This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
November
Villain Arts Tattoo Festival
See all things tattoos and art at this weekend convention featuring professional artists, vendors, contests and more.
- Nov. 14-16, times vary
- $20 daily, $45 three-day pass
- Freeman Expo Hall, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio
- www.villainarts.com
Head to this celebration of one of the city’s biggest parks with live music, family friendly entertainment and local food vendors.
- Nov. 15, noon-4 p.m.
- Free
- Sunken Garden Theater, 3700 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio
- www.brackenridgepark.org/evet/brack-bash
Catch this singer-songwriter at this idyllic event venue featuring accompanying artist Emily Monsen.
- Nov. 15, 5 p.m.
- $17.59 (admission)
- Bracken Creekside Saloon, 18400 FM 2252, San Antonio
- Facebook: Bracken Creekside Saloon
Make the drive south of the city to this nationally recognized endurance race boasting over 20 challenging obstacles on a South Texas ranch.
- Nov. 22-23, times vary
- $125-$167 depending on race distance
- Sandy Oaks Ranch, 1480 I-35, Devine
- www.spartan.com
Get a glimpse of this winter-themed display featuring 34 sculptures and over 6,700 blocks of ice in total.
- Nov. 23-Jan. 4
- $26-$35 (single-day admission)
- JW Marriot, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio
- www.jwhillcountrychristmas.com
Support the city’s largest food bank while celebrating Thanksgiving and enjoying a 5K run or walk.
- Nov. 27, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- $40 (registration cost)
- Commander’s House at H-E-B Arsenal, 622 S. Flores St., San Antonio
- www.safoodbank.org/turkeytrot
See live reindeer, listen to live local performances from area schools and enjoy other holiday festivities at this scenic Hill Country resort.
- Nov. 28, 6-9 p.m.
- $25 (admission)
- 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio
- www.hyattexperiences.com
This holiday festival has several winter-themed installations, photos with Santa, food, drinks, music and more.
- Nov. 28-Dec. 28, times vary
- $21-$29 (admission)
- Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio
- www.classicchristmas.com
Experience the city’s kickoff to the holiday season with the illumination of a light display and family-friendly activities.
- Nov. 30, 4:30-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 209 Lemonwood Drive, Castle Hills
- www.cityofcastlehills.com/calendar
WinterFest
Get to Stone Oak for this winter celebration featuring real snow, performances from local schools, sledding, carnival rides—all proceeds will benefit the Brighton Center.
- Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $7.77 (admission)
- North Central Baptist Hospital, 21702 Hardy Oak Blvd., San Antonio
- www.winterfestivalsa.com
Along with a cookie contest, choir performance and a Santa plus Grinch appearance, check out the city’s annual tree lighting festival.
- Dec. 6, 3-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park
- www.shavanoparktx.gov/residents/holidayevent
Head to this staple art museum and compete in a scavenger hunt while getting to meet the cowboy version of Santa Claus. Pre-registration required.
- Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (Bexar County resident admission)
- Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio
- www.briscoemuseum.org/etn/cowboy-christmas
Catch the showing of this classic holiday move at the Tower of the Americas downtown.
- Dec. 13, sunset
- Free (admission)
- 739 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio
- www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/event/movie-in-the-park
