San Antonio family events
18 upcoming. San Antonio family events: kid-friendly festivals, concerts, theater, sports and nature programs. One-time list for Sep 25 to Oct 9, 2026.
TodayFriday, October 16
All day, through Oct 19$18
The DoSeumThe children's museum goes full Halloween for the whole month: costumed photo stations, hourly dance breaks, spooky slime and pumpkin painting workshops, and a costume contest with a membership prize.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
9am to 1pm
San Antonio Botanical GardenOne morning takes over 41 acres of gardens: trick-or-treat stations along the paths, pumpkin painting, hands-on activities, and nature-themed learning stops for kids.
9am to 4pm, through Oct 18
San Antonio Botanical GardenEight larger-than-life Catrina sculptures by artist Regina Moya rise among 10,000 marigolds in the garden: a colorful, kid-friendly way to learn Dia de los Muertos traditions.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18
Morgan's WonderlandThe ultra-accessible theme park's Halloween party: free candy at eight trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, face painting, and a new live Wonder Squad show. Adults $30, kids 3-13 $20, military $25, under 2 and guests with disabilities free.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18
SeaWorld San AntonioKid-friendly Halloween by day at SeaWorld: candy stops for ages 12 and under, a Spookley pumpkin maze, Day of the Dead displays, and an exclusive Baby Shark Halloween show. Event ends before the scary after-hours show.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
Natural Bridge CavernsFall festival around one of the world's largest bat colonies: a free mini hay maze, bat scavenger hunt, live music, yard games, and free trick-or-treating on Oct 31 from 3 to 5 pm. Parking $10, cavern tours extra.
All day, through Oct 18
Magik TheatreMagik Theatre's new season opens with a slapstick, circus-inspired take on Laura Numeroff's picture book: a 50-minute physical comedy for ages 3 and up. Showtimes on the site.
All day, through Oct 18Free
Tower of the AmericasA free fall pop-up under the Tower: stroll seasonal displays, grab fall photos, and pick your own pumpkin to take home while supplies last. Hours not confirmed, check the site.
All day, through Oct 18$10
Traders Village San AntonioA 10-acre corn maze with three difficulty levels so little kids can take an easy route: plus pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, carnival games, and weekend trick-or-treat trails in October. Hours not confirmed, check the site.
All day, through Oct 18
Witte MuseumA new Witte exhibition on the hidden histories behind Texas dishes: interactive food stations, artifacts, and stories of how agriculture, migration, and trade shaped local foodways. Included with museum admission.
9am to 5pm, through Oct 31
San Antonio ZooForty years of not-too-spooky Halloween at the zoo: daily trick-or-treat stations, a Fiesta de los Muertos trail with community altars, live entertainment, and photo ops around every corner.
11am to 6pm, through Oct 31
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San AntonioA monster-themed Halloween takeover at LEGOLAND: ghoulish glow zones, Halloween build activities, and the Great Monster Chase 4D movie, all included with admission.
FridayOctober 23
5 to 8pmFree
Brackenridge ParkA car-free trick-or-treat trail through Brackenridge Park: 15+ community stations hand out candy and run games along the Red Oak Trail by the river, starting near the zoo entrance.
5 to 11pm, through Oct 25Free
HemisfairSan Antonio's signature free Dia de los Muertos weekend: 80+ community-built altars, candlelit processions, live music and dance across five stages, kids' crafts and workshops, and the Muertos Mercado.
SaturdayNovember 14
All day, through Nov 15
SeaWorld San AntonioSeaWorld's Christmas Celebration: millions of lights, Santa, Rudolph and friends, holiday shows, and the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, all included with park admission.
FridayNovember 20
5:30 to 8:30pm, through Nov 22
San Antonio Botanical GardenThe garden's holiday light exhibition, presented by H-E-B: larger-than-life light displays, lit tunnels, and glowing art along the paths, billed as one of the city's most family-friendly holiday outings.
SaturdayNovember 21
All day, through Nov 22
Magik TheatreMagik Theatre's holiday production for ages 3 and up: the Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas in a musical with the classic songbook, narrated by Max the dog. Showtimes on the site.
SaturdayDecember 19
4 to 5:30pm$61
Lila Cockrell TheatreCollective Dance Artistry brings the second act of the Nutcracker to the Lila Cockrell: a Saturday matinee of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic with young dancers.
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