15 Places to Take Your Stir-Crazy Kids During Winter Break

By San Antonio Current Staff

        
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Not sure what to do with your stir-crazy kids during winter break? We have a few places in mind where they can run around, burn some energy and, well, be kids.

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iFly
15915 IH 10 West, (210) 762-4359, iflyworld.com/san-antonio
Experience the feeling of free falling while floating in the air. Instructors will gear you up and give a tutorial before letting you take flight. Enjoy the rush of flying indoors and let your kids make the most of their winter break.

Photo via Instagram, auti_raelynn

San Antonio Botanical Gardens
555 Funston Place, (210) 207-3250, sabot.org
Let the kids roam around and explore the gardens and be sure to check out what's in bloom with SABG's bloom guide. Admission for ages 3-13 is $7; $10 for adults, and free for children ages 3 and younger.

Photo via Instagram, sabotgarden

The DoSeum
2800 Broadway St., (210) 212-4453, thedoseum.org
Let their imagination run wild with the DoSeum's exhibits and drop-in programs. They'll be so exhausted from a day of exploring that you'll be planning a second trip sooner than you know.

Photo via Instagram, jerssonlunaphotography

Wimberley Zipline Adventures
300 Winn Valley Drive, Wimberly, (512) 847-9990, wimberleyzipline.com
Wimberly Zipline Adventures might be a bit out of the way, but the ziplining experience is definitely worth the drive.

Photo via Instagram, erin_paxton

San Antonio Zoo
3903 N. St. Mary's St., sazoo.org
Let your kids explore the San Antonio zoo and burn all their energy so they're not the ones acting like animals when you get home.

Photo via Instagram, julia_ermlich

Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road, (210) 651-6101, naturalbridgecaverns.com
What better time than winter break to go exploring 180 feet underground?

Photo via Instagram, stilettos_sequins

Brackenridge Park
3700 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 207-8480
Nestled just north of Downtown, this popular greenspace is a hit with both locals and visitors alike. Within walking distance of the Japanese Tea Garden, the San Antonio Zoo, the Sunken Garden Theater and much more, the park features the life source of the city's most iconic feature aside from the Alamo: the San Antonio River.
Photo via Instagram, brackenridge_park_conserva

Witte Museum
3801 Broadway St., (210) 357-1900, wittemuseum.org
Whether you roam through the Witte's exhibits, hang out in the tree house or get adventurous with hands-on experiments, the Witte is a great place to take any kid.

Photo via Instagram, wittemuseum

Main Event
multiple locations, mainevent.com
Bowl, play games, duel your family to game of laser tag and check out the Gravity Ropes at the Main Event.

Photo via Instagram, gage.salazar

Magik Children's Theatre
420 S. Alamo St., (210) 227-2751, magiktheatre.org
Take your kids to see a family-friendly performance that everyone can enjoy.

Photo via Instagram, danielwademcclain

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Yanaguana Garden and Playground
434 S. Alamo St., (210) 709-4750, hemisfair.org/activities/play
With play structures, a sand pit and games, we promise your kids will love a stop at Yanaguana Garden and Playground any time.

Photo via Instagram, rt8302

Topgolf
5539 North Loop 1604 W., (210) 202-2694, topgolf.com
Whether you're competing against the family or just hitting for fun, Topgolf is a place the whole family will enjoy.

Photo via Instagram, steph121287

Altitude Trampoline Park
11075 IH 10, (210) 697-5867, altitudesa.com
Trampolines are god's gift to parents. Let them run around all afternoon and jump out that stir-crazinesst that comes with too much time at home.

Photo via Instagram, altitudesanantonio

The Cove
606 Cypress St., thecove.us
Kids can run and play at The Cove's playground while parents can get a bite to eat and (responsibly) grab a drink.

Photo by Michael Marks

McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger Road, (210) 366-0471
Take the kids, take dog, take the whole family and hike around McAllister Park and spend some time outdoors.

Photo via Instagram, treenabeaner