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

McKenna Children's Museum

May 18, 2009

Have you been to the McKenna Children's Museum (in New Braunfels)?  Are you aware of all the cool things they have happening there?  Located on 801 West San Antonio Street, the McKenna Children's Museum is well worth the drive.  They have the ordinary hands-on activities you find a children's museum-grocery store, Innovation Center with Mine-Control, Lend-A-Hand Ranch and a Tot Spot.   Read more...

A Visit to Mini Town

April 20, 2009

My three-year-old was invited to a birthday party at Mini Town, but we were unable to go.  I hadn't heard of it though, so I looked it up on the Internet and decided we needed to try it out.  I found a coupon on the Internet through momsaroundsa.com that was for buy one kid get the 2nd kid admission free.  I was meeting up with a friend and we figured we could use it for her son and my son.  When we got there they explained that it was for siblings (which worked out for me to get my 1-year-old in) and wouldn't let my friend use it (bummer) but I was able to.   Read more...

Things To Do In Or Around San Antonio

March 19, 2009

Can you believe it is officially Spring tomorrow?  I love this time of year.  We aren't drenched with sweat while playing outside, but don't need a jacket to play either.  It is the optimal time to be outdoors.  There are some happenings in and around town this weekend worth checking out. 

Spring Break is sneaking up on us!

March 01, 2009

We have an early Spring Break this year- it is in two weeks (March 9-13)!  If you were thinking about enrolling your kiddo in a fun class or camp, now is the time to do it before everything fills up. 

Great Toys

by Emily

December 04, 2008

With the holidays just around the corner, here are some toys to consider while buying for your children. There are even some educational ones in the list- they won't make you feel as guilty! Birthday Party Birthday Cake My son just finished celebrating his 3rd birthday and that is all we heard until the day, "is today my birthday? when is my birthday?" We could have used this, especially  Read more...

Upcoming Events in SA

by Emily

September 12, 2008

Have you bought tickets to the Alzafar Shrine Circus yet? If you haven't done so, you need to hurry because they are coming to town on Saturday, September 20 th . This is a classic that every child must experience. Be sure to check out Old MacDonald's Farm at The Steven Stoli Playhouse. This is a play that the little ones will enjoy and may even learn some Spanish at the end of  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...

Tents/Forts/Play-spaces -- Why kids love a second home

by Colleen Pence

July 07, 2008

Children are used to adults being in charge. We tell them what they can eat, where they can play, when to go to bed and what behavior is appropriate. It's no wonder they can't wait to escape to a place where they get to make the rules. Whether it's a backyard playscape, a treehouse, a tent, or a simple fort made of blankets stretched over the living room furniture, preschoolers are drawn to  Read more...

Room to Run: Best places to tire out your preschooler

by Colleen Pence

May 28, 2008

The Quadrangle on Ft. Sam Houston Imagine a place, a magical place, where kids roam among friendly deer and peacocks, rabbits and ducks. A place where a mythical-looking clock tower stands tall above tiny children and dwarfs even adults. A place so spacious that your child could run, back and forth across it, for hours at a time, while you sit leisurely on a blanket, able to see them from any  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...

The Five Best Ways to Enjoy Brackenridge Park, the Joske Pavilion Area

by Colleen Pence

May 15, 2008

It never fails. Every so often our Friday afternoon playgroup disbands for whatever reason and my best friend and I are left trying to figure out how to entertain our disappointed kids at the last minute. Thankfully we live close to Brackenridge Park and it's becoming our new standby. Brack's got everything you need to keep your antsy preschooler entertained until it's time to meet Daddy for  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...