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

Upcoming Events in the Alamo City

May 21, 2009

Memorial Day is Monday making this weekend a long and relaxing one.  There will surely be a BBQ to attend, a family party to coordinate and sales to check out.  Still have room for another activity?  Check these out. Has anyone tried the new Farmer's Market at the Pearl Brewery?  It is this Saturday and provides farm fresh products all from farmers, ranchers or local businesses in the San Antonio area.  Nothing better than helping out the local economy.  There will be educational cooking demonstrations, shopping, food and entertainment.  Every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain or shine) along the banks of the San Antonio River west of Full Goods.  This Saturday, Melissa Guerra will be giving cooking demonstrations using seasonal foods.   

Fiesta Events Coming to a Close

April 23, 2009

Over so soon, Fiesta?  The events of Fiesta so many people wait anxiously for all year are coming to a close.  Don't worry- there are still some events you can catch before it is over.  If you need more information than what I have listed, there is a very comprehensive website devoted to Fiesta, you should be able to anything you need there.  Read more...

Top 10 Things To Do Before Kindergarten Top 10 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

by Emily

January 27, 2009

I am one of those that takes 'growing up' particularly harder than the average parent. I can get myself almost upset at the though of my children getting older and eventually leaving. They are only three and 9 months. Will I be in an insane asylum their first day of college? I don't know- I find solace in the fact that everyone gets older (not just my kids) and that the joy of children doesn't  Read more...

"Active" or consumable gifts

by Emily

December 16, 2008

Sometimes I will be playing with my kids or cleaning up their toys and will get overwhelmed at all of the 'stuff' they have! We don't have a huge house, and if we don't make my son put up one toy before taking out another, we can begin to get claustrophobic. Or, if I am organizing and cleaning their toys, I realize how many they just don't use! That is why my husband and I appreciate when loved  Read more...

The painted plate

by Emily

October 08, 2008

Has anyone been to this place , or one like it? We LOVED it. We went there to check it out for party purposes. While we were there, we let my almost three year old son pick a porcelain figure to paint. It was the perfect activity for him. He was able to pick the paint and the figure (he went for the Christmas tree ornament). They suggested brighter colors for little ones and  Read more...

Games to play and places to go with friends

by Emily

September 09, 2008

There are some games that are meant to be played alone. There are games that require more than one person, but don't require much communication between the players. Then, there are games that necessitate contact between the players, sometimes working in teams. These are the games that we need to sometimes get preschoolers to actually interact. I am going to highlight some games  Read more...

Big Top Kidz vs. Jump and Bounce

by Emily

August 08, 2008

I am all for the newest indoor play areas that are popping up around town. I like these facilities because on inclement weather days (or days when it is too hot to even check the mail) my preschooler doesn't have to climb the walls in our house. I am going to focus on two in my own immediate area. There are pros and cons to both. Feel free to tell us about others if you know of any in  Read more...