Kids Activities in San Antonio this Weekend of January 3, 2025
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend with kids of January 3
- Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend: Paws to Read
- Fun Kids Activities on Friday: Storytime Flow
- Best Kids Activities on Saturday: Children’s Clothing Giveaway
- Top Family Activities on Sunday: Rockin’ New Year’s Celebration
Check out the full list below!
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Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend
Paws to Read
Image credit: New Braunfels Public Library Facebook
Reading aloud helps with improving fluency and comprehension, among other necessary skills. Kiddos can hone their reading skills by reading a book to trained therapy animals in a relaxed setting.
When: Friday, January 3, 2025 | 4 pm – 5 pm
Where: New Braunfels Public Library, 700 E Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
How much: Free
FREE Entry Day – Celebrate the New Year in Nature
Spend the first weekend of the year out in nature. Enjoy free entry all day at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Plus, you’ll get to take home native pollinator educational material that will teach you which plants are best to fill your space.
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 | 8 am – 4 pm
Where: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221
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, like the scavenger hunt!
When: Sunday, January 5, 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
Storytime Flow
Work your and your kids’ bodies and imaginations. As a story is read out loud, you’ll move and flow along, feeling the books with your movements.
You can bring blankets to get comfy. Registration is required.
When: Friday, January 3, 2025 | 10 am – 11 am
Where: McKenna Children’s Museum, 801 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
How much: Free for kids 12 and under and museum member adults; $10 for teens; $15 for non-member adults
Best Kids Activities on Saturday
Lights Alive!
San Antonio’s Lights Alive is returning this holiday season with a dazzling drive-thru light show. The event features millions of lights synchronized to music, creating a captivating display. From towering Christmas trees to animated characters, the show offers a variety of festive scenes.
When: Until Saturday, January 4, 2025
Where: 5931 Roft Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253
How Much: $36.95 – $46.95
The DoSeum Express: Tiny Trains and Trolleys
Hop aboard The DoSeum Express! You’ll take a journey through worlds of whimsy and wonder, weaving through miniature creations made by their Artists in Residence: Jayme Ditto, Stephen Longoria, Vaughn Huddleston, Juan Carlos Escobedo, and Chris Fonseca.
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 | Hours vary | Until Sunday, January 5, 2025
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How Much: Included with admission
Children’s Clothing Giveaway
Image credit: God’s Closet – San Antonio Facebook
God’s Closet is back to give you a resource of free children’s clothes! Just show up and fill up with the bag they will provide you with whatever clothes you want!
If you need clothes for your kiddos or know someone who needs a little bit of help, this is the perfect place to visit.
If you want to give back, bring children’s clothes, shoes, and bedding when you come by. But you don’t need to donate to the shop.
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 | 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Fil-Am International SDA Church, 9190 Abe Lincoln Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
How Much: $1 per family
Top Family Activities on Sunday
Holiday Bricktacular
Image credit: Legoland Discovery Center (San Antonio) Facebook
Celebrate the last of the holidays in a creative space. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio will have many wonderland activities and festive decorations.
This year, they have Build To Give, an experience that allows you to give back ti the community with your creative LEGO heart creations. Plus, explore the MINILAND Winter Wonderland, LEGO-made wintry city streets with iconic holiday scenes.
Be on the lookout! You have the chance to meet LEGO holiday characters!
When: Until Sunday, January 5, 2025
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 849 E Commerce St Suite 910, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Included with admission
Rockin’ New Year’s Celebration
Six Flags Fiesta is welcoming 2025 especially! For over a week, watch a spectacular fireworks display nightly.
Plus, enjoy everything Six Flags Fiesta has to offer!
When: Until Sunday, January 5, 2025 | 9 pm
Where: Six Flags Fiesta, 17000 W I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257
How Much: Varies
Twinkling Tides
Image credit: SEA LIFE Aquarium San Antonio Facebook
Before the holiday season ends, visit SEA LIFE San Antonio’s Twinkling Tides, the city’s most unique winter wonderland! See thousands of pretty lights “under the sea,” traveling through an underwater ocean tunnel filled with holiday cheer. You might even get to meet Santa Sharky!
When: Until Sunday, January 6, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm
Where: SEA LIFE San Antonio, 849 E Commerce St Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free with admission
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