Cheap or Free for Kids, Families and Travelers in San Antonio

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On our "Ask Us" Pinterest page we recently had a request for ideas on what to do in San Antonio with kids that's free or close to free.  I've put together a list of several activities for families, kids and visitors to San Antonio that won't break the bank and will keep the kids happy.  There are several that kids of ANY age can take advantage of.  If there are others that you know of or find, please share them in the comments!

Free or discounted summer activities in San Antonio for the kids, families and travelers too.

• The Alamo -- Free admission
• Astro Super Bowl -- Free bowling for kids
• Bandera Bowling Center -- Free bowling for kids
• Barnes & Noble -- Free summer reading program
• Half Price Books -- Free summer reading program for kids 14 & under
• Slab Cinema Movies-- Movies By Moonlight free for ALL on several nights in July & August
• Institute of Texan Cultures -- Buy One Get One admission with printable coupon
• Oak Hills Lane -- Free bowling for kids
• Regal Cinemas -- $1 summer movies for families, Tues & Wed's at 10am
• San Antonio Children's Museum -- Save 20% off admission with printable coupon
• San Antonio Missions -- Kids get in free to Sunday home games with free membership
• San Antonio Parks & Recreation -- Summer youth programs available, sliding-scale cost based on family income levels
• San Antonio Public Library -- Free events calendar (includes summer story-times, craft times, and teen events)
• San Antonio Public Libraries -- Free summer reading program
• San Antonio Zoo -- Save up to $8 off admission with printable coupon
• Santikos Theatres -- Free summer movies for families, Tues & Wed at 10am
• Schlitterbahn New Braunfels -- Save $2 off admission with printable coupon
• Sea World -- Free day passes for military families
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas -- Free kids' passes with adult ticket purchase and printable coupon
• Splashtown -- Save $7 off admission with printable coupon
• Village At Stone Oak -- Free summer movies for families, Tuesdays in June
• The Witte Museum -- Free admission Tuesday nights; save $2 per ticket buying online for any other day

Also, for all Tuesday activities downtown, take advantage of Simple. Free. Parking.
Downtown Tuesday offers parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots and parking meters every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.   In addition to free parking, the city has partnered with dozens of local businesses to provide specials and discounts.

Teri Blaschke is the RV Park operator of family owned HiddenValley RV Park in San Antonio, TX and writer of the park blog “A Little Piece of Country in San Antonio.” Teri contributes to various other blogs with a focus on either travel or social media and how it relates to the outdoor hospitality industry but her passion is serving the RV travel community by providing a memorable RV camping experience and growing the Hidden Valley RV family.  Connect with Teri on Google+, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter@HiddenValleyRV

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