Indoor Things to Do in San Antonio With Kids
Updated by Mom's Guide SA
Quick answer
For a rainy or hot day in San Antonio, try an indoor playground like Kids Empire or Maui Maui Kids Play Island, a museum like The DoSeum or the Witte Museum, or a public library, which is free. Older kids can bowl, play arcade games or bounce at a trampoline park. Check each place's hours before you go.
- Free
- Public libraries and story times
- Little kids
- Indoor playgrounds and The DoSeum
- Older kids
- Bowling, arcades and trampolines
Indoor play places
Indoor playgrounds, bounce houses and play spaces, highest rated first. Check age limits and rules with each place before you go.
Kids Empire San Antonio
Giant indoor playground with multi-level maze, slides, tots zone, and all-day pass with re-entry, good for rainy days.
San Antonio
Maui Maui Kids Play Island
Tropical-themed indoor play space for toddlers and young kids in Stone Oak.
San Antonio
Tiny Town Playland
Miniature town-themed indoor play center for babies through preschoolers.
San Antonio
Inflatable Wonderland
Massive indoor bounce house playground with 15+ giant inflatables, slides, and obstacle courses for kids of all ages.
San Antonio
Emmazing Play
Family-owned indoor play center designed for ages 3 months to 8 years, with kids up to 12 welcome. Two-level playground, ride-on cars and birthday parties.
San Antonio
Kidz Bop Play
San Antonio
Pogo Zone
Indoor inflatable play center with bounce houses and obstacle courses.
San Antonio
River City Rockstar
Indoor rock climbing gym with family-friendly walls and classes in Universal City.
Universal City
The Rush Fun Park
Indoor trampoline and ninja warrior park on San Antonio's south side.
San Antonio
Museums
Hands-on and history museums in the San Antonio area. Kids 12 and under get in free at the San Antonio Museum of Art. See our free guide for other museums' free days.
Dinosaur George Museum
Dinosaur museum with real fossils and interactive exhibits at Traders Village.
San Antonio
The DoSeum
Interactive children's museum with STEAM exhibits
San Antonio
The Alamo
San Antonio
San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)
Art museum with free kids admission
San Antonio
Witte Museum
Science and nature museum with dinosaurs
San Antonio
Texas Transportation Museum
San Antonio
Ripleys Illusion Lab
Interactive optical illusion exhibits and hands-on experiences on Alamo Plaza.
San Antonio
Old No. 1 Firehouse Museum
San Antonio
Institute of Texan Cultures
San Antonio
Libraries and story times
Public libraries are free. Many branches hold free baby, toddler and preschool story times, listed on our story times page.
Cortez Branch Library
South Side community library with children's programs, storytimes, and free homework help resources.
San Antonio
Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Modern Stone Oak library with 3D printers, recording studios, outdoor garden, and top-tier children's and teen programs.
San Antonio
Maverick Branch Library
Modern far West Side library with spacious children's area, teen zone, STEM programs, and meeting rooms.
San Antonio
Igo Branch Library
Popular Northwest SA library near UTSA with children's storytimes, coding clubs, teen programs, and meeting rooms.
San Antonio
Carver Branch Library
East Side community library with children's programs, storytimes, and cultural events celebrating the neighborhood's heritage.
San Antonio
Pruitt (Molly) Library
Northeast SA library near Randolph AFB with children's programs, summer reading, and homework help.
San Antonio
Bowling, arcades and active fun
Bowling, arcades, laser tag, skating and trampoline parks for older kids and mixed ages. Prices vary, so check each place.
Main Event San Antonio North
San Antonio
Birthday Venues
Main Event San Antonio West
San Antonio
Entertainment
Bowlero San Antonio
San Antonio
Indoor Play
ARs Entertainment Hub
Massive family entertainment center with roller skating, laser tag, mini-golf, 2-story playground, VR, arcade, and bistro.
San Antonio
Whirlyball San Antonio
Unique bumper-car sport plus laser tag, bowling, and arcade.
San Antonio
Rush Maxx
Massive indoor entertainment complex with trampolines, go-karts, bowling, and laser tag.
San Antonio
Skateland Roller Rink
Classic roller skating rink with DJ, lights, and family sessions.
San Antonio
Stars and Strikes
Family entertainment center with bowling, laser tag, arcade, and dining in Selma.
Selma
Joyland at Rivercenter Mall
Indoor amusement rides and arcade games inside Rivercenter Mall downtown.
San Antonio
Aquariums and other indoor attractions
Aquariums, illusion museums, craft studios and other indoor stops around town.
LiggettVille Adventure Center
Indoor entertainment center with rides and games at Rivercenter Mall.
San Antonio
Entertainment
SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium
San Antonio
Birthday Venues
Dave & Buster's
Arcade and restaurant for older kids
San Antonio
Arts & Crafts
Board & Brush Creative Studio
DIY wood sign making workshops
San Antonio
Birthday Venues
Chuck E. Cheese
Arcade, games, pizza and birthday parties
San Antonio
Birthday Venues
San Antonio Aquarium
Leon Valley
Sports & Recreation
Urban Air Adventure Park
Adventure park with trampolines, go-karts, climbing
San Antonio
Birthday Venues
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Go-karts, bowling, laser tag and more
San Antonio
Birthday Venues
Santikos Palladium IMAX
Movie theater birthday parties with bowling
San Antonio
Planning a rainy or hot day
A few tips that work for any of the places above.
- Check each place's hours and age rules on its page or website before you go.
- Libraries and library story times are free, so they make an easy first stop.
- For events going on this weekend, rain or shine, see our this weekend page.
This weekend in San AntonioLibrary story timesAll indoor play places
Questions parents ask
What can kids do inside in San Antonio when it rains?
Try an indoor playground like Kids Empire San Antonio, a museum like The DoSeum or the Witte Museum, or a public library. This page lists each kind, from indoor play to bowling and aquariums.
Are there free indoor things to do with kids?
Yes. San Antonio Public Library branches are free, and so are their story times. Kids 12 and under also get in free at the San Antonio Museum of Art.
Where can toddlers play inside?
Tiny Town Playland is an indoor play center for babies through preschoolers, and Maui Maui Kids Play Island is an indoor play space for toddlers and young kids. Library baby and toddler story times are a free option.
Is there an aquarium in San Antonio?
Yes, two. SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium is downtown, and San Antonio Aquarium is in Leon Valley.
Where can older kids go bowling or play arcade games?
For bowling, try Main Event, Bowlero or Stars and Strikes. For arcade games, try Dave & Buster's or Chuck E. Cheese. The sections above list more, and each place page has the address.