Learn more about these events on tap across the San Antonio area as the holiday season wraps up and the new year begins.
This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
December
Breakfast with Santa
Head to the final breakfast with Santa event of the year at this local resort, featuring arts, crafts and cookie decorating activities.
- Dec. 20, 9-10:30 a.m.
- $23.60 (ages 5-12 ticket), $53.10 (12 and older), kids under 4 free
- Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio
- www.hyattexperiences.com
Holiday Movies by Moonlight at Hemisfair
Watch this free showing of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to get into the holiday spirit in downtown San Antonio.
- Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Civic Park, 210 S. Alamo St., San Antonio
- www.hemisfair.org
Christmas at the Caverns
Check out the caverns during the last weekend of the holidays with a light display trail, live music, a giant maze, gift shopping and more.
- Dec. 19-23, times vary
- $23.99 (12 and older admission), $17.49 (ages 3-11 admission)
- Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, San Antonio
- www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/christmas
Celebrate SA: NYE Party and Countdown
Ring in the new year with this downtown festival showcasing live music, carnival games, an official countdown and more.
January
New Year’s Day Strings in the Park
Go on this musical, guided hiking tour at this local park from musician Will Taylor and the rest of his strings arrangement featuring violins and more.
Catch the final Breakfast with Santa event at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas on Dec. 20. (Courtesy Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas)5 Mile Hike
Hit the trail for the new year with this 5-mile guided hike through Hardberger Park’s natural landscapes, savannas and more.
2026 Alamo Classic
This gymnastics tournament will feature competitive teams from across the country alongside family-friendly activities, local vendors and more throughout the weekend.
- Jan. 9-11, times vary
- $30 (one-day adult admission), $50 (adult weekend pass)
- Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio
- www.alamoclassic.com/admissions
Alex Skolnick Trio
Catch the performance of this award-winning jazz trio at a local music venue and bar, featuring saxophone, guitar, drums and more.
- Jan. 11, 7-11:30 p.m.
- $36.64 (individual admission)
- Fitzgerald’s, 437 McCarty Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio
- www.fitzrockssa.com/events
Ranger Creek 5K
Part of the Texas Brewery Running Series, the fun run will finish with a complimentary celebration at a local San Antonio brewery with free beer and live music.
MLK 5K 2026
Celebrate this historical figure and help support the Young Men’s Leadership Academy in San Antonio with this timed race.