This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.
North San Antonio
16th annual Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk
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
Get a glimpse of this winter-themed display featuring 34 sculptures and over 6,700 blocks of ice in total.
- Nov. 27-30, times vary
- $26-$35 (single-day admission)
- JW Marriott, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio
- www.jwhillcountrychristmas.com
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
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
17th annual Gruene Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Turkey Chase
This event—hosted by Comal Cops for Kids—will benefit local charities in Comal County. Participants can walk or run a 5K on Thanksgiving morning.
- Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.
- $25 (online 5K registration), $35 (race day registration)
- Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- www.comalcopsforkids.com
Mario Moreno & The Smokin’ Gun Band
Listen to this country band perform live along with dancing and more.
- Nov. 28, 8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- VFW Post 8315 Canteen, 1000 FM 78, Schertz
- Facebook event page: VFW Post 8315 Canteen
The monthlong festival will have light displays, crafting workshops, food, drinks, photo opportunities and more.
- Nov. 28-Dec. 28, times vary based on tickets
- $21-$29 (admission)
- Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio
- www.classicchristmas.com/san-antonio
The Jones Christmas Ranch
Drive through and see this expansive display of holiday lights, featuring over 4 million twinkling bulbs and themed decorations.
- Nov. 27-30, 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
The weekend after Thanksgiving, head to this historic downtown Christmas market with lights, photos with Santa, food, local vendors and more.
- Nov. 28-29, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hill Country Mile, Main Street, Boerne
- www.holidaysinboerne.com/dickens-on-main
Enjoy friendly competition with a 5K at this local Boerne brewery. Free beer, live music and food will be available after the race.
- Nov. 29, 11 a.m.
- $45.28 (registration), $64.60 (registration with T-shirt)
- Free Roam Brewing Company, 325 S. Main St., Boerne
- www.eventbrite.com/e/5k-beer-run
