🦃 Things to do in San Antonio: Holiday lights, Tejano Music Awards, Thanksgiving turkey giveaways

Hi there! San Antonio is buzzing with holiday excitement as Thanksgiving week brings a mix of festive lights, live music, and community giving.

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While many spots are diving into Christmas-themed events, you can head over to Mission Crafts Chandlery to create your own Hello Kitty-themed candle! But if you need to unwind and recharge, you can attend the last free session of yoga at Confluence Park.

Here’s a list of events to add to your weekend schedule:

Happening over the weekend:

• CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Several locations are opening their holiday light displays for the season this weekend! From drive-thru light parks to illuminated campuses, you can check out holiday lights at Santa’s Ranch, Zoo Lights, the Coca-Cola Classic Christmas or The Light Park in Selma. Wherever it may be, there’s a place across the city for you to check out. For a full list of places to check out Christmas lights, click here.
• LA VILLITA MARKET DAYS: Maverick Plaza will transform into an open-air marketplace from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at La Villita Historic Arts Village, located at 418 Villita St. Market Days take place every Saturday. Visitors can enjoy arts and crafts, witness live cooking demonstrations and more.
• MARKET DAYS: Visit the Pearl for Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to shop for local produce and meat. You could also go to the Makers Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. to view and shop from over 40 local artisans making culinary-inspired home goods, such as pottery and wood crafts. The Pearl is located at 303 Pearl Pkwy.
• ROTARY ICE RINK: The ice rink in Travis Park returns starting on Nov. 15 until Jan. 5. The rink will be open from 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5-11 p.m. on Fridays, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and during school holidays and 1-8 p.m. on Sundays. Holiday hours can be found online. General admission tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased here.
• SAN ANTONIO CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE: If you’re starting to do some holiday shopping, there will be over 300 vendors at the San Antonio Christmas Showcase from Nov. 23-24 at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall. Tickets for adults over the age of 17 are required for entry. Online tickets cost $10, while it’ll cost you an extra five bucks at the door. Parking will cost an additional $10 per vehicle. More details can be found online.
• ZONARTE HOLIDAY MARKET: Attendees can shop through handmade gifts, paintings, sculptures and more during the ArtZone Holiday Market happening from Nov. 22-24 at Centro Cultural Aztlan. The opening reception will be on Nov. 22 and the market will be held throughout the weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is located at 1800 Fredericksburg Road.

Friday, Nov. 22

• 44th ANNUAL TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS: A celebration honoring the genre’s culture will feature live performances starting from 6-11 p.m. at the Boeing Center at Tech Port. Tickets can be purchased online.
• FOURTH FRIDAY: The Rock at La Cantera will host its monthly fourth Friday event starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be live music and a night market open to the public.
• HELLO KITTY HOLIDAY CANDLE-MAKING: Hello Kitty fans can book a session at Mission Crafts Chandlery to create a unique candle using a selection of Hello Kitty-themed vessels until Dec. 4. Additionally, you can add glitter candle dyes to give your candle some style.
• HOLIDAY PICTURES WITH KRAMPUS: Why not switch things up this year and take a holiday photo with Krampus instead of Santa? The Haunted Dollhouse Museum will host a session every weekend until Dec. 22 to take holiday photos with Krampus for $20 per group. Photos are free with museum admission.

Saturday, Nov. 23

• MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS: World-class entertainers will put on a show full of holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre. Tickets can be purchased here.
• FREDERICKSBURG GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: The Shops at La Cantera will host a German-inspired Christmas Market curated by the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Customers can shop between handcrafted gifts, specialty items and more.
• SAN ANTONIO SPURS: Spurs fans can head to the Frost Bank Center to watch the city’s NBA team take on the Golden State Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online.
• THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAYS: There will be some us locations hosting free turkey giveaways on Saturday. These events are on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to read the list of organizations hosting the drives.
• TURKEY TRAILS: The Thanksgiving race will begin at 9 a.m. at Lady Bird Johnson Trail Park, located at 10700 Nacogdoches Road. Registration prices range from $15-$40 per runner. There will be a 1-mile, 5K, 10K race options to choose from.

Sunday, Nov. 24

• FREE COMMUNITY YOGA: Enjoy the last free one-hour yoga session from the Mobile Om Yoga and San Antonio River Foundation from 10-11 a.m. at Confluence Park, 310 W. Mitchell St.