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

The Circus Came to Town

July 06, 2009

On Friday night my family headed to the 'greatest show on Earth'- the Ringling Brothers Over The Top Circus.  I hadn't been to the circus in years and really didn't know what to expect.  I was pleasantly surprised with how much the show is the still the same!  Before we went I let my son peruse the Ringling Brothers website to know what to expect- and to be excited about it!  We planned on going an hour before to check out the animals (they are out for viewing an hour and a half before the show until thirty minutes before the show starts) but didn't make it in time.   Read more...

Summer Camp

June 15, 2009

Can't we all just agree that camps are synonymous with summer?  I desperately wanted to go to camp as a kid- any kind- but usually money was tight.  I am anxious that I can already send my son to camp!  As kids get older they can help decide what their interests are and what camps they want to try.  If you have a theatre actor, a chef, an artist or dancer there are plenty of camps to choose from.  One thing is for sure, it is definitely not to late to sign up for camp- even if we already well into summer.   Most places still have weeks available- some even in June! 

Spotlight on The Children's Museum!

June 13, 2009

There are so many upcoming events at The Children's Museum.  Did you know there is a new exhibit, PowerBALL Hall?  It is a interactive ball exhibit that allows your child to explore the principle of physics with... balls.  There are different stations that will have your child developing motor and tracking skills.  In addition to this new fabulous exhibit, there are summer camps. 

Kinder Art Week (July 13-16)- This camp is for ages 3-5 and will focus on famous artists, draw and sculpt and oil and water.  It will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the cost is $80 for members and $90 non-members. 

Top 5 Indoor Play Places to Try Right Now

June 03, 2009

As the temperature rises, my goal is always to find a fun place to play INDOORS.  There are a few places that are new since last summer.  I have a short list and I planned on expanding later.  If you know of a great play place indoors, let me know.  Make sure and call ahead on a few of these places because I have heard they will close for private parties. 

Three Days In and Around San Antonio: Day Two

by Colleen Pence

July 09, 2008

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that's why we'll begin Day 2 at Twin Sisters Bakery and Cafe on Broadway . Has your preschooler ever tried a breakfast taco? Well, you're in San Antonio and there's no time like the present! Perfectly scrambled eggs wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with your choice of other tasty ingredients (potatoes, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese  Read more...

My (new) neighborhood: North Central San Antonio -- Things to See and Do

by Colleen Pence

July 03, 2008

After many happy years there, we recently bid Alamo Heights farewell . I was sad to leave the old hood but excited to embark on new adventures in the 'burbs. So far, so good. Here are a few of the places we like to visit north of town and outside "The Loop. La Taza , 15060 San Pedro Ave/281 North, 78232 This is my new, favorite, kid-friendly, locally-owned coffee house. I love living near a  Read more...

Touring the San Antonio Shoe (SAS) Factory

by Colleen Pence

June 30, 2008

Look down. See those shoes on your feet? Did you ever wonder where they were made? Who made them? How they were made? If you haven't, maybe your curious preschooler has. San Antonio Shoes (SAS) , an all-American-made shoe company, was started in 1976 right here in San Antonio. The company gives regular tours of their factory, located on the southwest side of town, in the same vicinity as their  Read more...

Chill out this summer: Open play at area gyms

by Colleen Pence

June 26, 2008

So far we're having a typical south Texas summer (AKA: It's hotter than Hades.). Stepping out of the house leaves me, and my children, drenched in sweat and worn out before we've even left the driveway. But just because it's too hot most days to let your preschooler burn off his or her energy outside doesn't mean your only option is to sit together, listlessly, in front of the TV all day. Chill  Read more...

The Five Things You Must Do with Your Child in San Antonio Before They Grow Up

by Colleen Pence

May 29, 2008

Below is a list of smack-me-on-the-head-and-call-me-Shirley obvious things you must do in San Antonio before your child grows up. Future posts will cover the littler-known things you don't want to miss before your child turns the magical age where doing anything with you, no matter how cool, just isn't cool. 1. San Antonio Spurs game My dad took me to my first Spurs game when I was but a wee  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...

Book nooks for tots: Best story times and reading rooms

by Colleen Pence

May 16, 2008

Story time should be about making books come to life for children. The manner in which a story is delivered can mean the difference between captivated kids and yawning youngsters. Here are a couple of story times around town that never disappoint: Miss Anastasia's Friday Morning Story Time at The Red Balloon, 10:30 a.m. every Friday When you first meet Miss Anastasia at the  Read more...

The five best day trips within an hour (or so!) of San Antonio

by Colleen Pence

May 14, 2008

Living in San Antonio is great but sometimes you just gotta get away. Check out the five best day trips to make with your child that are within an hour (or so!) of SA: 1. McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels, TX (about 20 minutes from SA) A child's dream-come-true, the McKenna Children's Museum offers hands-on exhibits (ranch, grocery store, train station, hospital, to name a few), story  Read more...