¿Qué Pasa San Antonio? is a weekly update on family friendly and focused events in the Greater San Antonio area, including Boerne, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Floresville, Castroville, La Vernia, and more. If you would like to add an event to the Alamo City Moms website community calendar, you may do so by clicking here.
Many events during this season will repeat, so please check out the websites for more information and specific days and times.
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Fiesta 101, Kids Edition: Tips for Family Fun
Fiesta with the Family
A Fiesta Primer
ONGOING THROUGH FIESTA
Fiesta Looks to the Skies | Witte Museum
Beyond the cries of “show us your shoes,” the annual Fiesta exhibit at the Witte dons the beauty of the dresses and jewels. Admission to the Fiesta exhibition is included with admission to the Witte through September 30. For ticket pricing and hours of admission: https://www.wittemuseum.org/
Fiesta Carnival| 100 Montana St.
Gear up to fiesta like there’s no mañana with all the family fun of a typical carnival… but exponentially better since it’s in San Antonio. Entrance is free with food and drinks for purchase. Click here to see “buy online and save” options. Carnival runs daily through April 28.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Oyster Bake | St Marys University
Kick off the Party with a Purpose with a musical showcase of over 30 bands with some of your favorite Fiesta snacks! Tickets available now: https://oysterbake.com/
Taylor Swift Album Release Party | Honey Mercantile
Join Alamo City Moms as we dive into the newest T.Swift masterpiece with our friends Stylin’ Brunette at the Honey Mercantile, 6-8 pm. Click here to be in the know!
Alamo Heights Night| University of the Incarnate Word
Activities will highlight food from some of San Antonio’s leading restaurants! The festive atmosphere will be family-friendly as the carnival midway will captivate kids of all ages with activities such as laser tag, rock climbing, hamster balls, slides, rides, face/hair painting, and more. 5:30–11:30 p.m. Check out https://alamoheightsnight.org/ for tickets and more information.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Fiesta Castle Hills | 207 Lemonwood Dr.
Family-friendly, artisan vendors, live music, children’s activities, great food, and specialty margaritas; http://castlehillscommunityorganization.org
Party for the Planet | San Antonio Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 22 in a BIG way during our Party for the Planet! Enjoy Educational Activities, Animal Chats, and more! Get your tickets today and get the whole year FREE: https://sazoo.org/
Monster Truck Wars | Gillespie County Fair and Festivals
Hear the rumble and meet the world famous Outlaw at this LARGER than life monster truck and thrill show, 1:00- 3:30 pm. Get your tickets now: https://www.monstertrucks.fun/
Chaparral Music & Heritage Festival | 630 E Nueva Street | FREE
Chaparral celebrates south and central Texas heritage including food, music, and more, 12-11 pm! Learn more: https://saparks.org/event/chaparral-music-heritage-festival-2/
Earth Day San Antonio | Woodlawn Lake Park
Channel Earth with a farmers’ market, free tree giveaway, and over 50 environmental organizations. 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Chanclas y Cervesas | The Greenline
Try your hand at chancla tossing and enjoy some food and fun while you are there, 5-11 pm. Get your tickets now!
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta | Acequia Park
The San Antonio River Foundation and the San Antonio River Authority invite you to participate in the Official Kayaking Event of Fiesta. Equipment will be supplied by Mission Kayak and attendees will have the opportunity to challenge their skills by paddling through an obstacle course or through a leisurely course, 11am- 3pm. https://www.sariverauthority.org/event/fiesta-flotilla-2024/
Fiesta de los Niños | Boeing Center at Tech Port
This is a party for the “pint-sized folks.” A parade will lead the way but there is lots more to do. San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology will be open and showcasing amazing technological exhibits. Children can enjoy games, STEM activities, and rides. There will be food vendors with all your favorite treats. https://fiestasanantonio.org/events/fiesta-de-los-ninos/
Piñatas in the Barrio | Plaza Guadalupe
Features live entertainment, delicious food, and fun for the whole family. Rey Feo will crown the Senior Citizen King and Queen of the Barrio at this official Fiesta event, 12-9 PM. https://fiestasanantonio.org/events/pinatas-in-the-barrio-2/
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
FIESTA with a Purpose | Aiden
Join Stylin Brunette and Alamo City Moms as we collect dog toys for SNIPSA! Complimentary valet, and a free cocktail with dog toy donation, 6-8pm! https://fb.me/e/1NFJPEUE1
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
King Williams Festival and Parade | King Williams District
Come high five the team from ACM as we march in the Parade, and stay for the festival fun!
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
A Day in Old Mexico| Rancho del Charro
Explore the distinctive culture that upholds deep-rooted customs, traditions, and family as a way of life. This family event features food, drinks, pony rides for the kids, Ballet Folklorico performances, and live mariachi music. 12:00–6:00 p.m.
SPRING FUN FOR ALL AGES
The Saga at Main Plaza | Cathedral of San Fernando
See the beauty of international artist Xavier de Richemont’s San Antonio the Saga projected on San Fernando Cathedral Tuesdays through Sundays at 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. Learn more: https://www.mainplaza.org/san-antonio-the-saga/
Mission: Astronaut | DoSeum
3,2,1 Blast off to the DoSeum for an immersive astronaut training program with special STEM challenges that look like real space mission. Included with general admission through April 28. https://www.thedoseum.org/mission-astronaut
Epic Bounce | Nelson Wolff Stadium
Explore the GREAT outdoors with a giant outdoor bounce park for all ages- now open! https://www.epicbouncepark.com/san-antonio-texas-missions-stadium
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