Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend of December 13, 2024
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of December 13
- Free Things to Do This Weekend: Santa Paws Parade & Dog Market
- Top Picks for Friday: Twisted Tinsel Tavern – Holiday Pop-Up
- Things to Do in San Antonio on Saturday: A Drag Queen Christmas
- Best Events in San Antonio on Sunday: Brunch with Santa
Check out the full list below!
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Free Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend
How Much: Free to attend
Santa Paws Parade & Dog Market
Image credit: Make Ready Market Facebook
Even your furbabies can enjoy the holiday season! Bring your pets to the 5th annual Santa Paws Parade and Dog Market for a day of shopping and a cute parade just for them!
From treats to handmade bandanas, you’ll find the perfect gift for them! Plus, you’ll be supporting local businesses.
Dress your dog up in their finest attire for the Holiday Parade around the Make Ready Market. You can also register them for the costume contest and they just might win some awesome prizes!
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 11 am -3 pm
Where: Make Ready Market, 203 8th St, San Antonio, TX 78215
How Much: Free to attend
La Villita Holiday in the Village
La Villalita is celebrating the holiday season with a family-friendly day with local artists and artisans. You’ll see handcrafted items, jewelry, art, and more! You just might find some gifts for your loved ones.
More than that, they’ll have holiday food options, live music, theater performances, a gingerbread house workshop, cookie decorating, Kids Corner with Santa, Cuddling Goats, “real snow,” and so much more!
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 1 pm – 8 pm
Where: La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
6th Annual Nightmare Before Christmas Bash
Image credit: Kings of Horror Facebook
Christmas is right around the corner but that doesn’t mean you have to let go of Halloween just yet. This three-day event blends two of the greatest holidays to ever exist!
The Nightmare Before Christmas Bash has indoor shopping by small businesses, a Burton Ball, coloring stations, a screening room, and more!
Get in the Halloween vibe and get in costume. You just might win the costume contests!
Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend – Friday
Twisted Tinsel Tavern – Holiday Pop-Up
The Grinch is taking over the Speakeasy and is turning it into his Twisted Tinsel Tavern!
There will be exclusive holiday cocktails, bumping music by a DJ, and a complimentary photo booth!
Your ticket will get you the signature cocktail and a night of festive and twisted fun.
How much: $10, 21+
Free and Cheap Events in San Antonio this Weekend – Saturday
A Drag Queen Christmas
Nina West is hosting this year’s A Drag Queen Christmas! Make your Christmas season a lot more fabulous with some of your favorite queens showing their stuff on stage.
They’ve got We have got Winners, Fan Favorites, Legends, and Miss Congeniality, plus queens from Season 16 and All Stars 9.
You even get the chance to meet and greet some of the queens if you get a VIP ticket.
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 6 pm (Meet & Greet); 8 pm (Show)
Where: Aztec Theater, 104 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Starts at $49, 18 +
Breakfast with Santa and Special Green Guest
Image credit: cafe.hardrock.com
Your morning is about to become a bit more special with Mr. Claus and a special green guest!
On top of a delicious breakfast buffet, you’ll get to take family photos with holiday photos, a cookie decorating station, fun holiday music, holiday coloring pages, and a special festive party favor per child!
PJs or festive attire are encouraged but not required.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 111 W Crockett St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: $25.65-$38.48
Big Day of Play
Families are in for a sweet holiday at The DoSeum!
This year’s Big Day of Play will have a bunch of hands-on activities like making a gingerbread village, creating shrink-tastic ornaments, making slime, and crafting a candy cane!
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Free with admission
Celebrate Giving!
Image credit: San Antonio Botanical Garden Facebook
Celebrate Giving! is a family-friendly event where you can explore the theme at activity stations with Garden educators.
Today, you’ll learn about nature-based traditions of giving from around the globe and make some gifts you can share with your loved ones.
Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $40-$90, 21+
Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend – Sunday
Brunch with Santa
Chicken N Pickle’s Sunday brunch is more festive today because Santa is in town! Enjoy a yummy brunch menu and take cute holiday photos with the Big Man in Red.
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 10 am – 2 pm
Where: 5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78249
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