10+ Things to Do in San Antonio in Spring

You’ve probably spent some time at the San Antonio River Walk, but seeing it from the perspective of the water makes all the difference. First off, you’ll be cooler, with the breezy waters keeping your spring day pleasant. Second, it’s a lot more fun to be on a boat! Some of the places you’ll see along your narrated Rio San Antonio Cruise River Tour include top riverfront sites, museums, markets, restaurants, and more. 

Getting In: San Antonio River Tour tickets are available as an option on the Go City® San Antonio pass.

The only institution around that combines the best of the theme park fun with the most significant and important work in animal conservation is SeaWorld®. At their San Antonio location, you’ll be able to visit all types of sea creatures and learn about their aquatic worlds. Don’t forget about their animal shows! Then, take advantage of the park’s exhilarating offerings with top roller coasters like the Great White and Steel Eel, plus gentler attractions for small visitors like Sesame Street Bay. 

Insider Tip: If you’re visiting in April, check out their Seven Seas Food Festival (not included with regular admission). 

Getting In: SeaWorld San Antonio tickets are available as a premium option with the Go City® San Antonio pass.

For a thrill that can only be matched by jumping out of a plane, head to the iFly Indoor Skydiving. At this exhilarating attraction, you'll get to explore what it's like to float through the air without the terror of actually falling to earth. Newbies will be comfortable, and more experienced folks will enjoy the chance to practice some fancy moves.

Getting In: iFly Indoor Skydiving is separately ticketed.

Given that the weather this time of year is pretty pleasant, it’s a great opportunity to embark on a tour of Texas Hill Country. Travel along dusty back roads and learn about the history and heritage of the Texas cowboy. This full-day tour also includes stops at several small towns, including the German town Fredericksburg and the musical Luckenbach, home to Willie Nelson.

And of course, there are all the attractions related to the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and his wife, Claudia “Lady Bird” Taylor. Visit his childhood home and tour the LBJ Ranch (aka the Texas White House). This immersive day-long excursion will truly introduce you to local Texas history. 

Getting In: Texas Hill Country tour tickets are available on the San Antonio pass.

Art lovers won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to explore some of the finest art in the southwest with a visit to the San Antonio Museum of Art. Housed in a historic nineteenth-century brewery, this fascinating structure boasts impressive collections of art from around the world. Particular strengths of the collection include Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities, contemporary art, plus art from Latin America.

They also feature frequent special exhibitions this spring on topics like Texas Art and Aboriginal Art from Australia. Some special exhibitions may be separately ticketed. 

Getting In: San Antonio Museum of Art tickets are available as a premium option with the Go San Antonio pass.

Many animals love springtime, too! It’s cooler in Texas, and that means many critters will be more playful and active. Pay a visit to the San Antonio Zoo to see over 750 different species, lodged across 50 acres in authentic habitats. Conveniently located in Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo features all your favorite animals, plus a fun historic train and carousel. It’s a great way to spend a few hours with the kids and then visit something else in the park (like the nearby Witte Museum). 

Getting In: Admission to the San Antonio Zoo is available on the Go City® San Antonio pass.

Poteet Strawberry Festival, April, Poteet, TX

This unique local event is a fun way to get a taste of Texas farm culture, close to San Antonio. Poteet was known as the first place in the region where strawberries were successfully grown, and this three-day festival continues to celebrate this legacy today. 

But if previous years' festivities are anything to go by, expect everything from traditional carnival rides and games to a petting zoo and a ball. Oh, and a hypnotist, a gunfighting demonstration, a rodeo, a mobile fossil museum, and strawberry growing contests. 

Getting In: Admission to the Poteet Strawberry Festival is separately ticketed. For more information, please visit the event website.