The famous holiday lights on the River Walk will turn on this year on November 12th and remain on from dusk to dawn each night through January 31, 2021.
In most years, San Antonio averages a daily maximum temperature for December that's between 60 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 20 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 38 and 46 °F (3 to 8 °C). The days at San Antonio cool further during December.
6 Things to Do in San Antonio in Winter
- Window-shopping under the lights.
- Winter at theme parks.
- New Year's festivals.
- Steaming bowls of chili.
- Festive Latin music.
- Vacation light show.
The Best Things to Do in San Antonio for Thanksgiving Week
- San Antonio Zoo Lights– Open daily now through December 31, the San Antonio Zoo is Merry, Bright, and Wild at Night!
- Santa's Ranch– Visit Santa Clause in his Texas home!
- SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration– SeaWorld is all decked out in Christmas lights galore.
Target will be closed on December 25, 2020, a spokesperson confirmed to CountryLiving.com. This year, stores will stay open until around 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and reopen at 7 a.m. on December 26, depending on where you live.
Friday after Thanksgiving – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday after Thanksgiving – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve 2020 store hours
- TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ulta Beauty: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Victoria's Secret: Stores close at 4 p.m.
- Walgreens: Most stores open until midnight and open regular hours Christmas Day; pharmacy hours vary.
- Walmart: All stores close at 6 p.m. and all locations will be closed Christmas Day.
- World Market: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sam's Club (closes at 6 p.m.) Target (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Ulta (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Walmart (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Best Buy stores will once again be open until 6 p.m. local time Christmas Eve. Stores will be closed Christmas Day. 24 (Christmas Eve): 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
On Thanksgiving Day, JCPenney department stores will open as early as 2 p.m. and will stay open until 10 p.m. on Black Friday, just in case you're in the mood to shop for a new wardrobe.
Christmas Day is a federal holiday, meaning you can expect government offices and most businesses to be closed on Dec. 25. Major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy and Kohl's are closed, but there are a few places that will be open in case you need to grab that (really) last-minute present.
Unlike many other restaurants and businesses, not all McDonald's are closed on Christmas Day. However, according to McDonald's there are only a 'handful' actually open on December 25, so make sure you check if your local or nearest fast food restaurant is open before you go.
Dollar General Holiday HoursA spokesperson tells CountryLiving.com that though stores will be open on Christmas Eve, all Dollar General locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
The stores will adjust hours or close on the holidays. The observed holidays include: Christmas Eve. Christmas Day.
25 Things To Do On Christmas Day To Make It The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
- Create decorations.
- Marathon movies.
- Go iceskating.
- Attend a tree lighting ceremony.
- Get a picture taken with Santa.
- Bake cookies.
- Spend time outdoors.
- Read Christmas cards aloud.
2020 Target Holiday
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Wednesday |
|---|
| Sep 7 | Labor Day | Monday |
| Oct 12 | Columbus Day | Monday |
| Nov 11 | Veteran's Day | Wednesday |
| Nov 25 | Day Before Thanksgiving | Wednesday |
Macy's: Most Macy's locations open early on Christmas Eve and close around 6 p.m., according to previous years' hours. Old Navy: While Old Navy will have some holiday hours, the specifics depend on the location. Stores were typically open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve last year.
8 Best Places to Spend Christmas in NYC
- Rockefeller Center. Always the heart of the holiday season, Rockefeller Center is among the best sites to really enjoy Christmas.
- See A Show.
- The Movies.
- Dinner.
- Christmas Caroling.
- Church.
- Central Park.
- Visit Santa.
