Summer is here already. Temperatures are rising, the kids are home from school, and if you’re lucky, you may even have a little free time of your own. With that in mind, here’s a list of summer-ready activities to explore. Let’s get off the couch and start checking ’em off! 

12. We’re still a “hidden gem.”
For now. Credit: Photo via Instagram / missionadventuretours
Enjoy a drink at an outdoor bar Time to enjoy a chill session with an ice cold bev on the patio. But why limit it to the patio? Rooftop margaritas with the girls or cold brewskis at bar backyard bar also sound like great ways to pass the hot summer months. Just click the link above to see some of our favorite outdoor drinking spots. Credit: Photo via Instagram / bombays_sa
Catch a movie outdoors Various Locations Slab Cinema is San Antonio’s staple for outdoor cinema. Screenings are set up all throughout the city, and the outfit shows a variety of movies that has something for everyone to enjoy, from Marvel blockbusters and Disney favorites to old classics. Rally your friends and family and gather your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs to a giant portable screen near you. Did we mention it’s free? Credit: Courtesy Photo / Slab Cinema
Credit: Photo via Instagram / coolcrestgolf
Go to a San Antonio FC match 5106 David Edwards Drive Spend your summer evenings cheering on your city’s soccer team at Toyota Field. Saturday night lights illuminate the stadium with an exciting competitive energy, and you won’t want to miss the rest of the season. Credit: Photo by San Antonio FC / Facebook
Bike the San Antonio Missions trail
6701 San Jose Dr., (210) 932-1001, nps.gov
The Spanish missions were once travelled by carriage and the best way to simulate that experience today is to follow the scenic Mission Trail and vibrant San Antonio River by bicycle. Mission Adventure Tours offers guided bike tours to the missions, with a walking historical tour at each stop. Book a 2-Mission Tour for $65, or a 3-Mission Tour for $85. Each rental includes a touring bike, helmet, bike lock and bike basket. Electric bike upgrades are also available. Credit: Shutterstock / Kushal Bose
8. We have more bats than “Bat City.”
San Antonio’s Bracken Cave has the largest bat colony in the world, in fact. Credit: Shutterstock / Jeff Reeves

Take the kids to play at Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair

434 S. Alamo St.
This downtown public space is perfect for kids of all ages. It’s specifically designed for all ages and ability levels, whether your tot is digging the sand pit or cooling off at the splash pad, plus activities such as corn hole and ping pong can be enjoyed by the whole family. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Hemisfair
Credit: Photo via Instagram / insanejester17
Take an outdoor yoga class with Mobile Om Various Locations For over a decade Mobile Om has been offering roving yoga classes around San Antonio with an emphasis on community and sharing space. These pop-up yoga experiences encourage connection and creativity. Join the class at locations like the Hays Street Bridge, Confluence Park or Mission Marquee.
Credit: Courtesy Photo / Natural Bridge Caverns
Take in amazing local music While summer can be a great time to catch big package tours by famous musical artists, it’s also a nice time seek the cool environs of a club to catch one of the city’s many up-and-coming local acts. Click above to consult our list of 24 venues every live music fan should know — and get ready to have your world rocked. Credit: Photo via Instagram / squirrel_boi20071
Tube the Comal River There’s a reason tubing down the Comal is considered a Texan rite of passage. The cool waters of this river in New Braunfels are perfect for a leisurely float while you sip a refreshing beverage. Just make sure to double check the rules before you go. Photo via Instagram / 3104suntx
Check out new attractions at Morgan’s Wonderland 5223 David Edwards Drive Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first “ultra-accessible, fully inclusive” theme park, has reopened after a $6.5 million expansion. Among the new additions are a four-seat zip line that can accommodate riders in wheelchairs or who need other special equipment. The wheelchair-accessible Jette’s Wonder Bikes features glider-style cars riders control via pedals or hand cranks. A new 4-D cinema even lets visitors experience a roller-coaster thanks to motion effects and a video screen. Credit: Photo via Instagram / morganswonderlandtexas
Take a public art tour While San Antonio is known for its colorful murals, that’s not the extent of its public art. From towering sculptures to public art gardens to installations at public parks, these destinations are a great way to take in culture while exploring the city — and they’re all free. Let our roundup of where to find San Antonio’s coolest murals and outdoor art guide your way. Credit: Photo via Instagram / acdc_bc
Hit up the Pearl’s ever-expanding farmers market 312 Pearl Pkwy There’s no shortage of farmers markets around San Antonio, but the Pearl’s is centrally located and continues to grow, attracting a variety of vendors selling delicious products. You’ll find fresh and flavorful items ranging from fresh produce to regionally produced wines to artisan food items. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Pearl
The San Antonio Missions risked being kicked out of the league if local leaders didn’t come up with a plan to replace its existing ballpark. Credit: San Antonio Current Staff
Appreciate the beauty of the Cibolo Nature Center 40 City Park Rd, Boerne Although the Cibolo Nature center is packed with outdoor activities, make sure you seek out the dinosaur tracks, which were discovered after a 1997 flood. The 100 million-year-old tracks were apparently left behind by a massive, lumbering reptile called the acrocanthosaurus. Credit: Cibolo Nature Preserve / Instagram
Rockport Beach
210 Seabreeze Dr., Rockport, rockportbeach-texas.com
Rockport is the first, and one of only four, Blue Wave Beaches on the Texas Gulf Coast, making it one of the state’s cleanest and most vibrant beach destinations. Parking fees are in effect — more information is available online. Credit: Shutterstock / Grossinger
Browse books while enjoying a cold one at Nowhere Bookshop
5154 Broadway
Alamo Heights’ independently owned Nowhere Bookshop provides a cool place to browse the stacks with that someone special. Order wine, beer or a snack at the in-store cafe to make the experience even more enjoyable. Credit: Shutterstock / Peter Kniez