San Antonio Events – November 2025
Festival Spotlights & Big City Moments
- Diwali SA (Festival of Lights) — Sat, Nov 1 • Hemisfair & Arneson River Theatre. Free, family-friendly celebration with music, dance, food and the candlelit Diya ceremony on the River Walk.
- Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony — Fri, Nov 28 • River Walk. The day after Thanksgiving tradition returns with illuminated barges and the official river lighting.
Holiday Lights & Seasonal Attractions
- Illuminate at the San Antonio Botanical Garden — Nov 21–Jan 11. All-new handcrafted lanterns, glowing trails, and themed nights (Sensory-Friendly, Family Night, Ugly Sweater). Timed entry 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- SeaWorld Christmas Celebration — Select dates starting Nov 13. Millions of lights, shows, and holiday eats; Inside Look/Veterans Appreciation run Nov 6–9.
- Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas — Select dates from Nov 22. Rides, shows, and winter fun amid twinkling displays.
- ICE! at JW Marriott Hill Country — Nov 22–Jan 4. “Frosty the Snowman” themed walk-through with giant ice slides and a 40,000-sq-ft holiday activity zone.
Shows, Sports & Citywide Calendars
- San Antonio Auto & Truck Show — Nov 21–23 • Henry B. González Convention Center. New models, concept rides, test drives and more.
- Mariachi Extravaganza (kickoff) — Late-month masses and happenings lead into the Dec. 6 main concert (Lila Cockrell). Watch for Nov 30 Mariachi Mass and related events.
- Browse more November listings — Citywide calendars are updated frequently with concerts, exhibits, markets and theater.
Planner Tips
- Book early for timed holiday experiences (Illuminate, ICE!) and prime River Walk seating for the parade.
- Check “select dates” at theme parks before you go; schedules vary week-to-week in November.
- Use official calendars for last-minute changes, weather impacts, and parking/transport notes.