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Thursday, August 27th – Saturday, August 29th
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Location: Lucky Strike (13307 San Pedro Ave, 78216)
August 27th | 6pm – 8pm | 70s Theme
Astro Superbowl (3203 Harry Wurzbach Rd, 78209)
August 28th | 6pm – 8pm | 80s Theme
Bandera Bowling Center (6700 Huebner Rd, 78238)
August 29th | 12pm – 2pm | 90s Theme
Back to Where It All Began: Bowl for Kids’ Sake Turns 50
This year, we’re rolling it back—way back—as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bowl for Kids’ Sake!
From the disco days of the 70s, to the neon glow of the 80s, to the grunge and pop of the 90s, this event has been bringing people together for decades to change kids’ lives. Now, we’re rebooting the fun and inviting you to be part of the legacy—whether you bowled with us years ago or you’re brand new to the party.
We’re going all in on nostalgia with a 70s, 80s, and 90s theme across three days and three locations.
September
Thursday, September 10th
Big Connections- Bigs Only
Location: Roundabout (1710 Blanco
Rd, San Antonio, TX 78212)
Join us in bringing Bigs together to connect, share, and build community. Swap stories, celebrate wins, get advice from fellow mentors, and pick up new ideas for your match—all while making connections with people who understand the mentoring journey.
Saturday, September 12th
Match Anniversary Party- Matches Only
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us for our monthly Match Anniversary Party as we celebrate your match! If you are celebrating 1+ years of a Match Anniversary, we want to help you celebrate! Join us for pizza, games, friendship bracelets, and to make a photo tile to hang up in our Mentoring Hall of Fame.
Saturday, September 19th
Career & College Planning
Time: 10:00 am -Noon
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us for a workshop with representatives from College Consulting & Career Coaching to cover topics such as Career Exploration, Choosing a major, High School v. College, and Time management in College.
Friday, September 25th – Sunday, September 27th
Camp Out- Matches Only
Location: H.E. Butt Foundation Camp- Singing Hills (11756 North U.S. Hwy 83, Leakey, TX 78873)
Join us for a fun filled weekend for our Matches planned by our Matches (you). Please confirm with your Littles parent/guardian prior to registration. This weekend is a great opportunity to meet other matches and get out in nature.
October
Saturday, October 10th
Fall Fest & 50th Anniversary
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm & 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: BBBS Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us for a special open house as we celebrate five decades of mentoring, community, and brighter futures for local youth.
Sunday, October 11th
Day of the Girl
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us Sunday, October 11, as we celebrate the magic within all girls! Enjoy hands-on activities, get a free T-shirt while supplies last, and more.
Saturday, October 17th
STEM Activity – Matches Only
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us and our friends from Friendship is the New Cool for this fun STEM Activity. We will be building a respiratory system.
Saturday, October 17th
Big Bite Cooking Class – Matches Only
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us and our friends from the Food Bank for this fun cooking class. Come learn a new recipe and hangout with other matches!
Monday, October 19- Tuesday, October 20
Bridging the Gap: A Texas Mentoring Conference
Location: Hilton Palacio del Rio River Walk (200 S Alamo St., San Antonio, 78205 United States)
Explore more than 20 engaging workshops covering youth voice, trauma-informed care, developmental relationships, leadership, fundraising, storytelling, emotional intelligence, school partnerships, mentoring innovation, and measuring impact.
Saturday, October 24th
Big Connections- Bigs Only
Location: Poppy’s Coffee House (6417 Evers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238)
Join us in bringing Bigs together to connect, share, and build community. Swap stories, celebrate wins, get advice from fellow mentors, and pick up new ideas for your match—all while making connections with people who understand the mentoring journey.
Friday, October 30
Young Professionals In Energy Golf Tournament 2026
Location: Canyon Springs Golf Club (24405 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, Texas 78258)
Join us on Friday, October 30, 2026 for the Young Professionals in Energy Golf Tournament to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas! This event will be a great day on the green featuring lunch, dinner, drinks, goodie bags filled with cool merchandise, and friendly competition.
November
Tuesday, November 3rd
Who Mentored You Speaker Series Featuring Suzanne & Jim Goudge
Location: BBBS Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us for this speaker series featuring Suzanne & Jim Goudge. Learn who Mentored them in their lives. Food will be provided.
Thursday, November 5th
Big Connections- Bigs Only
Location: Elsewhere Too (4513 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249)
Join us in bringing Bigs together to connect, share, and build community. Swap stories, celebrate wins, get advice from fellow mentors, and pick up new ideas for your match—all while making connections with people who understand the mentoring journey.
Saturday, November 14th
Match Anniversary Party- Matches Only
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters Office (10843 Gulfdale, 78216)
Join us for our monthly Match Anniversary Party as we celebrate your match! If you are celebrating 1+ years of a Match Anniversary, we want to help you celebrate! Join us for pizza, games, friendship bracelets, and to make a photo tile to hang up in our Mentoring Hall of Fame.
Available Programs
50th Anniversary Art Contest
Be a part of our 50th Anniversary! Submit your art work for it to be considered to be displayed in our building, incorporated into our 50th Anniversary Cookbook, and/or made into note cards or other Big Brothers Big Sisters merch.
50th Anniversary Cookbook
Add a little spice to our 50th Anniversary! Submit your favorite family recipe for the Big Brothers Big Sisters 50th Anniversary cookbook. Tell us why your recipe is important to you and it could be featured in our cookbook.
Girl Scouts
Did you know we have a Big Brothers Big Sisters Girl Scout Troop? Join now to have fun and make new friends.
Scouting America
Did you know we have a Big Brothers Big Sisters Scout Troop? Join now to have fun and make new friends.