Family-Friendly Ideas In San Antonio

San Antonio is a great city to visit with kids! Here are some of our favorite restaurants, hotels, and activities for the whole family.

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Kid-Friendly Restaurants In San Antonio That Actually Have Good Food

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 11, 2024

As a foodie with an insatiable appetite for trying new culinary experiences, I have to admit that it’s a bit disappointing when my kids ask for Chick-fil-a….again. There are SO many great restaurants in San Antonio! But, as a mom, I get that finding a place with a playground and chicken tenders is sometimes the…

Woodlawn Lake Park | Best Playgrounds In San Antonio

Best Local Playgrounds In San Antonio (With Map!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | December 5, 2024

San Antonio is constantly showing an interest in protecting green spaces and investing in the parks and playgrounds in San Antonio. As the second largest city in Texas, SA is booming with families and young children who need fun, safe places to play. If you’re in that category and want some free things to do…

Where to Eat Near SeaWorld San Antonio

5 Places to Eat Near SeaWorld San Antonio (That Are Actually Good!)

By Sara Branstetter | December 4, 2024

I’m going to level with you: food inside SeaWorld San Antonio is BLEH. And the food scene in the surrounding Westover Hills is not much better. For years, my family would groan every time we visited the park and needed to find a place to eat near SeaWorld. The options inside the park fall short…

5 Places to Eat Near Six Flags Fiesta Texas

5 Places To Eat Near Six Flags Fiesta Texas (that your kids will like too!)

By Sara Branstetter | December 3, 2024

San Antonio is home to world-class entertainment and activities, chief among them its theme parks. Six Flags Fiesta Texas draw thousands of visitors each year who are looking to be amused and exhilarated by Six Flags’ singular blend of heart-stopped thrill rides and rollicking musical performances. But what people DON’T come to Six Flags for…

A Visit to ICE! and the Winter Wonderland of Adventure

By Sara Branstetter | November 26, 2024

Each holiday season, the city of San Antonio celebrates with a number of special events, activities, and experiences (see some of our favorite holiday events in San Antonio!). This year, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is going ALL OUT with an immersive experience called ICE!. If you love the Grinch, freezing cold temperatures,…

San Antonio Zoo Lights

A Holiday Visit to San Antonio Zoo Lights

By Sara Branstetter | November 6, 2024

Each November, the San Antonio Zoo rings in the holiday season by transforming the entire park into a shimmery, gleaming display of lights and all things Christmas. This festive holiday makeover, known locally as SA Zoo Lights, touches nearly all aspects of the zoo and includes dazzling displays, merry music, tasty treats, and miles of…

Where Can I See San Antonio Christmas Lights? (2024)

By Sara Branstetter | November 5, 2024

One of my absolute, most favorite things about the Christmas season is the décor. It’s nearly impossible not to be in the holiday spirit when everywhere you look are festive trees, inflatable reindeer, and vibrant lights. It’s eye candy at its very best. And here in San Antonio, we have some of the most beautiful…

San Antonio Christmas Lights Travis Park

The Ultimate Guide To Holiday Events In San Antonio (2024)

By Sara Branstetter | November 1, 2024

Well, Halloween is over, and that means it is now time to turn our attention to the holiday season (at least according to all the television commercials). To reinforce that notion, as if by some magical force, the seasonal store displays made the overnight change from spooky to Santa and jack o’lanterns to jolly. Just.…

Beautiful Weather in San Antonio

How to Get Outside and Enjoy the Beautiful Weather in San Antonio – 6 FREE Ideas!

By Sara Branstetter | October 15, 2024

Summer 2024, while not as intensely hot as 2023, has been one for the books. With unseasonably hot weather stretching well into October, San Antonio locals are starting to get antsy. But thankfully, the heat is about to abate and we are about to usher in the approximately 8 or so months of beautiful weather…

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