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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
When I was a teenager, a math teacher I respected told me that there are two kinds of people: Those who make pizza, and those who grab as many slices as they can. "At the end of the day," he said, "you want to be someone who has made more pizza than she eats." He said this to me at the perfect time, when I was just forming my ideas about who I was and was going
to become. I decided I wanted always to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation, so I started thinking about how to use the time I have here on Earth to make as much pizza as I possibly could. Over the years, I found that the key to success in this long-term goal is to tune my mental radar to the very near future, to stay in control of my time rather than giving it away to an algorithm that serves endless empty calories: How best do I use the next five
minutes, the next half hour, the next day? It all adds up. Even young kids can add value to the world, especially if they watch their parents doing it. New Year's resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, especially when they're overly specific. But resolving to be on the positive side of the pizza-making equation is straightforward. For some easy recipes for quick wins, check out my quick-read article 12 Starter Ideas for Pizza on Earth. Then look up from your phone, scan your world, and you'll find all the ingredients you need. Here's to a delicious 2026!
—Debra Ross,
publisher
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This week we are creating our own Wise Men, in recognition of "Three Kings Day", which is on the 6th of January. Can't wait to see you here in the Wondershop creating.
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The Briscoe Western Art Museum is happy to welcome all residents of San Antonio and Bexar County to come and experience the culture and art of the West for FREE! Our neighbors can enjoy a FREE day of art and culture on the first Sunday of each month.
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The famous holiday lights on the River Walk will turn on this year on November 28, 2025, at our Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and will shine brightly each night until dawn on Monday, January 13th. Our Annual Ford Holiday River Parade kicks off the holiday season and is the official televised lighting ceremony at Arneson River Theatre. Join us for this festive event Friday, November 28, 2025. We invite you to experience the spectacular display of over 100,000 lights (2,250 strings of light) draped over the towering bald cypress trees that line the River Walk. Visiting the River Walk to enjoy the spectacular holiday lights is free. The River Walk is a public park open every day of the year, 24 hours a day. Holiday lights are on the downtown portion of the River Walk.
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All aboard! The DoSeum Express returns for its cherished annual tradition of holiday wonder. Journey through handcrafted miniature worlds-brimming with whimsy, story, and playful detail-crafted by our 2024 Artists in Residence: Jayme Ditto, Stephen Longoria, Vaughn Huddleston, Juan Carlos Escobedo, and Chris Fonseca. Climb aboard this season before this year’s magic pulls out of the station!
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2026 is here yall !!!!!Time is just flying by. This week in the Wondershop we will be creating paper watches to remind us to count down into the new year. Are you ready? 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1..........
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Celebrate the season with San Antonio’s newest holiday tradition—a beautifully curated outdoor rink, eco-friendly polymer skating rink, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with lights, music, and community fun.
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In honor of our 10th birthday, we’re serving up a playful new experience inspired by everyone’s favorite celebration treat! Step into You're Invited To Birthday Cake Mountain, where artist-in-residence Liza Fishbone transforms the joy of birthday cake into an immersive, art-filled adventure. Families can wander through a forest of glowing candles, decorate colorful “cakes” together, and discover how creativity can build whole new worlds. Each hands-on activity invites kids to tinker, imagine, and celebrate the magic of making-one sprinkle at a time.
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“Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. A magical place for kids and grown-ups alike, where fantasy and fun come to life.” Come celebrate your love for FNAF with a fun night of flashlight tag, crafts, a selfie station, and more! This is an after hours event - please plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early at 6:30 PM. Parent or guardian must accompany their child to the event.
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Special Admission Day - Friday, January 2nd Wear your favorite BEANIE to receive a $7 admission to the Museum!!!
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NO SCHOOL DAY - WINTER BREAK It’s a Snow Palooza! In this class, we’ll get messy with projects that celebrate the cheerful chill of winter. So come cozy up with paint while we create a cute birch tree scene, complete with falling snow and even a silly reindeer. Winter for the win! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.
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- Five Nights at Freddy's Tween and Teen Fan Club and Flashlight Tag - 700 East Common Street, New Braunfels, TX, Sunday, 01/02/2026, 6:45 - 7:45 pm
- Holiday Lights on the River Walk - San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio, TX, Sunday, 01/04/2026, dusk to dawn
- Locals Day| FREE Admission for Bexar County Residents - Briscoe
Western Art Museum, 210 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX, Sunday, 01/04/2026, 10 am- 5 pm
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EXPERIENCES create memories much more than stuff does. As you're considering gifts for family and friends, consider giving the gift of a family membership to one of our local attractions. Here are local organizations that offer memberships.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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Planning a kids birthday party in the San Antonio area? Here are lots of ideas for where to have it! If there is a resource that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it
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2025's best places to take kids in San Antonio and the surrounding area: Early each summer, thousands of parents vote in the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. Our Top 20 results page is an annotated list of the winners, both of the
top 20 slots and of the three catgory winners.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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