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Tween Activities in San Antonio

32 tween-approved activities in San Antonio for ages 10 to 12. Escape rooms, outdoor adventures, cost estimates, and planning tips.

Highest rated: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Phil Hardberger Park, Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours. 12 listings are free. 13 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.

How to use this tweens list

Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 32 indexable picks for this page in San Antonio, TX, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

12 for infants, 26 for toddlers, 31 for little kids, 32 for big kids.

Weather and access

19 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 21 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 14 stroller-friendly stops. 13 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

12 free picks. 17 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Top Picks

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
#1

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

4.8 stars

Children can walk through large stone compounds, look for arches and old living spaces, learn about acequias and farm fields, earn Junior Ranger badge

Ages 6-14, although the free Junior Ranger program is open to every ageFreeIndoor & Outdoor$0 for admission, visitor-center film, Junior Ranger activities, ranger programs, and parking at the four mission sites
Phil Hardberger Park
#2

Phil Hardberger Park

4.8 stars

Phil Hardberger Park's Land Bridge is one of the more distinctive family destinations in San Antonio, a wildlife overpass that spans NW Military Hwy a

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 admission, bring your own food and water
Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours
#3

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours

4.8 stars

Costumed guides mix creepy stories, local history and humor while families walk past the Alamo, Menger Hotel, Spanish Governor's Palace and the old Be

About ages 8 to 17; parental discretion is advised for ages 6 and youngerOutdoorFor two adults and two children ages 6 to 12: $30 x 2 + $25 x 2 = $110
Japanese Tea Garden
#4

Japanese Tea Garden

4.8 stars

Children can cross stone bridges, watch koi, stand near the 60-foot waterfall, and use the app to release a custom-colored virtual koi or meet a flyin

All ages; strongest for ages 4-12 with close adult supervision near stairs and pondsFreeOutdoor$0 for garden admission
McAllister Park
#5

McAllister Park

4.7 stars

Kids love the large playground complex, but the park goes well beyond that, miles of hiking and biking trails, disc golf, open sports fields, and picn

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 admission, bring food, water, and sunscreen
San Antonio Missions National Historical ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

4.8(9,009)

Ages: Ages 6 to 14, although the free Junior Ranger program is open to every age

Indoor/Outdoor
Phil Hardberger ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Phil Hardberger Park

4.8(1,194)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Sisters Grimm Ghost ToursTours & Experiences

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours

4.8(5,279)

Ages: About ages 8 to 17; parental discretion is advised for ages 6 and younger

Outdoor
Japanese Tea GardenParks & PlaygroundsFree

Japanese Tea Garden

4.8(17,941)

Ages: All ages; strongest for ages 4 to 12 with close adult supervision near stairs and ponds

Outdoor
McAllister ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

McAllister Park

4.7(4,843)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Hemisfair Playground and Splash PadParks & PlaygroundsFree

Hemisfair Playground and Splash Pad

4.7(172)

Ages: 2-12 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Witte MuseumMuseumsPartially Free

Witte Museum

4.7(7,433)

Ages: Ages 4 to 12, especially children interested in dinosaurs, wildlife and Texas history

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
San Antonio Botanical GardenTours & Experiences

San Antonio Botanical Garden

4.7(8,154)

Ages: All ages; best experience for 3, 12

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
LiggettVille Adventure Center - San AntonioTours & Experiences

LiggettVille Adventure Center - San Antonio

4.7(141)

Ages: 5, 16

IndoorRainy Day
Mission County ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Mission County Park

4.7(1,139)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Walker Ranch ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Walker Ranch Park

4.7(1,804)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Pearsall ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Pearsall Park

4.7(5,537)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in San Antonio?
San Antonio has 32 activities rated for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Top picks: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Phil Hardberger Park, Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours, Japanese Tea Garden, McAllister Park.
Are there free tweens activities in San Antonio?
Yes. 12 of the 32 tweens-friendly activities in San Antonio are completely free, including San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Phil Hardberger Park, Japanese Tea Garden.
What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in San Antonio?
13 indoor or rainy-day activities in San Antonio are suitable for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Best rated: Witte Museum, LiggettVille Adventure Center - San Antonio, San Antonio Museum of Art.

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