Kids Activities in San Antonio this Weekend of May 9, 2025
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend with kids on May 9
Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend: Movie in the Park
Fun Kids Activities on Friday: The Wiz
Best Kids Activities on Saturday: Garden Ridge Market Days: Mother’s Day Event
Top Family Activities on Sunday: Weekend Artist Workshop – Hula Hoops
Check out the full list below!
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Free Family Events in San Antonio this Weekend
Teen Night
Dive into an electrifying night hosted by the Artpace Teen Council. Get ready to immerse yourselves in a vibrant mix of live music, hands-on art creation, unique shopping finds, and a whole lot more fun activities.
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 | 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Artpace, 445 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Free
Movie in the Park
Make movie night a little different this weekend with the kids. Head over to the Tower of the Americas and enjoy a movie with your favorite movie snacks and drinks. If you don’t have your food and drinks, you can purchase them at the venue.
This weekend, the featured film is “Wicked.”
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: Tower of the Americas, 739 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Free
H-E-B Cinema on the Plaza
Gather your crew and head to the Tobin Center’s Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza for family movie nights under the open sky.
Settle onto your blankets or the venue’s chairs and lose yourselves in the cinematic adventures of the film “Asteroid City” projected onto a massive 32-foot LED screen. Delicious concessions and a full bar are ready to enhance your viewing pleasure.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 7 pm
Where: Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Free
Fun Kids Activities on Friday
Beauty and the Beast
Prepare to be swept away by the timeless story of Beauty and the Beast, brought to life through graceful ballet. Witness Belle’s captivating journey as she finds herself in the Beast’s mysterious castle, surrounded by whimsical characters.
Discover with her that true beauty lies within in this performance dedicated to the whole family.
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 | 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
How Much: Starts at $33.50
The Wiz
Image credit: San Antonio Broadway
Prepare for a groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz with the Tony Award-winning musical, The Wiz, hitting the stage for the first time in four decades. Journey with Dorothy set to an unforgettable score brimming with soul, gospel, rock, and that infectious ’70s funk that changed Broadway forever.
When: Friday, May 9 – 11, 2025
Where: The Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Starts at $68.50
KLRN STEM Day
Are your kids the little scientists? Then, they’ll surely love STEM Day at the DoSeum. Head on over and enjoy plenty of hands-on STEM activities and a special screening of Cyberchase.
When: Friday, May 9, 2025 | 10 am – 1 pm
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How Much: Free
Best Kids Activities on Saturday
2nd Saturday San Antonio: Mother’s Day Market
Come by 2nd Saturday San Antonio Mother’s Day Market and enjoy shopping with your mom. Browse local entrepreneurs, crafters, and pop-up vendors and get something special for her.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Main Plaza Conservancy, 115 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: $60
Children’s Chorus of San Antonio presents “Untraveled Worlds”
Prepare for “Untraveled Worlds,” a breathtaking performance by the Children’s Chorus of San Antonio. Let the voices of these young artists guide you in exploring realms beyond imagination.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 4 pm
Where: Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Starts at $17.50
Loteria: Game On
Image credit: Magik Theatre
Join siblings Sam and Kris as they tumble into a magical world. Their dad’s pillow fort has become a portal, trapping him within the captivating realm of Lotería. Now, it’s up to them to navigate its thrilling challenges and rescue him.
Encounter iconic characters like La Mano, La Rana, and El Gallo on this bilingual journey where everyone can follow the fun.
When: Saturday, May 10 – 11, 2025
Where: Magik Theatre, 420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: $23.50 – $28.50
Family Art Workshop: Kids Sip and Create Mother’s Day Artwork
Image credit: San Antonio Botanical Garden
Join the Garden educators and craft a unique pressed flower artwork with the kids for their mom this weekend. Use pre-pressed flowers from the Garden’s wildflower meadow and even receive a 5×7 frame, complete with a mat, to showcase your preserved floral design.
While you design your one-of-a-kind masterpiece, you can savor refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca. Please note that children aged three and up are welcome to participate but have to be accompanied by an adult.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX 78209
How Much: $20 for adults | $17 for kids 3 and above
Garden Ridge Market Days: Mother’s Day Event
Image credit: Garden Ridge Market Days
Enjoy plenty of outdoor fun with the whole family at the Garden Ridge Market Days Mother’s Day event. There will be more than 200 local food, craft, and farm vendors for you to browse through. And if you get hungry, you can choose treats from over 50 food trucks.
The kids will also get to have their solo fun with all the exciting activities planned for them. This includes a scavenger hunt, chalk art, bubbles, sand play, balloon art, face painting, outdoor games, and so much more.
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 7:30 am – 12 pm
Where: Northeast Bible Church, 19185 FM 2252, Garden Ridge, TX 78266
How Much: $30
Top Family Activities on Sunday
Weekend Artist Workshop: Hula Hoops
Image credit: McNay Art Museum
Dive into a unique experience where you craft your very own hula hoop. Then, groove with artist Maddie Young as she leads an engaging hooping workshop.
This event is great for kids aged 12 and up.
When: Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: McNay Art Museum, 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
How Much: $10 for members and teens | $45 for nonmembers
Mother’s Day Brunch
Get ready to treat Mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day at the wild and wonderful San Antonio Zoo! This is what you get: fantastic rooftop views, scrumptious brunch treats for all, and a special complimentary cocktail just for Mom.
When: Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 11 am – 2 pm
Where: San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212
How Much: Starts at $25
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