This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
North San Antonio
Christmas at the Caverns
Check out the caverns during the last weekend of the holidays with a light display trail, live music, a giant maze, gift shopping and more.
- Dec. 19-23, times vary
- $23.99 (ages 12 and older admission), $17.49 (ages 3-11 admission)
- Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio
- www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/christmas
Head to the final breakfast with Santa event of the year at this local resort, featuring arts, crafts and cookie decorating activities.
- Dec. 20, 9-10:30 a.m.
- $23.60 (ages 5-12 ticket), $53.10 (12 and older), kids under 4 free
- Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio
- www.hyattexperiences.com
Watch this free showing of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" to get into the holiday spirit in downtown San Antonio.
- Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Civic Park, 210 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
- www.hemisfair.org
SUMC Food Pantry Distribution
Head to this food drive by a local ministry to receive food, volunteer or donate items such as peanut butter, canned goods and pasta.
- Dec. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Free
- Veteran’s Park, 737 E. Aviation Blvd., Universal City
- www.schertzumc.com
This inclusive race winds through Morgan’s Wonderland, with divisions for all skills and abilities. Proceeds from the event will benefit Morgan's Wonderland.
- Dec. 20, 8:30-11 a.m.
- $50 (race registration)
- Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 Dave Edwards Drive, San Antonio
- www.runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/MorgansWonderlandSnowballRun
Check out this holiday-themed cards, collectibles, merchandise and costume expo highlighting Pokémon and more.
- Dec. 20-21, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday), 10 a.m. (VIP access both days)
- $5 (adult admission), $10 (VIP admission), kids under 12 free
- Hilton Garden Inn, 8101 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak
- www.eventzilla.net
Come and Taste it: Holiday Edition
This event will feature live music and wine and beer tasting.
- Dec. 19, 5-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Grapevine, 1612 Hunter Road, New Braunfels
- www.grapevineingruene.com/holiday
Watch students from the School of Classical Ballet and Dance perform their rendition of this famous holiday work.
- Dec. 19-21, Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m.
- $25 (general admission)
- New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.schoolofclassicalballetanddance.com/the-nutcracker
Head to the park to get photos with Santa, drink hot cocoa and decorate cookies. Preregistration is required.
- Dec. 20, 3-5 p.m.
- $20 (registration)
- Fischer Park, 1935 Hilltop Summit Road, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11097
This annual music festival will feature a variety of local bands and artists along with a supply drive for the Crisis Center of Comal County.
- Dec. 21, 2-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Gruene Grove, 1263 Gruene Road, New Braunfels
- Facebook event page
The Jones Christmas Ranch
Drive through an expansive display of holiday lights, featuring over 4 million twinkling bulbs and themed decorations.
- Dec. 18-21; 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 the rodeo for the holidays with a special themed event, live music, photos with Santa and more.
- Dec. 20, 4 p.m.-midnight
- $25 (kids under 12), $40 (general adult admission)
- Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde
- www.tejasrodeo.com/calendar
