Hello and welcome to the weekend!
San Antonio continues to radiate holiday cheer with several locations hosting dazzling light displays across the city and a chance to enjoy a Christmas play performance of “The King” this weekend.
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With the holiday season in full swing, have you checked out holiday lights lately? We love to see what you’re up to! Post your pictures and videos on KSAT Connect for a chance to be shared on-air or online.
Also, a holiday food tradition is, of course, tamales. La Familia Cortez will host an event honoring the tradition of making tamales this weekend. There’s also the option to watch a movie at the Rock at La Cantera, too.
Take a look at this weekend’s event:
Happening over the weekend:
- HOLIDAY LIGHTS: Several locations have opened holiday light displays for the season! From drive-thru light parks to illuminated campuses, you can check out holiday lights at Santa’s Ranch, the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s “Illuminate,” Zoo Lights, the Coca-Cola Classic Christmas or The Light Park in Selma. Wherever it may be, there is a place across the city for you to check out. For a full list of places with holiday lights, click here.
- 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.
- HOLIDAY PICTURES WITH SANTA/GRINCH: Families can get a holiday photo with Santa or the Grinch at several festive locations around the Alamo City. Many places will require reservations before heading out to get a holiday photo. Click here to read a list of places where you can get a picture taken with either of the two.
- LA GRAN TAMALADA: La Familia Cortez will host a festival dedicated to celebrating the Mexican tradition of tamal making from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Dec. 14-15 at Market Square.
- 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 will be open 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 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 PETS ALIVE!: The nonprofit organization will be offering free pet adoptions between Dec. 1-17. Click here to read our story for more details.
- SCHERTZ CIBOLO JEEP CLUB: Jeep owners are gearing up to spread holiday cheer across Schertz, Cibolo and Converse this season. Jeep owners will adorn their vehicles with Christmas lights and decorations, and the festive Jeeps will parade through the neighborhoods from 7-9 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until Dec. 21. An additional parade is planned for Thursday, Dec. 19.
- WINTERFEST: The Rock at La Cantera will host Winterfest until Jan. 6. Guests can head out to ice skate, visit Santa every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or enjoy shopping at the holiday market. The market is open every Friday and Saturday from 6-11 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
- FLIX AT THE ROCK: The Rock at La Cantera will host a free movie screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at 8 p.m.
- FRIDAY THE 13TH: Are you planning to get a tattoo soon? Several tattoo parlors are celebrating the spooky day with tattoo deals. Click here to read a list of locations participating in the event.
- HOLIDAY NIGHT CITY: Texas Public Radio will host a free holiday music concert series and market from 6-9:30 p.m. at 321 W. Commerce Street.
Saturday, Dec. 14
- FLIX AT THE ROCK: The Rock at La Cantera will host a free movie screening of “The Polar Express” at 4 p.m.
- MOVIE IN THE PARK: The Tower of the Americas will host a free movie screening for “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 14.
- 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.
- “THE KING”: A Christmas-themed play that includes characters such as the Grinch, Scrooge and Santa Claus will perform twice on Saturday. “The King” will be shown at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Summit Church, located at 2575 Summit Church Road. Tickets can be purchased online.
Sunday, Dec. 15
- FREE YOGA SESSION: The Good Kind will host a free yoga session from 10-11 a.m. every Sunday.
- TMB BOXING: If you’re a fan of boxing, the Boeing Center at Tech Port will host a “Lights Out” boxing event starting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 15. Tickets can be purchased online.
- SAN ANTONIO SPURS: Spurs fans can watch the NBA team play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 6 p.m. at the Frost Bank Center. Tickets are available online.