This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
New Braunfels
‘Las Nuevas Tamaleras’
Watch this comedic performance of three people attempting to make tamales for this first time.
- $46-$52 (admission)
- Nov. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.brauntex.org/event/las-nuevas-tamaleras
Discover this German-themed Christmas market showcasing local vendors, holiday gifts, food and more, benefitting the Sophienburg Museum & Archives.
- Nov. 21-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $15 (general admission), $35 (weekend pass)
- Civic Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.sophienburg.com/weihnachtsmarkt
Cosmic Art Night
Check out this hands-on art session featuring painting, ceramics, dance and more in a unique atmosphere.
- Nov. 20, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Northwest Vista College, 3535 N. Ellison Drive, San Antonio
- www.alamo.edu/nvc/calendar/2025/november/cosmic-art-night
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, times vary
- $26-$35 (single-day admission)
- JW Marriot, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio
- www.jwhillcountrychristmas.com
Fall Handmade Market
Check out this market full of handmade artisan goods, jewelry, toys and home decor.
- Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m. (VIP admission); Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (regular admission)
- $5 (regular admission), $25 (VIP admission)
- 130 Sisterdale Hwy., Boerne
- www.boernehandmademarket.com
Take a trip to this popular shopping and event center to witness the lighting of a Christmas tree, listen to holiday music and pet live reindeer.
- Nov. 21, 7-9 p.m.
- $5 (child admission), $10 (adult admission)
- 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio
- www.lacanteraresort.com/holiday-happenings
Compete in either a 5K or a 10K during this annual turkey trot in the Hill Country. The course winds through downtown Boerne and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Nov. 22, 8 a.m.
- $45 (5K), $55 (10K)
- Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., Boerne
- www.athleteguild.com/event/boerne-tx
Bubble Run 5K
Run or walk in this themed 5K featuring bubbles, color packets and a post-competition celebration.
- Nov. 22, 8 a.m. race start
- $54.95
- Real Life Amphitheater, 16765 Lookout Road, Selma
- www.bubblerun.com/locations/san-antonio
Watch this showing of the film "Elf." Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets.
- Nov. 22, 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Schertz Family YMCA, 621 Westchester Drive, Schertz
- www.ymcasatx.org/schertz
