Events
Community Calendar
Zoo Lights – Through Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Lights illuminate at dusk. Zoo grounds awaken with magical lights at dark. Bigger, brighter and wilder attractions! San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. St. Mary's St. 78212;
Illuminate at the Botanical Gardens Through Monday, Jan. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Entry times available every 30 minutes. All-new handcrafted lanterns, glowing trails that wind through the Garden’s natural beauty, and larger-than-life sculptures delight. San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place 78209; www.sabot.org/illuminate.
Old West Christmas Light Fest – Fridays - Sundays through Dec. 14; daily Dec. 19-23. 5-10 p.m. Synchronized light and music show, lighted maze, live music, line dancing, Christmas carols, shopping and Santa’s Holly Jolly Herd of Texas Longhorns. Old West Christmas Light Fest, 242 State Highway 46 West, Boerne 78006; www.christmaslightfest.com.
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Through Dec. 24, times vary. Magik Theatre presents a live theater retelling of the classic. The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St. 78205; www.magiktheatre.org.
Merry Happy Everything Holiday Pop Up Tuesday, Dec. 2 - Thursday, Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m. Culinaria space will be transformed into a festive wonderland of twinkling lights, seasonal cocktails and photo ops, including Santa. Culinaria Event Space, 555 Bitters Road, Suite 105 78216; www.culinariasa.org.
S.T.A.G.E. Theater presents Trials, Tribulations and Christmas Decorations Weekends, Dec. 5,6,7, and 12,13,14, 8 p.m., matinees Sundays, 2:30 p.m., doors open one hour prior. Holiday-themed comedy presented by the Bulverde Community Theatre. STAGE, 1300 Bulverde Road 78163; www.stagebulverde.org.
The Polar Express, presented by Children’s Ballet of San Antonio –Saturday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 and 7 p.m. Based on the children’s book, this immersive experience transports guests into the spirit of the season. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas! Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St. 78205; www.majesticempire.com/events.
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Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker
Fridays - Sundays, Dec. 5-7, 12-14. 2 and 7:30 p.m. This production features a cast of more than 100 San Antonio-area children alongside professional performers. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, HEB Performance Hall, 100 Auditorium Circle 78205; www.tobincenter.org.
San Antonio Races: marathon, half marathon, 5K – Health and Fitness Expo and nighttime 5K, Friday, Dec. 5; Expo, Saturday, Dec. 6; ½ and full marathon races, Sunday, Dec. 7. Inaugural races take the place of the Rock ‘n’ Roll, sponsored by San Antonio Sports. Start at Main Plaza and finish at Hemisfair 78205;
Christmas with C.S. Lewis – Friday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 and 7:30 p.m. See how the author might have celebrated the season with friends. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, 100 Auditorium Circle 78205; www.tobincenter.org.
Christmas at the Caverns – Saturdays, Sundays, Dec. 6-7, 13-14. Weekdays, Dec. 19-23, 4:30-9 p.m. 30-foot Christmas tree, 1/3-mile trail of lights, Santa “Spelunker” Claus, 500 square-foot outdoor maze, live music, s’mores. Check website for specific activities. Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road 78266;
SASCA Autocross Event – Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants compete to drive through a mini road course made of cones sponsored by the San Antonio Sports Car Association. River City Community Church parking lot, 16765 Lookout Road 78154;
15th Annual Holiday Hunger Run
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. ‘Tis the season to help others. Run a 5K to benefit Provisions Outreach. Prizes awarded for best holiday costume. Bulverde City Park, 29815 Bulverde Lane, Bulverde 78163; www.provisionsoutreach.org.
WinterFest San Antonio – Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stone Oak festival with Santa, elves, rocking Christmas music, carnival, food, and 50,000 pounds of snow will benefit Brighton Center. North Central Baptist Hospital, 502 Madison Oak 78258;
The Sinatra Holiday Songbook with Wyatt Michael – Thursday, Dec. 11, Friday, Dec. 12, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ring in the season with a night of romance, nostalgia and cheer that includes renditions of Sinatra-style holiday favorites. Jazz TX, 313 Pearl Parkway 78215; info@jazztx.com.
Ford Holiday Boat Caroling – Friday, December 12 - Tuesday, Dec. 23, evenings starting at 6 p.m. Sing in the holidays with family and friends from a boat on the Riverwalk. International Center Building, 203 S. St. Mary’s St. 78205; www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com.