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\"\"13th Floor Haunted House is just one of the locales that has scares in store this season. Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ 13th Floor Haunted House<\/p>\n

Halloween in San Antonio has grown beyond a single night of tricking and treating. <\/p>\n

The city has embraced a weeks-long celebration for spooky season with immersive haunted attractions, pop-up food and cocktail concepts, costume parties, film screenings and community festivals that blend unique culture and classic Halloween traditions. <\/p>\n

Alongside nationally branded horror experiences inspired by slasher icons like Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, locals can find cumbia dance parties and even an emerging Krampus tradition based on Central European folklore.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s check ou the options: <\/p>\n

13th Floor Haunted House<\/p>\n

San Antonio\u2019s 13th Floor Haunted House has leveled up its scares this season, with the debut of \u201cJason Universe: Survive the Night,\u201d an officially licensed attraction based on the Friday the 13th movie franchise. Guests attempt to evade masked slasher Jason Voorhees while navigating cinematic sets with upgraded special effects and a new enhanced sound system. The haunt\u2019s other new attraction, \u201cDose of Decay,\u201d drops visitors into a post-apocalyptic city ravaged by plague and populated by mutants and mad scientists.\u00a0$19.99 and up, select nights through Nov. 8, 1203 E. Commerce St., 13thfloorsanantonio.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

13th Floor Haunted House<\/p>\n

The fan-favorite Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up has returned to Three Star Bar as part of a 34-city Halloween tour. The roaming concept transforms bars into spooky destinations, complete with themed d\u00e9cor and macabre cocktails. This year\u2019s drinks include pumpkin-flavored concoctions, horror-inspired margaritas, an espresso martini riff dubbed \u201cMoon Shadow,\u201d and more. Hungry guests can pair their cocktails with food from resident chicken concept Fried Hard.\u00a0 No cover, dates and hours vary through Halloween, 521 E. Grayson St., threestarbar.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Disco Alfresco Presents Cumbiaween\u00a0<\/p>\n

Disco Alfresco and Brackenridge Park Conservancy are bringing back their popular outdoor dance party with a Halloween twist. The BYOB event promises \u201ccumbia, costumes y cultura under the stars,\u201d with tickets starting at $15. Come dressed to impress and ready to move.\u00a0$15, Friday, Oct. 30, Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary\u2019s St., brackenridgepark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nightmare on Main Street at WKND<\/p>\n

Dance club WKND is also embracing the slasher-season vibes with \u201cNightmare on Main Street,\u201d a Freddy Krueger-themed pop-up running throughout the month of October. Expect a jack-o\u2019-lantern disco ball and Nightmare on Elm Street-inspired installation, and rotating sets from local DJs including HI-C, Ultrasonic and Cobweb.\u00a0No cover, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 31, 1524 N. Main Ave., (210) 263-9036, wkndsatx.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Goonies 40th Anniversary Screening and Q&A<\/p>\n

Hey, you guys! The Tobin Center is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Goonies with a screening followed by a live Q&A featuring stars Corey Feldman and Kerri Green. Fans can revisit the beloved adventure film, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and, for those willing to splurge, purchase VIP meet-and-greet packages.\u00a0$58 and up, Thursday, Oct. 29, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sinister Sips: An Orin Swift Masquerade<\/p>\n

Those seeking a more refined Halloween celebration can head to the St. Anthony\u2019s Esencia restaurant tonight for a masquerade dinner. The evening pairs four courses from James Beard Award-nominated chef Leo D\u00e1vila with wines from Orin Swift Cellars. Menu highlights include pork belly bao, Wagyu short rib and pumpkin tres leches, while masquerade masks and themed d\u00e9cor add a spooky flourish. Reservations required.\u00a0$125, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, The St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis St., (210) 227-4392, marriott.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toybox of Terror<\/p>\n

A portal to the world of Krampus will open in Southtown this Halloween weekend with the San Antonio Krampus Parade\u2019s inaugural haunted attraction, \u201cToybox of Terror.\u201d The haunted house, built around Alpine folklore and decorated with eerie toys and creatures from beyond the veil, also includes live music, specialty beer from Live Oak Brewing and a separately ticketed DJ afterparty. Proceeds benefit both the San Antonio Krampus Parade and the James Bonham Academy PTA. $12 haunted house admission, grounds free; Oct. 30-31, Beethoven M\u00e4nnerchor, 422 Pereida St., krampusportal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Halloween at the DoSeum<\/p>\n

The DoSeum has planned a spooktacular month-long celebration this Halloween season. The family-friendly interactive museum features themed photo stations, hourly Boo-gie breaks and a weekly membership raffle all month long. For Halloween weekend, check out the artist and maker workshops, or go to one of the frightfully fun events, including Gaby\u2019s Dollhouse costume character meet-and-greet and, on Halloween only, Trick-or-Treating at the DoSeum.\u00a0$15-$20; normal museum hours through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2800 Broadway, (210) 212-4453, thedoseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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