Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend of December 6, 2024
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of December 6
- Free Things to Do This Weekend: Holiday Night City and 2024 Lighting of the Lights
- Top Picks for Friday: Dulce 2024: Seasonal Eats, Beats & Treats
- Things to Do in San Antonio on Saturday: San Antonio Coffee Festival presents Hot Holidays on Houston Street
- Best Events in San Antonio on Sunday: Drag Brunch: Ho, Ho, Ho Theme
Check out the full list below!
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Free Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend
Holiday Night City
Image credit: Texas Public Radio Facebook
How Much: Free
First Friday Art Walk
It’s the first Friday of the month. That means the Blue Star Arts Complex is open for San Antonio’s longest-running monthly art event! They’ll be opening their galleries and studios for everyone. Plus, listen to live music and check out the awesome art vendors.
When: Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: Blue Star Arts Complex, 1414 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78210
How Much: Free
2024 Lighting of the Lights
Let the holiday spirit fill you at the Helotes Grand Christmas Tree Lighting Event! Christmas music will fill the air as the towering masterpiece lights up, kicking off the festive season.
The celebration will feature performances by local elementary school choirs and the Helotes Area Community Band.
When: Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Helotes Festival Grounds, 12210 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023
How much: Free
Casual Chess Fridays
Chill out this weekend with a few fun games of chess. Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is inviting all ages and ratings to join. They will provide the boards and pieces.
This event is free for everyone and chess players get 10% off of drinks!
How much: Free
First Friday Pub Run – Bad Santa
Image credit: Pub Run San Antonio Facebook
Geeks and weebs! It’s your night to have fun! This month’s pub run is all about being naughty this holiday season! So, dress up in something Christmas-y, go around town drinking, and just have amazing fun.
Participating bars include On The Rocks, Cellar 47, Buckhorn Saloon, and Pink Shark Bar. For the full list, check out their Facebook event post.
Remember to dress in the theme, bring your driver’s license, cash or credit card, and a screenshot of the bar list.
When: Friday, December 6, 2024, 7 pm
Where: Meet at On the Rocks Pub, 270 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free to join
Alamo City LX Mopar Car Show
Car enthusiasts assemble! Alamo City LX, the oldest and largest modern Mopar enthusiasts club in the greater San Antonio area, invites you to visit this year’s car show at the Tower for a fun, family-friendly evening! Enjoy the sights of Chrysler 300, Dodge Chargers, Challengers & Magnums!
How much: Free
Photos with Santa
Commemorate the Christmas season with cute photos of the Big Man in Red himself!
How much: Free
How much: Free to attend
Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend – Friday
Dulce 2024: Seasonal Eats, Beats & Treats
Image credit: Ismael Rodriguez on sacurrent.com
The DoSeum will transform into a winter wonderland for adults! Dulce will have seasonal eats, beats, and treats!
Be delighted by live performers, food, specialty drinks, exhibits, artisan marketplace, and so much more.
Dress up in your best ugly sweater or holiday-themed costume and get a chance to win a $500 cash prize!
Dulce will benefit The DoSeum.
How much: Starts at $65, 21+
Free and Cheap Events in San Antonio this Weekend – Saturday
San Antonio Coffee Festival presents Hot Holidays on Houston Street
Get a taste of the holidays at the San Antonio Cofee Festival! Hot Holidays on Houston Street will have the season’s treats and sips.
Houston Street will be decked out in festive swag, with holiday lights and a curated collection of seasonal drinks.
There will also be DJs, live music, plenty of photo ops, and a gift market with local artisans.
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Houston Street, San Antonio, TX – Enter at the intersection of Houston St. and North Flores St.
How Much: $40
Magical Memories with Santa and the Dinosaurs
Now’s your chance to hang out with Santa and dinosaurs simultaneously! The family can take an epic photo with the Big Man in Red and prehistoric beasts.
Parking for the Witte is quick and easy with the nearby Brackenridge Parking Garage. It’s just a quick walk over to the entrance.
If you have SNAP and/or WIC, you can get discounted tickets through the Museums for All Programs. This brings the price down to $3 for up to four tickets, and you also get half off special exhibitions like their current Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
Where: Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Free with admission; $16 for adults, $15 for seniors, $15 for teens, $11 for children (ages 3 and under are FREE)
Family Day: Black Cowboys
For this Witte’s Family Day, learn how cowboys lived, worked, and thrived on the open trail
Ron Davis will lead this 20-minute tour, sharing captivating stories of going up the trail. Watch Chuck Box Cuisine’s live demos and discover how cowpooke prepared and stored food on the road.
You’ll also try your hand at cattle roping and designing your bandana.
Where: Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Free with admission
Naughty or Nice Holiday Burlesque and Costume Party
Image credit: Victoria’s Black Swan Inn Facebook
Whether you’re naughty or nice, you’ll have a magical and mystical time tonight! Krampus, Santa, burlesque, and fire performers– they’ll have it all!
Dress up in your nicest or naughtiest holiday outfit and enjoy an evening of shopping, drinking, dancing, and more!
Where: Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, 1006 Holbrook Rd Ste A, San Antonio, TX 78218
How much: $40-$90, 21+
Santa’s Railroad Wonderland
The entire Texas Transportation Museum will be decorated for the Christmas season! From the trains to the historic depot will be oozing with holiday vibes.
You can grab some hot chocolate and snacks then take a stroll through the garden railroad or hop aboard the train and head to Wallaceville. There, elves are taking over while Santa makes a special stop at the museum.
Where: Texas Transportation Museum, 11731 Wetmore Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
How much: Free – $12
Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend – Sunday
Drag Brunch: Ho, Ho, Ho Theme
Your weekend just got a whole lot more fabulous. Enjoy a brunch with some booze as the drag performers of Rey Lopez Entertainment delight you with dynamic numbers.
While the show begins at 1 pm, you can enjoy happy hour form 11 am to 12 pm with $2 breakfast tacos, $3 mimosas, and more!
When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 11 am; Show begins at 1 pm | Every Sunday
Where: Picks Bar, 4553 N Loop 1604 W #1101, San Antonio, TX 78249
How much: No cover; tables start at $45, 21+
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