San Antonio, December 19, 2025

San Antonio is gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with delightful events from December 19 to 21. The city will host a variety of festive activities, including candlelight concerts, holiday cabarets, and immersive art experiences. Families can enjoy themed events such as Breakfast with Santa, the Snowball 5K, and a live performance of Disney’s Frozen. Don’t miss out on the dazzling holiday lights at The Light Park and festive celebrations at SeaWorld. This weekend promises a mix of entertainment for all ages in the heart of San Antonio.

San Antonio’s Upcoming Weekend Events: December 19-21, 2025

San Antonio offers a variety of festive events this weekend, from holiday markets to theatrical performances. Here’s a guide to some of the top activities happening from Friday, December 19, to Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Friday, December 19, 2025

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Experience beloved holiday classics performed under candlelight at The Josephine Theatre. The program includes “12 Days of Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night,” and more. Tickets start at $54.12. Location: The Josephine Theatre, 339 W Josephine St, San Antonio, TX 78212
• The Frosty Follies: A Holiday Cabaret
  Enjoy a festive cabaret featuring holiday songs performed by local artists at San Pedro Playhouse. Performances continue throughout the weekend. Tickets start at $40. Location: San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212
• You’re Invited to Birthday Cake Mountain
  An immersive art experience at The DoSeum where families can decorate colorful “cakes” and explore a forest of glowing candles. Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Admission is $18. Location: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
• SeaWorld Christmas Celebration
  Celebrate the season with festive shows, holiday lights, and seasonal treats at SeaWorld San Antonio. Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Admission details not specified. Location: La Cantera Resort and Spa, 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
• Disney’s Frozen
  Attend the regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen at San Pedro Playhouse. The show runs from December 19 to 23, with tickets starting at $35. Location: San Pedro Playhouse, 800 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212
• The Light Park San Antonio
  Drive through millions of dazzling lights synchronized to festive music at The Light Park. Open from 5:30 pm to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 pm to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets start at $29.99. Location: 5757 US-90 Parking Lot, San Antonio, TX 78227
• Nightly Spirits Booze and Boos Tour®
  Explore San Antonio’s haunted history on this ghostly pub crawl. Tours run from 7:30 pm to 10 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are $29.95. Location: 115 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Saturday, December 20, 2025

• Alamo City Arts’ 33rd Annual Production of “The Nutcracker”
  Enjoy a classical holiday performance featuring over 85 dancers and live orchestration by Alamo City Symphony Viva! Shows at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets range from $30 to $45. Location: Thiry Auditorium, Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 SW 24th St, San Antonio, TX 78207
• Cowboy Christmas
  Experience a festive rodeo with pony rides, face painting, s’mores, holiday shopping, and photos with Cowboy Santa. After the rodeo, enjoy live country music and dancing. Tickets are $60 for adults, $25 for children aged 3-12, and free for children under 2. Location: Tejas Rodeo Company, 401 Obst Rd, Bulverde, TX 78163
• Gingerbread House Workshop
  Decorate your own gingerbread house at Over The Top Cake Supplies. The workshop provides all materials, and tickets are $50. Location: 1010 Northwest Loop 410 #102, San Antonio, TX 78213
• Snowball 5K & 1K – Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll
  Participate in a family-friendly event supporting Morgan’s Wonderland. The race is chip-timed, and participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, finisher ornament, and more. Time: 8 am – 11 am. Location: Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233
• Breakfast with Santa
  Enjoy a festive breakfast buffet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas. Time: 9 am – 11 am. Tickets are $53.10 for adults and $23.60 for children aged 5-12; children under 5 eat free. Location: 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251
• Scuba Diving Santa at SEA LIFE San Antonio
  Watch Scuba Claus dive into the underwater world and interact with sea creatures. Time: 2 pm. Tickets are $19.99. Location: 849 E Commerce St, Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78205
• The Sound of Music: Live at Wonder Theatre
  Experience the timeless musical with songs like “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “Do-Re-Mi.” Shows at 2 pm. Tickets start at $31. Location: Wonder Theatre, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd A-90, San Antonio, TX 78201
• A Charlie Brown Christmas
  Enjoy a theatrical adaptation of the beloved holiday special at Magik Theatre. Open from 9 am to 9 pm. Tickets are $25 for children and $30 for adults. Location: 420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Holiday in the Park
  Experience a winter wonderland with 2.5 million lights, live shows, and holiday festivities. Open from 12 pm. Admission details not specified. Location: Six Flags Fiesta, San Antonio, TX 78257

Sunday, December 21, 2025

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More
  Attend the electrifying holiday concert at Frost Bank Center. Shows at 3 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets available. Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX

For more information on these events and additional activities, visit local event listings and official websites.

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