Kick-off 2025 with a busy few days on your social schedule thanks to this roundup of happenings. Enjoy the final days of the ICE! experience at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, or celebrate the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla at Majestic Theatre. Check out the top five things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, January 2
The Rock at La Cantera presents Winterfest
Winterfest continues at The Rock at La Cantera. This holiday-themed event features an ice-skating rink, visits from Santa Claus, screenings of classic holiday films, carol sing-alongs, and more family-friendly activities. Seasonal drinks will also be available for purchase. Winterfest is open through January 6. Admission is free and open to the public.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa presents ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa invites visitors of all ages to its new ice wonderland in celebration of the holidays. ICE! is an ice sculpture experience inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas that features two million pounds of hand-carved ice reimagined as Whoville. Guests will be provided with complimentary parkas to comfortably explore the frosty space complete with life-sized sculptures and walkthrough scenes. The experience is open through January 5, 2025.
San Antonio Botanical Garden presents Illuminate
Tianyu Arts & Culture presents its light exhibition, Illuminate, at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The showcase features large-scale sculptures and light displays that blend art and nature themes into each design. Tickets are available now. Illuminate is open through January 15, 2025.
Friday, January 3
Photo courtesy of The Shops at La Cantera
San Antonio Philharmonic presents Selena Vive: The Music of Selena
Celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla at Majestic Theatre. This production features a selection of Selena’s legendary catalog, as performed by vocalist Isabel Marie Sanchez and the San Antonio Philharmonic. Performances are scheduled through January 5.
Saturday, January 4
The Lowdown Drifters in concert
Fort Worth-based band the Lowdown Drifters come to Gruene Hall for one night only. The rock band will perform live in concert in support of their 2024 album, In Time. A select number of tickets are available now.
