Kids Events in San Antonio September 2025
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September is packed with kid-friendly events in San Antonio — a great way to end the summer before school starts! From museum activities to outdoor movie nights and themed park events, there’s fun for every family.
This month’s highlights include Kidz Bop in Concert, San Antonio Zoo Boo, and CORNy Maze 2025!
This list is grouped by date range for easy browsing and quick planning.
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Also, check out our posts on Best Cheap Eats in San Antonio, Best Things to Do in San Antonio with Kids, and Date Night Ideas San Antonio!
First Friday Art Market – Check out some awesome local art, listen to a great DJ, and help create a community mural while grabbing delicious food and drinks this First Friday at the new Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant.
Party on the Plaza – Come out and enjoy a free night of live music, featuring Soul Grammar, with family fun for all ages, including games, a moon bounce, and more, at the base of the Tower!
Storytime Flow – Get ready to stretch, move, and unleash your creativity with a storytime that pairs lively movement with a fun art activity.
Big Day of Play: Music! – Get ready for a musical journey where you’ll explore the science of sound, create your own instrument, and enjoy live performances.
Julep Jamboree – Enjoy an amazing lineup of bluegrass music, swing dancing, and delicious food and drinks from Cappy’s, La Fonda on Main, Jingu House, and Mama’s Cafe.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
2025 Open House: The Tobin’s Passport to the Arts – Embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure and discover all the magic of The Tobin Center’s Annual Open House. Grab your passport and explore every corner of the campus, from behind-the-scenes tours to pop-up performances and interactive activities.
Image credit: Kidz Bop
Kids Zoo Run – Trek through the San Antonio Zoo’s trails for a one-of-a-kind race at the Annual Zoo Run.
Image credit: San Antonio Zoo
Summer Dive-In Movies – Grab your float and come enjoy a free dive-in movie showing under the stars at the courtyard pool.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Family Events in San Antonio – September 12 – 14, 2025
Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month – Get ready for a citywide celebration with over 40 events honoring Mexico’s independence at Fiestas Patrias San Antonio 2025! Experience vibrant music, dance, and parades as you celebrate San Antonio’s rich cultural connection to Mexico.
“El Grito” Cultural Program and Civic Ceremony – Celebrates Mexico’s independence with live music, authentic food, and a special civic ceremony.
Image credit: El Grito San Antonio
2025 LULAC Diez y Seis Fiestas Patrias – Dive into a vibrant celebration as international and local Mariachi and Folklorico groups perform, accompanied by great bands. Thre will also be delicious food vendors.
2nd Saturday San Antonio | Diesiceis Celebration – Immerse yourself in San Antonio’s Mexican-American culture with live performances, local shopping, and amazing food at the Viva! Mexican Heritage Themed Market.
Garden Ridge Market Days – Discover over 130 local vendors selling everything from farm-fresh produce and artisanal foods to unique handcrafted goods and boutique clothing at Garden Ridge Market Days.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
Image credit: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Second Saturday ArtWalk Pop Up Market – Get ready for an exciting outing as the Second Saturday ArtWalk transforms San Antonio into a vibrant hub of creativity, showcasing local artists, makers, and delicious food!
Family Events in San Antonio – September 19 – 21, 2025
2025 San Antonio Paranormal Fest – Step into the shadows at the 8th Annual Paranormal Fest for spooky ghost stories, haunted history, and a one-of-a-kind Casper Guinness World Record Museum Experience.
Hike the McNay – Slow down and get creative with an outdoor experience at the McNay that combines a calming, nature-inspired meditation session with meditative drawing activities.
San Antonio Zoo Boo! – Get ready for some spooktacular fun at San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo! event, where you can enjoy free trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and delicious fall treats this Halloween season.
Image credit: San Antonio Zoo2
Park(ing) Day Celebration – Catch a glimpse of the future as ordinary parking spots are transformed into extraordinary pop-up parks. Get ready to explore a vibrant mix of public art, interactive installations, and lush green spaces.
San Antonio Lobsterfest – Dive into the annual San Antonio Lobsterfest for live music, delicious lobster, and good times!
Otaku Nights Anime Market — a Community-Driven Celebration! – Dive into the world of anime with Otaku Nights Anime Market. Join fellow fans for an evening filled with unique vendors, special guest Emi Lo, and all things anime.
Oktoberfest in La Villita 2025 – Get ready for a family-friendly Oktoberfest full of live music, delicious food, and fun for all ages at La Villita!
Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month – Get ready for a citywide celebration with over 40 events honoring Mexico’s independence at Fiestas Patrias San Antonio 2025! Experience vibrant music, dance, and parades as you celebrate San Antonio’s rich cultural connection to Mexico.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Family Events in San Antonio – September 26 -28, 2025
Jazz’SAlive Music Festival – Groove into the 42nd Annual Jazz’SAlive, a free music extravaganza at Civic Park! Get ready to swing along to live music from incredible local and national jazz artists.
Cirque du Soleil OVO – Get ready to be amazed as Cirque du Soleil’s OVO brings a hidden ecosystem of breathtaking acrobatics and stunning colors to San Antonio. Watch an explosion of life as agile insects leap, crawl, and flutter in this incredible and brand-new production.
Image credit: OVO – Cirque du Soleil
Bely Y Beto – Sing, dance, and have a blast when the Sueños Tour brings YouTube sensations Bely y Beto to San Antonio’s Boeing Center for an afternoon of music and fun the whole family will love.
Image credit: Bely Y Beto
Rev Tour Festival 2025 – Experience the ultimate celebration of Latino heritage in San Antonio with a full-day festival packed with live music, dancing, delicious food, and a chance to win a quinceañera dress.
Rey Feo Superhero’s River Parade for Education – Get ready for a vibrant Super Hero River Parade, where iconic characters and everyday heroes glide by on dazzling floats.
Image credit: The San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio Water Lantern Festival – Light up the night at the San Antonio Water Lantern Festival with great food, music, and thousands of glowing lanterns.
CORNy Maze 2025 – Navigate San Antonio’s largest and only corn maze at the Traders Village CORNY MAZE!
Image credit: Traders Village San Antonio
San Antonio Zoo Boo! – Get ready for some spooktacular fun at San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo! event, where you can enjoy free trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and delicious fall treats this Halloween season.
Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month – Get ready for a citywide celebration with over 40 events honoring Mexico’s independence at Fiestas Patrias San Antonio 2025! Experience vibrant music, dance, and parades as you celebrate San Antonio’s rich cultural connection to Mexico.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
We’ll keep this guide updated with new family picks all month. Want more weekly options? Check our Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend guide every Wednesday for the freshest low-cost fun around town.
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