Kids Events in San Antonio: December 2026
Last updated by Moms Guide SA
Quick answer
Santa Cares, a sensory-friendly Santa visit, is Sunday, Dec. 6. It's free to book, but you have to register. Jingle Bell Bark at The Rock at La Cantera is Dec. 13, 3 to 6 p.m. Breakfast With Santa at the zoo runs through Dec. 22, and Devine Acres' Christmas CountryFest runs weekends through Dec. 20.
Every month, Moms Guide SA lists family events across San Antonio, from free library story times to big holiday events. Use the filters to sort by age, cost or part of town. For this weekend, see our This Weekend page. Events change, so check the event's own page before you go.
Top picks for December
Santa Cares sensory-friendly Santa
Sun, Dec 6 (times aren't posted yet)
Free to book. Registration is required, and buying a photo is optional. Official site
Jingle Bell Bark at The Rock at La Cantera
Sun, Dec 13, 3 to 6 p.m. · The Rock at La Cantera
Free entry. Free pet photos when you donate pet food or supplies. Official site
Holiday Flix movies at The Rock at La Cantera
Select dates, Dec 18 to Jan 2 · The Rock at La Cantera
Free Official site
Breakfast With Santa at San Antonio Zoo
Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 8:30 to 11 a.m. · San Antonio Zoo
Separate ticket, and zoo admission is also required. Ticket prices aren't posted yet. Official site
Christmas CountryFest at Devine Acres
Weekends through Dec 20 · Devine Acres
Admission is $11.95 (sale) or $24.95, plus tax and fees. Official site
Free kids events in December
- Sun, Dec 13, 3 p.m. Jingle Bell Bark at The Rock at La Cantera The Rock at La Cantera · Free
- Thu, Dec 3, 6 p.m. Wassailfest in New Braunfels Main Plaza, New Braunfels · Free
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 26, 9 a.m. Cibolo Farmers Market at Herff Farm Cibolo Center for Conservation - Herff Farm · Free
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 26, 9 a.m. Pearl Farmers Market Pearl Farmers Market · Free
- Sat, Dec 5, 10 a.m. Sprout 'N About SA Market at Rainbow Gardens Sprout 'N About SA Market at Rainbow Gardens · Free
- Dec 6, 13 and 20, 10 a.m. Alamo Heights Farmers Market Alamo Heights Farmers Market · Free
- Sun, Dec 6 through Dec 27, 10 a.m. Pearl Makers Market Pearl Farmers Market · Free
- Sun, Dec 6 through Dec 27, 10 a.m. The Market at Shavano Park The Market at Shavano Park · Free
- Mon, Dec 7, 5:30 p.m. Free Family Night at The DoSeum The DoSeum · Free
- Sun, Dec 13, 1:30 p.m. STEAM Sunday: Candy Cane Constructors Witte Museum · Free
- Sat, Dec 19, 10 a.m. Sprout 'N About SA Market at Rainbow Gardens Thousand Oaks Rainbow Gardens Thousand Oaks · Free
- Tue, Dec 1, 12:15 p.m. Baby Story Time at Schaefer Schaefer Branch Library · Free
Holiday and seasonal events
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 20, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast With Santa San Antonio Zoo · Ticketed
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 20 Christmas CountryFest at Devine Acres Devine Acres · $11.95 to $24.95
- Sun, Dec 13, 3 p.m. Jingle Bell Bark at The Rock at La Cantera The Rock at La Cantera · Free
- Thu, Dec 3 through Jan 3, 4 p.m. Holidays at The Rock Skating Rink The Rock at La Cantera · $15
- Thu, Dec 3, 6 p.m. Wassailfest in New Braunfels Main Plaza, New Braunfels · Free
- Fri, Dec 4 through Dec 23, 5 p.m. Old West Christmas Light Fest Enchanted Springs Ranch · $25
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 24, 10 a.m. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Magik Theatre · $26.50 to $33.50
- Mon, Dec 21, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast With Santa San Antonio Zoo · See listing
- Tue, Dec 22, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast With Santa San Antonio Zoo · See listing
- Sat, Dec 26 through Dec 31 New Year's 360 Fireworks Celebration at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags Fiesta Texas · See listing
- Thu, Dec 31, 11 a.m. New Years Eve Dog Day San Antonio Zoo · See listing
- Thu, Dec 31, 8 p.m. Rock the Clock New Year's Eve Party at The Rock at La Cantera The Rock at La Cantera · See listing
Week by week
We show 25 of the 227 library programs this month. See all story times for the rest.
Dec 1 to 7 (35)
- Tue, Dec 1, 10 a.m. Tiny Tot Tuesday San Antonio Zoo · See listing
- Tue, Dec 1 through Dec 17, 10:30 a.m. Open Gym at Olympia Gymnastics Olympia Gymnastics & Cheer · $5
- Tue, Dec 1, 12:15 p.m. Baby Story Time at Schaefer Schaefer Branch Library · Free
- Tue, Dec 1, 5:30 p.m. Sensory-Friendly Night at Illuminate San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
- Wed, Dec 2, 10 a.m. Baby Time! Las Palmas Branch Library · Free
- Thu, Dec 3, 10 a.m. Let's Play & Read! Westfall Branch Library · Free
- Thu, Dec 3, 10:30 a.m. Story Time Cortez Branch Library · Free
- Thu, Dec 3 through Jan 3, 4 p.m. Holidays at The Rock Skating Rink The Rock at La Cantera · $15
- Thu, Dec 3, 6 p.m. Wassailfest in New Braunfels Main Plaza, New Braunfels · Free
- Dec 3, 4 and 5, 7 p.m. Chicago at Clark High School Clark High School · $10 to $20
- Thu, Dec 3 through Dec 6, 7 p.m. Frozen at Taft High School Taft High School · $7 to $15
- Dec 3, 4 and 5, 7 p.m. Mamma Mia at O'Connor High School O'Connor High School · See listing
- Dec 3, 4 and 5, 7 p.m. Matilda at Harlan High School Harlan High School · $10 to $20
- Thu, Dec 3 It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play The Playhouse San Antonio · See listing
- Dec 4 and 11, 9 a.m. Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
- Fri, Dec 4, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time at Parman Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak · Free
- Fri, Dec 4 through Dec 23, 5 p.m. Old West Christmas Light Fest Enchanted Springs Ranch · $25
- Dec 4, 5 and 6, 6:30 p.m. Bluey's Big Play Majestic Theatre · See listing
- Dec 4 and 5, 6:30 p.m. Bluey's Big Play Majestic Theatre · See listing
- Fri, Dec 4 Community Locals Day San Antonio Zoo · $8
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 20, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast With Santa San Antonio Zoo · Ticketed
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 26, 9 a.m. Cibolo Farmers Market at Herff Farm Cibolo Center for Conservation - Herff Farm · Free
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 26, 9 a.m. Pearl Farmers Market Pearl Farmers Market · Free
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 24, 10 a.m. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Magik Theatre · $26.50 to $33.50
- Sat, Dec 5, 10 a.m. Sprout 'N About SA Market at Rainbow Gardens Sprout 'N About SA Market at Rainbow Gardens · Free
- Sat, Dec 5, 12 p.m. Tobin Chess Club Tobin Library at Oakwell · Free
- Sat, Dec 5, 6 p.m. Science Night at the Library Pruitt (Molly) Library · Free
- Sat, Dec 5 through Dec 20 Christmas CountryFest at Devine Acres Devine Acres · $11.95 to $24.95
- Dec 6, 13 and 20, 10 a.m. Alamo Heights Farmers Market Alamo Heights Farmers Market · Free
- Sun, Dec 6 through Dec 27, 10 a.m. Pearl Makers Market Pearl Farmers Market · Free
- Sun, Dec 6 through Dec 27, 10 a.m. The Market at Shavano Park The Market at Shavano Park · Free
- Sun, Dec 6, 10:30 a.m. Family Story Time Encino Branch Library · Free
- Sun, Dec 6, 2 p.m. Read to a Dog McCreless Branch Library · Free
- Mon, Dec 7, 1 p.m. Baby Story Time at Landa Landa Branch Library · Free
- Mon, Dec 7, 5:30 p.m. Free Family Night at The DoSeum The DoSeum · Free
Dec 8 to 14 (15)
- Tue, Dec 8, 1 p.m. Baby Time! Guerra Branch Library · Free
- Wed, Dec 9, 3:30 p.m. Let's Create Brook Hollow Branch Library · Free
- Thu, Dec 10, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time Igo Branch Library · Free
- Thu, Dec 10, 11 a.m. Family Story Time @ Forest Hills Forest Hills Branch Library · Free
- Fri, Dec 11, 4 p.m. LEGO Time Memorial Branch Library · Free
- Fri, Dec 11, 6 p.m. Family Night at Illuminate San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
- Sat, Dec 12, 10 a.m. Toddler Story Time Semmes Branch Library · Free
- Sat, Dec 12, 12 p.m. Saturday Family Play Date Bazan Branch Library · Free
- Sat, Dec 12, 1 p.m. Beginning Watercolor with Lulu San Antonio Botanical Garden · $30 to $35
- Sat, Dec 12, 6 p.m. Parent's Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics Olympia Gymnastics & Cheer · $40
- Sun, Dec 13, 8 a.m. Neighbors in Nature Day San Antonio Botanical Garden · $7
- Sun, Dec 13, 1:30 p.m. STEAM Sunday: Candy Cane Constructors Witte Museum · Free
- Sun, Dec 13, 3 p.m. Jingle Bell Bark at The Rock at La Cantera The Rock at La Cantera · Free
- Sun, Dec 13, 4 p.m. Family Game Time Pan American Branch Library · Free
- Mon, Dec 14, 1 p.m. Baby Story Time at Landa Landa Branch Library · Free
Dec 15 to 21 (8)
- Tue, Dec 15, 12:15 p.m. Baby Story Time at Schaefer Schaefer Branch Library · Free
- Wed, Dec 16, 10 a.m. Baby Time! Las Palmas Branch Library · Free
- Thu, Dec 17, 10:15 a.m. Baby Time Mission Branch Library · Free
- Fri, Dec 18, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time at Parman Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak · Free
- Sat, Dec 19, 10 a.m. Sprout 'N About SA Market at Rainbow Gardens Thousand Oaks Rainbow Gardens Thousand Oaks · Free
- Sat, Dec 19, 12 p.m. Tobin Chess Club Tobin Library at Oakwell · Free
- Sun, Dec 20, 10:30 a.m. Family Story Time Encino Branch Library · Free
- Mon, Dec 21, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast With Santa San Antonio Zoo · See listing
Dec 22 to 28 (3)
- Tue, Dec 22, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast With Santa San Antonio Zoo · See listing
- Fri, Dec 25, 9 a.m. Community Locals Day San Antonio Zoo · $8
- Sat, Dec 26 through Dec 31 New Year's 360 Fireworks Celebration at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags Fiesta Texas · See listing
Dec 29 to 31 (2)
- Thu, Dec 31, 11 a.m. New Years Eve Dog Day San Antonio Zoo · See listing
- Thu, Dec 31, 8 p.m. Rock the Clock New Year's Eve Party at The Rock at La Cantera The Rock at La Cantera · See listing
Story times this month
- Tue, Dec 1, 12:15 p.m. Baby Story Time at Schaefer Schaefer Branch Library · Free
- Wed, Dec 2, 10 a.m. Baby Time! Las Palmas Branch Library · Free
- Thu, Dec 3, 10 a.m. Let's Play & Read! Westfall Branch Library · Free
- Fri, Dec 4, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time at Parman Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak · Free
- Sun, Dec 6, 10:30 a.m. Family Story Time Encino Branch Library · Free
- Mon, Dec 7, 1 p.m. Baby Story Time at Landa Landa Branch Library · Free
- Tue, Dec 8, 1 p.m. Baby Time! Guerra Branch Library · Free
- Sat, Dec 12, 10 a.m. Toddler Story Time Semmes Branch Library · Free
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Questions parents ask
What kids events are in San Antonio in December 2026?
We list 265 family and kids events for December 2026, and 238 are free. Top picks include Santa Cares sensory-friendly Santa and Jingle Bell Bark at The Rock at La Cantera. The week-by-week list on this page has the dates, times and places.
What free family events are in San Antonio in December?
238 events this month are free, including Jingle Bell Bark at The Rock at La Cantera and Wassailfest in New Braunfels. Library story times are free too, and our story times page lists them. For free places to go any day, see free things to do with kids.
What holiday events are in San Antonio in December?
We list 12 holiday and seasonal events this month, including Breakfast With Santa and Christmas CountryFest at Devine Acres. For lights, Santa visits and more, see our Christmas lights and holiday events guide.
What's happening for kids this weekend?
Our This Weekend page lists kid-friendly events for Friday to Sunday, with times, places and prices.
Holiday guides
More holiday plans for San Antonio families, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.