Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or dating someone new (it is cuffing season, after all), here’s some cute date ideas for you and your boo to enjoy this holiday season in San Antonio.

Travis Park 301 E Travis St, (210) 207-3677, travisparksa.com The holiday season in San Antonio officially begins with the lighting ceremony of the city’s 50-foot Christmas tree on Friday, November 27. This year’s festivities will be virtual, so that everyone can enjoy safely from home. Just tune in at 7 p.m. to H-E-B’s YouTube channel to enjoy the lighting, which will be followed by a performance by Mariachi Las Altenas. Photo via Instagram / skylinedronetx
Test your knowledge of The Office during a Christmas-themed trivia pub crawl $20, Downtown, Friday, Dec. 13, inkarn8.ticketspice.com Tickets are on sale now so get them while you can! They cost $20, so that means it’s only $40 to take your boo on literally the best possible event you can think of as long as they’re a fan of The Office. Your ticket will come with a themed shirt, a Dunder Mifflin ID card, and entry into the trivia competition, so you can get your competitive spirit excited along with your holiday spirit. Themed drinks and food will be available. Photo via Facebook / The Office
Get lost in Tim Burton’s world at Nightmare Before Christmas Bash on Friday the 13th $5-$40, Friday, Dec. 13, VIBES Event Center, 1223 E Houston St, eventbrite.com Do you get excited thinking about The Nightmare Before Christmas? Though there’s been a Nightmare Before Christmas bash every year for a decade now, this one is extra special because it falls on Friday the 13th. Get ready for an extra-spooky mashup where the iconic Tim Burton film meets Camp Crystal Lake. There will be a ton of vendors, live music, food trucks, costume contests and cash prizes. The family portion lasts from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and after that, the late-night fun begins. Photo courtesy of Buena Vista Pictures Credit: Buena Vista Pictures
Share a kiss at midnight at the New Year’s Eve party at Hemisfair 434 S Alamo St, (210) 709-4750, hemisfair.org Never forget to give someone a kiss at the stroke of Midnight on New Year’s Eve so you can start your year off right. It’s just like a million times better when that person is your one and only — no matter how long you’ve been dating — you’ve been waiting all night to kiss. Photo via Instagram / therobfather917
Keep the Christmas celebrations going with Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at the Majestic Theatre $33-$73, Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27, 224 E Houston St, (210) 226-5700, majesticempire.com If you’ve never seen this classic iteration of the story of The Nutcracker, you’re missing out on a worldwide Christmas tradition. Even though the play is only performed for a short period of time and it doesn’t make for the cheapest date on this list, it’s worth it without a doubt to see the live show at the Majestic Theater. Plus, now you’ll know where all of those popular mystery Christmas music instrumentals come from. Photo courtesy of the Moscow Ballet
San Antonio Symphony Holiday Pops $12-$100, 8 p.m. Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2 p.m. Sunday, December 22, H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. The San Antonio Symphony’s Holiday Pops concert is here with its annual dose of seasonal cheer. The Symphony’s top notch musicians will be joined onstage by the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio and Trinity University’s Handbell Ensemble. Photo via Facebook / San Antonio Symphony
Celebrate Chanukah at the Historic Pearl Free, 303 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 212-7260, facebook.com Hosted by Young & Jewish San Antonio, Chanukah at Historic Pearl is free and open to the public. Even though the official celebration takes place on December 23, the menorah at Pearl will be lit each night of Chanukah in keeping with tradition. The celebration will have live music and kosher tacos, and is the perfect place to bring take your boo to celebrate. Photo courtesy of Giant Noise
Sing along with carolers on the River Walk Dec. 5-22, 6-8:15pm, Monday-Thursday; 6-9:30pm, Friday-Sunday, thesanantonioriverwalk.com Nothing will get you in the holiday spirit quite like singing Christmas music. The best part is that other people are taking the lead if you’re singing along with carolers, so you’re not the only dorky one. If your date thinks this is lame, dump them. All you wanted for Christmas was them, but they didn’t even want to sing along with you. Photo via Instagram / thesanantonioriverwalk
Enchanted Springs Ranch 242 State Hwy 46 W Unit C, Boerne, (210) 570-7669, christmaslightfest.com Just up the road in Boerne you’ll be able to enjoy the Old West Christmas Light Fest. The magic of the holidays will be alive with this Texas-themed light display that’s synchronized to special tunes. Just don’t forget your festive face mask — the ranch requires them. This display opens Thanksgiving night and will run through Christmas Day. Photo via Instagram / christmaslightfest
Cirque Musica: Holiday Wishes $44.50-$85, 7 p.m. Monday, December 23, H-E-B Performance Hall, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir., (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org. Cirque Musica is here to put all the other holiday concerts to shame. While a live symphony orchestra plays a selection of favorite seasonal music, Cirque Musica’s acrobats and aerialists will dazzle with gravity-defying stunts and amusing antics. Photo via Facebook / Cirque Musica
Take part in the Posada at the Historic Pearl Free, 303 Pearl Pkwy, (210) 212-7260, atpearl.com In Mexican and Latin American culture, Las Posadas is a nine-day Christmas celebration that re-enactments Mary and Joseph’s quest to find lodging in Bethlehem. In Posada at the Historic Pearl, the evening celebration is compacted into one night. There will be live music, crafts for kids, and traditional treats of buñuelos, tamales and Mexican hot chocolate. Plus, it’s free! Photo courtesy of Giant Noise
Elf the Musical $10-$45, check website for Thursday showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays November 29-December 22, Public Theater of San Antonio, 800 W. Ashby Pl., (210) 733-7258, thepublicsa.org. Get ready to scream — or in this case sing — “Santa’s coming? I know him! I know him!” as The Public Theater hosts a month-long run of Elf The Musical. Based on the 2003 Will Ferrell film, the musical follows Buddy the Elf, played by James Welch, who goes on a quest into the world of humans to figure out his true identity and lineage. Photo by Siggi Ragnar Credit: Siggi Ragnar
Las Nuevas Tamaleras $15-$25, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays November 29-December 15, Thiry Auditorium, Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th St., (210) 434-6711, lastamaleras.com. Las Nuevas Tamaleras has become a tradition of its own, with annual productions in San Antonio, as well as a bevy of performances all over Texas. Last year, the Nuevas Tamaleras were even featured in their own H-E-B commercial. Photo courtesy of Burras Finas Productions Credit: Courtesy of Burras Finas Productions
Catch a seasonal flick courtesy of Slab Cinema Multiple locations, slabcinema.com By seasonal flick, we mean Christmas movies! While some of the choices are a little funky (think Muppet Christmas Carol), others are pure gold (think Will Ferrell’s Elf) and others are just plain classics (think How the Grinch Stole Christmas). No matter which of the seven scheduled movies you see, you’re gonna have a good time snuggled up in your blanket with boo. Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Home Video Credit: Walt Disney Home Video
Hit up an Ugly Christmas Sweater party There’s no guarantee that these sweaters will be kid-friendly, so if your date has little Santa-believers, for the love of Christmas spirit, leave them at home. Ugly sweater parties can range from mildly sassy to outrageously offensive. Sometimes you’ll find Santa using a chimney as a toilet to something that’ll definitely get those folks on the naughty list, but there’s rarely an in-between. Photo via Facebook / Bentley’s Bar‎
Explore the wonder of trains in this winter wonderland 11731 Wetmore Rd, (210) 490-3554, weekends through Dec. 23, 6pm to 9pm, txtransportationmuseum.org With just about every corner of the nearly 40-acre museum decorated festively, this even will certainly get you in the Christmas mood with your lover. Located in New Braunfels, just a short drive north on IH 35, you can enjoy all that the full-size railroad has to offer. Photo via Facebook / Texas Transportation Museum
Support local artists (and get last minute gifts) at Brickmas Free, Saturday, Dec. 21, 10am-6pm, 108 Blue Star #1773, (210) 262-8653, facebook.com/BrickmasHolidayMarket Not *everyone* waits until the last minute to buy Christmas gifts…but highkey, most of us do. Put your dollars back into the community by supporting local artists and makers at Brickmas, where you can get cool, kitchy, handmade stuff that everyone will love. Everyone will be so distracted by how unique your gifts are that no one will know you bought them like a few days before Christmas. Photo via Instagram / brickmas_sa
Get sentimental at the annual Star Wars Christmas Party at Brass Monkey No cover, Saturday, Dec. 21, 9pm, 2702 N St Mary’s St, (210) 480-4722, facebook.com We find your lack of cheer disturbing. There’s absolutely no such thing as too nerdy. This year will be the 7th annual Star Wars Christmas party at Brass Monkey, which will kick off at 9 p.m. on December 21. Expect Star Wars decorations for days. Costumes are encouraged, so it’s the perfect photo op (and excuse) to dress up as Han Solo and Princess Leia with your crush. Photo via Instagram / brassmonkeytx
Be amazed at the beautiful lights at Illume: Making Spirits Bright at San Pedro Creek Culture Park Free, Saturday, Dec 14, 705 Camaron St, (210) 302-3652, sachamber.org This year will be the second annual Illume at San Pedro Creek Culture Park. The one-night festival is meant to highlight the food, music, art and dance of the community. Not only will there be multicultural celebrations representing traditions from India, Greece and Korea, but there will also be a temporary art installation to illuminate the surroundings. Taking your cutie on a date like this is a lot like taking them to a museum, where part of the enjoyment of the evening comes from learning, but the bonding also comes from sharing new experiences together. Photo via Instagram / sanpedrocreek