Second Thursday

Celebrate Motherhood at Second Thursday!

Join us for an evening inspired by the McNay’s upcoming exhibition, "Mama | Madre | Mother." Enjoy free general admission, creative activities, and a festive evening honoring the theme of family and connection. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs to relax on the grounds, enjoy live music, and take part in themed activities. Dogs on leashes are welcome outdoors.

Outdoor Art Activities
Starting at 6 p.m.

Get creative with hands-on activities inspired by motherhood and family:
• Handprint Flowers – Trace your hands on paper, cut them out, and assemble a beautiful bouquet to take home.
• Heart-shaped Peek-a-boo Cards – Decorate a pre-folded card with a heart-shaped cutout, collage or draw inside, and create a keepsake for someone special.

More Outdoor Activities:
• Relax on the lawn with blankets and chairs
• Dog-friendly outdoor areas
• Food trucks on-site for tasty bites

Step Inside: Explore the McNay
• FREE gallery admission from 4 to 9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B
• Special Exhibitions: Sport and Spectator and Michael Tracy: The Elegy of Distance – $10 admission

Getting Here & Parking
Limited free parking is available at the McNay:
• Behind the Jones Building (off Emporia Blvd)
• Off N New Braunfels Ave

You may also like the following events from McNay Art Museum:

• Next Thursday, 1st May, 06:00 pm, Shakespeare from Stage to Screen in San Antonio
• Next Saturday, 3rd May, 10:00 am, McNay Print Fair 2025 in San Antonio
• Next month, 24th May, 02:00 pm, Film Screening: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead in San Antonio

Also check out other Music events in San Antonio, Exhibitions in San Antonio.