San Antonio has plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween today, from a morning farmers market and Día de los Muertos festivities to family-friendly crafts, museum activities and evening trick-or-treat events. Here are some options around town, with free activities and start times highlighted. Before you make any plans, click here to check the weather…
Morning
Pearl District 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Free
Pearl Farmers Market has 50-plus local vendors selling produce, food and artisan goods. The market is listed as rain or shine. learn more
San Antonio Botanical Garden 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Garden admission required
The garden’s Día de los Muertos celebration includes nature-based art, live music and drop-in tours. Saturday admission is listed at $22 for adults and $15 for children ages 3–13; under 3 are free. [Event details] [Admission and hours] [SABG]
Historic Market Square 10 a.m. onward Free
The Calaveras de Azúcar Festival brings Día de los Muertos altars, music, food and artisan vendors downtown. The Market Square organizer lists the festival until **8 p.m.**; the City’s listing says **9:30 p.m.**, so check before planning to stay late. [Market Square]
McCreless Library 10–11:30 a.m. Free
Halloween crafts, games and other family activities at 1023 Ada St. [Public Library]
Broadway / Brackenridge area The DoSeum, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $18 admission
The museum is running Halloween-themed galleries, photo spots and hourly dance breaks throughout October. Its Saturday workshop schedule includes spooky slime from **11 a.m. to noon**. [Halloween programming]() [Visitor information] [thedoseum.org]
Downtown LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission required
Brick or Treat activities are included with admission; the venue lists tickets from $21.99 online or $24.99 at the door. [Event and ticket details]
Northeast Side McNay Art Museum, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $23 general admission
A good indoor option if you’d rather browse the museum’s exhibitions than attend a Halloween event. Children 12 and under are free. [Hours and admission]
Afternoon and Evening
Brackenridge Park San Antonio Zoo, open until 9 p.m. Admission required
Zoo Boo includes Halloween activities: DJ from noon, bubble activity 1–4 p.m., puppet shows at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30, and free trick-or-treating 4–5 p.m. and 6–9 p.m. Zoo Boo is included with standard admission. [Zoo Boo schedule]
Southtown Halloween Artfest at Contemporary at Blue Star, 4:30–7 p.m. Free
Kid-friendly art activities, a photo booth, candy and a dog costume contest at 116 Blue Star. [Details]
Broadway / Brackenridge area The DoSeum Trick-or-Treat, 5:30–8 p.m. $20 children / $15 adults
This is a separate ticketed evening event with gallery trick-or-treat stations and activities. Tickets must be bought in advance; they won’t be sold at the door. [Event and ticket information]