Free (or Cheap) San Antonio Events for Families in March

March is here! That means springtime, Spring Break, and spring allergies! Plus, knowing Texas weather, you might need to prepare for some roller coaster temperatures. Gather your layers (plus sunscreen and water) and explore the options I’ve listed below!

If you have an event you think we should know about, feel free to share in the comments. And follow the hashtags below on your favorite social media channels for more local happenings this month:

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March Picks

Saturday, March 7, 10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at Pearsall Park
Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at Woodlawn Park
Wednesday, March 11, 9:00-12:00 P.M. at Brackenridge Park
KLRN Kids Spring Festival | FREE!
Join Buddy from Dinosaur Train during special character appearance times and enjoy educational activities, games, and all kinds of fun throughout the morning!

Tuesday, March 10, 12:00-4:00 P.M. at San Antonio Museum of Art
Spring Break Family Day: Pattern Palooza | FREE!
Leap into spring and celebrate patterns inspired by ancient to contemporary artworks found in the museum at this free family day. Craft a captivating crown, mix it up with abstract monochromatic collages, and explore the art of tapa cloth while enjoying music in their outdoor sculpture garden and courtyards.

Saturday, March 14, 9:00-11:00 A.M. at Voelcker Historic Homestead, Hardberger Park (Blanco Rd)
Camping, Cooking Outside, and Gardening in South Texas | FREE!
Do you want to know about camping in Texas? What equipment will you need to make that outdoor meal? REI will provide an informal seminar on camping skills with the latest camping equipment. In addition, the Children’s Vegetable Garden will be open for tours and Bexar County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your vegetable gardening questions.

Saturday, March 21, 1:00–9:00 P.M. at La Villita Historical Arts Village
Festival of India 2020 | FREE!
Presented by the India Association of San Antonio. Enjoy presentations of many styles of dance: Bollywood, classical and folk dance. Indian cuisine including chaat and finger foods will be available for purchase. Participate in henna and saree wrapping traditions.

Sunday, March 29, 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. at Confluence Park to H-E-B (S. Flores)
Síclovía | FREE!
Síclovía is a free, bi-annual event, organized by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, that turns city streets into a safe place for exercise and play. The family-friendly event encourages residents and visitors to get out, get active, and explore their city through car-free streets. The Y accomplishes this by activating parks, bringing exposure to local businesses and inviting community organizations. Participants can enjoy walking, biking, exercise classes, activities for youth, treats for their pets, food trucks and more.

Heather
Heather was born and raised in San Antonio and became a mom in 2013 and again in 2018. She never imagined she'd be raising two sons but is grateful for the opportunity! Heather enjoys the outdoors and even mowing her own lawn. She and her husband Santiago look forward to raising two feminist boys who will hopefully be better at Spanish than she is. Her professional experience since graduating from Tufts University with a degree in Art History includes working for a variety of arts and cultural nonprofit organizations, from grassroots to governmental. She spent a few years as a stay at home parent and is easing her way back into the workforce. Her dream job would be to work for Sesame Workshop, or President of the United States. In the meantime, Heather enjoys filling her family's weekends with the diversity San Antonio has to offer. Favorite Restaurant: La Tuna Favorite Landmark: Hemisfair Favorite San Antonio Tradition: Breakfast tacos