# San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Autumn Walk at Mission San José > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 23 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Mission San José (San Antonio Missions NHP), 6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-accessible grounds; free Junior Ranger activity booklets for kids ages 5–12 - Price: Free admission and free parking at all four historic mission sites and the visitor center - Organizer: National Park Service - Official page: https://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-autumn-walk-at-mission-s--listing-07882238e0b60f128447e721 ## About Part of San Antonio's UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mission San José—known as the 'Queen of the Missions'—provides a serene, historic autumn walk for families during Thanksgiving week. Families can marvel at the magnificent carved stone Rose Window, walk the perimeter of the fortified stone compound, and inspect the operational 18th-century Spanish colonial gristmill. Kids can participate in the official NPS Junior Ranger program, completing interactive activity booklets to earn their wooden badge. The surrounding Mission Reach trail provides paved, scenic family biking and walking paths along the restored river corridor under golden pecan and cottonwood trees. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved and packed crushed granite paths through the visitor center, mission grounds, and river trails easily accommodate all strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Air-conditioned National Park Service Visitor Center offers modern family restrooms, water bottle filling stations, and comfortable theater seating. • Age Suitability: Engaging for all ages; Junior Ranger discovery booklets tailored for children ages 5–12. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open-air national park setting with expansive grassy courtyards and birdsong; ideal for kids needing a calm outdoor environment. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [San Antonio River Walk Thanksgiving Weekend Family River Cruise & Promenade](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-river-walk-thanksgiving-weekend-family-river-cruise-and-pr--listing-64906e5faccdeec14e9d03e4) — Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · San Antonio River Walk (Downtown & Rivercenter) · All ages · From $12 · checked Nov 5. 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