Summer Fun on a Budget!

Summer is finally here! Days are longer, temperatures are at their highest and the kiddos at home want something to do. Sure, you can take them to Schlitterbahn’s, Sea World, or Fiesta Texas, but with gas prices sky-rocketing through the roof, the entrance fees alone can tear a gaping hole right through that wallet. Which is why for this month’s blog article I have compiled a list of affordable and family-friendly activities to help build great fun-filled memories all summer long, including a couple of great Father’s Day outings!

Plantetarium Shows

Every Thursday through July 28
6:30 p.m. ages 4+
7:45-9 p.m. for 6+
$5 adults
$2 ages 4-17
Free Parking
Scobee Planetarium
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Ave.
www.alamo.edu/sac/ce/scobee
210-486-0100

Concert under the Stars: Enjoy a free music concert of various music styles, from blues, country and jazz

San Antonio Botanical Gardens
Gates open at 6, concert 7 p.m.
$8, take lawn chairs, no outside food or drinks
555 Funston
210-829-5100

June 11^th, Sat, Amazon Family Day
Free with Museum admission, hands-on activities of all things Amazonian
1-4 p.m. 
Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
www.wittemuseum.org
210-357-1900
Also at the Witte, every Sunday, Jazz performances, 4-7 p.m.

FREE Open outdoor pools
Tues- Sun
1-7 p.m.
www.sanantonio.gov/parksandrec
210-207-3113

June 17^th - 18^th Juneteenth Family Picnic and Festival
Live bands, music, youth performers, step shows and plenty of children’s activities.
11 a.m.- 11 p.m., Free admission
Comanche Park #2
2600 Rigsby Ave.
www.juneteenthsanantonio.com
210-527-1830

June 17^th, Movie Night at the Park

Helotes’ monthly film fest, FREE

Featuring How to Train Your Dragon, preceded by live music. Take lawn chairs, blankets, food & drink.
Municipal Complex
12951 Bandera Rd.
www.helotes-tx.gov
210-695-8877

Beginner’s Bird Walk

Birds in native habits led by a guide.

Carriage House
9-10:30 a.m.
$4-$7
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place
www.sabot.org
210-207-3250

FATHER’S DAY, June 19^th

Breakfast at a Beastly Hour

An awesome breakfast followed by a behind-the-scenes look at how the zoo works.

8:30 a.m. (reservations required)
$35 regular admission;
$20 ages 12 & under
San Antonio Zoo
3903 N. St. Mary’s st.
www.sazoo-aq.org
210-734-7184

FATHER’S DAY, June 19^th Nuts and Bolts Frame for Dad

Kids create a great picture frame for dad

12-2 p.m. Free with museum admission
San Antonio Children’s Museum
305 E. Houston St.
www.sakids.org
210-212-4453

Texas Trails and Tales

Bring early 19^th century pioneering to life. Use homemade soap to wash clothes in a log house, attend class in a one-room schoolhouse, rope and enlist in the Cavalry.
10-2 p.m.
Mon-Fri through July 29^th
$6-8
Back 40, Institute of Texan Cultures.
801 E. Durango Blvd
www.texancultures.com
210-458-2300

June 24^th, Youth Matinee Series

Magik Children’s Theatre presents If You give a Pig a Party
11 a.m., Free admission
Carver Community Center
226 Hackberry st.
www.thecarver.org
210-207-7211

June 25^th, Pajama Prowl at the Zoo

Enjoy this craft and animal presentation wearing pajamas with a post-dinner evening tour.
Ages 2-5, 6-7 p.m. $12
Reservations required
3903 N. St. Mary’s St.
www.sazoo-aq.org
210-734-7184