Theater for Kids in San Antonio
Last updated by Moms Guide SA
Quick answer
Start with the Magik Theatre downtown at Hemisfair, which makes shows for young audiences. Its Grinch runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, 2026, for ages 3 and up. The Playhouse San Antonio has Annie (ages 5 and up), the Majestic has Bluey's Big Play Dec. 4 to 6, and the Tobin Center has Ballet San Antonio's The Nutcracker Dec. 4 to 13. Verified on each theater's site Oct 17, 2026.
- Youngest ages
- Magik shows: 3 and up
- Sensory-friendly
- Magik and the Tobin Center
- Posted price
- The Nutcracker from $31
Quick picks
- Magik Theatre
Shows for young audiences at Hemisfair. Each show has a sensory-friendly, a Pay What You Wish and an ASL-interpreted performance.
- The Playhouse San Antonio (San Pedro Playhouse)
Annie runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 22, 2026, recommended for ages 5 and up. Free parking for shows.
- Majestic Theatre
Bluey's Big Play, Dec. 4 to 6, 2026: about 50 minutes and friendly for all ages.
- Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet San Antonio's The Nutcracker, Dec. 4 to 13, 2026, with a free sensory-friendly show on Dec. 8.
Family shows at a glance
Kids and family shows this season, from each theater's own site, verified Oct 17, 2026. Prices only where the theater posts them.
| Show | Theater | When | Where | Cost | Ages | Sensory and access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | Magik Theatre | Through Oct. 25, 2026 | 420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 | Not posted. Check the box office. | 3 and up | About 60 minutes. |
| Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Magik Theatre | Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, 2026 | 420 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 | Not posted. Pay What You Wish on Nov. 27 at 2 p.m., at the door only. | 3 and up | Sensory-friendly show Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. ASL-interpreted show Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. About 85 minutes with one intermission. |
| The Wiz | Majestic Theatre | Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m., 2026 | 224 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205 | Not posted. Check the box office. | 8 and up | Sensory bags from KultureCity on request. 2 hours 20 minutes with one intermission. |
| Annie | The Playhouse San Antonio (Russell Hill Rogers Theater) | Nov. 27 to Dec. 22, 2026 | 800 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 | Not posted. Check the box office. | 5 and up | Free parking for shows. The building is handicap accessible. Themes include life in an orphanage and brief mild peril. |
| It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play | The Playhouse San Antonio (Classic Theatre) | Dec. 3 to 23, 2026 | 800 W Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 | Not posted. Check the box office. | 8 and up | Free parking for shows. The theater's advisory mentions emotional hardship and brief references to suicidal thoughts. |
| Bluey's Big Play | Majestic Theatre | Dec. 4 to 6, 2026 | 224 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205 | Not posted. Adult and child tickets cost the same. | All ages | Sensory bags from KultureCity on request. About 50 minutes, no intermission. |
| The Nutcracker (Ballet San Antonio) | Tobin Center (H-E-B Performance Hall) | Dec. 4 to 13, 2026 | 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX 78205 | From $31. Everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age. | Not stated | Free sensory-friendly show of Act II on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. |
The theaters
Where family shows play, with what each theater posts about itself.
Magik Theatre
Theater for young audiences at Hemisfair, putting on shows since 1994. Each show has sensory-friendly, Pay What You Wish and ASL-interpreted performances.
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The Playhouse San Antonio (San Pedro Playhouse)
Also called the San Pedro Playhouse. Not every show is for kids, so check the age note on each one. Free parking for shows.
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Majestic Theatre
Downtown at 224 E Houston St. Family shows this season include The Wiz (Oct. 30 and 31) and Bluey's Big Play (Dec. 4 to 6).
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Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown at 100 Auditorium Circle. Its Valero Sensory Friendly program lends sensory bags and has a calming center.
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Before you go
A few things the theaters post on their own sites.
- Magik has a Pay What You Wish show for each production. Those tickets are sold only at the door on the day.
- At Magik's ASL-interpreted shows, the interpreter stands at orchestra level, to the right of the stage.
- At the Tobin Center, sensory bags, weighted lap pads and noise-canceling headphones can be checked out at the Patron Service Desk.
- The Majestic has sensory bags from KultureCity. Ask at the Theatre Services Desk.
- The Playhouse has free parking for shows.
Upcoming shows
Family shows in the next 60 days, from our events calendar. Check the theater for showtimes.
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Magik Theatre
Oct 25 · 10 a.m.
Plim Plim - En Vivo!
Aztec Theatre
Oct 30
Cinderella at Sotomayor High School
Sotomayor High School
Nov 19 to Nov 21, multiple dates
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Magik Theatre
Nov 21 to Dec 13, multiple dates
Annie
The Playhouse San Antonio
Nov 27
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
The Playhouse San Antonio
Dec 3
Bluey' s Big Play
Majestic Theatre
Dec 4 to Dec 5, multiple dates
Bluey's Big Play
Majestic Theatre
Dec 4 to Dec 6, multiple dates
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Questions parents ask
Where can kids see live theater in San Antonio?
The Magik Theatre at Hemisfair puts on shows for young audiences all season. The Playhouse San Antonio, the Majestic Theatre and the Tobin Center also have family shows this season.
What is playing at the Magik Theatre?
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie runs through Oct. 25, 2026, for ages 3 and up. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, also for ages 3 and up.
What is playing at the Magik Theatre for the holidays?
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, 2026, for ages 3 and up. It's about 85 minutes with one intermission.
Are there sensory-friendly theater shows for kids in San Antonio?
Yes. Magik has a sensory-friendly show for each production. For the Grinch, it's Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. The Tobin Center has a free sensory-friendly show of The Nutcracker (Act II) on Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. See our sensory-friendly guide for more.
How old do kids need to be?
It depends on the show. Magik's shows this fall are for ages 3 and up, Annie is for 5 and up, and The Wiz and It's a Wonderful Life are for 8 and up. Bluey's Big Play is friendly for all ages.
Do kids need their own ticket?
At the Tobin Center, everyone needs a ticket, whatever their age. For Bluey's Big Play at the Majestic, adult and child tickets cost the same.
How much do kids theater tickets cost?
Ballet San Antonio's The Nutcracker at the Tobin starts at $31. Magik, the Playhouse and the Majestic don't post prices on their show pages, so check the box office. Magik's Pay What You Wish show for the Grinch is Nov. 27 at 2 p.m., with tickets at the door that day.
How we check facts
We check the facts in this guide on each venue's official site, and we update the guide when they change.
We don't make up ratings or reviews.