Things to Do With Tweens and Teens in San Antonio
Updated 2026-10-08 by Mom's Guide SA
Quick answer
Teens in San Antonio can race go-karts at Andretti or K1 Speed, try indoor skydiving at iFLY, take the Adventure Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns (age 8 and up), or ride coasters at Six Flags. For free, San Antonio libraries host Tween Time for ages 9 to 12 and Teen Time for ages 13 to 18.
- Free
- Library Tween Time and Teen Time
- Indoor
- Go-karts, climbing and trampolines
- Big day
- Six Flags and Natural Bridge Caverns
Quick picks
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Indoor go-karts, games and laser tag on Loop 1604.
- K1 Speed San Antonio
Indoor electric go-karts. Check the height rules first.
- iFLY San Antonio
Indoor skydiving for ages 3 and up.
- Natural Bridge Caverns
The Adventure Tour is for ages 8 and up, with a parent along.
- Armadillo Boulders Stone Oak
Bouldering gym with youth programs, open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Free Tween Time and Teen Time at the library
San Antonio Public Library branches host free weekly programs for tweens and teens. The events list on this page shows the next dates and branches.
Central Library
The downtown library. Check its calendar for teen programs.
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Landa Branch Library
Check the events list for Tween Time dates at this branch.
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Semmes Branch Library
Check the events list for tween and teen dates at this branch.
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Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Stone Oak branch. Check the events list for tween and teen dates.
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- Tween Time is for ages 9 to 12. Most branches hold it on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:15 p.m., and some on Thursdays.
- Teen Time is for ages 13 to 18.
- Teens 14 to 18 can sign up to volunteer at the library.
Go-karts, games and indoor action
Prices, height rules and age limits change. Check with each place before you go.
Birthday Venues
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Indoor go-karts, games and laser tag. Check kart height rules and prices before you go.
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Entertainment
K1 Speed San Antonio
Indoor electric go-karts with junior and adult karts. Check height rules and prices first.
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Main Event San Antonio North
Bowling, laser tag and an arcade on the North Side.
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Main Event San Antonio West
Bowling, laser tag and an arcade on the West Side.
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Sports & Recreation
Urban Air Adventure Park
Trampolines and climbing. Two San Antonio parks, on Bandera Rd. and NW Loop 410.
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Altitude Trampoline Park
Indoor trampoline park. Check age rules and prices before you go.
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Sports & Recreation
Topgolf San Antonio
Driving range games for mixed ages. Check prices before you go.
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Big thrills: theme parks, caves and indoor skydiving
Big-ticket days. Prices change by date, so check each site first.
Entertainment
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Coasters and rides. Ticket prices change by date, so check the park site.
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Nature & Wildlife
Natural Bridge Caverns
The Adventure Tour is for ages 8 and up, and a parent or guardian has to sign and go along. Tickets start as low as $25 for adults, and parking is $10.
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Birthday Venues
iFLY San Antonio
Indoor skydiving. The minimum age is 3. Check prices before you go.
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Outdoor and active
Trails, climbing and courts for kids who need to move.
Sports & Recreation
Armadillo Boulders Stone Oak
Bouldering gym at 23132 US-281 N., open daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Club Climb is for ages 6 to 10 and DEVO for ages 8 to 17.
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Armadillo Boulders Downtown
Bouldering gym at 1119 Camden St. Check youth class times before you go.
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Nature & Wildlife
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Trails and dinosaur tracks. Check entry fees and day passes with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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Parks & Playgrounds
McAllister Park
Free city park with trails and room to bike.
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San Antonio River Walk - Mission Reach
Free trail along the river for biking and walking.
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Sports & Recreation
Chicken N Pickle San Antonio
Pickleball courts and yard games with a restaurant. Check court prices first.
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Museums and history teens like
Good for a rainy day or a hot afternoon.
Museums
Witte Museum
Free Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for Bexar County residents. Reserve ahead.
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Museums
The Alamo
Alamo Church entry is always free. Reservations required.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! / Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
Oddities and wax figures on Alamo Plaza. Check ticket prices before you go.
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Museums
San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)
Bexar County residents get in free Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Movies, music and creative spots
Check age rules and class times with each place.
Theaters
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Park North
Dine-in movie theater. Check the theater's age policy before you go.
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Classes & Lessons
School of Rock San Antonio
Music lessons and teen bands. Check class ages and prices.
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Birthday Venues
Lucky Strike San Antonio
Bowling and games. Check age rules for evenings before you go.
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Minimum ages we checked
Each place sets its own rules. These are the ones we've checked. For everything else, ask before you go.
- Natural Bridge Caverns Adventure Tour: age 8 and up, with a parent or guardian who signs and goes along.
- iFLY: age 3 and up.
- Armadillo Boulders youth programs: Club Climb for ages 6 to 10, DEVO for ages 8 to 17.
- Library Tween Time: ages 9 to 12. Teen Time: ages 13 to 18.
- Go-kart tracks and trampoline parks set their own height and age rules. Check the venue site.
Free and cheap ideas for teens
Ways to get out without a big ticket.
- Library Tween Time and Teen Time are free every week.
- Ride or walk the Mission Reach trail, or hike McAllister Park.
- The Witte Museum is free Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for Bexar County residents.
- Alamo Church entry is always free with a reservation.
Tween and teen events in the next two weeks
Tween Time, Teen Time and other events for ages 9 and up. Times change, so confirm with the library or organizer.
A Percy Jackson Tween Quest: Camp Half-Blood
Maverick Branch Library
Oct 9 · 4:30 p.m.
Tween Halloween Switch Gaming Party
Semmes Branch Library
Oct 11 · 1 p.m.
Tween Time
Potranco Branch Library
Oct 12 · 4:30 p.m.
Tween Time at Landa
Landa Branch Library
Oct 12 · 4:30 p.m.
Teen Time @ Bazan
Bazan Branch Library
Oct 12 · 5:30 p.m.
Tween Time
Central Library
Oct 13 · 4 p.m.
Tween Time
Las Palmas Branch Library
Oct 13 · 4 p.m.
Tween Time
Igo Branch Library
Oct 14 · 4:15 p.m.
Tween Time
Semmes Branch Library
Oct 14 · 4:30 p.m.
Tween Time
Memorial Branch Library
Oct 15 · 4 p.m.
Tween Time
Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Oct 15 · 4 p.m.
Tween Time
Great Northwest Branch Library
Oct 15 · 4:30 p.m.
Questions parents ask
What can teens do in San Antonio on a weekend?
Race go-karts at Andretti or K1 Speed, climb at Armadillo Boulders, ride coasters at Six Flags, or try iFLY. Our this weekend page lists events too.
What are free things to do with teens in San Antonio?
Library Tween Time and Teen Time, trails at McAllister Park and along the Mission Reach, and the Witte Museum on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for Bexar County residents.
How old do you have to be for iFLY or go-karts in San Antonio?
iFLY's minimum age is 3. Go-kart tracks set their own height rules for junior and adult karts, so check with Andretti or K1 Speed before you go.
Does the San Antonio library have teen programs?
Yes. SAPL runs Tween Time for ages 9 to 12, usually on Tuesday afternoons, and Teen Time for ages 13 to 18. Both are free. The events list on this page shows the next dates.
What's fun for tweens ages 9 to 12 in San Antonio?
Library Tween Time, youth climbing at Armadillo Boulders, go-karts, trampoline parks and the Witte Museum all work well for ages 9 to 12.