Lighting up your home for the holidays is one thing. Lighting up an entire park, ranch, or town square is another. From synchronized Christmas light shows to giant glowing Santas and gingerbread men, San Antonio and the surrounding Hill Country are packed with places to see holiday lights in 2025. Here's our guide to where to ooh and aah all season.

Coca-Cola Classic Christmas
Toyota Field, the home of San Antonio FC soccer, has been transformed into a sprawling holiday scene with immersive Christmas light trails, ski dancing, snow slides, ice skating, crafts, and festive music and refreshments. Holiday revelers are encouraged to reserve a time to visit the venue. Tickets range $21-$37.
5186 David Edwards Dr.

The Jones Christmas Ranch
The Jones family's light display became a viral sensation when it appeared on the ABC show The Great Christmas Light Fight in 2019. Since then, the family bought a 32-acre former private school property and turned it into a massive drive-through extravaganza. The ranch now features four million-plus holiday lights. It is open from 6–10 pm, Sundays-Thursday, and 6–11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, through December 20. The compound will also be open from 6 pm-midnight, December 21 and 22, and 6–9 pm December 24 and 25. Admission: $35 weekdays, $40 Friday/Saturday per vehicle, $75 season pass.
43360 I-10 W., Boerne

Leon Valley
The lawns between the Leon Valley Public Library, the city's conference and community center, and Poppy's Coffee House are transformed at night into a glowing holiday landscape, complete with an illuminated tunnel walkway, a Christmas tree, and photo opportunities. Admission is free and open to the public.
6427 Evers Rd.

Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas will return to San Antonio in November. Photo courtesy of Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas

Lights Alive
Head out to Alamo Ranch to stroll a mile-long trail of synchronized Christmas lights that winds up in a winter wonderland. Locals can enjoy a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree light show, illuminated, singing dinosaur displays, refreshments, holiday shopping, ornament-making, a kids' play area, escape rooms, and photos with Santa. Gates open 6 pm daily; Lights Alive continues through January 3. Admission starts at $36.95.
5931 Roft Rd.

The Light Park
There are two local Light Park drive-thru Christmas venues – the Retama Park parking lot in Selma and the parking lot of Wolff Stadium. Each offers a festive experience with a DJ and seasonal drinks and snacks. Gates are open 5:30–10 pm, Sundays-Thursdays; and 5:30-11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays. Vehicle admission starts at $39.99.
1 Retama Pkwy., Selma, and 5757 U.S. Hwy. 90 W., San Antonio

Museum Reach River of Lights
The Museum Reach stretch of the River Walk becomes a glowing waterway with illuminated wreaths on light poles, Christmas lights in trees, and animated light displays. Stroll to the Brooklyn Avenue river lock and dam to find a brilliant Christmas tree synchronized to favorite carols. Don't miss the December 13 celebration, featuring 100,000 pounds of snow, free photos with Santa, slides, musical performances, food trucks, and local vendors.
550 Brooklyn Ave.

The Christmas tree at Museum Reach is synchronized with holiday carols.Photo courtesy of the San Antonio River Authority.

Old West Christmas Light Fest
Enchanted Springs Ranch near Boerne is turned into a shiny, sparkling Old West town, where guests can enjoy a musical light show, ride mechanical bulls, grab some grub, and even greet Santa's longhorns. Tickets start at $27.42. The light festival is open 5–10 pm Fridays-Sundays through December 14, and December 19-23.
242 Texas Hwy. 46 W., Unit C, Boerne

Pearl
The buzzy shopping and dining destination takes on an extra dimension during the holiday season, with an array of static and twinkling Christmas lights strung across the venue and along the Museum Reach section of the River Walk. The Pearl Christmas tree can be found near Local Coffee and Cured. While gawking at all the glitter, visitors can also check out the new Pearl Ice Rink, where $20 covers one hour of skate time and rental skates.
303 Pearl Pkwy.

San Antonio Botanical Garden
The Mahncke Park garden plays host to Illuminate, an immersive showcase of handcrafted lanterns, glowing trails, and vibrant scenes. Special events, such as an Ugly Christmas Sweater Night, keep the fun going through January 11. Admission is $23-$31 for adults; $18-$24 for children ages 3-12, and free for infants ages 0-2.
555 Funston Plc.

The heavens come down to rest at Illuminate. Photo courtesy of San Antonio Botanical Garden.

San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Zoo is hosting Zoo Lights, involving miles of Christmas lights, holiday music, seasonal refreshments, fun activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and bright, decorated displays around the zoo during the holiday season. New Zoo Lights realms this year include The Enchanted Tree, Lights on the Lawn, and the Cathedral Tunnel, the latter of which has twinkling lights to guide the way past the snake pathway near the zoo entrance. Event entry is included in zoo admission.
3903 N. St. Mary's St.

Santa's Ranch
One of the oldest drive-thru Christmas villages in the San Antonio area, this tradition has attracted thousands of merrymakers for more than 20 years. The installation offers three million Christmas lights, animated Christmas displays, and wintry refreshments like hot chocolate and kettle corn. Gates are open 6–10 pm Sundays-Thursdays, and 6–11 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $37 per vehicle, with season passes available. Santa's Ranch is open through January 4.
9561 I-35 N., New Braunfels

Travis Park, Alamo Plaza, and Houston Street
Stroll through the heart of downtown San Antonio to find brightly lit Christmas trees and other holiday displays at Travis Park, 300 E. Travis St., and at Alamo Plaza. Despite ongoing construction around the Alamo, you can view the recently renovated cenotaph, or even donate a minimum of $10 to the Remember the Alamo Foundation and buy a "Light of Tribute" in honor or memory of a loved one. In between Travis Park and Alamo Plaza lies a stretch of East Houston Street where the exteriors of restaurants, bars, and other businesses are illuminated in creative ways. Holidays on Houston also offers special activities and shopping opportunities along the corridor through the holiday season.

The entire University of the Incarnate Word campus is lit up for Christmas.Photo courtesy of the University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word
Light the Way is an annual tradition at the Alamo Heights-area university, where visitors can drive or walk the campus and gaze upon the 1 million-plus Christmas lights, which will stay up through January 6. Admission is free.
4301 Broadway St.

Westover Field of Lights
The Westover Sports Complex in the far West San Antonio subdivision of Westover Hills is illuminated with more than 350,000 Christmas lights. Visitors can also enjoy food and drinks, photos with famed holiday characters, and kids' activities. The attraction is open Friday-Sunday nights through December 20. Admission is free, but online tickets must be reserved.
9340 Westover Hills Blvd.

Windcrest
This Northeast Side suburb has long had a reputation for hosting one of the more popular holiday community-wide lighting events. Nowadays, the community has even more lighting events for residents and visitors to enjoy. The city first illuminated its "Dedication Tree" on Crestway Drive and "Candy Cane Lane" on Windway Drive in November. The main Windcrest Christmas Light-Up begins at 4:30 pm on December 6 at City Hall, where the Christmas tree will be lit, and attendees can visit with Santa Claus and enjoy festive entertainment and refreshments. Guests can also get a map to the homes of residents who are competing in various categories. The creatively decorated homes and businesses are lit up across Windcrest through New Year's Eve.
8601 Midcrown Dr.