Lovers of the season rejoice! This special edition newsletter is full of merriment, festive fun, and plenty of holiday cheer. No need to wait to unwrap this cheerful gift:

This season, we’re headed Home For The Holidays! Climb on board and take a journey through an incredible night of music at the Tobin Center on 12/21 from world-renowned artists Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard, and Ilya Serov. Treat yourself to a pair of tickets and enjoy a medley of holiday hits and renowned top tracks.*

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• Celebrate Christmas Day with a Dean’s tradition — our signature Beef Wellington. Six ounces of tender center-cut beef wrapped in puff pastry with Dijon, mushrooms, and a rich red wine jus. Elegant, indulgent, and made to savor for $65 a person from 11AM–9PM, alongside the regular menu.*

• La Villita’s Holiday in the Village brings a free, family-friendly holiday celebration to all! Shop local vendors, browse student art markets, sample tamales from Chef Johnny Hernandez, and so much more. Open to the public from 12/12-12/14.

• For its sixth season, Texas Winter Lights turns Marriott Marquis Houston into a glowing wonderland of more than 100,000 twinkling lights, interactive experiences, and Western-themed holiday fun. Float through the hotel’s Texas-shaped lazy river under dazzling lights while enjoying seasonal cocktails and more. Enter to win a pair of tickets to this immersive holiday experience!*

• Cap off 2025 with a special darkwave lineup from Resound Presents at Paper Tiger on 12/30 with Drab Majesty, Night Ritualz, Urban Heat, and Holy Wire. Make this New Year’s Eve Eve a night to remember; get tickets now.

• End 2025 with a bang and celebrate with all of your faves across San Antonio! From parties to dinners to comedy shows, there’s a NYE celebration out there for everyone.

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS IN SAN ANTONIO

Some people plan months ahead, others check the group chat on Friday night (we adore both). Find seasonal skating rinks, check out holiday light displays, or dig into the full Holiday Event List and choose where everyone’s sipping on hot cocoa & champurrado. Here are a few of our top picks:

• A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS - Through 12/24 at Magik Theatre

• WILLIAM BECKMANN’S LAS POSADAS TOUR - 12/12-12/14 at Stable Hall

• PULLMAN MARKET TAMALE FESTIVAL - 12/13 at Pullman Market

• HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS - 12/16 at Hemisfair

• UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER NIGHT - 12/24 at San Antonio Botanical Garden

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• Missing your favorite band because you forgot when tickets dropped? Rookie move. Follow artists on Do210 and we’ll hit you up before they sell out.

• We’ve got the scoop on what to expect from the second edition of the beloved micro fest in Austin, TX, Holiday Hootenanny, that’ll blow away your holiday expectations. Find the complete lineup, plus a look at the vendors that'll be on-site in our Hootenanny preview!

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