Last Updated On – 21st September, 2025
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Looking for the best ways to celebrate Halloween and fall with your family in San Antonio? You’re in luck! This October, the city transforms into a hub of seasonal excitement, offering a huge variety of events for all ages.
Whether you’re in the mood for a not-so-spooky adventure at a theme park, a dive into rich cultural traditions, or a chance to get creative, our guide has you covered. Explore our curated list of the best kids’ events in San Antonio this October and start planning your unforgettable family memories.
This month’s highlights include Gabby’s Dollhouse Live, Day of the Dead River Parade, and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest!
This list is grouped by date range for easy browsing and quick planning.
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
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Top Pick for Kids Events in San Antonio in October 2025 – Corny Maze & Enchanted Lights at Traders Village!
Ready to get in the Halloween spirit? This October, prepare for a thrilling drive-thru experience unlike any other! You and your family are invited to a mile-long Halloween light show where thousands of lights come alive, perfectly synchronized to a high-energy soundtrack.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Before you start your drive, park your car and dive into a world of autumn adventures. Navigate a sprawling 10-acre corn maze, make new friends at the petting zoo, or challenge your family to some classic carnival games. And no fall outing is complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch and some delicious treats from our food concessions.
When: Friday, September 19 – November 1, 2025
Where: Traders Village San Antonio, 9333 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78242
How Much: Varies by attraction
Kids Events in San Antonio in October 3 – 5, 2025
Image credit: Gabby’s Dollhouse Live
Red Riding Hood – A Family Friendly Play! – Get ready for an imaginative and hilarious retelling of a classic fairy tale, as a one-man show gets unexpectedly interrupted by a delivery driver!
Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash – Get ready for fang-tastic fun and thrilling activities for the whole family every Saturday this October, with plenty of spooky surprises in store.
Celebrate Murals and Marigolds – Step into a vibrant world of art and nature at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Celebrate Marigolds & Murals event. Discover contemporary murals, learn from Garden educators, and immerse yourself in a stunning landscape of marigolds.
Archaeology Day at Casa Navarro – Uncover history with your own hands at this Archaeology Month celebration, where you’ll make a clay pinch pot and learn about the tools archaeologists use.
Starlight Movie Series: Nightmare Before Christmas – Unwind under the stars at the Starlight Movie Series at the Garden for the screening of Nightmare Before Christmas. Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a night of films and delicious food, with optional pre-ordered picnic baskets to elevate your evening.
Baby Shark @ SeaWorld San Antonio – SeaWorld San Antonio invites you to celebrate 10 years of Baby Shark with an immersive experience, a must-do among Kids Events in San Antonio in October 2025. Dive into this limited-time celebration to meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, enjoy a brand-new mini-show, and find themed treats and merchandise.
Enchanted Lights Halloween Park + Corn Maze – Buckle up for a spectacular drive-thru light show where thousands of lights dance to a thrilling Halloween soundtrack. You can also get out and explore a giant corn maze, visit a petting zoo, and enjoy carnival games.
Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month – Get ready for a citywide celebration with over 40 events honoring Mexico’s independence at Fiestas Patrias San Antonio 2025! Experience vibrant music, dance, and parades as you celebrate San Antonio’s rich cultural connection to Mexico.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center – Join the LEGO® Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, where you can join a monster hunt, catch an exclusive 4D movie, and brew up some fun in the Potion Kitchen.
Image credit: Legoland Discovery Center (San Antonio)
San Antonio Zoo Boo! – Get ready for some spooktacular fun at San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo! event, where you can enjoy free trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and delicious fall treats this Halloween season.
SeaWorld Spooktacular – Get ready for SeaWorld Spooktacular, a not-so-scary Halloween adventure featuring trick-or-treating, live shows, and a festive Dia de los Muertos celebration.
First Friday Art Market – Check out some awesome local art, listen to a great DJ, and help create a community mural while grabbing delicious food and drinks this First Friday at the new Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant.
Party on the Plaza – Come out and enjoy a free night of live music, featuring Soul Grammar, with family fun for all ages, including games, a moon bounce, and more, at the base of the Tower!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Family Events in San Antonio in October 10 -12, 2025
Empire Theatre presents iLuminate – Experience iLuminate, a dazzling fusion of technology and dance that will light up your night with electrifying glow-in-the-dark performances.
2nd Saturday San Antonio | Community Karaoke – Sing your heart out at this month’s 2nd Saturday San Antonio market, which will feature an exciting night of karaoke, great food from local trucks, and unique crafts from pop-up vendors.
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest – Step into an enchanted two-day storybook adventure with the return of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest, a magical celebration of whimsical characters and lively performances, with glowing after-parties and villainous delights awaiting you.
Image credit: San Antonio Botanical Garden kids
Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash – Get ready for fang-tastic fun and thrilling activities for the whole family every Saturday this October, with plenty of spooky surprises in store.
Image credit: Morgan’s
Baby Shark @ SeaWorld San Antonio – SeaWorld San Antonio invites you to celebrate 10 years of Baby Shark with an immersive experience, a must-do among kids events in San Antonio in October 2025. Dive into this limited-time celebration to meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, enjoy a brand-new mini-show, and find themed treats and merchandise.
Enchanted Lights Halloween Park + Corn Maze – Buckle up for a spectacular drive-thru light show where thousands of lights dance to a thrilling Halloween soundtrack. You can also get out and explore a giant corn maze, visit a petting zoo, and enjoy carnival games.
San Antonio Zoo Boo! – Get ready for some spooktacular fun at San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo! event, where you can enjoy free trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and delicious fall treats this Halloween season.
Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month – Get ready for a citywide celebration with over 40 events honoring Mexico’s independence at Fiestas Patrias San Antonio 2025! Experience vibrant music, dance, and parades as you celebrate San Antonio’s rich cultural connection to Mexico.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center – Join the LEGO® Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, where you can join a monster hunt, catch an exclusive 4D movie, and brew up some fun in the Potion Kitchen.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
SeaWorld Spooktacular – Get ready for SeaWorld Spooktacular, a not-so-scary Halloween adventure featuring trick-or-treating, live shows, and a festive Dia de los Muertos celebration.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Kids Events in San Antonio in October 17 – 19, 2025
Image credit: Big Texas Comicon
Spooky Sprint – San Antonio – Calling all thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping dash at the Spooky Sprint 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.
Image credit: Bodies Race Company kids
5th Annual Barktoberfest – unleash the fun at Barktoberfest, a community event and festival featuring doggy dash races, pet costume contests, and food trucks.
The Romanian Food Festival-DRACULA FEST – Prepare your taste buds for the Annual Romanian Food Festival, a fun and exciting event featuring traditional food, music, and folkloric dances while learning about the true story of Dracula.
Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival – Experience a night of creativity as over 100 artists transform St. Paul Square with live music, dance, visual arts, and large-scale installations.
First Annual Smoke & Fire BBQ Event – Ready to satisfy your cravings for perfectly smoked meats? Join the inaugural Smoke & Fire BBQ Event, a delicious celebration of grilling and open-fire cooking that brings together ten of the best pitmasters in town.
Fall Festival – Bexar County – Get ready to celebrate the season at our free Community Fall Festival, where you can enjoy trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, and a petting zoo, along with other exciting activities for all ages. With plenty of treats, games, and photo ops, this is one of the best kids events in San Antonio in October 2025 to watch out for.
15th Annual Del Webb HCR Arts and Crafts Festival – Discover one-of-a-kind, handcrafted treasures at this juried show, where over 60 artisans will be selling truly unique items you won’t find anywhere else.
Holly Market of New Braunfels – Head over to the Hollydays Market of New Braunfels with the family for a three-day holiday shopping spree featuring over 130 vendors with unique and one-of-a-kind gifts, perfect for getting a head start on your festive events.
Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash – Get ready for fang-tastic fun and thrilling activities for the whole family every Saturday this October, with plenty of spooky surprises in store.
Baby Shark @ SeaWorld San Antonio – SeaWorld San Antonio invites you to celebrate 10 years of Baby Shark with an immersive experience, a must-do among kids events in San Antonio in October 2025. Dive into this limited-time celebration to meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, enjoy a brand-new mini-show, and find themed treats and merchandise.
Enchanted Lights Halloween Park + Corn Maze – Buckle up for a spectacular drive-thru light show where thousands of lights dance to a thrilling Halloween soundtrack. You can also get out and explore a giant corn maze, visit a petting zoo, and enjoy carnival games.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center – Join the LEGO® Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, where you can join a monster hunt, catch an exclusive 4D movie, and brew up some fun in the Potion Kitchen.
San Antonio Zoo Boo! – Get ready for some spooktacular fun at San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo! event, where you can enjoy free trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and delicious fall treats this Halloween season.
SeaWorld Spooktacular – Get ready for SeaWorld Spooktacular, a not-so-scary Halloween adventure featuring trick-or-treating, live shows, and a festive Dia de los Muertos celebration.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Kids Events in San Antonio in October 24 – 26, 2025
Turkic Festival – Celebrate rich Turkic heritage with a day of delicious food, live music, and stunning folk dances at the Raindrop Foundation San Antonio.
Pecan Fest – Get ready to go nuts at Pecan Fest 2025 in Seguin! This exciting event features a full day of shopping, a pub crawl, and plenty of pecans.
Muertos Fest at Hemisfair – Celebrate Day of the Dead at San Antonio’s premier and longest-running festival, Muertos Fest, a free two-day event packed with live music, dance, poetry, and the largest open altar exhibition in the city.
Image credit: Dia de los Muertos at Hemisfair kids
Family Fishing Day – Head to the river and reel in some excitement at this year’s Family Fishing Day, where there are more than 600 channel catfish for you to hook.
Image credit: Brackenridge Park Conservancy
Dogtober Adoption & Foster Fall Festival – Get ready for a two-day fall festival featuring hayrides, a pet costume contest, puppy yoga, and hundreds of adoptable pets just waiting to meet you!
Calaverita Run 2025 – Join the Calaverita Run 5K and celebrate Día de los Muertos by lacing up for a run filled with music, vibrant altars, and festive face painting. After you cross the finish line, celebrate with local vendors, community art, and a collective display of remembrance.
BOOtanica! – Step into a Halloween wonderland at the Garden’s annual BOOtanica event! Get ready to explore a festive trick-or-treat trail and discover nature-themed stations while in costume with the kids.
Image credit: San Antonio Botanical Garden
Day of the Dead River Parade – Watch the spectacular Day of the Dead River Parade, where elaborately decorated floats and costumed riders celebrate life on the iconic San Antonio River Walk.
Image credit: San Antonio River Walk
Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash – Get ready for fang-tastic fun and thrilling activities for the whole family every Saturday this October, with plenty of spooky surprises in store.
Enchanted Lights Halloween Park + Corn Maze – Buckle up for a spectacular drive-thru light show where thousands of lights dance to a thrilling Halloween soundtrack. You can also get out and explore a giant corn maze, visit a petting zoo, and enjoy carnival games.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center – Join the LEGO® Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, where you can join a monster hunt, catch an exclusive 4D movie, and brew up some fun in the Potion Kitchen.
San Antonio Zoo Boo! – Get ready for some spooktacular fun at San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo! event, where you can enjoy free trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and delicious fall treats this Halloween season.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Oktoberfest Food Festival – Raise your stein and celebrate at Six Flags Fiesta Texas’s Oktoberfest, where you can experience the best of German food, music, and thrills.
SeaWorld Spooktacular – Get ready for SeaWorld Spooktacular, a not-so-scary Halloween adventure featuring trick-or-treating, live shows, and a festive Dia de los Muertos celebration.
Noche De Fiesta – Mariachi & Vendor Fair – Get ready to kick off your night with vibrant mariachi music at Hotel Contessa’s riverfront atrium. Come experience the festive vibes with live music, a local vendor market, and more—all for free.
Kids Events in San Antonio in October 31 – November 2, 2025
Walk For Epilepsy San Antonio – Lace up your sneakers and join the Walks for Epilepsy in San Antonio this October 2025 for a memorable day that supports epilepsy awareness and vital community programs.
Mariposas on the Plaza – Celebrate a beautiful, contemplative evening in San Antonio this October with a special Día de los Muertos event where you can honor loved ones by dedicating a butterfly to hang on the trees in Main Plaza.
DiwaliSA – Join the City of San Antonio for the 15th anniversary of Diwali San Antonio, a free festival featuring traditional music, dance, delicious food, and unique crafts.
Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash – Get ready for fang-tastic fun and thrilling activities for the whole family every Saturday this October, with plenty of spooky surprises in store.
Baby Shark @ SeaWorld San Antonio – SeaWorld San Antonio invites you to celebrate 10 years of Baby Shark with an immersive experience, a must-do among San Antonio’s kids events in October 2025. Dive into this limited-time celebration to meet Baby Shark and Pinkfong, enjoy a brand-new mini-show, and find themed treats and merchandise.
Enchanted Lights Halloween Park + Corn Maze – Buckle up for a spectacular drive-thru light show where thousands of lights dance to a thrilling Halloween soundtrack. You can also get out and explore a giant corn maze, visit a petting zoo, and enjoy carnival games.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center – Join the LEGO® Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, where you can join a monster hunt, catch an exclusive 4D movie, and brew up some fun in the Potion Kitchen.
San Antonio Zoo Boo! – Get ready for some spooktacular fun at San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo! event, where you can enjoy free trick-or-treating, animal encounters, and delicious fall treats this Halloween season.
SeaWorld Spooktacular – Get ready for SeaWorld Spooktacular, a not-so-scary Halloween adventure featuring trick-or-treating, live shows, and a festive Dia de los Muertos celebration.
We’ll keep this guide updated with new family picks all month. Want more weekly options? Check our Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend guide every Wednesday for the freshest low-cost fun around town.
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