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Things to do with friends in San Antonio, TX

What are fun things to do with friends in San Antonio?

We checked 56 real places in San Antonio, TX from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in San Antonio, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Zucht Display Building to The Rustic

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Zucht Display Building

    Wetmore Road, San Antonio, TX 78217

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Enclave at Laurel Canyon Community Residential Park

    San Antonio, Texas

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Yummi Japanese Restaurant

    24165 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at NISD Natatorium

    8400 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Alamo Quarry Market

    Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio, TX 78209

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Regal Alamo Quarry

    255 East Basse Road, San Antonio, TX 78209

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at The Grill at Leon Springs

    24116 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at The Rustic

    15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78257

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Centro de Artes to SALUD! The Ultimate Tequila Bar

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Centro de Artes

    San Antonio, TX 78205

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Douglas MacArthur Park

    1611, San Antonio, TX 78217

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Ramen and Poke

    Redland Road, San Antonio, TX 78259

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Whispering Oaks Swim Club

    Whisper Moss Street, San Antonio, TX 78230

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Post Exchange

    Koehler Road, San Antonio, TX 78234

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cinemark McCreless Market

    4224 South New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78223

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Smashin Crab

    8910 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78250

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at SALUD! The Ultimate Tequila Bar

    8123 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Instituto Cultural de Mexico to Sandbox

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Instituto Cultural de Mexico

    East Nueva Street, San Antonio, TX 78205

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Salado Creek Greenway

    San Antonio, Texas

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Papa Nacho's Cantina

    24145 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Angelica talamantes

    3142 Southeast Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78235

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Toyota Field

    Quarry Park, San Antonio, TX 78284

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Traders Village

    9333 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78242

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at EDÁ - Empanadas De Acá

    9703 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78250

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Sandbox

    7280 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78249

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in San Antonio

Real places in San Antonio for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Richard Friedrich Aquarium

    A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Tuleta Drive, San Antonio, TX 78212
  2. Visit Colonial Hills School Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeSan Antonio, Texas
  3. Eat at Torchy's Tacos

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)11654 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78254
  4. Go to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)618 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216
  5. Snack stop at Tealicious

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)9234 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249

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Date night ideas in San Antonio

Real places in San Antonio for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Tealicious

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)9234 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
  2. Walk through Windsor Park

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    Free2300, San Antonio, TX 78213
  3. Dinner at Yummi Japanese Restaurant

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)24165 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
  4. Drinks at Flying Saucer (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)11255 Huebner Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78230

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Things to do with a large group in San Antonio

Real places in San Antonio for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Play at AMC Rivercenter 11 with Alamo IMAX

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)849 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
  2. Park time at Panther Springs Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    Free22635, San Antonio, TX 78260
  3. Dinner at Yummi Japanese Restaurant

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)24165 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
  4. Drinks at Bermuda Triangle (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)Desert Sands Street, San Antonio, TX 78216

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Weekend in San Antonio with friends

A two-day plan of real places in San Antonio, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Ralston Family Collections Center

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205
  2. Saturday lunch: Yummi Japanese Restaurant

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)24165 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
  3. Saturday afternoon: Wilshire Terrace

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    Free102, San Antonio, TX 78218
  4. Saturday night: I-10 Icehouse (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)9518 Console Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Tealicious

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)9234 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
  6. Sunday afternoon: Santikos Northwest 14

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)7600 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78230

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Birthday ideas for adults in San Antonio

Real places in San Antonio for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Yummi Japanese Restaurant

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)24165 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
  2. Play at Santikos Mayan Palace 14

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)1918 Southwest Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78221
  3. Drinks at 2015 Club (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212
  4. Visit Contemporary at Blue Star

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)116, San Antonio, TX 78204
  5. Picnic at Belmeade Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    Free208, San Antonio, Texas

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Things to do with friends under 21 in San Antonio

Real places in San Antonio for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at Angelica talamantes

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)3142 Southeast Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78235
  2. See a movie at Santikos Entertainment Embassy

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)13707 Embassy Row, San Antonio, TX 78216
  3. Get active at Castle Hills Forest Pool

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)George Road, San Antonio, TX 78231
  4. Coffee or a snack at Tealicious

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)9234 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
  5. Eat at Yummi Japanese Restaurant

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)24165 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
  6. Hang out at Enclave at Laurel Canyon Community Residential Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeSan Antonio, Texas

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Places in San Antonio

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in San Antonio?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in San Antonio costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in San Antonio for free?

Free places on our list include Enclave at Laurel Canyon Community Residential Park, Colonial Hills School Park and Douglas MacArthur Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in San Antonio?

Good places to start are Yummi Japanese Restaurant, The Grill at Leon Springs and Ramen and Poke. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in San Antonio?

Sights on our list include Zucht Display Building, Ralston Family Collections Center and Centro de Artes. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in San Antonio?

Try visit Richard Friedrich Aquarium, visit Colonial Hills School Park and eat at Torchy's Tacos. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in San Antonio?

Try coffee at Tealicious, walk through Windsor Park and dinner at Yummi Japanese Restaurant. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in San Antonio?

Try play at AMC Rivercenter 11 with Alamo IMAX, park time at Panther Springs Park and dinner at Yummi Japanese Restaurant. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in San Antonio?

Try saturday morning: Ralston Family Collections Center, saturday lunch: Yummi Japanese Restaurant and saturday afternoon: Wilshire Terrace. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in San Antonio?

Try birthday dinner at Yummi Japanese Restaurant, play at Santikos Mayan Palace 14 and drinks at 2015 Club (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in San Antonio?

Try play at Angelica talamantes, see a movie at Santikos Entertainment Embassy and get active at Castle Hills Forest Pool. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for San Antonio?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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