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Looking for the best ways to celebrate fall with your family in San Antonio? You’re in luck! This October, the city transforms into a hub of winter excitement, offering a huge variety of events for all ages.
Whether you’re in the mood for an outdoor adventure, 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 the Corny Maze, Zoo Boo!, and more!
This list is grouped by date range for easy browsing and quick planning.
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Kids Events in San Antonio in October 2 – 4, 2026
Magic Nights At Blind Tiger: Alfonso The Great – Enjoy an all-ages evening of close-up magic and comedy as Alfonso The Great brings mind-bending tricks and plenty of laughs to Blind Tiger.
11th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival – Celebrate monarchs and pollinators with butterfly tagging, nature activities, interactive games, plant giveaways, live music, food, and more than 50 education partners.
12th Annual Car Show at Historic Market Square – Admire an impressive lineup of classic, vintage, and specialty vehicles while enjoying the food, shopping, music, and culture of Historic Market Square.
Boerne Book Festival – Celebrate a decade of literary magic at the Boerne Book Festival with regional authors, engaging talks, story-filled activities, and special guests including Texas Bluebonnet Award winner Mari Mancusi.
Terry Fator: Pure Imagination – Terry Fator brings his Pure Imagination tour to San Antonio with a mix of comedy, incredible vocal impressions, music, and his beloved puppet characters.
The Addams Family – Follow Wednesday Addams as she falls for a “normal” young man and turns the Addams family upside down by inviting him and his parents to dinner.
CAVERN BAT FEST – Soak up the beauty of the Texas Hill Country at Natural Bridge Caverns with live music, kids’ activities, seasonal attractions, and special Halloween fun on the final weekend.
Image credit: Natural Bridge Caverns
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Join Boy and an adorable but energetic Mouse for a hilarious adventure that begins with one simple cookie and quickly spirals into a series of mishaps.
Sundrop Springs Presents: Fall Festival – Make fall a family tradition at Sundrop Springs with a full day of seasonal fun, including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, mazes, delicious food, and more.
Sunday Scaries – Stretch out your weekend with Sunday Scaries at The Rock at La Cantera, featuring live local music, outdoor spaces, and special Happy Hour deals every Sunday in October.
Ghost Tours – Cruise along the San Antonio River Walk and discover its darker side through haunted tales, chilling folklore, and paranormal stories.
Brick or Treat – Join Lord Vampire and the Minifigure Monsters for a frightfully fun Halloween party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio. Enjoy new LEGO building activities, creative workshops, and the return of the popular Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
Corny Maze – Find your way through three levels of fall-themed Corny Maze fun, with paths designed for little adventurers and families looking for a challenge. Keep the fun going with pumpkin painting, duck racing, axe throwing, and more seasonal activities.
Image credit: Traders Village San Antonio
Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Fright Fest – Get ready for a thrilling Halloween takeover featuring The Conjuring Universe maze, SAW®: Legacy of Terror, original haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, and nighttime rides.
Halloween at The DoSeum – Celebrate Halloween all month long at The DoSeum with spooky-cute decorations, themed photo stations, hourly BOOgie breaks, and special activities and workshops. Kids can even wear their costumes throughout October for a chance to win a DoSeum membership.
Zoo Boo! Presented by PNC – Celebrate Halloween season at San Antonio Zoo. Dress up, enjoy photo opportunities, trick-or-treating on select dates and times, live entertainment, and themed activities while taking in a full day at the zoo.
Animal Crossing™ Aquarium Tour – Step into the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the aquarium with character meet-and-greets, a themed stamp rally, photo opportunities, and character sightings throughout the habitats.
Family Events in San Antonio from October 9 – 11, 2026
The Sound of Music – Experience the beloved story of Maria and the von Trapp family in this acclaimed North American tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s timeless musical.
Image credit: Majestic and Empire Theatres
W.O.W Festival – Make reading and storytelling an adventure at The DoSeum’s first W.O.W. Festival, a kids’ literature and culture celebration packed with author storytimes, performances, and interactive literary activities.
Viva Mexico Women’s Festival – Celebrate Mexican and Mexican-American culture while spotlighting the creativity and talent of women at this lively festival featuring all-female mariachi groups, Ballet Folklórico, food vendors, artisans, and local businesses.
The Addams Family – Follow Wednesday Addams as she falls for a “normal” young man and turns the Addams family upside down by inviting him and his parents to dinner.
CAVERN BAT FEST – Soak up the beauty of the Texas Hill Country at Natural Bridge Caverns with live music, kids’ activities, seasonal attractions, and special Halloween fun on the final weekend.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Join Boy and an adorable but energetic Mouse for a hilarious adventure that begins with one simple cookie and quickly spirals into a series of mishaps.
Sundrop Springs Presents: Fall Festival – Make fall a family tradition at Sundrop Springs with a full day of seasonal fun, including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, mazes, delicious food, and more.
Brick or Treat – Join Lord Vampire and the Minifigure Monsters for a frightfully fun Halloween party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio. Enjoy new LEGO building activities, creative workshops, and the return of the popular Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
Corny Maze – Find your way through three levels of fall-themed Corny Maze fun, with paths designed for little adventurers and families looking for a challenge. Keep the fun going with pumpkin painting, duck racing, axe throwing, and more seasonal activities.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Fright Fest – Get ready for a thrilling Halloween takeover featuring The Conjuring Universe maze, SAW®: Legacy of Terror, original haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, and nighttime rides.
Sunday Scaries – Stretch out your weekend with Sunday Scaries at The Rock at La Cantera, featuring live local music, outdoor spaces, and special Happy Hour deals every Sunday in October.
Ghost Tours – Cruise along the San Antonio River Walk and discover its darker side through haunted tales, chilling folklore, and paranormal stories.
Rio De La Vida – Tradition Trail Tours – Discover the colorful world of alebrijes aboard this one-hour San Antonio River Walk cruise, where you’ll learn about their history, cultural traditions, and significance. Keep an eye out for these vibrant creations as you travel along the river.
Halloween at The DoSeum – Celebrate Halloween all month long at The DoSeum with spooky-cute decorations, themed photo stations, hourly BOOgie breaks, and special activities and workshops. Kids can even wear their costumes throughout October for a chance to win a DoSeum membership.
Image credit: The DoSeum
Zoo Boo! Presented by PNC – Celebrate Halloween season at San Antonio Zoo. Dress up, enjoy photo opportunities, trick-or-treating on select dates and times, live entertainment, and themed activities while taking in a full day at the zoo.
Animal Crossing™ Aquarium Tour – Step into the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the aquarium with character meet-and-greets, a themed stamp rally, photo opportunities, and character sightings throughout the habitats.
Kids Events in San Antonio from October 16 – 18, 2026
2026 Komen San Antonio MORE THAN PINK Walk – Join thousands of San Antonio participants for the 2026 MORE THAN PINK Walk and help support breast cancer research and patient services.
Image credit: Roston Bullard Lodge #708 PHA F&AM
Bexar County’s Pct. 2 Fall Festival – Head to Rodriguez Park for a free afternoon of fall fun featuring trunk-or-treating, costume contests, face painting, a petting zoo, inflatables, crafts, and festive photo opportunities.
Cinderella – See Rossini’s Cinderella in a playful new production that combines sparkling music, outrageous comedy, and a visually whimsical style inspired by Wes Anderson.
Dogtober Pet Adoption Fall Festival – Meet hundreds of adoptable pets at San Antonio’s Dogtober Pet Adoption Fall Festival, while enjoying fall activities, food, music, vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.
Image credit: City of San Antonio Animal Care Services
Little Monsters Bash at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio – Bring the little ones in costume for a Halloween afternoon featuring a lunch buffet, pumpkin decorating, a mini cake walk, festive music, and a costume contest.
CAVERN BAT FEST – Soak up the beauty of the Texas Hill Country at Natural Bridge Caverns with live music, kids’ activities, seasonal attractions, and special Halloween fun on the final weekend.
Dia De Los Muertos Festival New Braunfels TX – Celebrate Día de los Muertos in downtown New Braunfels with kid-friendly activities, live music, dancing, food trucks, arts and crafts, face painting, vendors, and more.
Brick or Treat – Join Lord Vampire and the Minifigure Monsters for a frightfully fun Halloween party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio. Enjoy new LEGO building activities, creative workshops, and the return of the popular Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
Corny Maze – Find your way through three levels of fall-themed Corny Maze fun, with paths designed for little adventurers and families looking for a challenge. Keep the fun going with pumpkin painting, duck racing, axe throwing, and more seasonal activities.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Fright Fest – Get ready for a thrilling Halloween takeover featuring The Conjuring Universe maze, SAW®: Legacy of Terror, original haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, and nighttime rides.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Join Boy and an adorable but energetic Mouse for a hilarious adventure that begins with one simple cookie and quickly spirals into a series of mishaps.
Sundrop Springs Presents: Fall Festival – Make fall a family tradition at Sundrop Springs with a full day of seasonal fun, including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, mazes, delicious food, and more.
Sunday Scaries – Stretch out your weekend with Sunday Scaries at The Rock at La Cantera, featuring live local music, outdoor spaces, and special Happy Hour deals every Sunday in October.
Ghost Tours – Cruise along the San Antonio River Walk and discover its darker side through haunted tales, chilling folklore, and paranormal stories.
Rio De La Vida – Tradition Trail Tours – Discover the colorful world of alebrijes aboard this one-hour San Antonio River Walk cruise, where you’ll learn about their history, cultural traditions, and significance. Keep an eye out for these vibrant creations as you travel along the river.
Halloween at The DoSeum – Celebrate Halloween all month long at The DoSeum with spooky-cute decorations, themed photo stations, hourly BOOgie breaks, and special activities and workshops. Kids can even wear their costumes throughout October for a chance to win a DoSeum membership.
Zoo Boo! Presented by PNC – Celebrate Halloween season at San Antonio Zoo. Dress up, enjoy photo opportunities, trick-or-treating on select dates and times, live entertainment, and themed activities while taking in a full day at the zoo.
Kids Events in San Antonio on October 23 – 25, 2026
Adobo Throwdown Culinary Competition and Food Expo 4.0 – Celebrate Filipino food and culture at this free two-day event featuring amateur and professional adobo competitions, an ube dessert contest, food vendors, cultural performances, and live cooking demonstrations.
Bubble Run – San Antonio – Run, walk, dance, and splash your way through a colorful, foam-filled 5K at Real Life Amphitheater.
Image credit: Bubble Run
Dia de los Muertos: Celebrando las Misiones – Honor loved ones at this meaningful Día de los Muertos celebration featuring a blessing and procession, live music, cultural performances, family activities, and a remembrance photo tribute.
Image credit: Mission Marquee Plaza
Día de los Muertos at Historic Market Square – Experience the traditions of Día de los Muertos with colorful altars, face painting, mariachi performances, cultural activities, local vendors, and the captivating Las Monas Cultural Dance Procession.
San Antonio Magazine presents Burger Bash – Dig into San Antonio’s burger scene at the inaugural Burger Bash, where local burger joints will compete while guests sample a delicious lineup of creative burgers.
Sensory Friendly Night – Enjoy a more relaxed Halloween celebration at The DoSeum with seasonal activities, sensory-friendly experiences, and stress-free trick-or-treating throughout the museum.
34nd annual Texas Clay Festival – Browse and shop an incredible selection of pottery from more than 80 Texas potters and clay artists at this annual festival in the Gruene Historic District.
New Braunfels “Jamboree” Train Show – All aboard for the New Braunfels Railroad Museum’s annual October train show, where railroad enthusiasts and curious newcomers can explore the world of model railroading.
Spooktacular at the Visitor Center – Put on your favorite costume and head to Main Plaza for an evening of safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating during New Braunfels’ Downtown Spooktacular.
Brick or Treat – Join Lord Vampire and the Minifigure Monsters for a frightfully fun Halloween party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio. Enjoy new LEGO building activities, creative workshops, and the return of the popular Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
Corny Maze – Find your way through three levels of fall-themed Corny Maze fun, with paths designed for little adventurers and families looking for a challenge. Keep the fun going with pumpkin painting, duck racing, axe throwing, and more seasonal activities.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Fright Fest – Get ready for a thrilling Halloween takeover featuring The Conjuring Universe maze, SAW®: Legacy of Terror, original haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, and nighttime rides.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Join Boy and an adorable but energetic Mouse for a hilarious adventure that begins with one simple cookie and quickly spirals into a series of mishaps.
Sundrop Springs Presents: Fall Festival – Make fall a family tradition at Sundrop Springs with a full day of seasonal fun, including hayrides, a pumpkin patch, mazes, delicious food, and more.
Sunday Scaries – Stretch out your weekend with Sunday Scaries at The Rock at La Cantera, featuring live local music, outdoor spaces, and special Happy Hour deals every Sunday in October.
Ghost Tours – Cruise along the San Antonio River Walk and discover its darker side through haunted tales, chilling folklore, and paranormal stories.
Rio De La Vida – Tradition Trail Tours – Discover the colorful world of alebrijes aboard this one-hour San Antonio River Walk cruise, where you’ll learn about their history, cultural traditions, and significance. Keep an eye out for these vibrant creations as you travel along the river.
Halloween at The DoSeum – Celebrate Halloween all month long at The DoSeum with spooky-cute decorations, themed photo stations, hourly BOOgie breaks, and special activities and workshops. Kids can even wear their costumes throughout October for a chance to win a DoSeum membership.
Zoo Boo! Presented by PNC – Celebrate Halloween season at San Antonio Zoo. Dress up, enjoy photo opportunities, trick-or-treating on select dates and times, live entertainment, and themed activities while taking in a full day at the zoo.
Kids Events in San Antonio on October 30 – November 1, 2026
Plim Plim – En Vivo – San Antonio – Join Plim Plim for an interactive family show filled with colorful storytelling, catchy songs, and imaginative fun at The Aztec Theatre.
Trick-or-Treat at The DoSeum – Dress up for a magical Halloween night at The DoSeum, where little ghosts and goblins can collect treats throughout the museum while enjoying spooky-but-not-scary activities and costumed characters.
Image credit: The DoSeum
The Wiz – Experience the soulful, funk-filled Broadway reimagining of The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy journeys through a contemporary world in search of where she belongs.
Image credit: Majestic and Empire Theatres
Brick or Treat – Join Lord Vampire and the Minifigure Monsters for a frightfully fun Halloween party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio. Enjoy new LEGO building activities, creative workshops, and the return of the popular Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
Corny Maze – Find your way through three levels of fall-themed Corny Maze fun, with paths designed for little adventurers and families looking for a challenge. Keep the fun going with pumpkin painting, duck racing, axe throwing, and more seasonal activities.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Fright Fest – Get ready for a thrilling Halloween takeover featuring The Conjuring Universe maze, SAW®: Legacy of Terror, original haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, and nighttime rides.
Ghost Tours – Cruise along the San Antonio River Walk and discover its darker side through haunted tales, chilling folklore, and paranormal stories.
Halloween at The DoSeum – Celebrate Halloween all month long at The DoSeum with spooky-cute decorations, themed photo stations, hourly BOOgie breaks, and special activities and workshops. Kids can even wear their costumes throughout October for a chance to win a DoSeum membership.
Café & Cuddles – Spend a relaxed afternoon meeting friendly animals while enjoying coffee, beer, wine, and food at Refuge Coffee + Beer. Let zookeepers introduce you to giant rabbits, tortoises, reptiles, guinea pigs, and other fascinating animals through safe, hands-on encounters.
Zoo Boo! Presented by PNC – Celebrate Halloween season at San Antonio Zoo. Dress up, enjoy photo opportunities, trick-or-treating on select dates and times, live entertainment, and themed activities while taking in a full day at the zoo.
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