San Antonio family events
San Antonio family events: kid-friendly festivals, concerts, theater, sports and nature programs. One-time list for Sep 25 to Oct 9, 2026.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Saturday, October 24
9am to 4pm, through Oct 25
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 25Free
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.
10am 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.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25
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.
All day, through Oct 25Free
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 25$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 25
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.
All day, through Oct 25
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 26$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.
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.
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