This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
Northeast San Antonio Metrocom
Cibolo Community Resource Drive
The city of Cibolo is hosting a resource drive where residents can get food and supplies or volunteer to help distribute goods. Registration is required.
- Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free
- Cibolo Community Center, 203 S. Main St., Cibolo
- www.cibolotx.gov
See snow, holiday vendors, live music and various themed contests at this annual festival in Selma.
- Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $10 (adults over 12); $5 (children 12 and younger)
- Retama Park, 1 Retama Parkway, Selma
- www.jinglejollychristmas.com
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 second annual 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
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
Ice Skating in Gruene
Catch the opening weekend at the ice skating rink in this historic area in New Braunfels. This family-friendly event will feature hot chocolate, holiday music and cookies.
- Nov. 15-16, times vary
- $18 (admission)
- 1622 New Braunfels St., New Braunfels
- www.gruenetexas.com/rink
This cooking workshop will teach participants how to make tamales. Participants must be 16 or older. Supplies and equipment will be provided, and participants will be able to take home the dozen tamales that they make.
- Nov. 15, 2-4 p.m.
- $65 (per person)
- Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar
The Jones Christmas Ranch
Drive through and see this expansive display of holiday lights, featuring over four million twinkling bulbs and themed decorations.
- Nov. 13-16; 6-10 p.m. (Sunday through Thursday), 6-11 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
- $40 (per vehicle admission)
- 43360 I-10 W., Boerne
- www.thejoneschristmasranch.com
Head to this workshop and make your own charcuterie board just in time for Thanksgiving. All materials are included with tickets, and no experience is necessary.
- Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m.
- $59.95 (admission)
- The Downtown DIY, 206 W. Highland Drive, Boerne
- www.thedowntowndiy.simpletix.com
Head deep into the Hill Country and listen to the jazz offerings of this acclaimed quartet at a historic hotel.
- Nov. 15, 7-10 p.m.
- $30 (admission)
- 717 High St., Comfort
- www.hotelgiles.com
