At Natural Bridge Caverns, we celebrate Christmas unlike anywhere else in the world! Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country, we kick our holiday festivities up a notch. Hear your favorite carols echo through Texas’ largest underground cavern. Get pictures with Santa “Spelunker” Claus, then round up his reindeer in our outdoor maze. Then as the sun sets, take a hayride through the hills and roast s'mores with your family while enjoying games, music and food around our 30 foot tall Christmas Tree. Available select weekends in December.
Caroling in the Caverns
Caroling in the Caverns features songs of the season inside the majestic cavern chambers. Voices of choirs from around the state resonate from 180 feet below, during this 80-minute, 3/4-mile trek. This is truly a one of kind Christmas experience. Space is limited, and prices vary by date, so plan-ahead and save.
Christmas Hayride
After it gets dark, let our Christmas Hayride put you in the spirit of the season. Take a holiday hayride through the hills and enjoy lighted Christmas scenes and music under the stars during this 25-30 minute tractor-pulled hayride. Blankets are provided, but be sure to dress for the weather.
Price: $15/person
S’mores Included
New! Santa “Spelunker” Claus
Santa “Spelunker” Claus gets in shape for delivering toys by “working out” on the Canopy Challenge and then hitting the caverns. His job requires such balance, strength and stamina that even his reindeer use the maze to hone their navigating skills. Visit and take pictures with Santa “Spelunker” Claus. Includes a 5x7 Souvenir photo. Santa can be found in the Discovery Village Trading Post.
Price: $15/family or group
AMAZEn’ Reindeer Roundup
The AMAZEn’ Reindeer Roundup is your chance to find Santa’s vacationing reindeer. They need to get back for Christmas Eve, and your job is to navigate this 5000 sq ft maze to find them all before it’s too late.
Price: $9.99/person
Campfire, Food and Games
Kick back with your family and enjoy the Christmas Campfire. This festive new area, has food, drinks and fun. Enjoy a game of Cornhole or Giant Jenga with your friends while you listen to music. Roast smores around the campfire or just sit back and enjoy its warmth with your favorite beverage in hand.
Holiday Menu: Turkey Sliders, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sausage on a Stick, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs and Soft Pretzels. Beverages: Beer, Wine, Wassail, Cider, Hot Chocolate and Coffee. Deserts: Seasonal Homemade Fudge, Blue Bell Peppermint Ice Cream, and Smores.
Model Train Displays Are on Track for Christmas
Nothing says holiday fun like a model train chugging around beneath the Christmas tree. Catch these trains on display during Christmas at the Caverns for the next four weekends:
December 1, 2, 8 and 9 – the Texas LEGO® User Group (TxLUG) will present their fascinating exhibit made entirely out of the popular LEGO building blocks, with a model train running throughout a holiday themed village, complete with buildings and Christmas scenery. Be sure to block off some time to see this amazingly festive display.
December 15, 16, 22, and 23 – the San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum will present their N-scale model circus train layout, including a national prize-winning big top, with lions, tigers, creative canines, and over 200 miniature spectators. An amazingly wild sight!
(Model trains will run 10:30 am – 8 pm on Saturdays, and 9 am – 7 pm on Sundays.)
There is no charge to view the displays. Visit NaturalBridgeCaverns.com/Christmas today for more information, or to order tickets for our other Christmas events.
During this season of giving, “Christmas at the Caverns” continues its support of the San Antonio Food Bank, which serves residents of San Antonio and New Braunfels. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Food Bank, and during December each guest who brings a nonperishable food item to donate to the Food Bank will receive $2 off an adult or $1 off a child Cavern tour ticket, redeemable for any Cavern tour.