Spring Break is upon us, and in case you’re like me, the concept of staying cooped up in the home all week with stressed, bored youngsters is sufficient to make your head spin. My household loves attempting new locations and actions, and fortunate for us, San Antonio is filled with them. The attractive spring climate makes it an ideal time to get outdoors, discover, and make some household recollections. So earlier than you lose your sanity, get out of the home with the children and take a look at one thing new (or revisit an outdated favourite) this spring break! The youngsters can burn off some vitality, and also you is likely to be shocked at how a lot enjoyable you could have too.
I may write an inventory a couple of mile lengthy of locations to go to in (or close to) San Antonio throughout spring break, however I’ve narrowed them right down to my private favorites and locations that is likely to be new to you. Plan your spring break with our helpful dandy printable planner—click on right here to open the PDF and save to print! Or make a Spring Break Household Bucket Checklist with this printable.
1. San Antonio Botanical Backyard
Play within the Household Journey Backyard, hike the Texas Native Path, and discover the conservatories.
2. San Antonio Zoo, Zoo Practice, Kiddie Park, and Japanese Tea Backyard
One location, 4 issues to do! Plus, there’s a playground close by. (Zoo admission tickets usually are not required for the Zoo Practice or Kiddie Park.) The Japanese Tea Backyard is attractive and FREE!
3. Cibolo Nature Middle
Wade within the creek, catch minnows, discover the paths, stroll in dinosaur “footprints,” and take a look at the turtles and different creatures within the reward store.
4. San Antonio Museum of Artwork
SAMA will host Household Day on March 11 (Envisioning the Hindu Devine). The museum affords free admission for Bexar County residents on Tuesdays from 4:00–7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
5. San Antonio Missions
Mission San Juan, Mission Espada, Mission San Jose, Mission Concepción—My youngsters cherished visiting the missions as a lot as I did. There’s additionally a shady boardwalk path behind Mission San Juan. Or discover the eight-mile Mission Attain Path with leisure trails, pedestrian bridges, pavilions, and portals to the 4 missions.
6. The Alamo
This San Antonio basic is commonly neglected by locals. Be a vacationer in your personal metropolis! Reservations are required, however entry is free. Many alternative tour choices are provided.
7. Ripley’s Imagine It or Not! Odditorium and Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks
Additionally close to the Alamo. Perhaps it’s simply nostalgia, however I believed these locations had been the good after I was a child!
8. Briscoe Western Artwork Museum
Head West with out leaving the River Stroll! Go to for Spring Break Roundup with arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, and extra on March 16–18. The museum hosts Locals Day on the primary Sunday of every month, with free admission for San Antonio and Bexar County residents. (Youngsters underneath 12 and active-duty army members are at all times free.)
9. Morgan’s Wonderland
This inclusive park for folks of all skills re-opens on March 1! Journey a Ferris wheel, practice, carousel, “drive” a truck, and play on some superb playgrounds. It’s also possible to catch a fish on the Wharf. All gear is offered! Tickets could be bought upfront on-line. The park is open on choose days in March, so ensure to examine the calendar earlier than heading out.
10. Mitchell Lake Audubon Middle
Benefit from the Nice Open air whereas birdwatching and exploring nature on one of many trails. You might be extremely inspired to buy tickets upfront on-line. Guided chook excursions are provided each Sunday morning at 8:00a.m (excepting the fifth Sunday of the month).
11. Pure Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch
Discover the caverns or take a wildlife safari by means of the ranch. There are many different actions out there too, together with the Twisted Trails Zip Rails and Ropes Course, a maze, gem and fossil mining, and extra. Save by buying tickets upfront on-line.
12. The Witte Museum
The Witte has many displays which can be attention-grabbing to kids, together with the present displays, Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Artwork with Watercolors (by means of March 23) and Black Cowboys: An American Story (by means of April 6). The museum will host a spring break camp and artwork workshops, try the calendar and register right here.
13. The DoSeum
An area favourite for kids of all ages. The DoSeum’s present touring exhibit is Uniquely Us: Understanding Race and Constructing Unity, open March 1 by means of April 20. Tickets could be bought on-line or in particular person. The DoSeum can be internet hosting a number of Spring Break camps.
14. Texas Transportation Museum
Tour actual practice vehicles, take a practice experience, and watch mannequin trains race round tiny cities! An academic and entertaining expertise for practice lovers; open weekends in March. Tickets could be bought on-line.
15. Hemisfair Park and Yanaguana Backyard
Play on the park and seize lunch at Dough Pizzeria Napoletana, sweets at Lick Sincere Ice Lotions or Paleteria San Antonio, or espresso and breakfast/lunch at CommonWealth Coffeehouse. Discover extra details about neighborhood exercises and Story Instances right here.
16. Hopscotch
This Instagram-worthy, immersive artwork expertise is enjoyable for all ages. Discover out extra about this distinctive and inventive gallery right here. Advance tickets are really useful. (Youngsters underneath the age of 16 should be accompanied by an grownup always.)
17. Clay Casa
Select a bit of pottery and paint it to your coronary heart’s need. Clay Casa additionally affords themed Story Time and Child’s Evening Out. Additionally provided: Children Social gathering To Go, with pottery, paint, and brushes included.
18. San Antonio Public Artwork
Take a look at one of many many native public artwork displays, such because the Najo Jām at Comanche Lookout Park or the Pioneers of the Sky Mural at Stinson Airport. Discover extra data right here. Or see how lots of the stunning murals you will discover round city.
19. San Antonio parks, playgrounds, and libraries
Examine the web sites for particular spring break programming and actions. Unsure which park to go to? Take a look at our park suggestions right here and right here.
20. San Antonio Fireplace Museum
See hearth vehicles, hearth combating gear, and be taught concerning the historical past of fireside combating. Children can climb on a firetruck and gown in firefighters’ gear.
21. McKenna Youngsters’s Museum in New Braunfels
Discover the indoor and out of doors displays, together with my household’s private favourite, Vacation spot Area. Take a look at the museum’s web site for details about its many particular occasions, together with a St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt!
22. Landa Park in New Braunfels
Journey the practice, hire a paddleboat (together with a swan and a dragon!), play on the playgrounds, discover the gorgeous grounds, or play miniature golf. Swimming can be out there throughout sure seasons.
23. The Meadows Middle Glass Backside Boat tour in San Marcos
See what lies beneath the water within the stunning, serene setting of Spring Lake. You may even reserve a non-public boat tour for as much as 20 folks. Don’t miss the close by boardwalk trails. Take a look at the Spring Lake Outside Academy for nature-inspired packages for youths.
24. Marvel World in San Marcos
This distinctive attraction affords a cave tour, wildlife practice, anti-gravity home, commentary tower, and extra. Tickets could be bought on-line or on-site.
25. Wildseed Farm and the Airport Diner in Fredericksburg
Discover a beautiful working wildflower farm, stroll the paths, take images, and store within the reward store (remember to examine the Bloom Replace earlier than heading out). Then take pleasure in lunch on the Airport Diner and watch planes land and take off as you eat. The Airport Diner is open Thursday–Sunday.
26. Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
Animal World & Snake Farm is a completely accredited zoological park the place you’ll be able to stand up shut and private with over 500 completely different species of animals. You may even e book a non-public animal encounter with a snake, fennec fox, American alligator, or widespread brown lemur. Buy your tickets on-line upfront right here.
27. The Unique Resort Zoo in Johnson Metropolis
Each drive-thru and guided safari excursions can be found, with 45+ species of animals. The zoo sells sacks of meals to feed the animals as you drive or experience by means of. Enjoyable for all ages! Buy tickets upfront on-line.
28. The Science Mill kids’s museum in Johnson Metropolis
Discover the 50+ hands-on displays targeted on STEM (Science, Expertise, Engineering, Artwork and Math) matters. Go to for Spring Into Steam—March 8–23.
29. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Web site
Whereas in Johnson Metropolis, take a brief drive to Stonewall and go to the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Web site, residence to the Sauer-Beckmann Residing Historical past Farm, after which drive throughout the Pedernales River to take a self-guided tour of the LBJ Ranch, a Nationwide Historic Park and burial website of the previous President and First Girl.
30. Go to a Texas State Park
There are lots of Texas State Parks which can be close to sufficient to San Antonio for a day journey. Advance reservations are extremely really useful and could be made 30 days upfront for day passes, or as much as 5 months upfront for in a single day tenting. Discover extra data on eight of the state parks closest to San Antonio in our put up, “The Summer season of the State Park: A Information to Texas State Parks Close to San Antonio.”
31. Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek
Stroll by means of the character path and uncover life-size dinosaur displays. Different actions embody a fossil-dig, playground, picnic space, and a dinosaur retailer. Open Wednesday–Sunday; final path entry is at 3:30 p.m.
32. Girl Fowl Johnson Wildflower Middle in Austin
Discover 284 acres of gardens, pure areas, an arboretum, and extra at this attractive website. Don’t miss the swings of all sizes in Elisabeth Maxine’s Cathedral of Oaks within the Texas Arboretum and the 4.5-acre Household Backyard. Go to at night time for an illuminating expertise: Subject of Gentle, open by means of Could 2023. Buy tickets right here.
33. Miniature Golf
San Antonio has a number of nice miniature golf programs, with each indoor and out of doors choices. Attempt Embassy Miniature Golf(re-opening in March 2025), Cool Crest Miniature Golf, Ice & Golf Middle at Northwoods, Monster Mini Golf, or Cosmic Mayhem.
34. Take a Chunk Out of San Antonio
There’s no higher higher option to discover a metropolis than by means of the entire senses, together with style! Take a look at the ACM guides to ice cream, bakeries, and child pleasant patios.
And because the climate throughout a San Antonio Spring Break may vary from the frigid 50’s to the nice and cozy, humid 90’s, here’s a record of indoor play locations that may preserve you cool (or heat), dry, and entertained. Please examine the situation’s web site or social media for present working schedules. It’s additionally not too late to let another person do the planning and entertaining by signing up for a Spring Break Camp!
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This put up was up to date in 2025 by Anastasia.
