Apartment Life: December
December Events & Festivals in San Antonio, Texas
There’s always something fun happening in San Antonio! This is a listing of annual happenings. For a daily events calendar, click here.
December 2015
TBD: Tamales! Holiday Festival at Pearl
The restored Pearl Brewery, the city’s newest culinary star, celebrates all things tamale. Sample dozens of tamales, from traditional to dessert, plus enjoy storytellers, dancing, live music and, finally, fireworks.
Dec. 5-6: San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & ½ Marathon
This one-of-a-kind marathon features live music along each mile of the course that passes several historic missions and wraps up at the Alamodome.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Dec.: Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias
Experience the holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 6,000 Luminarias. Warmly glowing candles in sand-filled bags line the walkways to symbolically mark the “lighting of the way” for the Holy Family. This centuries-old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
Dec. 31: Celebrate San Antonio
Ring in the New Year San Antonio style! Enjoy spectacular fireworks, live music on multiple stages, food booths, family activities and more. On S. Alamo between Durango and Market streets; La Villita and Hemisfair Park. Free.
