20 Things Every San Antonian Needs to Do this Spring

Take the pups to Phil Hardberger Park
13203 Blanco Road, (210) 492-7472, philhardbergerpark.org
Because how could you ever leave this cutie at home?
Photo via Instagram, dex_dachshund

Join Mobile Om at Hays Street Bridge
Multiple locations, (210) 816-0936, mobileomtx.com
Trust us, the view makes it so much more relaxing.
Photo via Instagram, hayleytheyogi

Let loose at Fiesta
Multiple locations, fiesta-sa.org
Just don’t end up in jail, please. 🙏🏽
Photo by betsnewman via Instagram, fiestasa

Cheer on the San Antonio Missions
5757 U.S. Hwy 90 W, milb.com
Take yourself out to the ballgame and grab a few beers.
Photo via Instagram, willdub07

Go to a movie at Slab Cinema
Multiple locations, (210) 212-9373, slabcinema.com
We’ll bring the popcorn.
Photo via Instagram, slabcinema

Bike the missions trail
(210) 932-1001, nps.gov
Pedal your way through SA before it gets blisteringly hot.
Photo via Instagram, countrygirlintthecity

Grab a raspa downtown
Multiple locations, facebook.com/BigDaddysEatsTreats
Go with the classic style or one of Big Daddy’s more crazy concoctions.
Photo via Instagram, bigdaddys210

Take a picture with bluebonnets
Multiple locations, facebook.com/texasbluebonnetsightings
Are you truly a Texan unless you have at least one picture with the state flower?
Photo via Instagram, malkomes1

Drink margaritas on the River Walk
849 E. Commerce Street, (800) 313-7960, thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Any time of the year is great, but that spring weather makes it just perfect.
Photo via Instagram, davislivvy

Indulge during Culinaria Festival Week
1248 Austin Highway, Suite 106-134, (210) 822-9555, culinariasa.org
Make it a date night or a fun family outing, just don’t miss this festival.
Photo by Drew Patterson, Drew Patterson

Find zen at the Japanese tea gardens
3853 N St Mary's St, (210) 559-3148, sanantonio.gov
Center yourself at one of San Antonio’s most beautiful spots.
Photo via Instagram, totallyjeanette

See what’s blooming at the Botanical Garden
555 Funston Pl, (210) 207-3250, sabot.org
What better time of year to admire the garden than spring?
Photo via Instagram, sethrho

Visit Hamilton Pool
24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, (512) 264-2740, parks.traviscountytx.gov
Okay it’s not in San Antonio, but don’t you wish it was?
Photo via Instagram, coryblada

Take a ride on the Riverwalk barges before they’re retired
Multiple locations, riosanantonio.com
Brightly colored electric vessels are expected to replace the classic red and blue barges by September.
Photo via Instagram, cosagov

Picnic at Woodlawn Lake Park
1103 Cincinnati Ave, (210) 207-7275, sanantonio.gov
And by picnic we mean tacos and raspas.
Photo via Instagram, chainmom

Explore the Cascade Caverns
226 Cascade Cavern, Boerne, (830) 755-8080, cascadecaverns.com
This natural wonder is a million years in the making, but it’ll put you in awe as soon as you get there.
Photo via Instagram, ezratorres

Hike through Eisenhower Park
19399 NW Military Hwy, sanantonio.gov
No need to leave SA to get some amazing views and fresh air.
Photo via Instagram, cameronnaish

Hit up a local farmer's market
312 Pearl Parkway, (210) 212-7260, atpearl.com/farmers-market
People watch, stock up on produce and grab lunch; the Pearl has it all.
Photo via Instagram, gypsymermaidsoul

Get in touch with nature at the Government Canyon State Natural Area
12861 Galm Road, (210) 688-9055, tpwd.texas.gov
Take a hike or camp overnight to truly kick off the season.
Photo via Instagram, crittlance

Catch a fish at Calaveras Lake
(210) 635-8359, tpwd.texas.gov
Pack a cooler and get yourself out to the lake ASAP.
Photo via Instagram, sallyparadise5