San Antonians looking to enjoy the Alamo Bowl or ring in 2023 in style have plenty of choices.
Dec. 29
The Valero Alamo Bowl is the annual matchup of top teams from the Pac-12 and the Big 12, and typically one of the most-watched of college football bowl games. This year’s match involves the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies. Fans may take part in various activities leading up to the game. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $70. Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio. www.alamobowl.com
Dec. 29
Maverick Distilling will offer cocktail specials and a full dinner menu for people wanting to pregame for that night’s Alamo Bowl matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies, or enjoy watching the game at the downtown distiller. Maverick will have the live game broadcast on multiple screens. Reservations are encouraged. 2 p.m.-end of game (kickoff at 8 p.m.). Free admission. 115 Broadway St., San Antonio. www.maverickdistilling.com
Dec. 31
The DoSeum brings back its Kids’ Countdown, a child-friendly way to count down to the new year with music, treats, activities and a noontime balloon drop. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 for adults and children. 2800 Broadway St., San Antonio. www.thedoseum.org/events/event/2765037
Dec. 31
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa invites resort guests and visitors to a buffet dinner, featuring carved-to-order prime rib, a variety of seasonal side dishes, a full salad bar with composed and deconstructed options, gourmet desserts and more. Reservations are recommended. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Admission: $32-$45 per adult; children between the ages of 5 and 12 will pay their age; free for children age 4 and younger. 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio. 210-767-7999.
Dec. 31
The San Antonio Parks Foundation presents Celebrate SA, the city’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Visitors may enjoy live music, food and all sorts of revelry, dance performances and midnight fireworks. 6 p.m.-midnight. Free. Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio. www.saparks.org/event/celebrate-sa
Dec. 31
Carriqui restaurant hill hosts a 1970s-themed New Year’s Eve house party complete with standard dinner service, music from the Buttercup band and DJ Steven Lee Moya, and a champagne toast and breakfast tacos at midnight. Period attire is encouraged. Reservations are required. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $25 per person. 239 E. Grayson St., San Antonio. www.exploretock.com/carriqui/event/380251/new-years-eve-at-carriqui
Dec. 31
The Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk will offer New Year’s Even activities for guests and visitors. There will be a “Speakeasy Soiree” in the hotel’s Lone Star Ballroom, featuring an open bar with signature cocktail selections, a live jazz band, dancing, fortune tellers, up-close magic demonstrations, and a live countdown and champagne toast at midnight. VIP admission includes a view of the Tower of the Americas fireworks display. The hotel’s Bar Rojo will provide a separate “Party on the Patio” event with bottle service, a New Year’s Eve-themed cocktail menu, dining options available from Bar Rojo’s menu, table-top fire pits with s’mores kits and a countdown that includes a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. “Speakeasy Soiree” tickets: $199-$299 per person; Party on the Patio admission: free on first-come, first-served basis. 600 E. Market St., San Antonio. https://feverup.com/m/122771
Dec. 31
The Westin Riverwalk will host a Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve party where attendees are encouraged to dress up in their favorite holiday attire and add a fun masquerade mask. Party-goers will enjoy fire dancers, ice displays, a DJ, champagne toasts, sparklers and hors d'oeuvres as well as a sneak peek into the property’s newly renovated Zocca restaurant, set to reopen in early 2023. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $175-$200 per person. 420 W. Market St., San Antonio. www.eventbrite.com/e/fire-ice-new-years-eve-event-tickets-487027160347
Dec. 31
The Moon’s Daughter restaurant and bar on the rooftop of Thompson San Antonio-Riverwalk will host a New Year’s Eve bash, “Celestial Ball," paying tribute to the Goddess of the Moon, Celine. Guests may enjoy celebrity performer DJ JAX, an open bar, champagne, spirits and more. Reservations are required. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets start at $175 per person. 115 Lexington Ave., San Antonio. www.eventbrite.com/e/nye-the-moons-daughters-celestial-ball-tickets-454024348047
Jan. 1
The Hayden offers a New Year’s Day pajama brunch party. Visitors are encouraged to come in their favorite pajama set or onesie, and choose from the restaurant’s full weekend brunch menu. Reservations are required. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 4026 Broadway St., San Antonio. https://bit.ly/3vP3ZTQ
