San Antonio Busy Kids

With summer just around the corner, the National Park Trust (NPT) wants you and your kids to get outside and play! National Kids to Parks Day is coming up Saturday, May 18, and families across the country are joining in the movement. So, what is National Kids to Parks Day? It’s a national celebration of [...]

Need some inspiration for Mother’s Day? There’s still time to get crafty and creative this weekend in preparation for an outstanding Mother’s Day (which is Sunday, May 12, in case you needed one more reminder). Check out what’s happening around San Antonio to help your family make this Mother’s Day unlike any other: A Sweet [...]

  Sitting in the theatre waiting for the lights to dim, it was hard for me to imagine how Iron Man 3 could possibly bring anything new to the table. We’ve seen the fancy suit upgrades, the special effects, the close encounters. We’ve seen Tony Stark issue hundreds of witty one-liners and take countless hits [...]

April showers bring May flowers… and Spring shows! There’s a slew of new shows for the whole family to enjoy in San Antonio this season. If you’re looking for something a little different to add to your calendar, check out the line-up below. Taking in a show is a great option for rainy day or [...]

Fiesta offers so many opportunities for food, games, parades, and just general merriment. Did you make it to all the events on your list so far? There’s a chance coming up this weekend to wrap up Fiesta with an active flair that you won’t want to miss. If you’re eager to stretch your legs and [...]

Don’t let a bad-weather-day keep your kids from the constructive outdoor play they crave. The National Wildlife Federation has a new guide for parents that everyone needs to see. After 1,000 parents were surveyed, 61% cited that weather was the number one reason their kids do not go outside. Admit it…you’ve probably used that line [...]

Have you ever seen a wrestling match up close? I’m talking full-fledged wrestling with costumes, masks, and muscles. Those guys are fierce, high-flying, entertaining…but I bet you didn’t think they could be caring. Well, the masked warriors, Lucha Libre USA, are headed to San Antonio for their “United We Stand Tour” on April 28. But [...]

Earth Day is coming up Monday, April 22, and with it comes an excellent chance to celebrate nature, enjoy the great outdoors, and show our support for the environment (after all, the earth really does come in handy in our day to day lives). So how does one celebrate Earth Day? San Antonio and the [...]

You may remember that Ouchies for Others design contest from a while back… you know, the one where kids from around the country were invited to create their own bandage design for the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer? SA Busy Kids is excited to share with you that San Antonio’s own, Laura Vargas, has been selected as [...]

It’s that time again…San Antonio is ready for Fiesta, is your family? The colors, medals, flowers, and food- it’s an 11 day frenzy of fun that we all look forward to every year. Mix that special San Antonio flair with an excellent way to support the non-profits of our city and Fiesta truly becomes “a [...]