SAN ANTONIO -- The 40th Anniversary Christmas Showcase will light up Freeman Expo Hall over the weekend, November 17-18.

  • Hundreds of exhibits and displays
  • Santa Clause meet and greet
  • Holiday workshops and giveaways

The event will provide a Christmas environment full of hundreds of exhibits and displays, inviting San Antonians to get in the Christmas spirit and find the perfect gift for everyone on their shopping lists.

Santa Claus will be on site and fresh-cut Christmas trees will be available for selection and purchase.

There will be a variety of workshops and demonstrations, from holiday-themed sewing and quilting crafts for kids, to “Deck the Door” wreath making.

Other workshops include glass etching, kids painting, building and making, pottery wheel demonstrations, and pottery activities.

There will be more than 40 festive food booths and live music plus giveaways.

Tickets are available online and on site at Freeman Coliseum during show hours (Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).