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

Memberships To Consider This Summer

May 26, 2009

1.  San Antonio Zoo- This may seem obvious, but in case it isn't I want to reiterate why a membership to the zoo is a must.  In addition to discounts at other zoos and refreshments inside, you can take advantage of all the extra programs they offer as well.  There is always some new animal to check out- and they haven't even finished Africa Live! exhibit- so we are all waiting to check that out.   

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...

"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...

Planning your weekends

by Emily

September 19, 2008

I love the theme at the Children's Museum this month. Performing People Month is the theme and tomorrow (Saturday, 20 th ) they will have Salsa and Merengue Dancers from 12:00pm-1:00pm. All next week is All that Jazz, with that comes all the fun related activities. My husband and I are going to take my son to Seussical the Musical at the Magik Theatre . It is geared for ages 3-300  Read more...

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...

Three Days In and Around San Antonio: Day One

by Colleen Pence

July 08, 2008

San Antonio is the top tourism destination in Texas and with good reason. The River City famous for the Alamo is also brimming with a wealth of Texas history, a deeply-rooted Mexican-American culture, Tex-Mex food and two theme parks. Start Day One of your trip to San Antonio with a hearty breakfast at Madhatter's . Located in Southtown , San Antonio 's art district,  Read more...

Five great ways to introduce a preschooler to local history or landmarks

by Colleen Pence

June 24, 2008

1. Pile your bikes (and helmets!) into the car and head for the Mission Hike and Bike Trail to incorporate exercise and fun into a historical lesson: learning about the San Antonio Missions (Concepcin, San Jos, San Juan, Espada). 2. Take your older preschooler (5 ) to see The Alamo: Price of Freedom movie at the IMAX theater in Rivercenter Mall prior to visiting the famous San Antonio  Read more...

Introducing Your Preschooler to the World of Modern Art: The Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum

by Colleen Pence

June 05, 2008

Once you've made your foray into the world of art with your preschooler , it's time to vary your art-viewing experience a bit to keep them interested. San Antonio is fortunate to be home to the first modern art museum in Texas. The Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum , previously the home of the aforementioned McNay (a painter and art teacher who willed her house, grounds and art collection with the  Read more...

Budding Art Critic

by Colleen Pence

June 02, 2008

Visiting the San Antonio Museum of Art Honesty time. It never occurred to me before to take my daughter to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) . Sure, I thought I'd take her one day, eventually, when she's 12 or 13. In my fantasy we'd make a day of it, starting with the museum and ending with spirited discussions about the art we'd enjoyed over tea and cakes at Madhatter's. But, until  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...