Last Updated On – 24th October, 2025
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Looking for the best ways to celebrate fall with your family in San Antonio? You’re in luck! This November, the city transforms into a hub of seasonal excitement, offering a huge variety of events for all ages.
Whether you’re in the mood for an early holiday 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 November and start planning your unforgettable family memories.
This month’s highlights include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Light Park, and San Antonio Zoo: Zoo Lights!
This list is grouped by date range for easy browsing and quick planning.
Keep the fun going with our latest picks for affordable family outings and local highlights in San Antonio — explore them here.
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Also, check out our posts on Best Cheap Eats in San Antonio, Best Things to Do in San Antonio with Kids, and Date Night Ideas San Antonio!
Restored by Light – Experience the spectacular Restored by Light anniversary celebration at Mission San José, featuring live performances, food trucks, and a stunning light show.
“A Hero’s Welcome” Veterans Day Concert – Celebrate our heroes and their families at “A Hero’s Welcome,” a fantastic Veterans Day Concert! Get ready for an evening of exciting music and fun honoring those who serve.
Family Day – Explore the vibrant world of contemporary art with hands-on activities led by local artists at Family Day! Head straight to Chris Park (111 Camp Street) to celebrate the Linda Pace Foundation Collection with interactive fun.
H-E-B Cinema on Will’s Plaza – Grab your blanket and catch a FREE movie under the stars on the stunning 32-foot LED screen featuring the hilarious film Beethoven (1992)!
JM Fall Festival – Jump into an afternoon of free kids’ events in San Antonio in November and have fun at the JM Fall Festival. Enjoy a Moon Bounce, games, raffles, and tasty corn in a cup! Get there early, because the first ten guests receive a special gift!
Mehregan Ancient Persian Autumn Festival 2025 – Celebrate the vibrant Mehregan Ancient Persian Autumn Festival 2025 and immerse your family in a lively afternoon of traditional music, dance, and delicious food.
Monte Vista Historical Association 5K Fun Run/Walk and Holiday Market – Lace up your shoes and explore a stunning historic neighborhood during the Monte Vista 5K Fun Run/Walk, an unmissable one of the Kids’ events in San Antonio in November! Afterward, celebrate with a fun-filled afternoon featuring a festive Holiday Market, food trucks, music, and activities right at Landa Library.
Movie in the Park – Roll out your blankets at the Base of the Tower and watch Avengers: Endgame for free under the stars! Enjoy the blockbuster at sunset, with food and drinks ready for purchase.
Native American Heritage Month Honor Pow Wow – Experience a fantastic day of culture and family fun at Olmos Basin Park with the Native American Heritage Month Honor Pow Wow! Bring your chairs to witness the dazzling dances, enjoy the powerful drums, and explore unique Native arts and crafts.
San Antonio Heart and Stroke Walk – Become a lifesaver at the San Antonio Heart and Stroke Walk. Stick around after the walk for an awesome party with live country music, games, a kids’ zone, and a doggie den!
Tinkerfest – Enroll your child in a day of high-energy, hands-on learning at Tinkerfest, one of the most interactive kids’ events in San Antonio in November, where you get to master skills like plumbing and carpentry and then build a life-sized house!
Image credit: The DoSeum
Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival – Join the drum circle and explore beautiful Native American art and traditions at the Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival.
Image credit: The Briscoe Western Art Museum
Texas Kosher BBQ Fair – Come and taste the most delicious BBQ in the state at the Texas Kosher BBQ Championship, the nation’s largest kosher cookoff! Watch pitmasters compete and enjoy seriously good food at this one-of-a-kind community celebration.
Wurstfest – Grab your family and head to the “best little German and Texan party in Texas” for Wurstfest, where delicious food, dancing, thrilling carnival rides, and fun Bavarian entertainment await.
Image credit: Wurstfest
The Light Park – Tune your radio for a mile-long drive through millions of dazzling LEDs synchronized to DJ Polar Ice’s high-energy music. Buckle up and watch in awe as you pass gigantic illuminated tunnels and dancing displays that make this a truly electrifying holiday adventure!
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Family Events in San Antonio in November 14 – 16, 2025
Holiday Market and Movie at Mission Marquee Plaza -Start your holiday season early at Mission Marquee Plaza with a free Farmers & Artisans Market, followed by a special outdoor screening of “Home Alone!” Find unique crafts, enjoy activities like Loteria, and then settle in for a fun family film under the stars. Just remember your blanket!
Red Riding Hood – Grab your blanket and catch a fast and funny live performance of Red Riding Hood by Magik Theatre! Bring the family for an afternoon of courage, bravery, face painting, and a picnic in the park.
San Antonio Zoo: Zoo Lights – Step into a dazzling winter wonderland at San Antonio Zoo Lights! Explore millions of twinkling lights, festive music, and whimsical displays.
Image credit: San Antonio Zoo
Turkey Trails – San Antonio – Get ready to run, earn an awesome finisher medal, and enjoy delicious post-race treats at the Turkey Trails 5k/10k!
Image credit: Bodies Race Company
Wurstfest – Grab your family and head to the “best little German and Texan party in Texas” for Wurstfest, where delicious food, dancing, thrilling carnival rides, and fun Bavarian entertainment await.
The Light Park – Tune your radio for a mile-long drive through millions of dazzling LEDs synchronized to DJ Polar Ice’s high-energy music. Buckle up and watch in awe as you pass gigantic illuminated tunnels and dancing displays that make this a truly electrifying holiday adventure!
Image credit: The Light Park
25th Annual Empty Bowls – Attend the 25th Annual Empty Bowls, where your soup and bread lunch, live music, and silent auction support SAMMinistries’ fight against homelessness and food insecurity.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Kids Events in San Antonio in November 21 – 23, 2025
Disney’s Frozen – Experience the stunning regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen as it brings Anna, Elsa, and all the beloved songs to the stage for a spectacular theatrical event.
Jingle Bell Roll – Skate into the Season – Roll right into the holidays on a spectacular LED-lit rink built over the Topaz pool! This unique, retro-inspired experience at La Cantera Resort is one of the coolest kids’ events in San Antonio in November for skating, seasonal tunes, and family fun.
San Antonio Zoo: Zoo Lights – Step into a dazzling winter wonderland at San Antonio Zoo Lights! Explore millions of twinkling lights, festive music, and whimsical displays.
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Grab your family and join the Peanuts gang as they uncover the true spirit of the holidays in the live stage production of A Charlie Brown Christmas, a perfect pick for Kids events in San Antonio in November 2025!
ICE! featuring Frosty the Snowman – Zip into a blue parka and glide into the frosty, hand-carved world of Frosty™ the Snowman! Experience $2$ million pounds of ice sculptures, thrilling $2$-story ice slides, and a Texas-sized Reindeer Ridge holiday village all in one incredible adventure.
Image credit: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa kids
The Light Park – Tune your radio for a mile-long drive through millions of dazzling LEDs synchronized to DJ Polar Ice’s high-energy music. Buckle up and watch in awe as you pass gigantic illuminated tunnels and dancing displays that make this a truly electrifying holiday adventure!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Don’t miss the spectacular 30th Anniversary production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, featuring a dazzling score, grand sets, and famous classic songs! See the breathtaking romance of this timeless tale brought to life on the Broadway stage.
Image credit: San Antonio.broadway
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Kids Events in San Antonio in November 28 – 30, 2025
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Grab your family and join the Peanuts gang as they uncover the true spirit of the holidays in the live stage production of A Charlie Brown Christmas, a perfect pick for Kids’ events in San Antonio in November 2025!
Disney’s Frozen – Experience the stunning regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen as it brings Anna, Elsa, and all the beloved songs to the stage for a spectacular theatrical event.
First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Hotel Contessa – Celebrate the start of the holidays by watching the First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Hotel Contessa, which includes complimentary hot chocolate and live carolers. Stay put right on the River Walk to see the incredible Ford Holiday River Parade float by immediately after the tree lights up!
Ford Holiday River Parade – Witness the magic as the San Antonio River Walk lights up with the annual Ford Holiday River Parade, an illuminated spectacle featuring floats dedicated to classic holiday films.
Image credit: The San Antonio Riverwalk
Classic Christmas Alpine Adventure – Experience Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas Alpine Adventure at Toyota Field, where you can ice skate and slide down the massive Slip N Slide Summit! Explore $90,000$ square feet of dazzling lights, enjoy live holiday music, and warm up with festive treats and hot cocoa.
Image credit: Classic Christmas San Antonio
15th Biannual Elven Christmas Fest – Join the fun at the 15th Biannual Elven Christmas Fest for an action-packed day of Black Eagle Castle archery, axe throwing, costume contests, and delicious turkey legs!
San Antonio Zoo: Zoo Lights – Step into a dazzling winter wonderland at San Antonio Zoo Lights! Explore millions of twinkling lights, festive music, and whimsical displays.
The Light Park – Tune your radio for a mile-long drive through millions of dazzling LEDs synchronized to DJ Polar Ice’s high-energy music. Buckle up and watch in awe as you pass gigantic illuminated tunnels and dancing displays that make this a truly electrifying holiday adventure!
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
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