Ring in the new year with a weekend full of entertainment. Enjoy the last few days of festive events such as Skate the City and Holiday ICE, plus an art exhibit and live music. Check out the top five things to do in San Antonio this weekend below, and for a complete list of events, visit our calendar.
Thursday, January 1
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa presents Holiday ICE
The Holiday ICE experience inspired by the classic story of Frosty the Snowman is on display for just a few more days at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Guests will be provided with complimentary parkas to comfortably explore the frosty space that's complete with life-sized sculptures and walkthrough holiday scenes. Holiday ICE is open through January 4, 2026.
San Antonio Parks Foundation presents Skate the City
Hit the ice for a winter wonderland moment in the heart of the city at Hemisfair. Visitors will enjoy a full-size outdoor ice rink decorated with holiday lights and complete with festive music, local food vendors, and plenty of holiday spirit. Skate the City is open through January 3, 2026. Get tickets on Eventbrite.
The Light Park
Hop in the car for a jolly ride around the Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. The Light Park features one-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. The Light Park is open through January 4, 2026.
Friday, January 2
McNay Art Museum presents "O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell"
It's the closing weekend of this exhibition featuring the work of potter Jody Folwell. Visitors will discover a selection of Folwell’s contemporary Pueblo clay works spanning five decades of artistic practice. The exhibition is open at the McNay through January 4, 2026.
Saturday, January 3
Gruene Hall presents Austin Meade in concert
New Braunfels native and guitarist Austin Meade performs live at Gruene Hall this weekend in support of his new album, Almost Famous. General admission tickets are available on Prekindle.
Experience the Light Park at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium.
