San Antonio Busy Kids

Get ready to rock – Girl’s Inc. is hosting a science festival for boys and girls of all ages Girls Rock It Into the Future! Spend Saturday, March 31st from 10am – 2pm at Rackspace (5000 Walzem) with exhibitors, experiments, education, and fun! Admission is free and so is parking- that’s two things right there [...]

Nukotoys introduced Wildlands at ScreenBurn this weekend during South by Southwest. I was instantly fascinated by not only the technology behind the concept, but also the affordability (just $1.99 for a pack of trading cards) and, of course, the fact that it combines play with learning. Here’s a first look: Nukotoys Wildlands will be in [...]

Road Trip, San Antonio! Grab the kids and head up to Austin for the ScreenBurn Arcade at SXSW. What? You thought SXSW was only for adults? Nope – ScreenBurn is a kids’ playground…with a hall full of excitement…and Legos! Best of all – it’s free and open to the public. (Parking is just $7) ScreenBurn [...]

San Antonio theater is revving its engines – the city is ready for spring and ready to entertain! There are some exciting shows coming your way, so get in the driver’s seat and see what’s playing! Friday, March 9th catch Are You My Mother?  at the Charline McCombs Empire Theater. There are three showings: 9:45am, [...]

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is no stranger to controversy. When the original book came out, the lumber industry took exception, saying Geisel was being unfair to the logging industry, which they said worked to be responsible through efficiencies and re-seeding efforts. They even came out with their own version of the book called The Truax. [...]

So you can head online for all your camp info, but you may just want to talk to someone face to face. How about the camp expo this weekend? Featuring camps at SeaWorld, the YMCA, and UTSA, as well as others, the Southwest Preparatory School Educational Foundation is holding a summer camp expo at Wonderland [...]

Mark your calendars now for Siclovia – when San Antonio takes to the streets. This year’s event will be Sunday, March 4th at 10am. You know how you tell your kids not to play in the street? Well this is the day we get to break the rules. “Siclovia is a free family event that [...]

Come one, come all! The United States Air Force Band of the West is touring Texas! You and your family have the chance to hear outstanding music at free performances from highly trained professional musicians who have dedicated themselves to serving their country through music. The Band of the West has earned a position of [...]

We’re well into 2012 now, but it’s not too late to add some activities to your New Year’s resolutions. Like showing some love for your community. All ages Become a part of the tradition of San Antonio’s Basura Bash, the largest single-day waterway clean-up in Texas! The 18th Annual Basura Bash is coming up on [...]

If you give a kid some pizza, they’re probably going to want a play to go along with it! The Magik Theater, 420 South Alamo, presents a special performance of “If You Take a Mouse to School” on Saturday, February 18th at 6 p.m. Sit back and enjoy a slice of pizza, juice, and a cookie [...]