Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in san antonio, TX

Fun Pranks For April Fool's Day

March 31, 2009

April 1st, or April Fools Day is tomorrow.  I finally think my son is at the age where he will get the joke in a good April Fools joke.  Some ideas are from Jenny Meade, the City Editor in Kansas City, Missouri.  I posted her link for some cute April Fools ideas.  I got many of my ideas from Family Fun (do you get this fabulous magazine?) magazine and on-line.  Also print out Disney's April Fools print-ables.  Check out these other ideas:

Sesame Street Live

by Emily

November 17, 2008

I just had to share my Sesame Street Live experience with you! If you have a little one that is into Sesame Street and didn't get to go, I would definitely recommend going the next time they come to San Antonio (they will be in Austin and Dallas in February- check ticketmaster ). I saw an array of ages there- anywhere from newborn to elementary school age. I would recommend getting there on  Read more...

Imagination

by Emily

October 17, 2008

We all know how important it is for our children to use their imagination and be creative. You can find places to investigate that are off the beaten path. What about an overgrown field or lot? Your child can visualize what might be there in future or what could have been there. Is there an open field nearby? Usually all it takes is a little prodding on your part to get your child's  Read more...

We want the thump. The Luling Watermelon Thump.

by Colleen Pence

June 23, 2008

Did your mama ever tell you it's not polite to thump your fruit? Well it's time to ditch the manners. As you're planning ahead for your busy week of summer activities, be sure to add a visit to Luling (about 50 miles east of San Antonio off of IH-10) this June 26, 27, 28 or 29 for their annual Watermelon Thump . And yes, the experience is as much fun as its name is funny. Celebrating local  Read more...

Mozart, Moby or Miles

by Colleen Pence

May 30, 2008

Pottery Barn Sing-Alongs One of the best-kept secrets in town (unfortunately for Pottery Barn marketing execs) is Pottery Barn's Sing-Alongs. Held several times each year, the concerts feature regional superstars from the preschooler music scene. Favorite Austin performer Joe McDermott makes regular appearances in San Antonio at the Barn and he drives the kids to dancing with wild abandon.  Read more...

The Top Five Things to Do in San Antonio on a Rainy Day

by Colleen Pence

May 27, 2008

We haven't seen rain 'round these parts in some time but here's a list to keep handy for when the proverbial south Texas downpour arrives without warning (and you know it will!): 1. The Library or Reading is FUNdamental San Antonians are lucky to have a wonderful library system that provides branches in all parts of town and it's a great (and free!) place to entertain your kids. In fact Delaney  Read more...