Activities & Events

Celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Ambler with our delicious cocktails showcasing Grey Goose Vodka. A portion of the proceeds for each cocktail purchased will be donated to Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Take your tastebuds on a world tour with our Vodka Passport. From Asia’s refreshing Wandering Port to Europe’s classic Bloody Mary, North America’s crisp Cape Fizz, South America’s zesty Caipiroska, and even a cool stop in Antarctica with Goose on the Rocks—your glass is your boarding pass. Showcasing - Tito's Vodka. 

Celebrate National Mezcal Day with delicious cocktails featuring Dos Hombres. 

This Halloween, sip on cocktails as haunting as they are delicious. Glow with the pumpkin-hued Jack o’ Lantern Glow, tempt fate with the wickedly sweet Poison Apple, or let our eerie Eyes for You keep watch from your glass. Each potion is crafted with Ketel One and seasonal flavors, perfect for a night of tricks, treats, and toasts.

Celebrate the nation’s largest Day of the Dead Parade in elevated style at Hotel Contessa’s exclusive VIP Terrace Party. Indulge in chef-inspired bites, handcrafted cocktails, flower crown making, a private DJ, and more. VIP guests are entered to win a one-night stay in 2026. Please note terrace parade views are limited; enjoy 15% off reserved river-level seating with ticket purchase. 

Experience the nation’s largest Day of the Dead Parade from the best seats on the River Walk at Hotel Contessa. Enjoy live mariachis, a DJ, tastings, sugar skull art, and more before the floats arrive.
5:30 PM – Check-In Opens
6:00 PM – Pre-Watch Party with music, tastings & activities
7:00 PM – Parade Officially Begins
7:25–7:45 PM – Parade passes Hotel Contessa (expected time)

Celebrate the nation’s largest Day of the Dead Parade with a VIP dinner on Ambler’s River Walk patio. Enjoy a 3-course meal, cocktails, valet, and reserved parade seating for an unforgettable night.

Table of Four $600 2. Individual tickets. $175


Celebrate Día de los Muertos Weekend at Hotel Contessa with a Street Taco Cook Off! Culinary students from St. Philip’s College compete for the best tacos on Ambler’s patio. Enjoy complimentary light bites and refreshments. Saturday, Oct 25 from 10:30 AM–1 PM. 

A Halloween Spa Night Like No Other

Get ready for a spine-tingling night of relaxation, rejuvenation, and rooftop chills. Our Spooky Spa Halloween Party invites San Antonio locals to experience our luxury spa like never before—complete with themed spa demos, wellness activations, a costume contest, and a crystal bowl sound bath meditation under the stars.

Kids 12 & under can celebrate Día de los Muertos with a hands-on altar workshop at Hotel Contessa led by local artist, Mary Carmen Sessions. Create marigolds, papel picado & mini pan de muerto, plus enjoy snacks & drinks.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Hotel Contessa with Spirits & Sips, an adults-only altar workshop. Enjoy a signature cocktail while crafting your own mini altar, marigolds, and papel picado in a festive River Walk happy hour setting.

Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable on the River Walk with Ambler’s Harvest Feast. For $85 per person, indulge in a festive three-course prix fixe with seasonal starters, spice-rubbed turkey, Texas Akaushi prime rib, glazed ham, salmon, and classic sides. Finish with decadent pies or apple strudel. Limited seating—reserve now for the most flavorful holiday in San Antonio.


Celebrate the Annual Ford Holiday River Parade & Lighting Ceremony at Hotel Contessa! Enjoy the best River Walk views plus a pre-party with mariachis, carolers, Santa photos, hot cocoa & mulled wine tastings, crafts, and local vendors before the parade lights up the night.

Ticket sales will go live Oct 1^st.

Celebrate the Ford Holiday River Parade in VIP style at Hotel Contessa’s adults-only terrace party. Enjoy light bites, an open bar, chocolate and alcohol tastings, a live DJ, express chair massages, candle pouring, and festive Santa hats. Please note parade views are limited; VIP guests receive 15% off river-level seating with code “VIP.”

Make this Christmas unforgettable at Ambler Texas Kitchen + Cocktails on the River Walk. Indulge in a festive holiday menu with prime rib, roasted turkey, seared salmon, and decadent desserts. Served Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, 5–8 PM. Limited seating—reserve your table now.