Be your best elf for the holidays at Six Flags this year. | Photo by SATXtoday team
Our team was able to stop by Holiday in the Park, one of the largest holiday celebrations in the 210,to share what we saw, what we ate, and what you can’t miss at Six Flags.
🌟 Events and shows
The Majesty of Christmas: The story of the Nativity is brought to life with live animals, flying angels, and unforgettable vocal performances. | Showtimes: 5 p.m.-8:15 p.m. | Location: Zaragoza Theatre | Pro tip: Sit in the middle of the theater for a snowy surprise.
My Christmas Card To You: This musical spectacular is back for its final season. | Showtimes: 4 p.m.-6:45 p.m. | Location: Rockville High
Christmas Tree Lighting presented by Ancira: Watch the 60-ft-tall tree in Rockville illuminated by none other than Santa and his friends. | Showtime: 6 p.m. | Location: Rockville Plaza
🎄 Notable attractions
Holiday Illuminations: Witness the 60-ft-tall Rockville tree light spectacular synchronized to themed to classic and contemporary musical favorites.
The Singing Saps: Sing along to an animated Christmas Tree Family.
Looney Tunes Holiday Meet & Greet: Meet your favorite characters dressed in their holiday finest.
🎇 Ring in the New Year
While the New Year is still just a few short weeks away, we recommend planning early for the park’s biggest celebration to date. Six Flags Fiesta Texas will wrap up its year-long 30th anniversary celebration with a pyrotechnic spectacular you don’t want to miss on Saturday, Dec. 31. The show will begin at 9 p.m.
Oh, deer — there’s still so much more to cover. Click the button below to get a full glimpse of what’s new this season.
Geeks and Drinks | Wednesday, Dec. 7, Wednesday, Jan. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Pinkerton’s Barbecue, 107 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | This is a monthly opportunity for programmers, developers, and web techies to get out and socialize.
World AIDS Day 2022 - Remembrance and Hope | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Woodlawn Pointe Auditorium, 702 Donaldson Ave., San Antonio | Free | 11 panels of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display for the week of events.
Thursday, Dec. 8
Lambermont Cupcakes and Cocktails | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Lambermont, 950 E. Grayson St., Dona Liston, San Antonio | $35 | Sample flavorful cupcakes paired with delicious cocktails.
The Game Awards x IMAX Live | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Santikos Palladium, 17703 IH-10 W., San Antonio | $16 | Watch a showcase of the best of video games, new game announcements, world premieres of upcoming games along with film footage, surprise appearances, and musical performances.
Geeks Who Drink | Thursday, Dec. 8-Thursday, May 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Tech Port Center, 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio | Free | Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best live-hosted pub quiz to Tech Port Center every Thursday, starting Thurs., Dec. 8.*
Friday, Dec. 9
Smash World Tour Championships (Day Passes) | Friday, Dec. 9 | 4 p.m. | Tech Port Center, 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio | $19-$29 | Competitors from all around the world are coming to San Antonio to compete for over $250,000 in prizes.
Adult D8 Night with Live Music | Friday, Dec. 9 | 8-11 p.m. | The Farmacy Botanical Shoppe, 14732 Bulverde Rd., San Antonio | Free | Spend an evening sipping on refreshing cannabis mocktails and enjoy live music and lawn games.
Saturday, Dec. 10
Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Ronald Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan Dr., San Antonio | Free | Shop 50+ vendors, mingle with others, and enjoy the sounds of the season.
Holiday On The Ranch | Eat, Shop, Play | Saturday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 12-8 p.m. | Black Barn Alpaca Farm, 3915 Highway 181 S., Floresville | $10-$15 | Take a sleigh ride through the country to shop, eat, and play with Santa and his favorite alpacas.
Sunday, Dec. 11
117th Deutsche Weihnachtsfeier | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Trinity University, Marguerite B. Parker Chapel, 1 Trinity Pl., San Antonio | Free | Come and sing “Stille Nacht,” “O Tannenbaum,” and other Christmas carols in German.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Pine-ing for a fresh, yummy holiday meal? Central Market has you covered. | Photo provided by Central Market
There’s nothing like a holiday meal with family and friends— but, oh, dear… who’s cooking? Enter: Central Market’s Holiday Meals, a stress-free way to skip the holiday hassle.
Central Market’s chefs will do the cooking for you — all you do is order andpick it up in-store in the days leading up to the holiday. Whether you’re looking for the whole meal or just time-saving sides to bring to grandma’s, options include:
Complete feasts(think: entree + all the fixin’s) for 2-16 guests
A-la-carte sides or appetizers like cornbread dressing + mac and cheese
Baked-from-scratch pies for dessert
Looking to try something new this year?Central Market goes beyond turkey + mashed potatoes with creative options like herb-crusted beef tenderloin, vegetarian lasagna, tamales, four kinds of stuffing, and more. (SATXtoday City Editor picks? The smoked ham with apricot ginger glaze, jalapeño pecan dressing, and the traditional pie.)
After a few months of renovations, CommonWealth Coffeehouse is expected to take over the space operated by Rosella in January. The new spot is hoping to serve morning, noon, and evening crowds in the Museum Reach Neighborhood with offerings like live music and wine selections. ☕ (San Antonio Business Journal)
The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio will receive the addition of a 5.5-level parking garage adjacent to the Center for Brain Health. The $15 million project is expected to add 181,149 sqft of much-needed parking space for the area. Construction is anticipated to begin early next year. 🅿️
Pets
The City of San Antonio and Texas Pets Alive! are seeking permission to provide medical care for low-income residents’ pets. This legislative proposal is hoping to help decrease pet surrenders among the elderly, those who have low income, and residents who don’t have access to a car. 🏥 (San Antonio Report)
Concert
Lets go girls (er, everyone) — country music icon Shania Twain will kick off the second leg of her “Queen of Me” tour on Oct. 12, 2023 at the AT&T Center. Ticket sales for the general public go up on Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. 🎙️ (KSAT-12)
Now, get ready for Texafornication. American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are stopping by the 210 on their 2023 tour — along with special guests The Strokes and Thundercat — at the Alamodome. General sale will open Friday, Dec. 9. (KENS-5)
Award
MiLB announced the winners of the 2022 Golden Bobblehead Awards for top promotional activities and events in six categories. The SA Missions were awarded the Golden Bobblehead for “Best Community Event” from the Uvalde Community Healing Night, which was attended by nearly 2,000 more fans than average.
Editor’s pick: Can’t make it to the park for the New Year’s celebration? Head to the parking lot near Neiman Marcus at The Shops at La Cantera to watch the fireworks show from afar — check out the view.
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