Brick or Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
LEGO monster build challenges, glow-in-the-dark workshops, and a 4D movie.
San Antonio Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
45 family-friendly fall activities in San Antonio and nearby.
San Antonio transforms for Halloween, offering everything from the thrilling rides at Six Flags Fiesta Texas to the free family fun of the Calaveras de Azúcar Festival. Consider events spread across theme parks, the city's downtown core, or just a short drive to nearby towns like New Braunfels.
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San Antonio Halloween Bar Crawl
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Includes drink vouchers, waived cover charges, and an after party
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Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Antonio
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Park-wide transformation into a terrifying Halloween experience.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Nell Campbell - 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
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Spooktacular Tour featuring Nell Campbell and Spaced Out Texans.
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San Antonio Ghost Walking Tour
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Led by professional paranormal investigators exploring downtown's haunted locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the food strategy at pumpkin patches around San Antonio?
Farm food is fun but slow and pricey at peak: cider donuts and one treat as the event, real meals before or after. Lines shortest before 11:30 am. Bring water bottles and a backup protein snack per kid, and check payment types, since some stands are cash-only while others are card-only. Picnic tables fill by noon, so scout your base early.
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in San Antonio?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.
What are the best costume choices for kids attending outdoor Halloween events in San Antonio?
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.