🎉 San Antonio Weekend Events: November 21–23, 2025 (Including FREE Activities!)

If you’re planning your weekend in San Antonio, there’s plenty to explore — from festive markets and holiday lights to comedy shows, fitness events, and several great FREE options. Here’s your full, easy-to-read guide for Nov 21–23:

⭐ FREE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

FREE – Winter Carnival Grounds at Arnold Park

(Note: Ice skating + rides cost extra)

• 🎡 Walk around the carnival grounds for free
  
  
• 🎶 Live holiday music
  
  
• 🍭 Vendors + festive atmosphere
  
  
• 🕒 Nov 21–22
  
  
• 📍 Arnold Park
  
  

FREE – Brats & Brews Fall Festival (Entry)

(Some activities ticketed)

• 🍺 German-style festival
  
  
• 🎶 Live music
  
  
• 🐶 Dachshund races (spectating is free)
  
  
• 🛍️ Local vendors
  
  
• 📍 Japanese Tea Garden
  
  

FREE – Zoo Lights General Stroll Outside Gates

(Viewing select displays from the public areas leading into zoo – great for photos)

• ✨ Holiday lights visible from outside the zoo entrance
  
  
• 📍 San Antonio Zoo entrance walkway
  
  

FREE – Christmas Showcase for Kids (16 & Under)

• 👶 Kids enter at no cost
  
  
• 🎁 300+ vendors to browse
  
  
• 📅 Nov 22–23
  
  
• 📍 Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall
  
  

FREE – Pearl Weekend Market

• 🛒 Local produce + artisans
  
  
• 🎶 Live street musicians
  
  
• 🐕 Dog-friendly
  
  
• 📍 The Historic Pearl
  
  
• 📅 Saturday & Sunday
  
  

⭐ Friday, November 21

Winter Carnival at Arnold Park

• 🎡 Carnival rides, food stalls
  
  
• ⛸️ Ice skating: $15
  
  
• 🎟️ Rides + skating combo: $25
  
  
• 🚪 Free entry to grounds
  
  
• 📍 Arnold Park
  
  
• 🕒 Nov 21–22
  
  

Illuminate at the Botanical Garden – Opening Night

• 🌟 Lantern displays & glowing trails
  
  
• 🕒 5:30–8:30 pm timed entry
  
  
• 📍 San Antonio Botanical Garden
  
  

John Crist: Jokes for Humans

• 🎤 Stand-up comedy show
  
  
• 📍 Tobin Center
  
  
• 💲 Tickets start ~$49
  
  

⭐ Saturday, November 22

46th Annual Christmas Showcase

• 🎁 300+ vendors
  
  
• 🎨 Holiday shopping
  
  
• 👶 Kids free | Adults approx. $15
  
  
• 📍 Freeman Coliseum
  
  
• 📅 Nov 22–23
  
  

Brats & Brews Fall Festival

• 🍺 German beer
  
  
• 🌭 Brats
  
  
• 🎶 Live music
  
  
• 🐶 Dachshund races
  
  
• 💲 Free entry (some extras $)
  
  
• 📍 Japanese Tea Garden
  
  

Underground Yoga + Sound Bath

• 🧘 Gentle flow 180 ft underground
  
  
• 💲 ~$44.99
  
  
• 📍 Natural Bridge Caverns
  
  

Pearl Farmers Market (Free)

• 🛍️ Fresh produce
  
  
• 🍞 Bakery + artisan stalls
  
  
• 🎶 Free live music
  
  
• 🐕 Pet-friendly
  
  
• 📍 The Pearl
  
  

⭐ Sunday, November 23

Zoo Lights at the San Antonio Zoo

• 🎄 Holiday displays
  
  
• 🐅 Nighttime entry (ticketed)
  
  
• ✨ Free for viewing some outdoor lights near the entrance
  
  
• 📍 San Antonio Zoo
  
  

Pearl Sunday Market (Free)

• 🧺 Local food, artisans, flowers
  
  
• 🎶 Street performers
  
  
• 📍 The Pearl
  
  

⭐ All Weekend: November 21–23

Holiday ICE – JW Marriott Hill Country

• ❄️ Life-size ice sculptures
  
  
• 🧥 Free parkas included
  
  
• 📍 JW Marriott Hill Country
  
  
• 📅 Through Jan 4
  
  

Weihnachtsmarkt – New Braunfels Holiday Market

• 🎄 European-style Christmas market
  
  
• 🛍️ Handmade gifts + food
  
  
• 💲 $15/day | $35 weekend
  
  
• 📍 New Braunfels Civic Center