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STONE OAK WINTER CELEBRATION
Sat, Dec 10 (North Central Baptist Hospital) 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Join Welcome Home! and North Central Baptist Hospital for Stone Oak’s largest holiday festival. Free shuttle service from Reagan High School and Cornerstone Church. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and receive a free photo with Santa, free slide ride and the chance to win hundreds of great prizes. Santa will arrive by AirLIFE Helicopter at 10:30 a.m. Local businesses and restaurants will participate as vendors. Kids can enjoy carnival rides, games, moon bounces, rock climbing wall, face painting, arts and crafts, REAL snow, and new this year – downhill sledding. This event is free and open to the public. Visit www.welcomehomesa.com or call 210-348-8233 for more information.
FORD HOLIDAY BOAT CAROLING
Sat, Nov 26-Sun, Dec 18 (San Antonio River Walk). Joyous caroling fills the evening air along the San Antonio River Walk as more than 185 school, church, company, and civic choral groups ring in the holidays by singing traditional carols on cruising boats. The eclectic mix of participants includes bell choirs, folk groups, and Latino ensembles. Join visitors from around the world in impromptu sing-a-longs from the patios of River Walk restaurants. Starts at river level by Chamber of Commerce.
THE NUTCRACKER
Fri, Dec 2-Sun, Dec 4 (Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St.) Fri & Sat 7 p.m., Sat & Sun 2 p.m.
Delight your whole family with this cherished holiday tradition - The Nutcracker, performed by Ballet San Antonio with music by the San Antonio Symphony. Tickets can be purchased at www.sasymphony.org, the Majestic Theatre, and all Ticketmaster locations.
JUNIOR LEAGE OF SAN ANTONIO BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Sat, Dec 3 (The Bright Shawl, 823 Augusta) 9 a.m. Join JLSA for Breakfast with Santa. The Junior League Elves are diligently preparing for Santa’s arrival at The Bright Shawl! Come visit with Santa and even get some memorable professional photos taken all while enjoying a special holiday breakfast. Tickets $25 for adults, $10 children over one year. Visit www.jlsa.org or call 210-225-6366 for more information.
FORD FIESTA DE LAS LUMINARIAS
Weekends at dusk, Dec 2-18 (San Antonio River Walk). Experience the holiday serenity of the River Walk as you stroll along the lush banks of the San Antonio River guided by more than 6,000 Luminarias: warmly glowing candles in sand-filled bags line the walkways to symbolically mark the lighting of the way for the Holy Family. This centuries old tradition begins at dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. For more information visit www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events.
FORD CAROLING NIGHTS WITH SANTAWeekends, Dec 2-17 (San Antonio River Walk) 6:00-9:00 p.m. Enjoy a magical evening on the River Walk with Christmas Lights and Carolers. Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa on a decorated river barge. Great for kids of all ages! Live entertainment and concessions will be available at Arneson River Theatre in La Villita. |
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2011 NCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Thurs, Dec 15-Sat, Dec 17 (Alamodome) San Antonio Sports, UTSA and the City of San Antonio will host its second NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship. The Final Four returns to the Alamodome. Tickets can purchased at www.NCAA.com/volleyball or at the Alamodome Box Office.
VALERO ALAMOBOWL
Th, Dec 29 (Alamodome). Major college football comes to life each year in San Antonio during the Valero Alamobowl at the Alamodome. Teams from the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences head to the Alamo City for a college football showdown. Tickets can be purchased at www.alamobowl.com/main/tickets.php.
CELEBRATE SAN ANTONIO
Sat, Dec 31 (S. Alamo Street between Market and Durango) 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Celebrate San Antonio continues to draw a quarter of a million excited revelers downtown for a spectacular fireworks show, great San Antonio cuisine, games and rides, and entertainment for the entire family. And thanks to presenting sponsor Budweiser, the event is free! Whether you are a fan of Tejano, Rock, old school hits, or oldies, we offer it all. The New Year will officially roll in with a bang at midnight as the Tower of Americas is showcased by the spectacular Valero Corner Stores Fireworks Extravaganza. So round up your family and friends and join us for the largest free New Year’s Eve festival in the state of Texas. For more information, visit www.celebratesa.org or call 210-212-8423.
U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL
Sat, Jan 7 (Alamodome) 12 p.m. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is a high school all-star game. The top 90 high school football players come together to compete at the Alamodome in an East v. West competition. During half-time, 125 of the nation’s top high school marching musicians perform in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Please visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com for more information
K9 COUNTRY CLUB DOG CLASSES
Beginning in January. Puppy obedience classes on Thursdays beginning January 12 from 8-9 p.m. Agility classes begin the week of January 16 with Advanced Agility on Mondays and Tuesdays, Intro to Agility, Foundations and Beginner Agility on Wednesdays. Space is limited and fills fast so call 830-980-8476 to reserve a spot or visit www.k9countryclub.net for details and pricing.
LET’S RODEO BALL-SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO
Sat, Jan 21 (Joe and Harry Freeman Coliseum) 6:30-11:30 p.m. Country legend Clint Black will be this year’s headlining performer. Patrons are asked to wear their best western or cocktail attire for this festive evening as dress code will be enforced. Table and ticket options vary, open seating on the Mezzanine. Visit www.sarodeo.com/annual/rodeo_ball.html or call 210-225-0612 for more information.
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