arbor Park shopping center parking lot, 17700 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio. www.facebook.com/theweekendmarketatarborpark
Dec. 10-11
Community Bible Church invites the public to Christmas in the Park at the church’s Emmitt Park, where guests may enjoy lights, a Christmas-themed walking path, food trucks, hot chocolate, photo booths, vendors for Christmas gift shopping and more. 6-9 p.m. both nights. Free. 2477 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio. www.communitybible.com
Dec. 10-11
Visitors to Market Square may check out La Gran Tamalada at La Familia Cortez restaurants Mi Tierra Cafe and Bakery, La Margarita Restaurant and Oyster Bar, and the food court. Learn the history and traditions of tamales, take photos with Pancho Claus, enjoy storytelling and hot chocolate sampling and giveaways, and listen to live music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Free admission. 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio. www.marketsquaresa.com
Dec. 11
Bring your well-behaved, leashed dog to San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Deck the Paws parade, where guests may enjoy holiday blooms and a market featuring various vendors. There will also be a doggy dress-up contest with prizes. No dogs will be allowed in the garden after noon, and all dogs must be on a leash at all times. 9 a.m.-noon. Admission by SABG admission or membership plus $5 per leashed dog. 555 Funston Place, San Antonio. www.sabot.org
Dec. 11
Lone Star Dancers presents a Christmas Civil War Ball, where attendees are encouraged to be dressed in family-friendly period or formal attire. Best-dressed contests will take place throughout the evening. There will also be holiday refreshments. 6-9 p.m. $10 per person. Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 10915 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio. www.facebook.com/events/810886893279520
Dec. 11
Knight Watch Games hosts a market day featuring a range of new and used tabletop games. Noon-8 p.m. 16350 Blanco Road, San Antonio. www.knightwatchgames.com
Dec. 11
Hill Country Village Homeowners Association invites residents to a Christmas party at the City Hall campus with food, music and other holiday festivities. 5-8 p.m. Free. 116 Aspen Lane, Hill Country Village. 210-494-3671
Dec. 14
Choirs from Rawlinson and Hobby middle schools will perform holiday songs at the Hobby Middle School cafetorium. 6:30 p.m. Free. 11843 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio. 210-397-6300
Dec. 14
Children ages 6-12 may visit Encino Library and learn how to decorate globe ornaments using a paint-pour technique. Each participant will take their new ornament home for display. 4-5 p.m. Free. 2515 E. Evans Road, San Antonio. 210-207-9250.
Dec. 14
Pearl hosts holiday night markets every Wednesday evening leading up to Christmas. Guests are invited to check out 40-plus local vendors for holiday shopping and enjoy live music and carolers. 5-9 p.m. Free admission. 312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio. www.atpearl.com
