Tween Activities in San Antonio

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

Highest rated: Phil Hardberger Park, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours. 11 listings are free. 12 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 30 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, 25 for toddlers, 29 for little kids, 30 for big kids.

Weather and access

17 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 20 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops. 12 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

11 free picks. 16 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

Top Picks

Phil Hardberger Park
#1

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
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
#2

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
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
San Antonio Botanical Garden
#5

San Antonio Botanical Garden

4.7 stars

San Antonio Botanical Garden has a dedicated children's garden with interactive water features, fairy gardens, and hands-on natural areas that kids ex

All ages; best experience for 3, 12Indoor & Outdoor$50-$70 for 2 adults + 2 kids (under-3 free; check sabgtx

Common Questions

What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in San Antonio?
San Antonio has 30 activities rated for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Top picks: Phil Hardberger Park, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours, Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Are there free tweens activities in San Antonio?
Yes. 11 of the 30 tweens-friendly activities in San Antonio are completely free, including Phil Hardberger Park, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Japanese Tea Garden.
What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in San Antonio?
12 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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