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Looking for the best ways to celebrate the holiday season with your family in San Antonio? You’re in luck! This December, the city transforms into a hub of holiday excitement, offering a huge variety of events for all ages.
Whether you’re in the mood for an outdoor lights adventure, a dive into rich cultural traditions, or a chance to get creative, our guide has you covered. Explore our curated list of the best kids’ events in San Antonio this December and start planning your unforgettable family memories.
This month’s highlights include the ice! featuring Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Six Flags Holiday in the Park, and more!
This list is grouped by date range for easy browsing and quick planning.
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Kids Events in San Antonio on December 4 – 6, 2026
The Polar Express: The Musical – Climb aboard the Polar Express with Jo and the other children for a magical 90-minute production by the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio, featuring dazzling dance numbers set to the Academy Award-nominated songs from the 2004 film.
Oma’s Christmas Fair – Browse three buildings filled with unique, handcrafted merchandise from around 100 vendors across Texas at Oma’s Christmas Fair.
Bluey’s Big Play – Join Bluey and Bingo for a playful stage adventure when Dad tries to take a little break, but the girls have other plans and use every game and clever trick they can think of to get him off the bean bag.
Image credit: bluey.tx
Cocoa Sip N’ Stroll – Spend an evening exploring downtown Seguin as you sample more than a dozen varieties of homemade hot chocolate and browse local businesses staying open late for holiday shopping.
17th Kwanzaa Market Festival 2026: Celebrate Culture and Community – Join the Pan African Cultural Community for its 17th Annual Kwanzaa Market Festival. Explore unique vendors and African- and Black-owned businesses while enjoying cultural performances, music, African drumming, delicious food, children’s activities, and Kwanzaa education.
A Storybook Nutcracker – Introduce little ones to the magic of The Nutcracker with this family-friendly production narrated by Santa and designed to fit comfortably into a 90-minute outing. Your ticket also includes milk and cookies, a photo with Santa, and a meet-and-greet with the cast.
Christmas At The Alamo – Discover what the holidays were like for early settlers on the Texas frontier in the mid-1800s. Watch historical demonstrations in the encampment, see a musket firing demonstration in Plaza de Valero, and enjoy a band performing on the pavilion stage.
Breakfast With Santa – Treat the family to a festive morning at San Antonio Zoo’s Fiesta Rooftop Terrace, where Breakfast with Santa pairs delicious breakfast favorites with special animal appearances and a visit from Santa himself.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take the family on a drive through a mile-long Christmas light display featuring more than 1.5 million sparkling lights. Along the way, stop at the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt, and snap a festive photo with Santa.
Image credit: Northern Lights
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Celebrate the season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, where dazzling lights, spectacular live shows, visits with Santa, festive family activities, and seasonal flavors bring the holidays to life.
The Nutcracker – Ballet San Antonio – Step into the magic of Christmas Eve as Clara receives a mysterious Nutcracker from her godfather, Drosselmeyer, and discovers a world where toy soldiers come to life, and the Mouse Queen leads an army into battle.
The Light Park – San Antonio – Make holiday memories at Texas’s No. 1 drive-through light show, returning to San Antonio for its second holiday season with a mile-long wonderland of millions of LED lights synchronized to favorite holiday tunes, glowing tunnels, towering installations, and larger-than-life festive scenes.
Annie – Watch a determined young orphan change the life of wealthy Oliver Warbucks in Annie, a story of courage, love, and optimism set in New York City during the Great Depression.
Mary Poppins – Travel to England in 1910 with Bert, Jane, Michael, and the troubled Banks family as Mary Poppins arrives with a mix of magic and common sense to set the family straight.
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into a frosty Hill Country Christmas at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life in immersive passageways, breathtaking sculptures, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Join the Grinch, Max the Dog, and the holiday-loving Whos in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring the songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” Watch the Grinch attempt to steal Christmas before discovering there’s more to the holiday than he expected.
Holidays at the Rock – Holidays at The Rock transforms the campus into a winter wonderland with more than 40,000 holiday lights, free holiday movie nights, holiday markets, an expanded skating rink, a New Year’s Eve bash, and more festive activities throughout the holiday season.
Zoo Lights! – Watch San Antonio Zoo transform into a sparkling winter wonderland during Zoo Lights!. Wander through miles of dazzling lights, glowing tunnels, twinkling trees, whimsical photo spots, festive music, seasonal treats, and cozy add-ons available for purchase.
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration returns with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, festive food, and sensational shows.
Family Events in San Antonio from December 11 – 13, 2026
A Christmas Story – See the classic 1983 holiday movie come hilariously to life onstage in A Christmas Story, The Musical. Set in 1940s Indiana, the story follows bespectacled young Ralphie Parker as he schemes to get his dream Christmas gift, a Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle, while dodging distractions like an infamous leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare involving a freezing flagpole.
Kinder Fest Weekend – Kick off Christmas break with a festive family celebration in downtown Boerne, where kids can show off their wackiest holiday looks, from ugly sweaters and silly pajamas to Whoville-inspired hairdos. Enjoy the popular Cookie Crawl, a free Santa Scavenger Hunt, Christmas Market Days shopping, live ice carving, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Christmas in the Park at Guadalupe State Park – Celebrate the season with family-friendly crafts, stories, and activities at the Discovery Center and Amphitheater then drive through the festive light display at the beautifully decorated Turkey Sink campground.
Jingle All the Way 5/10K & Fun Run – Get into the holiday spirit at Boerne’s seventh annual Jingle All the Way 5K, 10K, and Fun Run, whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a festive walk with friends, or bringing the kids along for family-friendly fun.
Family Night at Illuminate – Explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s glowing winter light trail, Illuminate, and discover mesmerizing handcrafted lanterns throughout the Garden. Also expect holiday-themed activities on Greehey Lawn at the end of the trail, including making homemade cider sachets, nature ornaments, and other creative projects suitable for a range of ages.
Image credit: San Antonio Botanical Garden – family night at illuminate
Cowboy Santa – Bring the kids to Alamo Plaza to meet Cowboy Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy complimentary photo opportunities in front of the beautiful Alamo Church.
Image credit: The Alamo
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Celebrate 25 years of Trans-Siberian Orchestra in San Antonio with its holiday production, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO & More.
Candy Cane Course – San Antonio – Bring your friends and family to the Candy Cane Course. Participants receive a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing with live results and awards, free photos, and delicious finish-line treats.
Breakfast With Santa – Treat the family to a festive morning at San Antonio Zoo’s Fiesta Rooftop Terrace, where Breakfast with Santa pairs delicious breakfast favorites with special animal appearances and a visit from Santa himself.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take the family on a drive through a mile-long Christmas light display featuring more than 1.5 million sparkling lights. Along the way, stop at the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt, and snap a festive photo with Santa.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Celebrate the season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, where dazzling lights, spectacular live shows, visits with Santa, festive family activities, and seasonal flavors bring the holidays to life.
Image credit: Six Flags
The Nutcracker – Ballet San Antonio – Step into the magic of Christmas Eve as Clara receives a mysterious Nutcracker from her godfather, Drosselmeyer, and discovers a world where toy soldiers come to life and the Mouse Queen leads an army into battle.
The Light Park – San Antonio – Make holiday memories at Texas’s No. 1 drive-through light show, returning to San Antonio for its second holiday season with a mile-long wonderland of millions of LED lights synchronized to favorite holiday tunes, glowing tunnels, towering installations, and larger-than-life festive scenes.
Annie – Watch a determined young orphan change the life of wealthy Oliver Warbucks in Annie, a story of courage, love, and optimism set in New York City during the Great Depression.
Mary Poppins – Travel to England in 1910 with Bert, Jane, Michael, and the troubled Banks family as Mary Poppins arrives with a mix of magic and common sense to set the family straight.
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into a frosty Hill Country Christmas at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life in immersive passageways, breathtaking sculptures, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Join the Grinch, Max the Dog, and the holiday-loving Whos in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring the songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” Watch the Grinch attempt to steal Christmas before discovering there’s more to the holiday than he expected.
Holidays at the Rock – Holidays at The Rock transforms the campus into a winter wonderland with more than 40,000 holiday lights, free holiday movie nights, holiday markets, an expanded skating rink, a New Year’s Eve bash, and more festive activities throughout the holiday season.
Zoo Lights! – Watch San Antonio Zoo transform into a sparkling winter wonderland during Zoo Lights!. Wander through miles of dazzling lights, glowing tunnels, twinkling trees, whimsical photo spots, festive music, seasonal treats, and cozy add-ons available for purchase.
Image Credit: San Antonio Zoo
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration returns with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, festive food, and sensational shows.
Kids Events in San Antonio from December 18 – 20, 2026
Holiday Movie In The Park – Enjoy a festive movie night at the Alamo’s Plaza de Valero community park with family and friends. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, settle in, and watch the movie on the screen at the pavilion stage.
YOSA & CCSA Present: A Holiday Spectacular – Celebrate the season with the YOSA Philharmonic and the angelic voices of the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio at this heartwarming concert, returning for its third year with festive favorites.
Christmas on the Riverwalk – Fill your afternoon with beloved holiday music as the Heart of Texas Concert Band joins the River City Ringers and Heart of Texas Singers for Christmas on the Riverwalk.
Breakfast With Santa – Treat the family to a festive morning at San Antonio Zoo’s Fiesta Rooftop Terrace, where Breakfast with Santa pairs delicious breakfast favorites with special animal appearances and a visit from Santa himself.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take the family on a drive through a mile-long Christmas light display featuring more than 1.5 million sparkling lights. Along the way, stop at the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt, and snap a festive photo with Santa.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Celebrate the season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, where dazzling lights, spectacular live shows, visits with Santa, festive family activities, and seasonal flavors bring the holidays to life.
The Light Park – San Antonio – Make holiday memories at Texas’s No. 1 drive-through light show, returning to San Antonio for its second holiday season with a mile-long wonderland of millions of LED lights synchronized to favorite holiday tunes, glowing tunnels, towering installations, and larger-than-life festive scenes.
Annie – Watch a determined young orphan change the life of wealthy Oliver Warbucks in Annie, a story of courage, love, and optimism set in New York City during the Great Depression.
Mary Poppins – Travel to England in 1910 with Bert, Jane, Michael, and the troubled Banks family as Mary Poppins arrives with a mix of magic and common sense to set the family straight.
Holidays at the Rock – Holidays at The Rock transforms the campus into a winter wonderland with more than 40,000 holiday lights, free holiday movie nights, holiday markets, an expanded skating rink, a New Year’s Eve bash, and more festive activities throughout the holiday season.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Join the Grinch, Max the Dog, and the holiday-loving Whos in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring the songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” Watch the Grinch attempt to steal Christmas before discovering there’s more to the holiday than he expected.
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into a frosty Hill Country Christmas at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life in immersive passageways, breathtaking sculptures, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
Image credit: Wanderlust Tips USA
Zoo Lights! – Watch San Antonio Zoo transform into a sparkling winter wonderland during Zoo Lights!. Wander through miles of dazzling lights, glowing tunnels, twinkling trees, whimsical photo spots, festive music, seasonal treats, and cozy add-ons available for purchase.
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration returns with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, festive food, and sensational shows.
Kids Events in San Antonio on December 25 – 27, 2026
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet – Make this a Christmas your family will never forget with North America’s largest Nutcracker production, a spectacular holiday show featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets.
Northern Lights Christmas Light Park – Take the family on a drive through a mile-long Christmas light display featuring more than 1.5 million sparkling lights. Along the way, stop at the Snack Shack for refreshments, join a car scavenger hunt, and snap a festive photo with Santa.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park – Celebrate the season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, where dazzling lights, spectacular live shows, visits with Santa, festive family activities, and seasonal flavors bring the holidays to life.
The Light Park – San Antonio – Make holiday memories at Texas’s No. 1 drive-through light show, returning to San Antonio for its second holiday season with a mile-long wonderland of millions of LED lights synchronized to favorite holiday tunes, glowing tunnels, towering installations, and larger-than-life festive scenes.
Image credit: The Light Park
Holidays at the Rock – Holidays at The Rock transforms the campus into a winter wonderland with more than 40,000 holiday lights, free holiday movie nights, holiday markets, an expanded skating rink, a New Year’s Eve bash, and more festive activities throughout the holiday season.
Image credit: The Rock at La Cantera
ice!™ featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ – Step into a frosty Hill Country Christmas at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, where more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ to life in immersive passageways, breathtaking sculptures, two-story ice slides, and photo moments at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
Zoo Lights! – Watch San Antonio Zoo transform into a sparkling winter wonderland during Zoo Lights!. Wander through miles of dazzling lights, glowing tunnels, twinkling trees, whimsical photo spots, festive music, seasonal treats, and cozy add-ons available for purchase.
SeaWorld presents Christmas Celebration – SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration returns with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends, more than 9 million shimmering lights, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, holiday shopping, festive food, and sensational shows.
Image credit: SeaWorld San Antonio
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