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WinterFest San Antonio

Visitors can play in 80,000 pounds of snow featuring snow slides, a snowman-making area, and a snowball play space. The festival offers ice skating, carnival rides and games, and live performances by local school and community groups. Families can also browse vendor booths for holiday shopping, take photos with Santa, and enjoy festival food and drinks.

What to Expect

Features 80,000 pounds of snow, ice skating, and carnival rides.

Event Details

Duration

5 hours.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Stone Oak

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Outside the Box Productions

Food & Drink

Food and drinks are available at the festival.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and playful

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

North Central Baptist Hospital
520 Madison Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258
San Antonio, TX
78258

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Parking: Free parking.

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets early, because only a limited number are sold and the festival sells out.
  • Buy before November 8 to get the two-pass All Access bundle, which costs less than two single passes.
  • Get at least one child an All Access Pass if you want a family photo with Santa, even when your youngest is under 2 and free.
  • Bring gloves and a change of dry clothes for the snow slides and snowball area, since the festival runs rain or shine with no refunds.
  • Parents who are just tagging along can buy the basic event ticket, which covers entry without rides or Santa photos.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: 'ice' skating, included with the All Access Pass
  • Early-bird deal: two All Access Passes at a reduced bundle price when bought before November 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the All Access Pass include?

A Santa photo, carnival rides and games, the snow slides, 'ice' skating and the other activities. Parents who don't need rides or Santa photos can buy the basic event ticket instead.

Can we get a family photo with Santa?

Yes. At least one child in your group needs an All Access Pass. Kids under 2 get in free.

What happens if it rains?

The festival goes ahead rain or shine, and tickets can't be refunded.

How can my school, group or business take part?

Local schools and performance groups can sign up to perform. The organizers also look for volunteers, donations, sponsors and vendor booths.

Tags

family friendlySanta visitscommunity celebrationseasonal activitieswinter activitiesfestive foodchildrens activitiesinteractive displaysholiday traditionfree event

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Last Updated: Oct 24, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team