Check out these events happening in late December and early January in San Antonio. This list is not comprehensive.

December

Wellness at the Tobin Center

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
27th Annual Chanukah On The River

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
New Year's Eve at Hemisfair


Ring in the new year at Hemisfair with two events featuring live performances, food vendors, family activities and a fireworks display. The Kids Countdown at Yanaguana Garden will have a carnival and activities, while Celebrate at Civic will have a dance party with Sound Cream Airstream and more. A $25 donation is suggested in support of Hemisfair, with $150+ donors receiving a picnic blanket and four drink tickets while supplies last.
  • Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-midnight
  • Free (admission)
  • Civic Park, 210 S. Alamo St., San Antonio (Celebrate at Civic); Yanaguana Garden, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio (Kids Countdown)
  • www.hemisfair.org
January

Holidays on Houston Cocktail Crawl

The self-guided holiday cocktail crawl along Houston Street will feature holiday-themed libations from bars like Acenar, Bohanan’s, Double Standard, among others, until Jan. 1.Selena Vive: The Music of Selena

Vocalist Isabella Sanchez and the San Antonio Philharmonic will celebrate the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla at the Majestic Theatre.
  • Jan. 3-5, times vary
  • Tickets start at $25 plus fees
  • Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio
  • www.majesticempire.com
Storytime Flow


The McNay Art Museum will host a family movement class that pairs with a read-aloud story time featuring children’s stories and books. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets.
  • Jan. 3, 10-11 a.m.
  • $15 (nonmember adults); free (member adults); $10 (teens); free (kids 12 and under)
  • 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio
  • www.mcnayart.org
Couple’s painting at Hawaii Fluid Art

Couples will customize their own charcuterie boards and wine glasses into fluid art pieces. Guests are encouraged to bring their own beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres to enjoy during the class.San Antonio Mystic Market and Holistic Fair

The market will feature artisan vendors with offerings like crystals, natural skin care, card readings, crafts and more at Blue Star Arts Complex.