Things to Do With Kids in San Antonio This Weekend (Friday, Oct 9 to Sunday, Oct 11)
Updated 2026-10-08 by Mom's Guide SA
Quick answer
This weekend (Friday, Oct 9 to Sunday, Oct 11), San Antonio families can Party of the Century at Witte Museum 10:00 a.m., and Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre -Weekend TWIGLET Storytime! at The Twig Book Shop. 8 of 17 kid-friendly events we list are free.
- Events shown
- 17
- Free
- 8
- Library in data
- 35
Most listings this weekend are library programs (35 of 47). We show up to 5 library events here and link the rest from Story Times. More non-library scrapers will balance this page. See all story times.
Top picks this weekend
Party of the Century
Witte Museum
Oct 10 · 10:00 a.m.
Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre -Weekend TWIGLET Storytime!
The Twig Book Shop
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Victoria Farias, "Bella's Journey"
The Twig Book Shop
Oct 10 · 11:00 a.m.
Community Locals Day
San Antonio Zoo
Oct 9
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Magik Theatre
Oct 9 to Oct 11, multiple dates
Free things to do with kids this weekend
Baby Story Time at Parman
Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Oct 9 · 10:15 a.m.
Family Story Time
McCreless Branch Library
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Hora de Cuentos en Español/Spanish Story Time
Encino Branch Library
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre -Weekend TWIGLET Storytime!
The Twig Book Shop
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Story Songs: Beatles And Beyond
Central Library
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Story Time at Parman
Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Oct 9 · 11:15 a.m.
Party of the Century
Witte Museum
Oct 10 · 10:00 a.m.
Victoria Farias, "Bella's Journey"
The Twig Book Shop
Oct 10 · 11:00 a.m.
Friday, Oct 9
Community Locals Day
San Antonio Zoo
Oct 9
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Magik Theatre
Oct 9
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Oct 9 · 9:00 a.m.
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Oct 9 · 9:00 a.m.
Baby Story Time at Parman
Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Oct 9 · 10:15 a.m.
Family Story Time
McCreless Branch Library
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Hora de Cuentos en Español/Spanish Story Time
Encino Branch Library
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre -Weekend TWIGLET Storytime!
The Twig Book Shop
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Story Songs: Beatles And Beyond
Central Library
Oct 9 · 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Story Time at Parman
Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Oct 9 · 11:15 a.m.
Saturday, Oct 10
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Magik Theatre
Oct 10
Garden Run Club
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Oct 10 · 7:00 a.m.
Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Oct 10 · 10:00 a.m.
Party of the Century
Witte Museum
Oct 10 · 10:00 a.m.
Family Workshop: Ofrenda Candle Making & Decorating
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Oct 10 · 11:00 a.m.
Victoria Farias, "Bella's Journey"
The Twig Book Shop
Oct 10 · 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, Oct 11
Halloween and fall events this weekend
For pumpkin patches, Zoo Boo, Muertos Fest and more, see Halloween and fall events for kids.
If it rains or it is too hot
Indoor picks
- Dinosaur George Museum — Dinosaur museum with real fossils and interactive exhibits at Traders Village.
- Cortez Branch Library — South Side community library with children's programs, storytimes, and free homework help resources.
- Igo Branch Library — Popular Northwest SA library near UTSA with children's storytimes, coding clubs, teen programs, and meeting rooms.
- Kids Empire San Antonio — Giant indoor playground with multi-level maze, slides, tots zone, and all-day pass with re-entry — perfect for rainy days.
- LBJ Ranch / State Park — Presidential ranch and state park with living history, wildlife, and nature trails.
- Maui Maui Kids Play Island — Tropical-themed indoor play space for toddlers and young kids in Stone Oak.
- Maverick Branch Library — Modern far West Side library with spacious children's area, teen zone, STEM programs, and meeting rooms.
- 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.
Plan ahead: next weekend
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Magik Theatre
Oct 16 to Oct 18, multiple dates
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Oct 16 · 9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing
Igo Branch Library
Oct 16 · 10:00 a.m.
Baby Story Time at Parman
Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak
Oct 16 · 10:15 a.m.
Family Story Time
McCreless Branch Library
Oct 16 · 10:30 a.m.
Questions parents ask
What free family events are happening this weekend?
We list 8 free events this weekend, including library programs and free outdoor activities. See the free section below.
What can we do inside if it rains?
Try a museum, indoor playground, or library program. See the rainy-day picks below.
Why are so many listings library events?
Most listings this weekend are library programs (35 of 47). We show up to 5 library events here and link the rest from Story Times. More non-library scrapers will balance this page.
We check listings against venue calendars, but times change. Confirm with the organizer before you go.