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Giant inflatable park bounces into San Antonio for spring break

Epic Bounce gives San Antonio kids the chance to blow off steam.

UPDATE 3/13/2026: Epic Bounce was originally scheduled to run March 12-15 and March 20-22 at Shaenfield Ranch Center at 7915 W Loop 1604 N. This article has been revised to include the new dates and location.

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An inflatable theme park will soon give San Antonio spring breakers a lift. Epic Bounce is bounding into Ingram Park Mall at 6301 NW Loop 410 for two weekends of high-energy fun.

Epic Bounce is no stranger to San Antonio, but this year it will have a shorter engagement. After its opening day was postponed due to weather concerns, it will run March 20-22 and March 27-29. Previously, it has had three-month stint.

The complex, essentially a supersized bouncy castle, includes slides, obstacle courses, and play areas for toddlers. Guests can also check out chill-out areas or grab a snack at the on-site concession stand. The total park spans around 35,000 square feet, about half the size of an NFL football field.

That footprint makes it even larger than Big Bounce America, which called itself the “world’s largest bounce house” when it visited the South Texas Regional Soccer Complex in 2025. We’re perfectly at peace with an ever-escalating bouncy house arms race.

“We’ve built this to feel like a full-day experience,” founder Pharaoh Paige said in a statement. “Families can come for hours, not minutes. It’s active, safe, and something completely different from typical Spring Break options.”

Epic Bounce is open noon-6 pm during its limited run. Tickets range from $14.99 for non-jumping adults to $129.99 VIP family four-pack. Sessions last up to two hours.

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BROADWAY ON HOUSTON STREET

Broadway in San Antonio takes the stage for new 2026/2027 season

Photo by Joan Marcus

'Wicked' will defy gravity June 2-20, 2027

Prepare to have showtunes stuck in your head starting in September. Broadway in San Antonio has revealed its 11-show 2026/2027 lineup at the Majestic Theatre, full of Alamo City debuts, jukebox musicals, and barn-burning classics.

The season comes with five performances never before staged in San Antonio. Locals will no doubt be familiar with the gist of Mrs. Doubtfire, Buena Vista Social Club, The Great Gatsby, and Death Becomes Her from their beloved cinematic and literary sources. Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set to a soundtrack of smash hits like “Fallin’” and “Empire State of Mind.”

A few familiar titles are also returning to the downtown theater. Show folk can feel the hills come alive with The Sound of Music, repeat viewings of Beetlejuice three times, or relive Tony winners like The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.

It’s probably no surprise that the latter two have extended runs.“Each season, we are honored to bring home some of Broadway’s most celebrated productions to the Majestic Theatre, and the 2026/2027 season will present even more exceptional performances,” said Emily Smith, General Manager of the Majestic Theatre, in a release. “With iconic titles like Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Sound of Music, this new lineup offers unforgettable experiences for all audiences.”

The Majestic will be alive with 'The Sound of Music.'Photo courtesy of Broadway in San Antonio

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'Wicked' will defy gravity June 2-20, 2027

Seven-show subscription packages start at $342 and include Mrs. Doubtfire, The Sound of Music, Buena Vista Social Club, Phantom of the Opera, Hell's Kitchen, The Great Gatsby, and Death Becomes Her. Beetlejuice, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Waitress, and Wicked are available as add-on options. The full season spans from September 15 to June 20, 2027.

As always, the Majestic is also spreading the joy of theater to students. Through the Broadway League's Broadway Bridges program, complimentary tickets will be available to Title I high school students, with limited $40 tickets available to students for select performances. Post-show talkbacks are planned for select shows as well.

For ticket and subscription information, head to BroadwayInSanAntonio.com. Then, ask your friends for some patience. It’s not your fault that you’ll be belting out “Defying Gravity” all week.

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