Things to Do in Boerne With Kids
Updated 2026-10-08 by Mom's Guide SA
Quick answer
Boerne is an easy day trip for San Antonio families. The Cibolo Nature Center is free and open dawn to dusk daily, with dinosaur track replicas at the trailheads. Cave Without a Name and Cascade Caverns run hourly tours, and kids under 6 tour Cave Without a Name free. Market Days fill Main Plaza the second weekend of each month.
- Free
- Cibolo Nature Center trails
- Rainy day
- Two caves with hourly tours
- Market Days
- Second weekend of each month
Quick picks
- Cibolo Nature Center
Free trails, open dawn to dusk every day.
- Cave Without a Name
Hourly cave tours. Kids under 6 are free with a paid adult.
- Kinderpark
Fenced, shaded city playground.
- Cascade Caverns
Hourly tours. Kids 4 to 11 are $14.95.
- Patrick Heath Public Library
Free library for a rainy hour. Closed Sundays.
Free outdoor fun
Trails, a farm market and city parks. Most are free.
Nature & Wildlife
Cibolo Nature Center
Free trails, open dawn to dusk daily, with dinosaur track replicas at the trailheads and an accessible marsh boardwalk.
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Nature & Wildlife
Cibolo Center for Conservation - Herff Farm
Cibolo Farmers Market on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with kids' activities and a Chicken Schoolyard. The farm is generally open to the public only during market hours.
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Kinderpark
Fenced, shaded playground at 111 Water St. A restroom was added in 2025.
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Boerne City Lake Park
Lake park at 1 City Lake Rd., open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Boerne City Park and Municipal Pool
Home of the Boerne Municipal Pool, at 106 City Park Rd. Check the pool season and hours before you go.
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Caves and hands-on stops
Both caves have long stairways. Plan to carry a tired toddler.
Cave Without a Name
About 60-minute tours on the hour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $23, ages 6 to 12 $11.50, under 6 free with a paid adult. 126 steps down and back up.
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Cascade Caverns
DownUnder Tour on the hour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up $19.95, ages 4 to 11 $14.95, 3 and under free. No strollers.
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Main Plaza and Market Days
The center of town for markets and holiday events.
Story times and classes
A free library and a kids gym for indoor time.
Patrick Heath Public Library
Open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 10 to 4, closed Sunday. Check the library calendar for story times.
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The Little Gym Boerne
Classes for ages 4 months to 12 years. Check prices with the gym.
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Plan your day
A few tips for a Boerne day trip.
- Pair the Cibolo Nature Center trails with a stop at Main Plaza.
- Caves are a good pick on hot or rainy days. They stay in the 60s all year.
- Herff Farm is open to the public mainly during the Saturday market.
Coming up in Boerne
Dates we checked with the organizers. Times can change, so confirm before you go.
Nov 14 to 15
Boerne Market DaysFree, on Main Plaza. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thanksgiving weekend
Dickens on MainFree, along Main Street. Check holidaysinboerne.com for days and times.
Nov 27 to Dec 23
Old West Christmas Light Fest at Enchanted Springs Ranch15 select nights from Nov 27 to Dec 23, 5 to 10 p.m. Check the calendar on christmaslightfest.com.
Dec 11 to 13
Kinder FestOne of the Holidays in Boerne weekends. Check holidaysinboerne.com for times.
Dec 12 to 13
Boerne Market DaysFree, on Main Plaza. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More places in Boerne
Other places we list in Boerne. Tap a card for details.
Farms & Ranches
Events coming up in Boerne
Kid-friendly events at places in this area over the next two weeks. Times change, so confirm with the organizer.
Near Boerne
Outside Boerne city limits. Check hours and fees with each place before you go.
Questions parents ask
What is there to do in Boerne with kids?
Walk the free trails at the Cibolo Nature Center, tour Cave Without a Name or Cascade Caverns, play at Kinderpark, and visit Main Plaza for Market Days. Patrick Heath Public Library is a good rainy-day stop.
What's free to do in Boerne with kids?
The Cibolo Nature Center trails are free every day from dawn to dusk. Kinderpark is a free city playground. Herff Farm's Saturday market has kids' activities, and Dickens on Main over Thanksgiving weekend is free.
Which Boerne cave is best for little kids?
Cave Without a Name is free for kids under 6 with a paid adult, but it has 126 steps each way. Cascade Caverns charges $14.95 for ages 4 to 11 and doesn't allow strollers. At both, plan to carry a tired toddler on the stairs.
When is Boerne Market Days?
The second weekend of each month on Main Plaza, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Coming up in Boerne on this page for the next dates.
Does Boerne have a splash pad?
Not yet. The city's new Boerne Heritage Volkspark is planned to include one. Until it opens, the closest summer water play in town is the Boerne Municipal Pool at City Park. Check its season before you go.