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First Friday of each month, 6–9pm
Main Plaza (lot in front of the former NBU building)New Braunfels
A free monthly evening of art, music and community on Main Plaza: original work by emerging and established local artists plus live entertainment, every first Friday from 6 to 9pm. Weather permitting.
Verified Oct 27 · newbraunfels.gov
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Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Main PlazaNew Braunfels
New Braunfels honors local veterans with a ceremony at Main Plaza at 9am followed by a parade at 10am, with veterans' groups, community floats and nonprofits. Saturday, November 7. Free.
Verified Oct 27 · newbraunfels.gov
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Sun, Nov 8, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Yanaguana Garden at HemisfairSan Antonio
WeFlamenco Fest presents an afternoon of flamenco dance and music at Yanaguana Garden on Sunday, November 8, from 2 to 6pm: student showcases at 2pm, a Filipino-Spanish performance at 3:30pm and Arte y Pasión's touring show The Silk Road at 5pm. General admission is free; a $10 donation is optional.
Verified Oct 27 · hemisfair.org
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Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Civic Park at HemisfairSan Antonio
The sixth annual SA Veterans Day at Hemisfair's Civic Park honors veterans with live music, food and drinks, family activities and veteran resource groups, all at no cost. Saturday, November 14, noon to 6pm. Open to everyone.
Verified Oct 27 · hemisfair.org
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Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Main PlazaNew Braunfels
Main Plaza kicks off the holidays as thousands of lights switch on and Santa arrives. Take your own photos with Santa for free in front of a special backdrop. Friday, November 20, 6 to 9pm, with a free shuttle from 5:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · newbraunfels.gov
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Fri, Nov 27 – Thu, Dec 31 · check hours
Downtown San Antonio River Walk
About 200,000 lights hang in the bald cypress trees along the downtown River Walk. They switch on at the Ford Holiday River Parade on Friday, November 27, 2026, and shine every night through early January. The River Walk is a public park open 24 hours a day, and seeing the lights is free.
Verified Oct 27 · thesanantonioriverwalk.com
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Fri, Nov 27, 6:00 PM
San Antonio River Walk (Pecan St to Richmond Ave)
San Antonio's lighted river parade and River Walk lighting ceremony starts at 6pm on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving. Most seats along the route are ticketed, but a free first-come viewing area sits on the east side of the River Walk between Pecan Street and Richmond Avenue. Bring your own chair; strollers and coolers aren't allowed.
Verified Oct 27 · thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Catch: Free only in the free viewing area (east side, Pecan St to Richmond Ave); other seats are ticketed
Sat, Nov 28, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Alamo PlazaSan Antonio
See Alamo Plaza decorated for the holidays after hours, with the traditional Christmas tree and lights across Plaza de Valero. Saturday, November 28, 6 to 8pm. Free. The church and grounds are closed during the event.
Verified Oct 27 · thealamo.org
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Thu, Dec 3, 6:30 PM
Downtown Seguin (Austin St to Central Park)San Antonio
More than 100 light-covered entries roll down Austin Street to Central Park, then the mayor switches on the downtown lights and Santa poses for photos. Thursday, December 3, at 6:30pm, starting at Austin and College streets.
Verified Oct 27 · visitseguin.com
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Sat, Dec 5 · check hours
Hal Baldwin Municipal ComplexSan Antonio
Schertz kicks off the season at the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex with jolly entertainment, holiday treats, a Mt. Schertz winter wonderland and snow angel play area, the Kris Kringle Market and the community's lighted night parade. Saturday, December 5. The city hasn't posted times or full details yet, so check its page before you go.
Verified Oct 27 · schertz.com
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Sat, Dec 19, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Plaza de Valero at the AlamoSan Antonio
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a free holiday movie on the pavilion stage screen at Plaza de Valero, the park beside the Alamo. Saturday, December 19, 6 to 8pm.
Verified Oct 27 · thealamo.org
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