Braunig Lake Open Air “Flea” Market
14050 Southern Rd.
Open every Saturday and Sunday, you’ll find 10 acres of fun with good food, beer, special events and live music. It’s also home to Lakeside Horshoe Club that plays weekly and Lakeside Lodge a 5,000 sq. ft. air conditioned banquet/meeting facility. Call (210) 633-2500, or visit www.brauniglakervresort.com

The Institute of Texan Cultures
HemisFair Park at 801 S. Bowie St.
Cultural crafts programs are held on Saturday afternoons, and there are open “Pioneer Life” events in the Back 40 Living History Area, where educators in period outfits demonstrate life in the 1800s. Call (210) 458-2300, or visit www.texancultures.utsa.edu.

The Witte Museum and the H-E-B Science Treehouse
3801 Broadway
Hands-on science activities, outdoor water exhibits and a real treehouse on the banks of the San Antonio River are some of the offerings here. The museum also holds its Adventure Club in the summers, where kids can spend the day at the museum and learn more about science or history. Call (210) 357-1900, or visit www.wittemuseum.org.

San Antonio Public Library
From story times to activities to reading shows, the San Antonio Public Library branches are usually stocked with things to do year-round. Call (210) 207-2500, or visit www.sanantonio.gov/library. There is even a story hotline: (210) 207-4466.

The San Antonio Zoo
3903 N. St. Mary’s
In addition to the variety of educational programs for kids ages 2–10, the Zoo offers Breakfast at a Beastly Hour. The whole family can walk on the Wild Side to discover what the animals eat, where they sleep and how the keepers care for them. You’ll start with a scrumptious breakfast and then venture behind-the-scenes. They also feature the Roars and Snores program, where you can stay overnight at the zoo. Call (210) 734-7184, Ext. 113, or visit www.sazoo-aq.org.

Bookstores

Barnes & Noble, Borders,
Red Balloon, Treefrog Ed
Chain bookstores Barnes & Nobleand Borders play host to weekly storytimes and occasionally feature children’s book authors. Independent children’sbookstores the Red Balloon (5009 Broadway)and Treefrog Ed (1020 Townsend Ave.) do the same.

Theater
The Children’s Fine Arts Series is a longtime organization that brings musicals, plays and other entertainment from national and international touring companies to San Antonio. Call (210) 340-4060, or visit www.childrensfineartseries.org.
Other theaters that also cater to younger audiences include:

Steven Stoli’s Backyard Theater
11838 Wurzbach Road (210) 408-0116

Magik Children’s Theater
420 S. Alamo St. (210) 227-2751

Sheldon Vexler Theater
Jewish Community Center
12500 N.W. Military Highway (210) 302-6835

Museums

San Antonio Children’s Museum
305 E. Houston St. (210) 212-4453
The museum’s specialty is hands-on activities, with more than 80 interactive exhibits for kids ages 2 to 10. It also hosts traveling hands-on and art exhibits. Hours and admission prices are seasonal. Call, or visit www.sakids.org.

New Braunfels Children’s Museum
386 W. San Antonio St. (830) 620-0939
Features hands-on activities. Go to www.nbchildren.org.