Holly jolly happenings are the perfect cure for cabin fever ,and we’ve got the best recommendations for exploring all the entertainment the city has to offer. Explore the illuminating displays at Coca-Cola Classic Christmas or catch a performance of Elf the Musical. Check out the top seven things to do in San Antonio this holiday weekend. For a complete list events, click over to our calendar.
Thursday, December 25
The Light Park
The Light Park at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium continues. The experience features a mile route of millions of holiday lights all synchronized to festive tunes. Guests can cruise by the installations in their car while broadcasting the music live from DJ Polar Ice. Tickets are available now. The Light Park is open through January 4, 2026.
Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas lights up Toyota Field for its final weekend. In addition to wondrous light sculptures, guests can also expect a snow slide, visits with Santa, live music, shopping, themed night events, and more. Classic Christmas is open through December 29.
Gabriel Iglesias and The Tobin Center present Fluffy’s Christmas Comedy Show
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias returns to San Antonio for a special Christmas show. The Tobin Center performance will feature tons of hilarious holiday stories and special guest appearances. A donation of 10 canned food items per person at the San Antonio Food Bank is required for ticket admission. This show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and up.
Photo courtesy of Elf the Musical
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa presents Holiday ICE
Holiday ICE showcases ice sculptures inspired by the classic holiday story Frosty the Snowman and features two million pounds of hand-carved ice. Guests will be provided with complimentary parkas to comfortably explore the frosty space, complete with life-sized sculptures and walkthrough scenes. The experience at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is open through January 4, 2026.
Friday, December 26
Broadway in San Antonio presents Elf the Musical
The hit movie Elf gets the Broadway treatment at the Majestic Theatre. Audiences can follow the main character Buddy, along on his adventure to meet his birth father in New York City, just like his counterpart Will Ferrell does in the hit 2003 film. Performances are scheduled through December 28.
Saturday, December 27
Aztec Theatre Toadies in concert
Texas rock band Toadies comes to San Antonio’s Aztec Theatre. The group has released seven albums in their career, including their most recent project, The Lower Side Of Uptown, in 2017. They are best known for their top songs, including “Possum Kingdom” and “Tyler.” Get more details on Ticketmaster.
Sunday, December 28
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Celebrate the holidays with circus flair at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The 15th anniversary production of Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will feature acrobatics, aerial feats, new costumes, and a selection of musical classics. Get tickets now.
