With school being out and the summer just beginning, are you wondering what to do other than sit at home on the couch? Well, here’s a list that can help you find those fun summer activities that you and even the family can enjoy around San Antonio, all while having specific discounts, including student, educators, military, senior, and local. We recommend you purchase your tickets online. However, an asterisk (*) on the side of each ticket shows that it’s best to buy these in person.

Monster Mini Golf

2267 NW Military Hwy, Suite 114, San Antonio, TX 78213

Beat the heat and pick up a club in this cool, indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf course. It’s a blast for the whole family, including mini golfing, arcade, and laser tag. Prices vary if participating in laser tag and arcade games. See the website for more information. https://monsterminigolf.com/san-antonio/

PRICES:

*Adults “Big Monsters” - $13

*Child “Little Monsters” - $11

*College Student (w/ID) - $10

*Military (w/ID) - $10

San Antonio Aquarium

6320 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238

Discover what’s under the sea and around the world with tons of interactive experiences. Check out the aviary, feed the stingrays, feel a snake slither through your fingers, and much more! See the website for more information. https://sanantonioaquarium.net/

PRICES:

 Adults (12+) - $24.95

Child (3-11) - $19.95

Child (2 & under) – FREE

Seniors (55+) - $20.95

*Educators (w/ ID) – FREE

College Student (w/ ID) - $20.95

Military (w/ ID) - $20.95

Tokens (which can be used in the gift shop, animal food, concessions, and more) are sold separately.

SEA Life San Antonio

849 E Commerce St., Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78205

With various exhibits and creatures to discover, you will have a great time exploring the deep blue and everything in between. Extra attractions may have additional fees. See the website for more information. https://www.visitsealife.com/san-antonio/

PRICES:

Adults (3-12) - $20.99

Child (13+) - $20.99

Military Adult (12+ & w/ ID) - $15.39

Military Child (3-12 & w/ ID) - $15.39 

Witte Museum

3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

From dinosaurs to the history of Texas, you can have a relevant and transformative experience in nature, science, and culture when you wander San Antonio’s most-visited museum. See the website for more information. https://www.wittemuseum.org/

PRICES:

Adults (19-64) - $15

Teen (13-18) - $14

Child (4-12) - $10

Child (2 & under) – FREE

Seniors (65+) - $14

*Military (w/ID) - $14

*Faculty & Staff from A&M-SA (w/ID) – FREE 

FREE for everyone on Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.  

The DoSeum

2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

With a fun ball pit, outdoor water exhibit, little town, and more, this place can have you saying “wow” everywhere you turn. A very interactive site for the little one to run around or even bring your inner kid out to play, this place has it all for every age. See the website for more information. https://www.thedoseum.org/admission

PRICES:

Adults - $16

Child- $16

Child (1 & under) – FREE

*Educators (w/ID) - $2 off admission

*Seniors (65+) - $2 off admission

*Military; active, retired, and family members - $2 off admission 

San Antonio Zoo

3903 N St. Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212

From the hippos in the water to the jaguars in the Pantera Walk, you and your family can enjoy walking around this incredible zoo and interacting with certain animals. See the website for more information. https://sazoo.org/buy-tickets/

PRICES:

Standard (Specific day):

Adult (12+) - $31.99

Child (3-11) - $27.99

Child (Under 3) – FREE

Seniors (65+) - $26.99

Any Day:

Adult (12+) - $35.99

Child (3-11) - $31.99

Child (Under 3) – FREE

Military Adult - $26.99

Military Child - $22.99 

Locals Day (w/ ID or utility bill that shows you live in Bexar County):

June 21st, July 29th, & August 12th

Adult (12+) - $8

Child (3-11) - $8

Child (Under 3) – FREE

Dino Safari: A Walk Thru Adventure

849 E Commerce Street, Suite 623, San Antonio, TX 78205 

Travel back in time and feel the thrill of seeing these giant moving dinosaurs from everywhere on a walk-through for the whole family. See the website for more information. https://www.showclix.com/event/dino-safari-a-walk-thru-adventure-san-antonio

PRICES:

Standard (Specific day):

Adult (13+) - $21.50

Child (2-12) - $18.50

Child (Under 2) – FREE

*Senior (65+ & w/ID) – 10% off one ticket purchase

*Military (w/ ID) - 10% off one ticket purchase

*Educators (w/ ID) - 10% off one ticket purchase

*Locals (w/ proof) - 10% off one ticket purchase

Any Day/Any Time:

Adult (13+) - $31.50

Child (2-11) - $31.50

Child (Under 2) – FREE

These are just a few fun areas you can attend this summer around San Antonio! If you also feel like you don’t want to break the bank anymore, here are some more ideas to try by yourself, with friends, or with the whole family. Make it a challenge and see if you can check all these off before the summer ends. 

• Make a fun new recipe.
• Go on a picnic
• Take a hike
• Play a board game
• Have a DIY Spa night
• Learn a new skill
• Go antique hunting
• Volunteer
• Arrange a scavenger hunt
• Go out for dessert
• Make a craft
• Hold a baking competition
• Fly a kite
• Go stargazing
• Visit a Drive-in Movie
• Put together a puzzle
• Go bowling
• Go ice or roller skating
• Make your pizza
• Go camping
• Plan a pool day
• Thrift new outfits
• Try tie-dye
• Try to go low-tech
• Go to the yoga
• Build a bucket list
• Wake up early and watch the sunrise
• See a movie in the theaters
• Walk around the Flea Market
• Visit a sunflower field
• Go bike riding