If your family enjoys a visit with Santa Claus during the holiday season, now is the time to check your list twice and see where you can find the Jolly Ol’ Man in 2024! Did we miss a location? Leave the information about your go-to St. Nick in the comments below!
MALLS AND SHOPPING CENTERS
Quarry Market Santa | 255 E. Basse Rd.
Open daily, November 16–December 24 with Santa Paws event happening November 21-23. Click here to learn more
Ingram Park Mall | 6301 NW Loop 410
Open daily, November 15–December 24
Features pet and sensory-friendly opportunities.
Where is Santa? North Star Mall | 7400 San Pedro Ave.
Open daily, November 10–December 24
Where is Santa? Rolling Oaks Mall | 6909 N Loop 1604 E
Open daily, November 21–December 24
Where is Santa? Shops at La Cantera | 15900 La Cantera Pkwy.
Open daily, November 8–December 24
Visit Santa at South Park Mall | 2310 SW Military Drive
Open daily, November 22- December 24
Pet visits are also available.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops | 17907 IH-10 West, 78257
Open daily, November 2–December 24
Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s! Speciality Yuletide Breakfast and Christmas Tales events happening weekly!
HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
Dickens On Main | Downtown Boerne, TX
Friday November 29 & Saturday November 30
Boerne transforms its Hill Country Mile into the quintessential small town Christmas dream! Enjoy shopping, crafts, live performances, and visit with Santa. Learn more here.
Briscoe’s Cowboy Christmas | 210 W. Market Street | 210.299.4499
December 1 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Unwrap Western fun and meet Cowboy Claus at the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s annual Cowboy Christmas! This year’s Cowboy Christmas falls on the museum’s monthly ‘Locals Day‘ when the Briscoe greets Bexar County locals with FREE general admission. Cowboy Christmas is otherwise FREE, making the Briscoe the perfect way to enjoy holiday fun and make memories with your family. Check out the schedule for the day here.
Noche Buena at Main Plaza | 115 N. Main Ave | 210.225.9800
December 7 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy an enchanting evening in the heart of the San Antonio! Local shops, sweet treats, holiday music from The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio & Music on Magnolia, official tree lighting, plus a visit with Santa! Check the details & schedule here.
Holiday in the Garden at Hemisfair | 434 S. Alamo St. | 210.709.4750
December 14 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah with activities for the whole family. Find details here.
Christmas at the Caverns | 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd. | 210.651.6101
Open DECEMBER 7, 8, 14, 15, and 20 through 23.
Check their website for ticket levels and discounts!
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | 17000 IH-10 West | 210.697.5050
Select days November 23–December 23
Lights Alive! Park-N-Play Winter Wonderland | 5931 Roft Rd (Alamo Ranch Area)
Santa Photos nightly from November 22 – December 31
Lights Alive has created mesmerizing light displays that will instantly put you in the holiday spirit and leave you awestruck. After the drive, you can park and continue the fun in the Winter Wonderland where you can visit Santa and enjoy other fun holiday activities.
Magical Memories with Santa and the Dinosaurs | 3801 Broadway
Saturday, November 30, December 7 and 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Saturday, December 14 from 2-4 p.m.
Your family’s visit with Santa is included with Museum Admission. Please bring your own camera to take photos.
Old West Christmas Light Fest at Enchanted Springs Ranch
242 State Hwy 46 W; Boerne, Texas 78006 | 830.249.8222
Open select dates November 29 – December 23
Get your tickets here!
San Antonio Zoo | 3903 N St Mary’s St.
Santa arrives November 15
Check out the Zoo Lights powered by CPS Energy, and join Santa for a meet and greet. Slots with Santa can be booked here.
Santa’s Railroad Wonderland at the Texas Transportation Museum
11731 Wetmore Rd. | 210.490.3554
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22 from 5:15–8:00 p.m.
Adults $12; Kids (4–12) $10; Kids (Under 4) Free Each—Free Parking!
Santa’s Railroad Wonderland is an extravaganza of Christmas joy including train rides. We decorate every area of our museum, from the historic depot, the trains, the garden railroad, our 4 other scale model railroad layouts, and everything else in between. Grab some hot chocolate and take a stroll. Santa will be making visits from the North Pole and will be available for photos. We are predicting snow this year as well!
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration | 10500 SeaWorld Dr. | 210.523.3000
Select days November 14–January 5
Tower of Americas | 739 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd
Special events include: Gingerbread House contests, Rudolph 4d movie, and Photos with Santa
Santa Visits SAPB! | 903 E. Bitters (Suite 305) | 210.468.7529
December 21 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Santa will be on site to hear holiday wishes and take photos. Attendees will also have opportunity to build a mini figure snow globe. More details to come!
