Lights of Esperanza Holiday Celebration at A&M-San Antonio
Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 1, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Location
One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224 | Parking lots 2 & 3 (first come, first served)
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public | Pets welcomed on a leash
Contact Information
Sarah McBride, Associate Vice President for University Communications
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Description
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s annual Lights of Esperanza on Tuesday, Dec. 1! Free and open to the public, this family-friendly celebration features more than 40,000 holiday lights, live entertainment, a holiday pop-up market and festive activities for all ages. Enjoy an evening of fun with an ice slide, mechanical reindeer, ornament decorating, letters to Santa and more. Performances by the San Antonio Wind Ensemble, University Voices and the A&M-San Antonio Spirit Team will lead up to the evening’s finale: a spectacular light show in the University’s central courtyard. Bring the family and join us as we light up the Southside for the holidays!
