Halloweb at the Witte
2024-10-31 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Are you ready to face your fears—or perhaps marvel at the fascinating world of arachnids? This Halloween, head to the Witte Museum for Halloweb, a spine-tingling day of spiders! First, get tangled in a web of wonder in Spiders – From Fear to Fascination, the Witte’s newest special exhibition, then join Witte educators for an exciting dive into the world of arachnids, with family-friendly activities throughout the day:

Storytime & Craft Sessions: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a reading of Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lana, followed by a fun, hands-on spider craft.
Nature’s Inspiration Demonstration: 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Learn how spiders inspire scientists and discover their incredible role in nature.
Animal Encounter: 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Meet some of our fascinating eight-legged friends up close!
Spider Spotlight: 3:30 p.m.
Get an in-depth look at one of nature’s most captivating creatures.

Bring the whole family for a day filled with learning, adventure and plenty of spider surprises. With activities for all ages, this will be a Halloween to remember!
Get your General Admission and Spiders special exhibition tickets now or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
Halloweb events included with General Admission.

Magical Memories with Santa and the Dinosaurs
2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Create Magical Holiday Memories with Santa at the Witte!
This holiday season, bring your family to the Witte Museum for an unforgettable photo experience! Capture the wonder of Santa’s visit in the enchanting Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery — where the magic of the season meets the thrill of prehistoric adventure.
Santa’s Special Photo Sessions:

Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 14 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, December 21 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Your family’s visit with Santa is included with Museum Admission, so don’t miss the chance to snap the perfect holiday photo in this one-of-a-kind setting. Be sure to bring your own camera to capture memories that will last a lifetime!

Family Day: Black Cowboys
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ever wonder how cowboys lived, worked and thrived on the open trail?
Head to Black Cowboys Family Day at the Witte Museum for a unique chance to explore the daily life and remarkable skills of Black cowboys in Texas.
Take part in 20-minute tours led by Ron Davis, Witte Curator of American History, who will share captivating stories of going up the trail. Enjoy live demonstrations of Chuck Box Cuisine and discover how cowboys prepared and stored food while on the move. Try your hand at roping cattle, design your own bandana and dive into history by examining the variety of skills—from cooking to dentistry—that cowboys mastered to wrangle life on the trails and ranches.
It’s a day of discovery, adventure and hands-on fun as you connect with the untold stories of the Black cowboys who shaped Texas history.
Curator-led exhibition tours at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Chuckbox Cuisine demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Participation in this Family Day is free with Witte Museum Admission. Book your tickets online and save time!

17th Annual La Tamalada
2024-12-14 10:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
This event is sold out. Thank you for your interest!
Join your Witte family for the 17th Annual La Tamalada as we learn a little tamale history, which dates back thousands of years.
Spend your morning getting your hands in masa and making tamales, followed by a box lunch. While the tamales cook, enjoy a demonstration on how to make salsa and explore Spiders: From Fear to Fascination. Communal learning of how to make tamales has been key to keeping this skill alive, so join us as we continue to pass along this tradition.
Each participant will make and take home a dozen tamales and the skills to host their own Tamalada.
The 17th Annual La Tamalada is generously supported by H-E-B and Bolner’s Fiesta Products.

4th Annual Engineer It!
2025-02-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Celebrate National Engineering Week at the Witte Museum!
Join us for the 4th Annual Engineer It!—a hands-on celebration of creativity and problem-solving. Bring your friends and family to explore how engineers design solutions to real-world challenges. Dive into interactive stations where you’ll tackle fun challenges, practice the engineering design process and discover the many ways engineering shapes the world around us.
Meet professional engineers who will answer your questions, share their experiences and inspire you to think like a problem-solver. It’s a creative adventure—what will you build?
Come check out activities from our community partners:

CPS Energy
Environmental Water Resources Institute
Girl with Grit
National Association of Women in Construction – San Antonio Chapter
Palo Alto College STEM Center
South Texas Institute of Transportation Engineers
Southwest Research Institute
The Boeing Company
UTSA Physics and Astronomy
UTSA Women in STEM
Youth Code Jam

This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year!

Riverside Watercolor Wonders
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Texas Wild Garden at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Tap into your creativity with an outdoor watercolor painting activity on the Witte Museum’s beautiful campus along the banks of the San Antonio River. Let the natural world inspire you as you observe its plants, animals and unique details. For more ideas, visit the live animals in Staying Alive or explore Mary Virginia Carson’s stunning watercolors.
Materials are provided for day-of use, and this event is included with General Admission. Become a Member and enjoy programs like this all year long!

Riverside Watercolor Wonders
2025-03-11 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Zachry Family Acequia Garden, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States

Wild Wonders Family Day
2025-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore, Discover and Learn Together!
Ever wonder how animals and plants interact with the world around them? Step into a day of adventure and hands-on discovery designed for the whole family. At the Witte’s Wild Wonders Family Day, included with General Admission, explore how we connect with nature, animals and the environment we share.
Experience interactive stations, meet community experts and engage with the science of the natural world—all while having fun together as a family.
Activities Include:

Make Your Own Spider Web – Try engineering like an orb weaver

iNaturalist Discovery Station – Use the popular app to explore biodiversity right here on campus

Flower Flingers – A playful, hands-on activity inspired by nature

And more!

Don’t forget to visit Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and uncover the fascinating ways animals survive and thrive in their habitats. Be sure to catch the live animal demonstrations at noon and 2:30 p.m.!
Purchase your Museum Admission online or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year long!

Sensory Saturday
2025-08-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Sensory Saturday at the Witte invites individuals and families with disabilities or sensory processing differences to explore a section of the museum in an extra-accessible and comfortable environment. This special before-hours event features:

A welcoming, less crowded environment
Light, sound and distraction reduction
A designated “Chill Zone” quiet space in the Will Smith Classroom
A designated eating area
Earplugs, sunglasses and fidget toys available at the Walker Admissions Desk
Script/story for parents to prepare their participant
Special signage placed throughout to inform families what to expect in a space (including lights, music changes)
Extra sensory-friendly activities:

Staying Alive Floor Demonstrations in the Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery
Exploring Pelts Demonstration in SWBC Live Lab
Bubble Activity in the Texas Wild Gardens
Dino Excavation Activity in John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard

General Admission is required for this event, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses tickets needed to participate in certain activities.

Santa at the Witte
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Create Magical Holiday Memories with Santa at the Witte!
This holiday season, bring your family to the Witte Museum for an unforgettable photo experience. Capture the wonder of Santa’s visit in the enchanting Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery — where the magic of the season meets the thrill of prehistoric adventure.
Santa will be available to chat and take photos free with General Admission on select Saturdays. Visitors should bring their own phones or cameras to capture their prehistoric holiday moment.
Santa’s Special Photo Sessions:

Saturday, November 29 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Featuring the Kingwood High School Madrigal Choir from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 20 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Step into the season’s spirit and make holiday memories your family will treasure for years to come.

5th Annual Engineer It!
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
National Engineering Week is here, and the Witte is celebrating in a big way!
Join friends, family and fellow curious minds for our fifth annual Engineer It! — a hands-on day celebrating the many ways engineering shapes our world. Take on creative challenges, explore different engineering fields and see the design process come to life.
As we celebrate the Witte’s 100th birthday year, we’re also celebrating the engineers who have shaped the world over the past century.
What engineering feats have emerged in the last 100 years? And who would engineer the world’s biggest birthday cake? Meet professional engineers, ask questions and get inspired at this engineering party. What will you create?
Come check out activities from our community partners:

Environmental Water Resources Institute
Girl with Grit
JECA Roboraptors
Microchips and Queso
Palo Alto College STEM Center
San Antonio Water System
South Texas Institute of Transportation Engineers
Southwest Research Institute
The Boeing Company
UTSA Physics and Astronomy

This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this and all the exciting celebrations happening throughout our 100th birthday year!
