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WHATABURGER ZOO LIGHTS SAN ANTONIO ZOO November 19 - January 22 As the animals sleep for the night, the zoo grounds awaken with magical lights and holiday cheer. This year is BIGGER and BRIGHTER than ever, with two new 32-foot LED trees that are a must-see for the whole family. Make sure to visit all the themed areas around the zoo, starting with the all-new Holiday Sing-Along Express train ride. sazoo.org

THE NUTCRACKER TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS December 3 - 12 | 2 & 7:30 PM The holidays aren’t complete until you experience the magic of Ballet San Antonio’s The Nutcracker, originally commissioned by Ballet San Antonio for Ballet San Antonio and co-choreographed by Easton and Haley Smith. tobincenter.org

FREE FAMILY NIGHTS THE DOSEUM December 6 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM A link for ticket reservations will be posted on the DoSeum website at 8 am the morning of Free Family Night. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. thedoseum.org

GROWING HOLIDAY CITRUS SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN December 8 | 10 AM - 12 PM Come and learn how to grow the best tasting citruses in your landscape and on your patio. Join the Bexar County Master Gardeners and learn which varieties work best in Bexar County and how best to grow them. sabot.org

PEARL HOLIDAY STROLL THE HISTORIC PEARL December 9 | 5 - 8 PM Extended retail hours, shopping + restaurant specials, plus live music by Buttercup. Shop local while enjoying Pearl’s festive holiday window displays and décor. atpearl.com

LITTLE MAKERS WORKSHOP THE DOSEUM December 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 | 11 AM - 12 PM Let’s tinker and make! Give your little one an opportunity to innovate as they have fun building and tinkering in our Maker Workshop in Innovation Station! thedoseum.org TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (PHOTO) AT&T CENTER December 10 | 3:30 & 8 PM The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s highly-anticipated Winter Tour will be back for 2021 in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their landmark album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories. attcenter.com

POP-UP CULINARY DEMO SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN December 5, 11, 18 | 11 AM - 1:30 PM Stop by the Outdoor CHEF Teaching Kitchen at the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a Pop-Up Culinary Demo showcasing fresh seasonal produce and herbs in a delectable recipe from a local chef. sabot.org

ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL December 10 | 6 - 8 PM Take your taste buds on a trip to South America as we show you how to make a meal made up of recipes created by one of Argentina’s most famous and creative chefs. For ages 18 & up. Attendees 21 & up will enjoy a glass of wine paired with the meal. centralmarket.com MAKERS WORKSHOP THE DOSEUM December 11 & 18 | 3 - 4 PM Located in Innovation Station, Maker Workshops are dropin programs open to children ages 6-11. thedoseum.org

MEAN GREEN BRUNCH SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN December 12 | 10 AM - 1 PM Bring your kids to the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a special family-friendly brunch with the mean one himself, the Grinch. The event features a delicious holiday brunch, hands-on activities, cuddly-as-a-cactus photo ops, and more. sabot.org

MAKE & TAKE: TAMALES CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL December 14 | 6 - 8 PM While you sample a selection of tamales, we’ll show you how to make a light and fluffy masa; provide guidance and options so that you can assemble fillings to your taste; and include steaming and serving suggestions. centralmarket.com

HOMESCHOOL DAY: PLANTS AROUND THE WORLD SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN December 15 | 9 AM - 12 PM School aged children will explore the fascinating world of plants with hands-on learning activities at the Botanical Garden’s Student Homeschool Day. sabot.org

TEXAS BIRD WALK GUIDED TOUR SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN December 18 | 9:15 - 11 AM Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. sabot.org MAKE & TAKE: ITALIAN COOKIES CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL December 18 | 11 AM - 1 PM Learn to make cookies the old-fashioned way. You’ll whip egg whites by hand and combine the ingredients with a light touch. While two of the recipes bake, you’ll ice and decorate your Italian ring-shaped cookies. centralmarket.com BRUNCH FROM SOUTH OF THE BORDER CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL December 19 | 1 - 3 PM Join us for a mid-day meal that will open your eyes to the possibilities. As you sit back, relax and enjoy the meal, our instructors will show you how to make each festive - and delicious - dish. 21+. centralmarket.com

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LIGHTSCAPE SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN November 19 - January 2 Guests will be enchanted by magical light displays set along a beautifully illuminated one-mile path winding through the Botanical Garden. These captivating illuminations will dazzle the senses and the show will proudly include installations unique to Texas created by local and international artists. sabot.org