Kids Activities in San Antonio this Weekend of February 28, 2025
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend with kids of February 28
Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend: Bud Light Mardi Gras River Walk Celebrations and Lost in Wonderland
Fun Kids Activities on Friday: The Big Bounce America 2025
Best Kids Activities on Saturday: Big Day of Play
Top Family Activities on Sunday: Mardi Gras – Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend
Bud Light Mardi Gras River Walk Celebrations
Image credit: The San Antonio River Walk Facebook
As always, San Antonio is celebrating Mardi Gras with an epic and ultra-festive celebration.
Although there will be no traditional parade this year, it will focus on bringing the community together with lively music, yummy food, and rich traditions.
Plus, enjoy bar and restaurant specials. Participating businesses will feature Bud Light specials alongside other Mardi Gras-inspired offerings.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 1 pm
Where: Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
Head Start Micronaut Family Day
Come by for the 3rd Annual Head Start Micronaut Family Day. Families will enjoy hands-on STEAM activities, community resources, planetarium programs, and more!
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Scobee Education Center: Planetarium & Challenger Center, Closed location to west campus entrance, 1198 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
How much: Free
Lost in Wonderland
Image credit: Big Bang Bazaar Facebook
Have a fantastic weekend at Rolling Oaks Mall! For two days, it will become a magical world inspired by Tim Burton and Alice in Wonderland.
Meet special guest characters and take photos with them. Check out the craft booths and vendors. Capture moments at the themed displays.
Dress up in your best Wonderland-inspired outfit and win prizes!
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025 | 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247
How much: Free
Locals Day at the Briscoe
It’s a good day to be from San Antonio and Bexar County. Enjoy a day of art and culture for free!
Now, “Full STEAM Ahead” is part of Briscoe’s Locals Day! The whole family will get to learn all about the American West through hands-on workshops and activities for all ages.
Now, you join the scavenger hunt where you will navigate the museum to solve clues to discover the answers to the monthly questions. You just might get a special discount at their Hendler Museum store.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 10 am to 5 pm | First Sunday of each month
Where: The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free for Bexar County residents, Active Military, and children 12 and younger
Fun Kids Activities on Friday
The Big Bounce America 2025
Image credit: The Big Bounce America Facebook
Kids and kids at heart will have a blast at The Big Bounce America San Antonio! Enjoy three hours of fun on inflatables, including The World’s Biggest Bounce House, now supersized for 2025!
Explore The Giant – America’s biggest inflatable obstacle course. Dive into a deep-sea adventure with OctoBlast. Spend your time on slides, ball pits, and more.
You can even unleash your competitive side at Sport Slam, and bouncy sports arena.
Run and bounce around with family and friends!
When: Friday-Sunday, February 28-March 2, 2025
Where: South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex, 5103 David Edwards Dr, San Antonio, TX 78233
How much: $22-$45
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.
The iconic animated film Madagascar is coming to the stage, thanks to CYT San Antonio.
The kids will enjoy following Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they’re upheaved from their comfortable lives at the New York Zoo and wind up in the wild!
Watch them live as they navigate their new life and try to find a way back home, all while the situation tests their friendship.
When: Thursday – Sunday, February 28 – March 2, 2025 | Times vary
Where: Brauntex Theatre of Performing Arts, 290 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
How much: $22
Big Day of Play
Image credit: The DoSeum Facebook
Your young ones will have a blast at The DoSeum’s Big Day of Play! There will be so many activities where they can learn and have fun at the same time.
More than that, it’s the grand opening of their new exhibit, Uniquely Us: Understanding Race and Building Unity!
They’ll celebrate their powers with hands-on activities. Special guest, Bellen Woodard, author of More Than Peach will also make an appearance to host a book signing and story time.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 12 pm – 1 pm
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $5, 21+
Periodpalooza
Periodpalooza is more than just a market, it’s a celebration of all things periods and menstrual health. This year’s theme? Circus!
There will be food, coffee, local vendors, local Health Organizations, and circus performances.
Bring the family! This is a family-friendly event and a great opportunity to teach the young ones about women’s health.
What a great way to start International Women’s Month.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204
Family Workshop: Mixed Media Mural Making
Unleash your family’s creativity with a hands-on art workshop. Together, you’ll learn about the murals on display at the Garden, Reflections of Nature, to gather inspiration.
Then, you’ll be creating your own mixed media piece with cardboard and various upcycled materials.
At the end of the class, you’ll all arrange your pieces to create a unique mural.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $17 adult ($12 adult member); $13 child ($10 child member)
Dragons & Mythical Beasts
Are you a brave hero? Test your courage at Dragons & Mythical Beasts.
Step into a magical world of legends and myths as you watch this fantastical show for the family.
Get your tickets now and come face to face with a plethora of monsters and beasts.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 2 pm & 7 pm
Where: Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd Suite 205, College Station, TX 77843
How much: $17 adult ($12 adult member); $13 child ($10 child member)
Top Family Activities on Sunday
Mardi Gras – Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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Experience the exciting and vibrant Mardi Gras right here in San Antonio!
The family-friendly celebrations at Six Flags Fiesta will have the vibe, tastes, sounds, and sights of New Orleans.
Take in authentic live performances, dig in tasty food, ride epic rides, and watch the thrilling parade with people in extravagant costumes and floats.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | Until March 16, 2025
Where: Six Flags Fiesta, 17000 W I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257
How much: Starts at $35
Sing-Along Sundays: In The Heights
Theater geeks! Head over to The Rock at La Cantera for the first part of their new Sunday series, Sing-along Sundays! This week, watch and belt out the tunes of In The Heights!
Grab the opportunity to sing along and watch it on a 40-foot LED screen.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2024 | 10 am
Where: The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Wy, San Antonio, TX 78256
How much: Free
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