World Heritage Day
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/18/2026
Join us at the World Heritage Center as we celebrate World Heritage Day with people all around the world. This international festival celebrates the protection of important cultural and environmental World Heritage Sites, such as the historic San Antonio Missions.
Come see the new outdoor exhibit “Living Along the Silk Road”. All ages are welcome to visit the Center for art-making activities, cultural information tables, and watch the San Antonio Lion Dance Association.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Key Events
Entertainment:
- San Antonio Lion Dancers (12:00pm)
- Akram Hanna Global Beats on the Mission Marquee Plaza stage (10am – 2pm)
Travel along the Silk Road Program (Activities/demos):
- Persia: Weaving
- India: Sense the Silk Road (smell - spices, touch – silks, raw silk, raw cotton, cotton, nice rugs)
- China: Ceramic Bowls
- China: Lion Dance Puppets
- San Antonio: Agua Fresca Demos
Outdoor Exhibit Opening:
- Life Along the Silk Road Exhibition
Limited Edition World Heritage Center Sticker will be available only on April 18th!
Tasting opportunity! A food vendor at Mission Marquee Plaza will be serving baklava.
Location:
World Heritage Center
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name:
Stephanie Statz
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/18/2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Price:
FREE
Ages
All AgesWeb Service