San Antonio can be VERY hot in the summer so if you are here in spring, fall or winter the riverwalk is a nice stroll for you and the kids. It is not really stroller friendly since some areas are old stone and some areas can be crowded but if you have a larger stroller you can cushion your child from the cobble stone bumps and force others to go around you. Umbrella strollers can be too flimsy and at too much risk on the riverwalk.

The recent renovations to this park have made it more family friendly. The trails are clearly marked and traffice has been designated to less areas. Signs and markers help make even a short walk educational and you can always ride the train, go to the zoo, or visit the botanical gardens. Lot and lots to do or just have a picnic, ride your bike with the kids, or put your feet into the San Antonio river. Just stay away during Easter... people camp out days prior to celebrate in the park.

This musuem was the first museum of modern art in Texas. An extrodinary collection of fine art it is not an interactive (well only in some cases) musuem. It's grounds are great for picnics and give you a retreat for the daily hussle and bussle. Kids can appreciate art with guidance and supervision and then be allowed to run around outside in the parklike grounds.

Family Gallery Kits
Available first and third Sundays of the month, 1:00–4:00 pm, free with museum admission
Sign out puzzles, sketching packs, a set of guide cards, or a costume kit. Explore the galleries and the grounds together and talk about what you discover. Ask about the Family Gallery Kits when you enter the museum.

Monthly Sunday Family Activities
Last Sunday of the month, 2:00 pm, free with museum admission
Limited passes available the day of the activity. McNay members may reserve space in advance.
Free Family Days
Offered two or three times a year, free admission to the museum
Celebrate an exhibition or art theme by making art activities, attending a performance, watching a demonstration, and more.

Acoustiguide Cell Phone Tour
Free with museum admission. Ask about borrowing a cell phone at the Information desk
Dial 210.547.9720 for English; 210.547.9724 for Spanish. Twenty stops are family friendly

Hiking as a family… yes it can be fun even with little ones. Our 8 month old daughter, at that time, loved being in the framed carrier (she hated slings and other front carriers so we were surprised) so much that on the way down she took a nap. Since we are from Texas we trend to do more outdoors in the fall or winter. We went in Nov and the weather was so perfect… cool enough for a long sleeve or a light jacket but the sun was shining and the hike is always as hard as you want it to be. Since we were carrying (or I should say my husband was carrying) the baby we took the general easy hike but we have been coming here since we were kids and have hiked lots of other much more challenging routes. The older kids with us also loved the “caves” at top. Makes for a great day hike. More info from their site below:
Activities: Visitors can enjoy primitive backpacking, camping, hiking, technical and rock climbing, picnicking, geological study, bird watching, and star gazing (minimal light pollution). Remember, at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, do not disturb plant or animal life, geological features, or Indian or historical artifacts. These park resources are protected by law! Bring your own firewood. Rock climbers must check in at headquarters; route maps and climbing rules available.
NOTE: The park reaches capacity (in terms of parking) and frequently closes on weekends (sometimes as early as 11 a.m.) Reopening usually occurs at 5 p.m. Call ahead or have alternate plans if you arrive at the park and find it closed.
• Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months. (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=s0049)
• More Information on outdoor activities from the Experience Texas page. (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=s0049)

A pleasant surprise at the Texas State Aquarium… there’s more to see other than just marine life. They have a show that incorporates rescued /injured animals. Great fun for families, nice playground for kids, they even have a library of sort at the top. Lots to see and do with kids of all ages. Worth the trip.