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

July 30, 2009

The start of school is in a few short weeks!  This time of year is very hectic and busy.  If you aren't busy enough snapping up the must have backpack, latest clothes and school supplies, and need something to fill your time- I have it.  Or if one parent is going to knock out the shopping and the other wants to keep the kids busy- there is plenty events to do just that.    

Upcoming events in alamo city

by Emily

January 02, 2009

Time to get back into routine. With the holidays, schedules get out of whack and kids aren't used to that. School will be starting next week which will help with normalacy- and hopefully my son will stop asking if he can ask Santa for one more thing. If you need some events to fill the weekend or after-preschool activities- check out these around town. San Antonio Children's Museum -  Read more...

Relax with yoga

by Emily

September 15, 2008

If you weren't already aware, it is National Yoga month in September. Kids naturally want to run around, exercise, and follow the leader, so yoga is great for little ones. They can copy the instructor as they do the positions and have fun while doing it. We also know how important it is for children this age to be practicing their gross motor skills, and there is no better way to do than  Read more...

Finding fireworks on the Fourth of July

by Colleen Pence

July 02, 2008

Yes, it rained yesterday for the first time in months! But that doesn't mean that Bexar County's fireworks ban will be lifted any time soon. If your preschooler wants to see the show in the sky this July 4th here are a few nearby celebrations: Fourth of July at Woodlawn Lake Park , Cincinnati, 10:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. This city-sponsored, family-friendly, free party kicks off with a red, white  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...

Culture Clash

by Colleen Pence

June 13, 2008

I'm not talking about the merging of Culture Club with The Clash (although if Joe Strummer wasn't dead and Boy George was willing just think of the wacky possibilities that could've resulted: Rock the Chameleon, Should I Stay or Should I Tumble 4 Ya). No, I'm talking about the Texas Folklife Festival taking place this Friday through Sunday on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures .  Read more...