Oh, summer—wonderful, beautiful summer! No more school, only pools, barbecues, and fun in the sun. It’s the perfect time to spend the days outside, except when you live in Texas and it gets too hot, too soon.
Because you can’t live in the pool (although some would challenge that), and because being outside is great until it hits 98°F for multiple days in a row and you feel like you’re burning every time you step out the door, sometimes you need to find indoor activities for the kids.
Now that we’re heading into the second half of the summer and A/C is a priority to all, check out this list of indoor things to do around town. Kids can have fun, and parents won’t have to melt in the sun. You’re welcome!
Arts and Crafts
Clay Casa—Paint your own pottery classes for all ages. Walk-ins welcome. Check the calendar for summer activities. Price: $15+
502 Embassy Oaks, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX 78216 | (210) 402-6666
Artworks Art Studio—Art studio for children. Several classes are available. Check the calendar for open art times. Price: $10/child
Two locations: Alamo Heights—1840 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209 | (210) 826-2787
Leon Springs—23535 IH10 W., Suite 2203, San Antonio, TX 78257 | (210) 698-5193
Home Depot Kids Workshop—Free, hands-on workshop for future DIYers on the first Saturday of every month. Register here. Best for ages 5–12, though all ages are welcome with adult supervision.
Multiple locations in San Antonio. Check website for location nearest you.
Michael’s Kids Crafts—Crafts and activities for kids. Kids Club is held every Saturday from 10:00 A.M.–noon; most activities are $3. Special summer classes available during the week as well. Sign up in advance; space is limited, and classes fill up fast. Activities vary by location, so check nearby stores for more options.
Multiple locations in San Antonio. Check website for location nearest you.
Young Chefs Academy—Cooking classes for children. Ages 4+. Price: $25+
20330 Huebner Rd., Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 78258 | (210) 402-0023
Indoor Bounce Houses and Playgrounds
The Jumpy Place—Inflatable playground with toddler area. Free coffee and free wifi for adults. Drinks and snacks available for purchase, but outside food is allowed. Socks are required for kids and adults. Closed on Tuesdays, but open for toddlers some Tuesdays during the summer; check the schedule for details. Ages 2–10. Price: $7–10/child
15614 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78248 | (210) 479-4142
Pump It Up—Inflatable playground with toddler area. No outside food permitted. Socks are required to play on the inflatables. All ages. Price: $5–10/child
Three locations in San Antonio: Northeast—14036 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247 | (210) 653-0700
Northwest—7723 Guilbeau Rd., Suite 102, San Antonio, TX 78250 | (210) 523-8883
Southeast—2627 SE Military Dr., Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78223 | (210) 941-2996
Inflatable Wonderland—Inflatable playground with toddler area. Socks are required. No outside food permitted. Located inside Rolling Oaks Mall. Ages 10 and under. Price: $5–10/child
Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 TX-1604 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78247 | (210) 212-4386
I-Guana Jump—Inflatable playground. Socks are required. Located inside San Antonio Aquarium. All ages. Price: $8–10/child
San Antonio Aquarium, 6320 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78238 | (210) 310-3210
Jumping for Joy—Inflatable playground with toddler area. Socks are required. No outside food permitted. Free Wi-Fi. Concession stand available. Located inside Wonderland of the Americas. Ages 11 and under. Price: $7–12
Wonderland of the Americas Mall, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX 78201 | (210) 375-3737
Molokai’z Adventure Island—Indoor playground with toddler area; arcade games. Socks are required for kids and adults. No outside food permitted. All ages. Price: $6–12 ($2 entrance fee for adults)
19239 Stone Oak Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78258 | (210) 888-1250
Just Add Children—Indoor playground. Socks are required for kids and adults. Best for little kids. $5 open play during the week. Check out their Facebook page for summer specials.
7715 Mainland, Suite 123, San Antonio, TX 78250 | (210) 520-2291
Story Time
San Antonio Public Library—Visit your nearest SAPL branch for story time and check out some books. Special summer activities for babies, toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens. Check out the SAPL calendar here.
Check website for SAPL branch nearest you.
Barnes and Noble—Visit Barnes and Noble during free story time or anytime during the day to enjoy some books. Younger kids can play with the train table or building blocks. Bonus points: parents can enjoy a Starbucks drink and check out some cool books as well. Check out their calendar here.
Multiple locations in San Antonio. Check website for location nearest you.
Learning Express—A great place to bring kids. Tons of fun toys, lots of books, story time, and free events throughout the summer. Check out their Facebook page for an event calendar. Plus, if you’re shopping for a birthday gift, wrapping is free!
Two locations in San Antonio: Stone Oak—22805 US Hwy. 281 N., San Antonio, TX 78258 | (210) 545-5445
Alamo Quarry—255 E. Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209 | (210) 930-4442
Shopping Malls
Ingram Park Mall—Great new kids’ area located in front of JCPenney on the lower level.
6301 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78238 | (210) 523-1228
North Star Mall—Play area for toddlers and preschoolers located in front of JCPenney on the lower level.
7400 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78216 | (210) 340-6627
Rolling Oaks Mall—Just launched its KidX Club, which offers kids’ activities and free movies during the summer.
6909 N. Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247 | (210) 651-5513
Shops at Rivercenter—Toddler play area and a bungee trampoline for older kids. LEGOLAND Discovery Center located inside the mall.
849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205 | (210) 225-0000
South Park Mall—New indoor backyard with free fun and games, including jumbo horseshoes, corn-hole, and giant checkers.
2310 SW Military Dr., San Antonio, TX 78224 | (210) 921-0534
Bass Pro Shops—Not a mall, but bring the kids to see the fish and animals around the store. Free family activities during the summer include crafts and workshops.
17907 IH-10 W., San Antonio, TX 78257 | (210) 253-8800
Trampoline Parks
Altitude Trampoline Park—Indoor trampoline park for all ages. Summer special: Arrive between 9:00–10:00 A.M. and pay only $9 for one hour. No toddler time during the summer months. Price: $11–22+; mandatory Altitude socks are $2.
11075 IH-10 W., Suite 126, San Antonio, TX 78230 | (210) 697-5867
House of Air—Indoor trampoline park with a separate toddler area. Ages 2 and up. No outside food permitted. Concessions available. Price: $10–14+; the mandatory House of Air socks are $2.
16628 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78232 | (210) 626-8056
Urban Air (multiple locations)—Indoor trampoline park with playground and other obstacles, including a separate toddler area. All ages. No outside food permitted, but concessions are available. Price: $9–29+; mandatory Urban Air socks are $2.50.
Three locations in San Antonio: Bandera Pointe—11791 Bandera Rd., Suite A, San Antonio, TX 78250 | (210) 485-1711
Windsor Park Center—8490 Fourwinds Dr., Suite 8510a, San Antonio, TX 78239 | (210) 245-4321
Park North—618 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216 | (210) 460-7054
Flip’z Trampoline Park—Indoor trampoline park with separate toddler area. All ages. No outside food permitted. Concessions available. Price: $12–16+; mandatory Flip’z socks are $3.
Picapica Plaza, 910 SE Military Dr., San Antonio, TX 78214 | (210) 529-7751
Amazing Air—Indoor trampoline park with separate toddler area. All ages. Price: $10+; “Family Monday” includes entry for five people for $35, and Tuesdays offer $5 admission. Mandatory Amazing Air socks are $3.50.
7702 I-35, San Antonio, TX 78218 | (210) 946-9800
The Rush Fun Park—Indoor trampoline park with separate toddler area. All ages. No outside food permitted, but concessions are available. Price: $14+; mandatory The Rush socks are $2.50. All-day passes available during the summer.
3150 Pat Booker Rd., Suite 104, Universal City, TX 78148 | (210) 236-9414
Museums and Attractions
The DoSeum—Hours of fun for kids all ages! Separate toddler area for little ones. Bakery Lorraine Café available. Price: $14 for ages 1 and up; $9 admission after 4:00 P.M. during the summer.
2800 Broadway St., San Antonio, TX 78209 | (210) 212-4453
McKenna Children’s Museum—Make the short drive to New Braunfels; it’s worth it. Check out a detailed review here. Best for younger kids. Price: $7.50
801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 | (830) 606-9525
San Antonio Fire Museum—If your kid is into firetrucks, this is the right place to go. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Price: $2+
801 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78205 | (210) 390-7236
San Antonio Aquarium—Featuring sharks, a stingray tank, reptiles, and a sloth! I-Guana Jump bounce house located inside the aquarium (admission add-on). Price: $9+
6320 Bandera Rd., Leon Valley, TX 78238 | (210) 310-3210
LEGOLAND Discovery Center—The newest attraction in town! Book online to guarantee entry. Located inside Rivercenter Mall. Price: $19+
849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205 | (210) 610-1150
Ripley’s San Antonio—Play tourist and head downtown for Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks, and the 4D Moving Theater. Best for big kids. Prices start at $20 for three attractions.
307 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 | (210) 224-9299
Arcades, Bowling, and More
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games—Indoor kart racing, arcade, zip line, laser tag, bowling, and more. Best for big kids. Prices vary by activity.
5527 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78249 | (210) 469-0700
Main Event—Bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and gravity ropes. Best for big kids. Prices vary by activity. Special summer passes available for $15+.
Two locations in San Antonio: North—1911 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78232 | (210) 305-5999
West—8514 TX-151, San Antonio, TX 78245 | (210) 521-8000
Bowlero—Bowling and arcade games. Multiple locations. Special summer passes available.
13307 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78216 | (210) 496-3811
San Antonio’s Incredible Pizza Company—Bowling, arcade games, and more with a separate toddler area for little ones. Prices vary by activity and package.
11743 West Ave., San Antonio, TX 78216 | (210) 610-6186
Kids Bowl Free Summer Program—Select bowling centers including Astro SuperBowl, Bandera Bowling Center, and Oak Hills Lanes participate in this free program. Each kid receives two free games of bowling per day.
Astro SuperBowl—3203 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209 | (210) 824-6348
Bandera Bowling Center—6700 Huebner Rd., Leon Valley, TX 78238 | (210) 523-1716
Oak Hills Lanes—7330 Callaghan Rd., San Antonio, TX 78229 | (210) 344-6251
The Rollercade—Roller skating fun with a ’70s disco theme. Closed on Mondays. Price: $6+; $3 admission on Tuesdays.
223 Recoleta Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216 | (210) 826-6361
Ice Center at Northwoods—What better way to escape the heat than ice skating? Public skating is $9+ with $4 skate rental.
17530 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, TX 78232 | (210) 490-9550
Amazing Mirror Maze—Find your way in this maze of mirrors that will entertain the whole family. Best for big kids. Price: $10+
217 Alamo Plaza, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205 | (210) 224-2288
Free Tours
Toyota Plant Tour—Register online or call (210) 263-4002. Ages 6+. Groups welcome.
1 Lone Star Pass, San Antonio, TX 78264 | (210) 263-4002
SAS Factory—See how shoes are made! Call (210) 921-8103 to reserve a tour. Ages 6+. Groups of up to 12.
101 New Laredo Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78211 | (210) 924-6507
H-E-B Be a Healthy Buddy Tour—Visit your local H-E-B store and see all that Healthy Buddy is doing to promote smart food choices and physical activities. Book online. For kids Pre-K to 6th grade. Groups of 7–35 students.
Multiple locations. Check website for location nearest you.
