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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.

Join Carol in creating an angel snowflake.

Please note: If you have not tried quilling before, we are happy to have you! Please arrive 45 minutes early (2:15pm) to the Center for Creative Reuse for a pre-workshop session where we will acquaint you with the how-to of quilling for beginners. All other attendees with previous quilling experience should arrive at the regular workshop start time.

All supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring any Quilling tools they have.

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Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

This workshop is eligible for NEISD Teacher's Choice continuing Education Hours. To obtain a certificate please ask a team member for one during the workshop.

Stories of hope for our future through water and land conservation: month 3

Monday, December 15, 2025
12 noon – 3 p.m.
San Antonio Garden Center
3310 N. New Braunfels Avenue

Session 1: Mitigating urban heat at home
Nancy Parrilla and Patricia Santos of Fuerza Unida will share how “Fuerza Unida Urban Heat Resiliency Program” is bringing down the heat in homes near them with trees, water reuse and conservation and more.

Session 2: Moczygemba Rewild Ranch: OUR JOURNEY Restoration, Conservation, Hope
Brice Moczygemba will share his family journey since he retired as an engineer to manage a 50-acre parcel of the family property with conservation and habitat restoration to restore it as a thriving prairie ecosystem without using irrigation even during drought.

See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials classes

In partnership with the World Heritage Office, San Antonio UNESCO Chef Ambassador Stephannie Beyers will present a cooking demonstration highlighting a variety of tamal-making techniques and ingredients.
While adults and teens enjoy the demonstration, children ages 5 and up are invited to participate in a story time, craft, and play session led by the children’s librarian.

Following the program, attendees are welcome to stay and enjoy complimentary tamales prepared by Chef Stephannie, along with complimentary pan dulce.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before the program at circulation desk.

Join us in the enchanting art of crafting beautiful holiday candle holders that will elevate your tablescape to new heights of charm and warmth. Supplies will be provided, while supplies last.

Get creative with a historic twist! In this hands-on program, visitors can build their own mini adobe “gingerbread” house using our adobe bricks, then decorate it with festive flair. Learn about traditional adobe construction while having fun crafting your own adobe creation.

Decorations provided; just bring your imagination and creativity! This event is free with regular admission.($1-$5) Advance registration is NOT required.

Limited free parking is available directly across from museum entrance and alongside the museum on W. Nueva Street. There are also a number of paid parking lots and garages within walking distance. Please visit our website for more information.

Do you want to create fun and memorable holiday cards for your loved ones this year? In this class Oliver will teach you about 3 different card making techniques to create unique holiday cards using just a few standard craft materials. All materials will be provided in this class and you will leave with 3 cards of your own making!

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Tickets must be purchased online at least 12 hours before the workshop. No walk-ins. Space is limited. Tickets are non refundable so please plan accordingly before purchasing. Please have email confirmation / ticket readily available upon arrival. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Attendees may bring non messy snacks and drinks in sealable containers. Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this workshop. These may be used by Spare Parts for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us at workshops@spsatx.org immediately if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted.

This workshop is eligible for NEISD Teacher's Choice continuing Education Hours. To obtain a certificate please ask a team member for one during the workshop.

Join us for this beginner-level ESL course is designed for adult learners whose first language is not English. The course focuses on developing foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.

*There will be no class on July 25th

Únase a nosotros en este curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) para principiantes, diseñado para estudiantes adultos cuya primera lengua no es el inglés. El curso se centra en el desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales de comprensión auditiva, expresión oral, lectura y escritura para ayudar a los estudiantes a comunicarse eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas.

*No habrá clase el viernes 25 de julio.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Led by Alamo Tailoring, this class will teach you the basics of sewing, cutting patterns, and more. You can bring your sewing machine, supplies, and any piece you want to work on!

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo puedes cuidar de tu salud a través de la medicina tradicional? En este curso aprenderás como mejorar tu bienestar física y emocional.