Thanks to guest contributor Sara Phillips with Sensibly Sara* for putting together our list of free, fun, family-friendly events this month. We’ve made every effort to ensure that this list is accurate and up-to-date, however, some venues/events/activities make changes without notifying us. We recommend contacting them before visiting to be 100% sure that their free offerings are still available.
February is the month of love. And I love all the free activities happening for families in San Antonio!
Free Fun for families at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo:
Visit our post that lists the free (and almost-free) family fun you can find in and around the rodeo this month!
Free events taking place every month:
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, San Fernando Cathedral, Main Plaza, 115 N. Main, 78205, at 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m.
San Antonio | The Saga. This free video art installation, created by Xavier De Richemont, plays three times a night, weather permitting, on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on the facade of San Fernando Cathedral.
Wednesdays, McAllister Park in the Dog Park/McAllister/Salado Creek Trailhead, Sunset
The San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA) offers free stargazing to the public every Wednesday evening beginning at sunset.
Fridays, The Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 106, 78215, 10:30 a.m.
Miss Anastasia’s Wild and Wacky Pre-weekend Twiglet Storytime.
Free in San Antonio: February
Monday, February 1, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Imagination Playground at Hemisfair. This free, organized play event at Yanaguana Garden takes place every Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hemisfair puts out their Big Blue Blocks for children ages two and up. Hemisfair staff and volunteers lead organized play that is fun, active and educational.
Tuesday, February 2: Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, 78209, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Tuesdays at the Witte with no admission.
Tuesday, February 2: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones, 78215, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 2: The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market Street, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free Tuesday Nights at the Briscoe Western Art Museum! Everyone gets in free on Tuesday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to enjoy special programs, music, and more. Tonight, join artist Becca Borrelli who is teaching two hand lettering classes (5:15pm and 7:15pm). Make a mini work of art using words and tuck it in to your Pony Express Love Letter! You get museum admission, the class, Pony Express Love Letter writing stations, and the gallery talk at 6:30 all for FREE. And, remember: during all other open days/times, the Briscoe offers free admission, year-round, to children 12 and under and to all active military and their families (up to 4 people).
Tuesday, February 2: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, 78209, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Free admission to The DoSeum on the first and third Tuesday of every month! Only the first 1,500 guests will be admitted so arrive early. Parking is free but limited – another good reason to be there early. Remember: no outside food allowed and umbrella strollers only inside the museum. The cafe will be open with food and drinks for sale.
Wednesday, February 3: Cibolo Nature Center, Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd, Boerne, TX, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CNC: Little Explorers! Little Explorers will come for fun and adventure using their five senses to discover nature. They will listen to stories, sing songs, play games, explore the outdoors, and make crafts to take home. For more information, contact Stephanie Colvard at st*******@ci****.org or 830-249-4616.
Wednesday, February 3: Krispy Kreme (1117 North Loop 1604 East, 78232 | 12328 IH 10 West, 78230 | 2703 S.E. Military Dr., 78223), 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Family Night at Krispy Kreme: donut decorating, crafts, and games for all ages.
Thursday, February 4, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Book Garden and Story Time at Yanaguana Gardens at Hemisfair Park. Every Thursday in Yanaguana Gardens, bring your kids to Hemisfair for a fun, outdoor story time! Hemisfair staff provides a mobile book garden for kids to enjoy. Borrow books from the library to take home and bring books from home to donate to the library. And hear great stories each week.
Thursday, February 4: Progreso Hall, 1306 Guadalupe St, 78207, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Crystal Vargas Marketing hosts a free Community Resource Fair featuring free health screenings, nonprofit programs, and family activities, including basketball, kids’ Zumba demo, raffles, free goodies, and painting and gardening fun.
Friday, February 5: St. Joseph South San Catholic Church, 535 New Laredo Hwy, 78211, 7:00 p.m.
Free concert by San Antonio’s own David Kaufmann: Lenten Parish Mission Night with song and story. All are welcome to this concert event. A Love Offering will be collected and CDs will be available for purchase.
Saturday, February 6: Home Depot locations around San Antonio, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
FREE, once-a-month workshops for kids, ages 5 – 12 at participating Home Depot stores. This week, your child will build a Valentine’s Mailbox. Kids’ workshops are on a first come/first served basis. Register your child online ahead of time to make sure there is room available.
Saturday, February 6: Alamo Plaza and along Houston Street, with the parade beginning at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, see times below
The Annual Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive, free to attend (and quite a site to see!), takes place on Saturday, February 6, this year. The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital and runs down Houston Street through the heart of San Antonio, to the Alamo. But free family fun–including games and activities for kids and free chuck wagon biscuits and gravy–is also happening in Alamo Plaza from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 6: Phil Hardberger Park West, 8400 N.W. Military Highway, 78231, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) will present an engaging, hands-on activity to help spark curiosity and create a joy for learning about how to be watershed wise. A kid-friendly activity is included. A donation of $3 per person or $5 per family is suggested. Call 210-207-3782.
Saturday, February 6: TriPoint, 3233 N. Saint Mary’s St., 78212, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Free heart screenings for teens (14-18) by AugustHeart. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in youth is not a rare occurrence. SCA is the leading cause of non-traumatic death in youth, happening without warning and proving fatal in 92% of cases. Screen Your Teen is a free heart screening program offered to any San Antonio area teenager in an effort to prevent or reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death in youth. The heart screenings include an ECG and if necessary, an ECHO.
Saturday, February 6: Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa, 78256, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Feel the calming effect of nature with a two-hour fitness hike along Main Loop and Restoration Way trails at Friedrich Wilderness Park. This hike will cover approximately 4.5 miles of picturesque trails across canyon tops, and through meadows and woodlands. Be sure to bring adequate water! Suggested donation: $3 per person. RSVP required. Email ni***********@sa********.gov or call 210-207-3782 for more information.
Saturday, February 6: Lakeshore Learning, 327 NW Loop 410, 78216, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free craft for kids. This week kids create a Lots of Love Suncatcher.
Saturday, February 6: The San Antonio River Walk, Arneson River Theatre, and La Villita, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
This free, annual parade celebrating Mardi Gras on the San Antonio River Walk is great fun for the whole family! New Orleans-style entertainment and food is available beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Arneson River Theatre. Food trucks will be on hand and River Walk restaurants will offer Mardi Gras-themed menus as well. The River parade runs throughout the entire downtown area of the River Walk at 4:00 p.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. rink specials. Free fun at La Villita includes the New Orleans selfie zone and mask making. The public is encouraged to come dressed in masks, costumes and beads.
Saturday, February 6: Central Library, 600 Soledad St., 78205, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the San Antonio Public Library. The Auditorium on the first floor of the Central Library will be filled with fun activities for all ages to enjoy, including a tea tasting, brush painting, dragon puppets, lanterns, and more surprises. Open your own red envelope to open for good luck in the New Year and enjoy Mandarin oranges to ensure strong friendships. Adults and children will learn more about Chinese culture through the activities and there will be plenty of books available for checkout on a variety of related topics. And, of course, you can take one more stroll through the captivating “Book Garden” in the Gallery before it leaves San Antonio on February 20.
Saturday, February 6: Bazan Library, 2200 W. Commerce, 78207, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Symphony at SAPL: San Antonio Symphony bassoonist Sharon Kuster shares her talents and her love of music with children of all ages. Find more dates and locations for Symphony performances at local library branches here.
Saturday, February 6: Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood, 78250, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Symphony at SAPL: San Antonio Symphony musicians share their talents and love of music with children of all ages. Find more dates and locations for Symphony performances at local library branches here.
Saturday, February 6: Las Palmas Library, 515 Castroville Rd., 78237, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Symphony at SAPL: San Antonio Symphony musicians share their talents and love of music with children of all ages. Find more dates and locations for Symphony performances at local library branches here.
Sunday, February 7: Trader’s Village, 9333 SW Loop 410 near Old Pearsall Road, TBD
Come enjoy Sunny Ozuna for a Valentine’s Concert at Traders Village. Showtime to be announced. The event is free, but parking is $3.
Sunday, February 7: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones, 78215
Free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
AND
First Sundays for Families*: Animals in Art (11:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Join us for a fun family day and create animal art inspired by the museum’s collection. Craft a dog from clay, collage a Chinese fish and paint beautiful birds on tiles. Kids get free admission. After 12:00 p.m., adults pay $10 each.
*PLEASE NOTE* new times for First Sunday for Families beginning in January, 2016: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 8, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Imagination Playground at Hemisfair. This free, organized play event at Yanaguana Garden takes place every Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hemisfair puts out their Big Blue Blocks for children ages two and up. Hemisfair staff and volunteers lead organized play that is fun, active and educational.
Monday, February 8: online, 8:00 p.m. CST
Join KLRN and San Antonio bloggers Pamela Price and Inga Cotton for a special, free screening of and discussion about Independent Lens’ documentary, “Autism In Love.” Visit this page to RSVP.
Tuesday, February 9: Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, 78209, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Tuesdays at the Witte with no admission.
Tuesday, February 9: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones, 78215, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 9: The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market Street, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free Tuesday Nights at the Briscoe Western Art Museum! Everyone gets in free on Tuesday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to enjoy special programs, music, and more. And, remember: during all other open days/times, the Briscoe offers free admission, year-round, to children 12 and under and to all active military and their families (up to 4 people).
Wednesday, February 10: Cibolo Nature Center, Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd, Boerne, TX, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CNC: Little Explorers! Little Explorers will come for fun and adventure using their five senses to discover nature. They will listen to stories, sing songs, play games, explore the outdoors, and make crafts to take home. For more information, contact Stephanie Colvard at st*******@ci****.org or 830-249-4616.
Wednesday, February 10: Krispy Kreme (1117 North Loop 1604 East, 78232 | 12328 IH 10 West, 78230 | 2703 S.E. Military Dr., 78223), 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Family Night at Krispy Kreme: donut decorating, crafts, and games for all ages.
Thursday, February 11, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Book Garden and Story Time at Yanaguana Gardens at Hemisfair Park. Every Thursday in Yanaguana Gardens, bring your kids to Hemisfair for a fun, outdoor story time! Hemisfair staff provides a mobile book garden for kids to enjoy. Borrow books from the library to take home and bring books from home to donate to the library. And hear great stories each week.
Thursday, February 11, San Antonio River Authority, 100 E. Guenther St., 78204, 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Come stroll wing-in-wing with your favorite people at the Love Bird Nature Walk. Participants will partake in some sweet treats before adventuring along the river to search and learn about the San Antonio River’s urban wildlife, as well as easy ways to be watershed wise by becoming a Citizen Scientist with the free iNaturalist.org smartphone app. Love birds should expect to walk a short distance along the river to seek out secretive birds and reptiles. Please RSVP with Carrie Merson by email at cm*****@sa*****.org or by phone at (210)302-3282.
Friday, February 12: Riverwalk Plaza, 78205, 8:00 p.m.
H-E-B Cinema on the Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy Fifty First Dates! Snuggle up with blankets and enjoy hot chocolate on the Plaza under the glow of the Tobin Center. The plaza will open an hour before the movie starts. No outside food or drinks are allowed, but concessions will be available for purchase- including full bar service. No Pets Please.
Saturday, February 13: Medina River Natural Area Pavilion, 15890 Highway 16 S., 78264, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Medina River Native Plant Walk. Join us as Botanist for the Texas Nature Conservancy, Bill Carr, leads a guided tour along the Medina River for a hands-on discussion about the many important native plants that live in the Medina River Natural Area. The Walk starts at 9:15 a.m. in the pavilion. No registration is required. A donation of $3 per individual or $5 per family is suggested. For more information call 210-207-3103.
Saturday, February 13: Hill Country Science Museum, 101 S. Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy free admission to the Hill Country Science Museum today in honor of their 1st birthday! The University of Texas Physics Circus presents exploding bottles, flying balls, an electric pickle and other science demonstrations from 1-2pm. Other delightful experiments and hands-on activities include smoke ring air cannons, an interactive Lissagraph and Fruity Tunes, and the Science Mill’s own large-scale interactive fruit piano will entertain the partygoers.
Saturday, February 13: SoFlo Market, 1344 S Flores St, 78204, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SoFlo Market is a family friendly and pet friendly event, that features a lively art scene and an alternative shopping experience that includes: handmade and vintage treasures from local artists and vendors, including jewelry, handmade soaps, recycled art, home accessories, skincare, fine art, pottery, local food truck cuisine, artistic activities for kids, and more.
Saturday, February 13: The Twig Book Shop, 306 Pearl Parkway, Suite 106, 78215, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Miss Anastasia’s Costume Character Visit: meet the Lady Bug Girl and enjoy story time, crafts, and a special snack.
Saturday, February 13: Travis Park, 301 E. Travis St., 78205, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Paint the Town Red! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Red Cross and its Century of Service. This community celebration features family-friendly activities which highlight our Service to Armed Forces, Disaster Services, International Services, and Preparedness Health and Safety Services, including painting activities to Paint the Town Red; Card Signing to support the troops; Emergency Response Vehicles, Fire Truck, and Military Vehicles to Explore; Red Cross Therapy Dogs; and Giveaways from Red Cross supporters.
Saturday, February 13: Lakeshore Learning, 327 NW Loop 410, 78216, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free craft for kids. This week kids create a President’s Day Masks.
Saturday, February 13: Memorial Library, 3222 Culebra, 78228, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Symphony at SAPL: San Antonio Symphony musicians share their talents and love of music with children of all ages. Find more dates and locations for Symphony performances at local library branches here.
Saturday, February 13: Pan American Library, 1122 W. Pyron Ave., 78221, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Symphony at SAPL: San Antonio Symphony musicians share their talents and love of music with children of all ages. Find more dates and locations for Symphony performances at local library branches here.
Saturday, February 13: San Pedro Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave., 78212, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Symphony at SAPL: San Antonio Symphony musicians share their talents and love of music with children of all ages. Find more dates and locations for Symphony performances at local library branches here.
Sunday, February 14: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones, 78215, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Sunday, February 14: Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., 78205, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free admission on the second Sunday of each month. Explore all that the Institute has to offer.
Monday, February 15, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Imagination Playground at Hemisfair. This free, organized play event at Yanaguana Garden takes place every Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hemisfair puts out their Big Blue Blocks for children ages two and up. Hemisfair staff and volunteers lead organized play that is fun, active and educational.
Tuesday, February 16: Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, 78209, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Tuesdays at the Witte with no admission.
Tuesday, February 16: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones, 78215, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 16: The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market Street, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free Tuesday Nights at the Briscoe Western Art Museum! Everyone gets in free on Tuesday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to enjoy special programs, music, and more. Tonight the program includes a book club (at 5:30 p.m.) and a Gallery Talk (6:30 p.m.). And, remember: during all other open days/times, the Briscoe offers free admission, year-round, to children 12 and under and to all active military and their families (up to 4 people).
Tuesday, February 16: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, 78209, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Free admission to The DoSeum on the first and third Tuesday of every month! Only the first 1,500 guests will be admitted so arrive early. Parking is free but limited – another good reason to be there early. Remember: no outside food allowed and umbrella strollers only inside the museum. The cafe will be open with food and drinks for sale.
Wednesday, February 17: Cibolo Nature Center, Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd, Boerne, TX, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CNC: Little Explorers! Little Explorers will come for fun and adventure using their five senses to discover nature. Where do the leaves go in the fall? Why are there so many flowers in the spring? How do animals stay warm in the winter? Come and learn what happens to nature throughout the seasons! For preschoolers and their caregivers. COST: $5.00 per family. For more information, contact Stephanie Colvard at st*******@ci****.org or 830-249-4616.
Wednesday, February 17: Krispy Kreme (1117 North Loop 1604 East, 78232 | 12328 IH 10 West, 78230 | 2703 S.E. Military Dr., 78223), 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Family Night at Krispy Kreme: donut decorating, crafts, and games for all ages.
Thursday, February 18, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Book Garden and Story Time at Yanaguana Gardens at Hemisfair Park. Every Thursday in Yanaguana Gardens, bring your kids to Hemisfair for a fun, outdoor story time! Hemisfair staff provides a mobile book garden for kids to enjoy. Borrow books from the library to take home and bring books from home to donate to the library. And hear great stories each week.
Friday, February 19: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W Jones Ave, 78215, 8:00 p.m. – midnight
Luminaria, Take Two! This February Luminaria returns to the San Antonio Museum of Art on Friday, February 19 and on Wednesday, February 24, for an evening of multidisciplinary art. Luminaria artists transform the historic museum campus into an immersive art environment. You’ll experience live music, surprising multimedia visual art, and thought-provoking theatre and poetry performances. Dress warmly for this special one-night-only winter event, and take an art walk along Jones Avenue to check out newly-commissioned outdoor murals by Luminaria 2015 artists. Luminaria is FREE and open to the public. Food & Beverages will be available for purchase at this event.
Saturday, February 20: Basura Bash, all around San Antonio, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Basura Bash is a one day, all volunteer event to clean the San Antonio Watershed. Registration is now open! Every volunteer will need to sign release forms in order to participate. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to get out and volunteer together!
Saturday, February 20: Phil Hardberger Park E., 13203 Blanco Rd, 78216, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join presenter Mark Peterson as he leads an educational walk through the park to discuss the many varieties of trees found in South Texas. A donation of $3 per person or $5 per family is suggested. For more information call 210-207-3280.
Saturday, February 20: Brooks City-Base, 3201 Sidney Brooks St., 78235, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Snow Day at Brooks City Base. 80,000 pounds of snow will turn Brooks City-Base into a winter wonderland! Elsa and Anna will make an appearance and children are invited to attend in costume. Free parking is available at marked lots near the intersection of New Braunfels and Sidney Brooks. Event takes place rain or shine.
Saturday, February 20: Lakeshore Learning, 327 NW Loop 410, 78216, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free craft for kids. This week kids create a Chore Chart Hanger.
Saturday, February 20: Bass Pro Shops, 17907 IH-10 West, 78257, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Next Generation Weekend: family activities and workshops all afternoon, including a free catch and release pond and a free kids’ fishing workshop at 4:30 p.m. Also, free photo downloads, free kids crafts, and the first 100 kids to complete a punch card during kids’ activities will walk away with free drawstring bag. Free workshops will also be held for adults and you can sample free fried fish.
Saturday, February 20: John William Helton San Antonio River Nature Park, 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX 78114, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Planets in the Park – a free, fun family program that brings the expertise and telescopes of the San Antonio Astronomical Association for an up-close look at the sky. Plus, you’ll have fun photo opportunities with your favorite Star Wars characters. *Weather permitting. Contact Kayla Gasker at 210-302-3259 or kg*****@sa*****.org.
Sunday, February 21: Bass Pro Shops, 17907 IH-10 West, 78257, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Next Generation Weekend: family activities and workshops all afternoon, including a free catch and release pond and a free kids’ fishing workshop at 4:30 p.m. Also, free photo downloads, free kids crafts, and the first 100 kids to complete a punch card during kids’ activities will walk away with free drawstring bag. Free workshops will also be held for adults and you can sample free fried fish.
Sunday, February 21: online, 7:00 p.m.
Free online parent training event: Raising Cyberstrong Kids. Hosted by Mike Osterhage, KSAT TV. Opening message by Senator Jose Menendez about, “David’s Law.” Featuring internationally recognized bullying experts Dr. Sameer Hinduja & Brooks Gibbs. You can register for this free online event here.
Parents will learn how to:
S – Stop bullying immediately
T – Teach their child to be emotionally resilient
R – Resolve conflict without getting involved
O – Open lines of communication between parents and educators.
N – Navigate various forms of bullying
G – Grow in wisdom to discern between conflict and crimes
Monday, February 22, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Imagination Playground at Hemisfair. This free, organized play event at Yanaguana Garden takes place every Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hemisfair puts out their Big Blue Blocks for children ages two and up. Hemisfair staff and volunteers lead organized play that is fun, active and educational.
Tuesday, February 23, Central Library Auditorium, 600 Soledad St.,78205, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Experience the Art of Henna at the San Antonio Public Library! Receive free temporary skin decoration from henna artists. Mehndi is the term used for application of henna, a plant-based dye, as a temporary skin decoration. Henna/Mehndi is thousands of years old, and stems from many ancient cultures. It is mostly known today for its prevalence in India. Don’t miss the chance to experience this unique art form on your hand, for free! For more information about the program call 210-207-2500.
Tuesday, February 23: Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, 78209, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Tuesdays at the Witte with no admission.
Tuesday, February 23: San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones, 78215, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Tuesday, February 23: The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market Street, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free Tuesday Nights at the Briscoe Western Art Museum! Everyone gets in free on Tuesday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to enjoy special programs, music, and more. Tonight the program includes a book club (at 5:30 p.m.) and a Gallery Talk (6:30 p.m.). And, remember: during all other open days/times, the Briscoe offers free admission, year-round, to children 12 and under and to all active military and their families (up to 4 people).
Wednesday, February 24: Cibolo Nature Center, Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd, Boerne, TX, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
CNC: Little Explorers! Little Explorers will come for fun and adventure using their five senses to discover nature. They will listen to stories, sing songs, play games, explore the outdoors, and make crafts to take home. For more information, contact Stephanie Colvard at st*******@ci****.org or 830-249-4616.
Wednesday, February 24: Krispy Kreme (1117 North Loop 1604 East, 78232 | 12328 IH 10 West, 78230 | 2703 S.E. Military Dr., 78223), 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Family Night at Krispy Kreme: donut decorating, crafts, and games for all ages.
Thursday, February 25, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Book Garden and Story Time at Yanaguana Gardens at Hemisfair Park. Every Thursday in Yanaguana Gardens, bring your kids to Hemisfair for a fun, outdoor story time! Hemisfair staff provides a mobile book garden for kids to enjoy. Borrow books from the library to take home and bring books from home to donate to the library. And hear great stories each week.
Saturday, February 27: Phil Hardberger Park West, 8400 N.W. Military Highway, 78231, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Do you love birds? Join Patsy & Alan Kuentz and Lora Reynolds on a sunrise bird walk to spot the many beautiful birds that can often be seen in the park. A donation of $3 per person or $5 per family is suggested. For more information call 210-207-3280.
Saturday, February 27: Lakeshore Learning, 327 NW Loop 410, 78216, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free craft for kids. This week kids create a Fantastically Funny Fish.
Saturday, February 27: The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza, 78205, 6:30 p.m.
Join Slab Cinema for Movies by Moonlight. The movie is The Alamo starring Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson and Emilio Echevarría. Get there early for a good spot. The movie will start at dusk.
Sunday, February 28: Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd, 78201, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free to attend, the Classic and Custom Car Show benefits John Ozuna. There will be trophies, door prizes, a $5 Raffle, DJ/Live Music, and a Special Appearance by Art Tijerina
Monday, February 29, Yanaguana Gardens, 434 S Alamo St, 78205, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Imagination Playground at Hemisfair. This free, organized play event at Yanaguana Garden takes place every Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hemisfair puts out their Big Blue Blocks for children ages two and up. Hemisfair staff and volunteers lead organized play that is fun, active and educational.
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As always, pinned!
Thanks for always supporting San Antonio Mom Blogs and our Free in San Antonio posts (and more!), Patti. We appreciate you.
Think ou just planned out my week for me, thanks! So bummed I missed all the Yanaguana garden stuff with my littles. Bet those are awesome
Me too, Stacy. Yanaguana and it’s new, free events for little ones sure do sound amazing.
Amazing ! Thank you for sharing this with us! We can’t decide what to do first 😀
So excited about Snow Day at Brooks City Base! Thanks!
Thanks so much for including our event with KLRN!!
Of course! Thank you for hosting this important special.