In + Around San Antonio

A parent’s guide to all things San Antonio! The Alamo City is geographically a large area and there are tons of things to do in a variety of spots in and around the city. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, this is a great starting place. From kid-friendly restaurants to the best things to do with your family, Alamo City Moms has you covered with everything to do in our great city. Our team of 40+ moms is happy to share the ins-and-outs of what’s happening in San Antonio! Topics of articles include museums, parks, arts, restaurants, family-friendly events, the River Walk, Sea World, Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas and much, much more.

Brick lovers -- and those who are forced to navigate floors covered in them -- unite! LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio is a destination not to be missed. So if you, too, are used to stepping on LEGOs and...
Six Flags Fiesta Texas has fun fest written all over it, unless you're a mom with triplet six-month-olds, a triple stroller, and three giant diaper bags. In that case, Fiesta Texas would be spelled H-E-L-L. If that's not you,...
I'm kind of a theme park junkie. Sometimes I think I enjoy theme parks more than my kids do. Our family has had SeaWorld San Antonio annual passes for the last seven years or so, and I love that...
When we birth our children, we become card-holding memory capturers. For every first giggle, first food tried, first step, first tee-ball game, or first day of school, we want nothing more, as parents, than to take in every second of...
In September, National Literacy Month, we nationally recognize the importance of literacy, from infancy through adulthood. The steps to foster in our children a love of reading, begin at home, pointing out colors and shapes in books to settling...
(Updated 10/2014 with new Sports Organization options across San Antonio and 2015 Winter Youth Sports YMCA and JCC dates) WINTER SPORTS STARTING IN JANUARY USUALLY BEGIN REGISTRATION IN MID OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER. (See below for more detailed information.) My Instagram and...
Dudette and I have a "secret forest" that we love to explore together.  It's our special place where we walk, explore, and have some girl talk.  We stumbled upon this hidden gem in Alamo Heights during one of Dude's...
Taylor received a one-night stay at the hotel to assist her in writing this review. All opinions are her own. If you happened to read my summer staycation review, you probably already know I’m a huge fan of the JW Marriott...
    San Antonio is already a great place to live, and it's getting more interesting all the time. We wanted to share our excitement with this list of new attractions, shops, restaurants, and more that are coming to San Antonio...
Farmers markets are a great way to build healthy eating habits as a family. You start out by going to buy some fruits and veggies, and maybe a snack. Along the way you might learn a new recipe and...
I've lived in San Antonio for five years now, and just recently learned that the SAS Shoe Factory does free tours every Monday through Thursday. I'm a fan of tours, free, and new experiences, so within 24 hours of...
Oh, date night.  How I love thee.  A couple of hours dedicated to a meal where you aren't up and down out of your seat chasing children, trying to order while wrestling a toddler, or praying that your waiter...
I started geocaching with my kids a couple years ago during a brief go at homeschooling. We’ve continued tracking down caches since then, and it’s the perfect way to add an extra dose of excitement to our regular outings...
Only a short, two(ish)-hour drive from San Antonio, Port Aransas is one of our favorite summer destinations. The little island town (sometimes best known as a "drinking town with a fishing problem") has sure done some growing up in...

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Alamo City-Area Library Summer Reading Programs

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Summer is upon us, and the name of the game is, "Keep the Kids Occupied." Many schools send home summer reading tasks but reading...