There’s one thing to take pleasure in year-round within the Alamo Metropolis, however the season of wildflowers and ideal temperatures means it’s formally to spring into enjoyable in San Antonio. From knights in armor to astronauts in house – and a little bit of ice age exploration – there’s one thing for each curiosity to take pleasure in this season.
Whether or not you’re staycationing for spring break in San Antonio or internet hosting family and friends desirous to discover all that the Alamo Metropolis has to supply, make sure you add these adventures to your spring itinerary. Searching for extra enjoyable? Take a look at ¿Que Pasa San Antonio? for the news on all of the spring enjoyable occurring in San Antonio.
Go well with Up at SAMA
In a swimsuit of armor that’s! Step again in time to the age of knights, and see the superb metallic work and artistry displayed in additional than 80 works, together with fits of armor and weapons from late medieval and early fashionable Europe on show on the San Antonio Museum of Artwork’s implausible spring exhibition, “The Age of Armor: Treasures type the Higgins Armory Assortment on the Worcester Artwork Museum.”
Full fits of armor and extra assist hint the evolution of armor within the 1300s and 1400s, in tandem with developments in metalworking expertise and advances in weaponry. The exhibition contains enjoyable, hands-on classes to have interaction guests (sure, you possibly can play with chainmail!) and contains examples of the way in which some fashionable heroes just like the Mandalorian and Iron Man sport armor too. And mark your calendar for a free spring break household day on March 12 with story time, hands-on artmaking and performances. The exhibition is on view via Could 12, with household actions occurring every month, together with a free displaying of the basic film “Princess Bride” outdoor.
Head West on the Briscoe
Go West with out leaving San Antonio, and luxuriate in each day actions on the Briscoe Western Artwork Museum. Usually closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, prolonged hours throughout spring break imply the Briscoe can be open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day from March 7 – 18, giving everybody the chance to lasso some Western enjoyable this spring. With the museum’s location within the coronary heart of the River Stroll, it’s a terrific cease for households exploring downtown.
The museum can also be internet hosting its annual Spring Break Roundup March 11-16. Artwork and craft actions, constructing with LEGOs, tales and enjoyable seize the thrill and journey of the West for all ages. The come-and-go household applications embody actions that commemorate the heritage and tradition of the American West. Totally different actions can be out there every day, bringing the West to life in a wide range of hands-on methods. Youngsters 12 and beneath and energetic obligation army members all the time obtain free admission to the Briscoe, making it an exquisite vacation spot for household enjoyable.
Survive Area on the Witte
A brand new, out-of-this-world exhibition brings a complete house lab filled with scientific discovery and enjoyable to the Witte Museum. Expertise life as an astronaut, see actual NASA artifacts—together with the flight swimsuit worn by Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the primary Hispanic girl to go to house—and learn the way scientists are defending Earth from future asteroid impacts. Surviving Area: Astronauts & Asteroids is on show via September 2.
The exhibition explores what occurs when mysterious objects from house collide with Earth. Journey again 66 million years to the time when Cretaceous Texas had a front-row seat to the arrival of an enormous meteorite that worn out 75% of all life on Earth, ending the reign of the dinosaurs. Then discover the bodily and psychological challenges concerned in house exploration. That features experiencing g-force, conducting upkeep on an area station and the realities of showering, sleeping and utilizing the bathroom in house (spoiler alert: sure, you possibly can sit on an area rest room).
Victory or Loss of life on the Alamo
The Alamo is an iconic piece of Texas historical past, however don’t miss the return of the Travis Letter, the place Texan hero William B. Travis issued his passionate plea for assist for the Alamo garrison. “To the Individuals of Texas and All People within the World,” the letter ended with “Victory or Loss of life” – a logo of unyielding resolve and a real a part of Texas historical past. On mortgage from the Texas State Library and Archives Fee, the letter can be on show via March 24. Notice: the Alamo’s Ralston Household Collections Heart will open its doorways to the general public for free of charge March 18 and 19, 1 – 5 p.m.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus at Magik Theatre
Add some fowl enjoyable to your spring break at Magik Theatre. See a beloved youngsters’s story come to life and hop on board for an unforgettable experience with the Pigeon in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! On this feather-filled extravaganza based mostly on Mo Willems’ bestselling books, the Pigeon is again and he’s able to take the stage. When the Bus Driver has a disaster that threatens to make her passengers late, the wily fowl sees his probability to take the wheel. With an progressive mixture of actors, puppets, and feathers, this manufacturing brings the beloved characters to life like by no means earlier than. The present closes March 17, so flock to Magik whilst you can! (See what we did there??)
Relax within the Ice Age on the Zoo
Expertise a journey via time at San Antonio Zoo’s latest attraction, Giants of the Ice Age! This immersive expertise brings to life 10 larger-than-life Ice Age creatures that after roamed the earth, from the towering woolly mammoths to the mighty saber-toothed tiger. Discover the fascinating variations of those historical animals. There are additionally specialty meals and picture ops for everybody to take pleasure in – together with a experience down the enormous Ice Age slide and an adventurous impediment course. The exhibition is tucked behind the zoo parking storage on the San Antonio Safari and Journey Park via Could 5. And the nice information? This journey is included with customary zoo admission and is FREE for members.
Go Inexperienced on the River Stroll
Benefit from the luck of the Irish and rejoice St. Patrick’s Day downtown. Benefit from the River Stroll and see the San Antonio River go inexperienced due to 25 gallons of eco-friendly inexperienced dye. Because the river turns emerald inexperienced, benefit from the river parades March 16 & 17, in addition to music, family-friendly actions and extra at La Villita Historic Village.
So spring into enjoyable in San Antonio – and for extra enjoyable, don’t miss these different San Antonio “Musts”.
