Come enjoy a winter wonderland in downtown San Antonio during the 2nd Annual Holiday in the Village at La Villita
Saturday, December 14th, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
This incredible celebration transforms the historic La Villita Historic Arts Village’s Maverick Plaza into a magical holiday village of delights. Best of all, admission is completely FREE, with holiday fun for all ages.
Happy Holiday Fun!
• Come Meet Santa in a Holiday Village: Visit the incredible, life-sized holiday structures of the Alsatian-style holiday winter wonderland built in the middle of Maverick Plaza. Take photos with the” jolly old elf” and make Instagram-worthy memories with Santa, and see his giant sleigh, as fluffy white snow falls from giant snow machines. Make your own pinata during a hands-on pinata workshop!
• Savor the Sweetness: Holiday baking has never been more fun. Get creative with hands-on cookie decorating and watch a fascinating tamale-making demonstration led by renowned Chef Johnny Hernandez. Cheer on student bakers from the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Gingerbread Holiday in the Village Building Competition. Teams of talented culinary students from Alamo Colleges Districts St. Philip's College culinary arts program will compete to build colossal, creative gingerbread structures for scholarships and prizes.
Shop, Sip, and Celebrate!
• Find Treasures: Browse the festive Holiday Market for unique holiday gifts, handcrafted art pieces, sweet treats, and more from La Villita shopkeepers and local artists and vendors.
• Feast on the Festive: Enjoy hot cocoa and all your favorite holiday foods and beverages, available throughout La Villita, including at the Kitchen Campus outdoor kitchen in Maverick Plaza and at Maverick Coffee.
• Entertainment: Enjoy live music and enchanting holiday performances as you stroll through the historic village.
St. Philip’s College: Building and Baking History
This festive village of delights has been created by students and instructors of Alamo Colleges District, St. Philip's College. St. Philips College was founded right here in La Villita back in 1898, so this event honors the college's historic beginnings in by having today’s students return to their college’s roots to create this FREE experience for the community.
• Holiday Structures: Students from the St. Philip’s College Construction Technology and Welding Programs have used their technical skills to build beautiful, full-size Alsatian-style houses and the massive holiday sleigh that bring the village to life! Friends from building experts from Noble contributed to the village building’s success, too.
• Gingerbread Competition: Students from the St. Philips College Culinary Arts program are already at work creating giant gingerbread structures paying tribute to iconic San Antonio sites. Come see their giant creations on display.
"We're proud that our enchanting St. Philip's Holiday Village will stand in the same historic neighborhood where St. Philip's College was founded,” says Chef Johnny Hernandez. “This has been a wonderful, hands-on learning experience, and the buildings, styled after 1600s Alsatian cottages, and Santa’s giant new sleigh will be a charming cornerstone of this year’s Holiday in the Village.”
HO! HO! HO! HOLIDAY FUN:
What: The 2nd Annual Holiday in the Village
When: Saturday, December 14th, 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Maverick Plaza, La Villita Historic Arts Village
Admission: FREE
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
This incredible collaboration is supported by the generosity of sponsors such as NOBLE, Chef Johnny Hernandez, H-E-B, CPS, The NRP Group, Alamo Colleges Districts - St. Philip's College, Kitchen Campus Foundation, La Villita Historic Arts Village, La Villita Tenants Association and other valued supporters and friends.