Looking for the best free and cheap things to do in San Antonio this week? Check out our guide for events across the city for every day of the week!
Daily Fun
San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo boasts 3,000+ animals from the world over, and it’s a great family-friendly attraction. Get tickets now online for just $12.99.
Get Cheap Movie Tickets to Regal Cinemas
Spend a night out at the movies without breaking the bank thanks to this deal on Regal Cinema ePremiere tickets for only $9.50. You can use ePremiere tickets at the theater box office on any date for admission to any movie. Get your discounted movie tickets here.
San Antonio Aquarium
The San Antonio Aquarium offers fun for the whole family with interactive exhibits, feed the fish, touch tanks, and more. Tickets start at only $8.61!
Monday
Kids Day at Universal City Pumpkin Patch
What: Enjoy face painting, petting zoo, turkey shoot, pumpkin painting, hayrides, inflatables, Trunk or Treat and more!
When: October 22, 2:00 p.m.
Where: 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City, 78148
Cost: Admission to the patch is free
Bat Walk and Talk at the River Walk Museum Reach
What: Come and enjoy a 40-minute educational walk and talk on Museum Reach. You will learn about San Antonio’s urban bat colony! and the importance of the Mexican free-tailed bat to our ecosystem. The walk ends where the bats emerge at night. Space is limited so please RSVP.
When: October 22, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Antonio River Walk Museum Reach, 78215
Cost: Free
Tuesday
Story Time and Author Visit at Bambinos
What: Story-time event featuring My Mama’s Closet, Our Game, & Scooter Mouse by the author, Alice Mitchell and illustrator, Sheryl Perry. Join us as Alice and Sheryl read these delightful stories and guide children in crafts for each book. Enjoy milk and cookies (Order Up’s famous Chocolate Chip) and have the books signed and personalized for your own family or as gifts.
When: October 23, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: 255 E Basse Road, Suite 908, 78209
Cost: Free
Free Admission at the Witte Museum
What: Admission is free on Tuesdays!
When: October 23, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: 3801 Broadway St., 78209
Cost: Free
Parenting with a Purpose with Bob Lepine
What: Join us for our free listener event with Bob Lepine from Family Life Today at Cross Mountian Church! This is going to be a great event you are not going to want to miss!
When: October 23, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: 24891 Boerne Stage Rd., 78255
Cost: Free
Wednesday
Yoga at Mission San Jose
What: Join Mobile Om for free Yoga at Mission San Jose, sponsored by the National Park Service. Families and beginners are welcome!
When: October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: 6701 San Jose Drive., 78214
Cost: Free
Meet & Greet at Inflatable Wonderland in Rolling Oaks Mall
What: Meet and greet the Trolls! Hang out and even join them in a dance party. Take pics and have fun with Branch and Poppy!
When: October 24, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: 6909 N. Loop 1604 East, 78247
Cost: $8 – 10 per person
Cosplay Wednesday at La Villita
What: Come dressed in your best Cosplay, Halloween Costume, or witty screened-tee to our Cosplay Wednesday screening of Batman and Robin (1997). A family-Friendly environment with food trucks, costume prizes, and fun! There might even be some Superheroes to snag some selfies with! Don’t miss this classic way to prepare for the Alamo City’s favorite time of year to Cosplay!
When: October 24, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: 418 Villita St., 78205
Cost: Free
Thursday
Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum
What: Visit our exhibitions page for details regarding opening and closing dates of shows to avoid visiting during an installation period when the museum is closed.
When: October 25, 4:00 p.m.
Where: 116 Blue Star, 78204
Cost: Free
H-E-B Free General Admission at the McNay Art Museum
What: Join us and enjoy free general admission courtesy of H-E-B.
When: October 25, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: 6000 N New Braunfels Ave., 78209
Cost: Free
Be Prepared Not Scared Workshop
What: Join us as Dina Alexander from EducateEmpowerKids.org discusses positive, proactive ways to parent our children in the current digital culture.
When: October 25, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: 30395 Ralph Fair Rd., Fair Oaks Ranch, 78015
Cost: Free
Friday
Story Time at the Twig Book Shop
What: Come join Miss Anastasia at The Twig for a seriously fun storytime and a delightful craft. Young and old TWIGLETS will get a real kick out of her highly entertaining storytelling. All ages welcome.
When:October 26, 10:30 a.m.
Where: 306 Pearl Parkway, 78215
Cost: Free
Spooktacular Halloween Arts & Crafts at Wonderland Mall
What: Join us this month, as we start learning how to create Spootacular Halloween Crafts! Sponsored by Senerity Courage & Wisdom. This week we will be making our favorite ghosts & monsters come alive!
When: October 26, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., 78201
Cost: Free
Great Pumpkin Celebration at Bass Pro Shops
What: “Great Pumpkin Event” at Bass Pro Shops! Get a FREE 4×6 photo with the Peanuts gang, optional $5 photo package. Free treats with photo.
When: October 26, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: 17907 W Interstate 10, 78257
Cost: Free
Movie Night at Plaza Guadalupe
What: Bring the family for a movie night at Plaza Guadalupe! This free outdoor, family-friendly event features a movie, snacks, and pre-movie entertainment this fall at Plaza Guadalupe. The movie (Coraline) begins at 8 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Parking is available onsite.
When: October 26, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: 1327 Guadalupe St., 78207
Cost: Free
Saturday
Monster Dash Fun Run and Walk
What: Join us for our second annual Monster Dash Fun Run and Walk at Methodist Texsan Hospital! There’s an event for every ghoul and goblin, and pets too.
When: October 27, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 6700 W IH 10, 78201
Cost: Kids $10 | Adults $25
Hallowine Run & Little Monster Dash at La Cantera
What: Celebrate the spirit of Halloween with the best local chefs, beverages, vendors and Halloween flair that the city offers. The Hallowine Run is now a haunting 4 miler fun run – dress up in costume, bring the kiddos to run the Little Monster Dash, trick or treat and dance the day away!
When: October 27, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: 15900 La Cantera Pkwy., 78256
Cost: Kids $10 | Adults $20
AugustHeart Hosts Free Heart Screening For Teens At Tripoint Event Center
What: Free heart screening for teens, thanks to AugustHeart. A parental waiver must be signed in order for your teen to receive a heart screening. Teens should wear loose fitting clothing. Screening includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) and if needed a limited 2-D echocardiogram (ECHO). The screening process typically takes approximately 20 minutes per student. NOTE: AVERAGE WAIT TIME VARIES. Screenings are offered at no charge. For those choosing to make an optional donation, $25 offsets the cost to screen one student. Register here.
When: October 27, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Where: 3233 N St Mary’s St., 78212
Cost: Free
Boerne Handmade Market
What: Come shop 75+ handmade vendors from across the state. While you’re there, grab some coffee, ice cream, lunch, and tons of handmade goodies!
When:October 27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where:202 W Kronkosky St., Boerne, 78006
Cost:$5 per person (12+)
Gruene Pumpkin Patch
What: Join us for free hayrides around the pumpkin patch and fall crafts for your young artists!!
When:October 27, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where:2629 E. Common St., New Braunfels, 78130
Cost: Free
Sunday
San Antonio Symphony Halloween Spooktacular
What: Masquerade your way to the Symphony this Halloween for a one-hour family concert. Join us for music all about “masks,” including selections from Star Wars and Phantom of the Opera. Be sure to come early and in costume, for pre-concert activities for kids in the lobby, including musical crafts and games, an instrument petting zoo, and our Spooktacular Costume Contest—prizes to be awarded during the concert! Family concerts are designed for children ages 4-11, but can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of family fun!
When: October 28, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Laurie Auditorium, 1 Trinity Place, 78212
Cost: $12 adults | $6 children under 12. (Tickets can be purchased in person at the Laurie Auditorium box office (Hours M-F, 10am-2pm), or online at ticketmaster.com.)
KIDFITSTRONG Fitness Challenge
What: The KIDFITSTRONG Fitness Challenge is the nations largest mobile fitness event traveling from coast-to-coast dedicated to keeping kids active and healthy. At the KIDFITSTRONG Fitness Challenge, kids of all ages get the opportunity to flex their physical fitness by participating in a completion-based obstacle course designed to challenge speed, strength, agility and overall physical fitness. The event is FREE to the public and features a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy including active gaming fun for all ages and on-site programming designed to inspire kids and families to live a more active and healthy lifestyle!
When: October 28, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: 1 UTSA Circle, 78249
Cost: Free
Cars & Candy – A Family Fun Day
What: Cars and Candy, a fundraiser benefiting De Novo of San Antonio, a 501(c)(3), is a safe, fun, family-friendly event where kids are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and collect candy from our sponsors’ booths! Prizes will be awarded for various costume categories.
When: October 28, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: 12002 Jones-Maltsberger Rd., 78216
Cost: Free admission | Free parking in the West Lot
