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River of Lights

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Date:

December 14

Time:

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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December 14 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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River of Lights Promotional Image

*FREE EVENT* Museum Reach River of Lights is illuminating the San Antonio River with holiday magic! Join us for a memorable evening of cheer and family fun along the river.

Saturday, December 14, 2024
4:00PM-8:00PM
San Antonio River Lock & Dam
550 Brooklyn Ave
San Antonio, TX 78215

Here’s what you can look forward to:

✨ Snow Slide & Play Areas – Glide down the snow slide or enjoy winter fun in our snow play areas.

🎅 Photos with Santa – Capture memories with Santa in a festive setting.

🎶 Live Music & Community Performances – Enjoy holiday tunes and local talent.

📬 Letters to Santa – Send your wish list directly to the North Pole!

🍪 Cookie Decorating – 2,000 holiday cookies, made by St. Philip’s College Culinary Arts! *while supplies last

🍲 Food & Shopping Vendors – Browse and enjoy holiday treats and local gifts.

Holiday Stage Schedule
4:00 PM – 4:40 PM  –  Trisdon Federic
4:50 PM – 5:20 PM  –  De Santiago Strings
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM  –  Saxophonics
6:10 PM – 6:30 PM  –  BCSO Mariachi La Ley
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM  –  Stefani Montiel

Celebrate the season in style along the river!

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Fill the Canoe Toy Drive Promotional image

As part of the San Antonio River Authority’s River of Lights Holiday Celebration on the Museum Reach of the San Antonio Riverwalk, The San Antonio River Foundation is partnering with St. PJ’s Children’s Home to fulfill wishlist items!
From toddlers to teens, every donation helps create a magical Christmas for children who deserve to feel the warmth of the season.
Let’s fill our canoe to the brim with kindness and cheer! Whether it’s a toy, a game, or a special item for a teenager, your gift will make a difference.
Wishlist items include: art kits headphones; legos; and plushies! See the full list of DOs and DONTs.
Help the San Antonio River Foundation Fill The Canoe!
River of Lights Event Details:
Saturday, December 14th
4–8 PM
550 Brooklyn Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78215

550 Brooklyn Ave

550 Brooklyn Ave
San Antonio, 78215 United States

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Alerts

Trail Closure Alert – Roosevelt Park Area

January 22, 2025

The trail on the east bank of the river, from Lonestar Boulevard to Eagleland Drive, will be closed starting today, January 22, and will reopen on Thursday, January 23, after 5 PM.

This closure is part of our ongoing STEM work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to enhance our trails!

Parks Notice – Mission Reach Art

January 21, 2025

Please be aware the San Antonio River Foundation in coordination with the River Authority will be de-installing public art benches for maintenance on January 22, 8am-5pm.

Located along the Mission Reach between Roosevelt Park and Confluence Park, the benches Serapes by Vincent Valdez and Butterflies by Anita Valencia, will be reinstalled when restoration is complete.

Freezing Weather Alert

January 21, 2025

Freezing weather is expected in the San Antonio area from Sunday to Tuesday. We advise all park and trail visitors to exercise caution during this time. Please watch for icy conditions and prioritize safety while enjoying our parks and trails.

Mission Reach:

  • Water Fountains will be shut down starting Saturday, January 18th. We will provide updates once they are turned back on.
  • Espada Park, River Front Parkway & Camino Coahuilteca restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Brooklyn Lock and Dam & San Pedro Creek Culture Park:

  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Trueheart Ranch, Helton, Escondido, and Branch River Parks:

  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Stem Density Efforts

January 9, 2025

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!

 Stem Density efforts in the Eagle Land segment will be extended through the end of February 2025.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

November 20, 2024

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

May 6, 2024

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park.
*Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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