Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Antonio
Park-wide transformation into a terrifying Halloween experience.
8 haunted experiences near Converse.
Converse area residents seeking scares will find attractions spread across San Antonio, San Marcos, and New Braunfels. From the expansive frights at SeaWorld to the immersive terror of the 13th Floor, there are ticketed events designed for intense thrills.
For a different kind of experience, consider a cruise tour with ghost stories or outdoor trails through caverns.
Adult cookie decorating workshop led by an in-store pastry chef.
German culture and Texas fun along the Comal River.
Spooktacular Tour featuring Nell Campbell and Spaced Out Texans.
Led by professional paranormal investigators exploring downtown's haunted locations.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
Bigger parks run food trucks and concession stands with fair-style pricing: budget $10-15 a person for a snack round, and expect card-only lines at some trucks and cash-only at others. Eat a real meal before arriving, since queue time eats the evening, and schedule the concession stop between attractions as a nerves reset. Outside food usually has to stay in the car.
On mid-October Fridays and Saturdays, yes: general-admission waits can run 60-90 minutes per attraction while fast passes cut that to 10-20. On weeknights and early-season weekends, general admission is usually fine. Do the math per person: if the upgrade costs less than an hour of standing in the cold feels worth to your group, buy it for the busiest attraction only.
Wagons run on a loose schedule, so pad 30-45 minutes of waiting around your slot. Dress warmer than you think; sitting still in an open wagon feels 10 degrees colder than walking. Hold bags and phones tight over bumpy fields, load kids toward the wagon's center, and know most rides run 20-30 minutes with no mid-route exit once you roll.