Things to do in San Antonio with kids this weekend of August 25 | Image credit: Gillespie County Fair & Festivals, Inc.
Our top choices for things to do in San Antonio with kids this weekend of August 25, 2023, include the Gillespie County Fair, Beyond Limits: Pic N’ Learn, Historic Plaza Days, Woodward Park Community Garden Day, and more!
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Deal Alert – Dino Safari – San Antonio: Discounted Any Day Flex Admission
Enjoy discounted admission any day, any time for Dino Safari: A Walk-Thru Adventure! Feel the thrill of standing next to giant moving dinosaurs from all over the world on a walk-through expedition for the whole family. Great for gifts!
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Things to do in San Antonio with kids this weekend of August 25, 2023 – Friday
Eat & Play August
Spend the day with family and friends in an absolutely fun atmosphere. Enjoy tasty treats from pop-up food trucks and live music. Join the community in the Heart of the City for a great time.
When: Friday, August 25, 2023, 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Main Plaza Conservancy, 115 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
Gillespie County Fair
Things to do in San Antonio with kids this weekend of August 25 | Image credit: Gillespie County Fair & Festivals, Inc.
Have a grand ol’ time at the Gillespie County Fair! There are going to be tons of fun activities and games everyone will love like washer pitching, stellar performances, cool vendors, food and drinks, and a carnival!
For more details, visit their website.
When: Friday, August 25, 2023 | Until August 27, 2023
Where: Gillespie County Fair Grounds, 530 Fair Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
How much: $5 – $20
Historic Plaza Days
Image credit: San Antonio River Authority Facebook
Head over to Main Plaza Conservancy to celebrate and honor those who came before us.
Remember the ancestors with plenty of activities, like drumming, blessing by the Tehuan Band of Mission Indians, making god’s eyes, coloring, beading, and so much more. You even have the chance to meet the descendants of the founding families.
When: Friday, August 25, 2023, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Main Plaza Conservancy, 115 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
Deal Alert: Save Big on San Antonio Area Attractions with POGO Pass
The Standard South Central Texas Pogo Pass (San Antonio/Austin/Waco) provides admissions to 35 different entertainment venues in the San Antonio, Austin, and Waco areas.
Perfect for families, the Pogo Pass gives both adult and child pass-holders 50+ visits to some of the best things to do that San Antonio, Austin, and Waco have to offer. The Pogo Pass nearly pays for itself with a visit to one or two venues alone!!!
Pass Features the following Attractions in San Antonio
- One visit to the San Antonio Zoo
- One visit to the Witte Museum
- One visit to the Buckhorn Museum
- One visit to Wonder World Park
- One visit to the San Antonio Aquarium
- One visit to Rush Fun Park
- Six tickets to the University of Texas – San Antonio athletic events (multiple sports)
- Two visits to Pump It Up
- Two visits to Monster Mini Golf & Laser Tag for a round of Mini Golf
Check out the POGO pass and SAVE Big on San Antonio Attractions!
Best Things to Do in San Antonio with Kids on Saturday, August 26, 2023
Little Makers Workshop (1-5 Years)
Put on your best cowboy boots and giddyup! Dress up for this cowboy-themed day where you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back to the wild wild west.
This event will have living history demonstrations focusing on weapons from the old West, games straight out of the 19th century, cooking, life on the cattle, trail, cooking, and so much more.
You and your kids will not only have fun dressing up and doing all this stuff, but you will also learn about the past.
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 11 am to 12 pm | Every Saturday
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Free
Woodward Park Community Garden Day
Image credit: Gardopia Gardens Facebook
Make your Saturday a productive day! Come by Gardopia Gardens and join them and Big Mama’s Safe House for a day of gardening and beautifying the Wood Park Community Garden.
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9 am – 11 am
Where: Woodward Park Community Garden, 1011 Locke St, San Antonio, TX 78208
How Much: Free
Masters in the Morning – Picasso Workshop (5-12 Years)
Let your child channel their inner Picasso! They’ll create a self-portrait in the artist’s iconic Cubist style. It’s a great way to get your child to be creative.
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Kidcreate Studio, 21803 W I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257
How much: $42
Cibolo Downtown Market Days
Image credit: City of Cibolo Facebook
Stroll the streets of downtown Cibolo with the family and do some shopping. Check out the many vendors of local crafts and food. Support the community and go home with some pretty cool stuff.
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023, 9 am – 2 pm | Every fourth Saturday of the month until November
Where: City of Cibolo, Texas
Check out the highly-rated Hopscotch Immersive Art Experience!
Discover a one-of-a-kind 20,000-square-foot immersive art experience in the heart of downtown San Antonio. On our patio, you can enjoy fourteen collaborative displays, specialty cocktails, and rotating food trucks. Hopscotch enables artists to showcase their work in innovative and sustainable ways, encourages them to be inspired by new mediums, and enables them to reach new audiences.
Get all the details and book your Immersive Art Experience TODAY!!!
Best things to do in San Antonio with kids this weekend of August 25, 2023 – Sunday
Beyond Limits: Pic N’ Learn
Bring your kids to Pic N’ Learn, an evening of sensory-friendly play with modified exhibits and plenty of opportunities to explore.
Community partners and family resources will be available to help you empower your kids to excel beyond the mundane and reach greater heights.
When: Sunday, August 27, 2023, 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Pre-registration $8; $16
Marktplatz PCAA Concert Series
Pop by Marktplatz for a night of amazing music.
Bring your chairs and blankets and get comfortable. Let the music take you tonight.
When: Sunday, August 27, 2023, 6:30 pm
Where: Marktplatz, 126 W Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
How much: Free
Guided Bird Tour
Image credit: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Explore the different habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center as you look for 30-50 bird species. The expert guide is there to help you with the trails and identifying birds.
When: Sunday, August 27, 2023, 8 am to 11 am | Every Sunday morning (except the fifth Sunday of the month)
Where: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, 10750 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221
How much: $10
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