Kids Activities in San Antonio this Weekend in December 20, 2024 includes Kinder Fest, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Family Party, and more!

Kids Activities in San Antonio this Weekend in December 20, 2024

Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend with kids of December 20

• Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend: Kinder Fest: Father Christmas
• Fun Kids Activities on Friday: Blankets for Gaza
• Best Kids Activities on Saturday: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Family Party
• Top Family Activities on Sunday: The Illusionist | Magic of the Holidays

Check out the full list below!

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Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend

Flix at The Rock at La Cantera: Elf

I remember watching Elf around Christmas when I was younger, and now it’s a fantastic tradition I get to share with my kids. What makes it even more special is finding new ways to experience the magic, like on the big 40 foot screen at Frost Plaza! With Winterfest happening at the same time, you can also enjoy holiday markets and delicious food. There is even an outdoor ice rink set up, and you can rent skates on site. When: Friday, December 20, 2024 | 8 pm Where: The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Wy, San Antonio, TX 78256 How much: Free

River Holiday Market

The River Holiday Market is filled with seasonal cheer! Stroll through the many local vendors offering cool and unique items– perfect for Christmas gifts! You can get a complimentary hot chocolate (or a boozy one, if you’re feeling fun). If you need to get some last-minute Christmas shopping done, this is th place to do it. When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 12 pm – 4 pm | Every Saturday of December Where: Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, 123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205 How much: Free

Holiday Movies by Moonlight: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Celebrate the Christmas season at Hemisfair with a heartwarming tale with Kermit and his friends– The Muppet Christmas Carol. Hemisfair sets up a giant screen on the lawn, and you’re welcome to bring blankets, camping chairs, and whatever you need to get comfortable for the film. Before the film, festivities begin with Holiday Musical Bingo! When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Where: Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 How much: Free

Kinder Fest: Father Christmas

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Whether you’re 1 or 92, you can meet Father Christmas! You can tell him how good you’ve been this year and your Christmas wishlist. Plus, you can snap a photo with him. Kinder Fest will have a lot more activities over the weekend, like a scavenger hunt, a cookie crawl, STEM activities, and more! When: Friday – Sunday, December 20-22, 2024 | 1 pm – 5 pm Where: The Christmas Shoppe, 132 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006 How much: Free

Fun Kids Activities on Friday

Blankets for Gaza

The people of Gaza need your help now more than ever. Join the community at Brick at Blue Star for a fundraiser that will help families facing the harsh cold and conditions in Gaza. When: Friday, December 20, 2024 | 6 pm Where: Brick, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204

San Antonio Coffee Festival Presents Hot Holidays on Houston Street

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Need something to warm you up this holiday season? Stop in at the Hot Holidays on Houston Street for seasonal sips and treats. Warm beverages are absolutely expected along with fancy lights and plenty of fun for every age. If snacks aren’t your thing, you can also enjoy live music and take advantage of carefully curated photo ops while you finish up your Christmas shopping at the artisan market. When: Friday, December 20, 2024 | 5 pm – 6 pm Where: Houston Street, San Antonio, TX – Enter at the intersection of Houston St. and North Flores St. How much: $40

Best Kids Activities on Saturday

Ginger Garden Shed

Bundle up with family and make your way to the Culinary Garden of the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a night of edible building! See a twist on the well-known gingerbread houses, built with things found right in the garden! While you create your tasty homes, snack on seasonal treats like cheese puffs, kid-friendly charcuterie, hot chocolate, and peppermint tea.. When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 7 pm Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209 How much: $30 for non-member adults; $25 for non-member kids and adult members; $20 for member kids

Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders

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Bria Marty is back at the Witte to share even more fascinating facts about spiders! Come by on Saturday with a Scientist to ask all arachnid-related questions. You’ll learn about spider anatomy and how to use your phone to identify spiders. You can even get your own copy of Spider Friends Guide. Because Bria loves doing spider scavenger hunts, this is the perfect opportunity to learn in a more hands-on way! When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 11 am – 1 pm Where: Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 How much: $40

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Family Party

Power up your weekend with a Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Family Party! This interactive movie party will have blue Sonic quill glowsticks, a bag of Sonic rings, chaos emeralds, and a keychain of Sonic’s iconic red shoes. If your kids are anything like mine, this might even be better than Christmas. You’ll even get to choose between a Sonic or Shadow headband and participating in the Dr. Robotnik mustache-making craft. When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 11:45 am Where: Alamo Drafthouse (Stone Oak), 22806 U.S. Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78258 How much: $21.66

Top Family Activities on Sunday

The Illusionist | Magic of the Holidays

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Sprinkle a little bit of magic into your holiday celebrations. Take the family to watch The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays. There, you’ll witness a mind-blowing showcase filled with the awe-inspiring talents of illusionists. This is no ordinary magic show, and they go above and beyond pulling rabbits from hats. Their mix of outrageous and astonishing acts is the closest thing you can get to true magic. When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 | 7:30 pm Where: The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205 How much: Starts at $39.50

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