McNay Free Family Day: All Together

Sunday, April 6, 2025

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Free

A group of children poses with Jesse the Peacock, the McNay's official mascot at an outdoor family event.

McNay Free Family Day: All Together

Sunday, April 6, 2025

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Free

Register

Celebrate the exhibition Sport and Spectator with your family and enjoy games, performances, and activities that celebrate teamwork and healthy living.

Event Highlights

Live Music & Dance

  • Performance by award-winning Sotomayor High School Jazz Ensemble
  • DJ Sue Problema spinning vibrant beats
  • Dance movement session with Rosie Torres

Creative & Inclusive Activities

  • Recycled art activity inspired by sustainable sports equipment, facilitated by Spare Parts SA
  • Adaptive art supplies, a sensory escape room, and a mobile changing unit presented by disABILITYsa

Mascot Meet & Greet

Strike a pose with Jesse, the McNay’s MVP (Most Valuable Peacock)!

Plus, join lovable mascot friends from around town to help welcome Jesse to San Antonio:

  • Marina the Turtle (Go Rio Cruises)
  • H-E-Buddy
  • LeeRoy the Bengal Tiger (Trinity University)
  • Rowdy the Roadrunner (UTSA)
  • Running Toilet (SAWS)
  • Sweetie (Bill Miller)
  • Tori the Tower (Tower of the Americas)

Food Available for Purchase:

View or download the event program

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McNay Free Family Day is a rain-or-shine event. In the case of inclement weather, all activities will take place indoors.


Sport and Spectator is organized for McNay Art Museum by René Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs; and Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions.

Major funding is provided by the Joan and Herb Kelleher Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Semmes Foundation, Inc.; and the Louis H. and Mary Patricia Stumberg Foundation. Special thanks to the Exhibition Host Committee chaired by Kelley and Pat Frost, Corinna and J.B. Richter.


Photographs taken during this event may be used in McNay publications. If you do not wish to be photographed, please alert our staff or contact education@mcnayart.org.

Events

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