Things to Do With Kids in Alamo Heights

Updated 2026-10-08 by Mom's Guide SA

Quick answer

Alamo Heights and the Broadway corridor have a lot of kid stops. The DoSeum and the Witte Museum sit on Broadway in 78209. The San Antonio Botanical Garden is close by for outdoor time. Tobin Library at Oakwell has free story times. Brackenridge Park and the Zoo are just south of Alamo Heights for a bigger day.

Indoor: The DoSeum and the Witte
Free hours: Witte, Tuesdays 3 to 6 p.m. (Bexar County)
ZIP code: 78209

Quick picks

The DoSeum
Hands-on children's museum at 2800 Broadway.
Witte Museum
Dinosaurs, science and Texas history. Free Tuesdays 3 to 6 p.m. for Bexar County residents. Reserve ahead.
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Gardens and family exhibits. Check hours and prices first.
Tobin Library at Oakwell
Neighborhood library with free story times.
McNay Art Museum
Art museum with a sculpture garden. Kids 12 and under are always free.

Museums and hands-on learning

The DoSeum is built for young kids. The Witte has dinosaurs and science. The McNay is an art museum that suits quieter, older kids.

The DoSeum

Interactive children's museum with STEAM exhibits

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Witte Museum

Science and nature museum with dinosaurs

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McNay Art Museum

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Free museum days and kid prices

Gardens and outdoor play

The Botanical Garden is the main outdoor stop in 78209. For a big free park, Brackenridge is next door.

San Antonio Botanical Garden

Beautiful gardens with children's area

San Antonio

Library and classes

Tobin Library at Oakwell has free story times. The others are paid classes, so confirm schedules first.

Tobin Library at Oakwell

Libraries

Tobin Library at Oakwell

San Antonio

The Little Gym Alamo Heights

Classes & Lessons

The Little Gym Alamo Heights

Gymnastics, dance, and sports classes for ages 4 months to 12 years.

San Antonio

Jen's Dance Spot

Classes & Lessons

Jen's Dance Spot

Dance studio and cheer/tumbling facility on Austin Hwy offering classes, camps, and competition programs.

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Rainy day

The DoSeum and the Witte are the main indoor picks, and the library is the free backup. For a craft stop, try Pinspiration. Confirm hours before you go.

Pinspiration

San Antonio

Where to eat with kids

Confirm kids menus and high chairs with the restaurant before you go.

Mamas Kitchen SA

Cozy homestyle restaurant with comfort food in the Terrell Hills area.

San Antonio

Paloma Blanca

Upscale Mexican restaurant with beautiful patio in Alamo Heights.

San Antonio

Magic Time Machine

Themed restaurant with costumed servers

San Antonio

More places near Alamo Heights

Other places we list near Alamo Heights. Tap a card for details.

Swimming & Splash Pads

University of the Incarnate Word Pool

UIW campus community pool — summer swimming option near Broadway.

Arts & Crafts

Walden Pond Interarts Learning

Nature-meets-art learning center offering weekly classes, summer camps, and birthday parties for kids 3-12 in a garden setting.

Sports & Recreation

University of the Incarnate Word

Broadway university campus that hosts summer camps.

Birthday Venues

Lucky Strike San Antonio

Shopping

Alamo Quarry Market

Half Price Books

Used bookstore with great kids section

Toy Joy

Theaters

San Antonio Botanical Garden - Lucile Halsell Conservatory Theater

Events coming up near Alamo Heights

Kid-friendly events at places in this area over the next two weeks. Times change, so confirm with the organizer.

Brackenridge Park, the Zoo and the Japanese Tea Garden are just south of Alamo Heights. They're on our downtown guide too. Kiddie Park has classic rides for little kids; confirm its hours and tickets first.

Questions parents ask

What can kids do in Alamo Heights?

Visit The DoSeum or the Witte Museum on Broadway, walk the San Antonio Botanical Garden, or go to story time at Tobin Library at Oakwell.

Is The DoSeum in Alamo Heights?

Yes. The DoSeum is at 2800 Broadway in 78209. It's a hands-on children's museum. Confirm current exhibits and ages on thedoseum.org.

Which museums near Alamo Heights are good for toddlers?

The DoSeum is built for young kids. The Witte Museum works for many toddlers too. Confirm hours on each museum site before you go.

Are there free things to do in Alamo Heights with kids?

Yes. Tobin Library programs are free. The Witte Museum is free Tuesdays 3 to 6 p.m. for Bexar County residents. Kids 12 and under get in free at the McNay.

What parks are near Alamo Heights?

Brackenridge Park is just south of Alamo Heights, next to the Zoo and the Japanese Tea Garden. City parks are free.