{"id":482427,"date":"2026-10-31T14:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T14:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482427\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T14:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T14:30:12","slug":"san-antonio-halloween-events-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482427\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Halloween events guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>San Antonio has plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween today, from a morning farmers market and D\u00eda 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, <a href=\"https:\/\/news4sanantonio.com\/weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">click here to check the weather&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Morning<\/p>\n<p>Pearl District  9 a.m.\u20131 p.m.  Free<br \/>Pearl Farmers Market has 50-plus local vendors selling produce, food and artisan goods. The market is listed as rain or shine. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.atpearl.com\/event\/farmers-market-2\/2026-10-31\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>San Antonio Botanical Garden  9 a.m.\u20131 p.m.  Garden admission required<br \/>The garden\u2019s D\u00eda 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\u201313; under 3 are free. [<a href=\"https:\/\/sabgtx.org\/event\/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Event details<\/a>] [<a href=\"https:\/\/sabgtx.org\/plan-your-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Admission and hours<\/a>] [<a href=\"https:\/\/sabgtx.org\/event\/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SABG<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Historic Market Square  10 a.m. onward  Free<br \/>The Calaveras de Az\u00facar Festival brings D\u00eda de los Muertos altars, music, food and artisan vendors downtown. The Market Square organizer lists the festival until **8 p.m.**; the City\u2019s listing says **9:30 p.m.**, so check before planning to stay late. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketsquaresa.com\/Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Market Square<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>McCreless Library  10\u201311:30 a.m.  Free<br \/>Halloween crafts, games and other family activities at 1023 Ada St. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sa.gov\/Directory\/News-Releases\/Library-Celebrates-Halloween-with-Events-for-All-Ages?lang_update=639289202846234191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Public Library<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Broadway \/ Brackenridge area  The DoSeum, 9 a.m.\u20135 p.m.  $18 admission<br \/>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**. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedoseum.org\/halloween-at-the-doseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Halloween programming<\/a>]()  [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedoseum.org\/plan-your-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Visitor information<\/a>] [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedoseum.org\/halloween-at-the-doseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">thedoseum.org<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Downtown  LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 10 a.m.\u20136 p.m.  Admission required<br \/>Brick or Treat activities are included with admission; the venue lists tickets from $21.99 online or $24.99 at the door. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com\/san-antonio\/whats-inside\/events\/brick-or-treat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Event and ticket details<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Northeast Side  McNay Art Museum, 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m.  $23 general admission<br \/>A good indoor option if you\u2019d rather browse the museum\u2019s exhibitions than attend a Halloween event. Children 12 and under are free. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcnayart.org\/visit\/) [McNay Art Museum](https:\/\/www.mcnayart.org\/visit\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hours and admission<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Afternoon and Evening<\/p>\n<p>Brackenridge Park  San Antonio Zoo, open until 9 p.m.  Admission required<br \/>Zoo Boo includes Halloween activities: DJ from noon, bubble activity 1\u20134 p.m., puppet shows at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30, and free trick-or-treating 4\u20135 p.m. and 6\u20139 p.m. Zoo Boo is included with standard admission. [<a href=\"https:\/\/sazoo.org\/zooboo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Zoo Boo schedule<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Southtown  Halloween Artfest at Contemporary at Blue Star, 4:30\u20137 p.m.  Free<br \/>Kid-friendly art activities, a photo booth, candy and a dog costume contest at 116 Blue Star. [<a href=\"https:\/\/contemporarysa.org\/events\/halloween-artfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Details<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p>Broadway \/ Brackenridge area  The DoSeum Trick-or-Treat, 5:30\u20138 p.m.  $20 children \/ $15 adults<br \/>This is a separate ticketed evening event with gallery trick-or-treat stations and activities. Tickets must be bought in advance; they won\u2019t be sold at the door. 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