November
ICE!
The holiday exhibit will feature 20,000 square feet of over 10 immersive tunnels, arches and slides made of ice from scenes and characters of Dr. Seuss’ "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." 40 master ice artisans from Harbin, China will dedicate nearly 40 days to hand sculpting the attraction.
- Nov. 23-Jan. 5, times vary
- $24.99-$37.99
- JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio
- www.jwhillcountrychristmas.com/ice
The Spurs-affiliated entertainment park will host its first holiday event featuring ice skating, a holiday market, photos with Santa and other holiday activities. There will be movie nights and seasonal drinks to purchase.
- Nov. 25-Jan.6
- Free (admission)
- The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way, San Antonio
- www.therockatlacantera.com
The 43rd Annual Ford Holiday River Parade will bring illuminated floats and over 100,000 holiday lights to the San Antonio River Walk. The lights will remain on the River Walk until the weekend after the start of the new year.
- Nov. 29, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (some viewing areas require ticket purchase)
- San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio
- www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Santa’s Wonderland
Families will be able to take free photos with Santa, make crafts, enjoy a petting zoo and a bouncy house at Tuscany Center next to the Stone Oak Plaza retail center.
- Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Tuscany Center, 18756 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio
- www.tinyurl.com/3keax7mv
Starting Dec. 8, guests can enjoy live music and shop local vendors' food and artisan booths during select weekends in December. Photos and letters with Santa will also be available.
- Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St., San Antonio
- www.marketsquaresa.com/Whats-Happening
Friends and family will be able to spread joy this holiday season by caroling on a river boat at the San Antonio River Walk. Boat capacity is for 12 people. Registration starts at the International Building, 203 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio.
- Dec. 4-23, time slots vary
- Free (reservation is required)
- San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio
- www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com