🎃 Spooktacular Family Fun: Halloween Events Around San Antonio (2025)

The Halloween season is upon us, and San Antonio is full of festive, family-friendly events that aren’t too scary—but totally fun! Below is your go-to guide for pumpkin patches, costume parades, trick-or-treat trails, and more. Be sure to check event websites closer to your date for updates or changes.

1. Zoo Boo! — San Antonio Zoo

When: September 20 – October 31, 2025 Welcome to the San Antonio Riverwalk!+2KSAT+2
Trick-or-Treating: Daily from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Sept 20 – Oct 30) KSAT+2Visit San Antonio+2
Halloween Night: On October 31, the Zoo stays open late (until 9:00 p.m.) with extra activities. KSAT+2Visit San Antonio+2
Special Day — Dog Day: Sunday, Oct. 19 (costumed pups, dog-friendly trick-or-treat) KSAT+2Visit San Antonio+2

What to Expect:

• Themed weekends (e.g. “Decade Dress Up,” “Pirate Party”) Kids Out and About San Antonio+2Visit San Antonio+2

• Animal encounters, Dia de los Muertos décor, a Spider House activation Visit San Antonio+2KSAT+2

• Candy stations with eco-friendly treats KSAT+2Welcome to the San Antonio Riverwalk!+2

📌 Tip: Go earlier in the month or midweek to avoid peak crowds.

2. SeaWorld Spooktacular

When: Thursdays through Sundays, September 4 – November 2, 2025 Visit San Antonio+3SeaWorld+3SeaWorld+3
What You’ll Find:

• Trick-or-treating around the park

• Kid-friendly shows, costumed characters

• A special maze featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin™ SeaWorld+3SeaWorld+3SeaWorld+3

This event is included with regular SeaWorld admission. SeaWorld+1

3. BOOtanica! — San Antonio Botanical Garden

When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. AllEvents+2San Antonio Botanical Garden+2
Where: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place San Antonio Botanical Garden+2AllEvents+2
What to Expect:

• Trick-or-treat trail

• Nature-themed activity & education stations

• Costume participation, family fun in the garden Visit San Antonio+4San Antonio Botanical Garden+4AllEvents+4

⚠️ Note: Some sources mention additional BOOtanica dates (Oct 17–18, 24–25) with evening hours 5:00–10:00 p.m. Botanica
But the garden’s own calendar highlights Oct. 25, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. as the main family event. San Antonio Botanical Garden+1

4. Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash

When: Every Saturday and Sunday, October 4 – October 31, 2025 San Antonio Things To Do+3San Antonio Things To Do+3sanantoniochronicles.com+3
What to Expect:

• Themed photo stations

• Costume contests with prizes

• Live entertainment & family activities San Antonio Things To Do+2sanantoniochronicles.com+2
  Admission: Starts ~$20 (free for children under 2, and for guests with special needs) San Antonio Things To Do+3San Antonio Things To Do+3Visit San Antonio+3

5. Cavern Bat Fest / Fall Festival — Natural Bridge Caverns

When: Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 – October 26, 2025 San Antonio Things To Do+2sanantoniochronicles.com+2
Trick-or-Treating: Oct 25–26, 3:00–5:00 p.m. San Antonio Things To Do+2sanantoniochronicles.com+2
What You’ll Find:

• Hay maze, bat scavenger hunts

• Dress-a-scarecrow, fall crafts & games

• Live music, photo ops with bats and seasonal backdrops San Antonio Things To Do+2sanantoniochronicles.com+2

6. Ghost Tours & Haunted Walks — Downtown & River Walk

While many of these are more atmospheric than outright spooky, they’re great for families with older children who enjoy a mild thrill. Examples include:

• River Walk Ghost Cruise / lore tours

• Sister’s Grimm Ghost Bus Tours

• Walking ghost tours in historic downtown neighborhoods

These typically run nightly in October. (Check local tour companies for schedules.)

✍️ Tips for Families Attending

• Bring costumes (but check mask/prop rules ahead of time).

• Arrive early for trick-or-treating windows (many end early evening).

• Check event websites closer to the date — times, ticketing, or capacity may change.

• Spread outings over several weekends so kids aren’t overwhelmed.

• Pack essentials: water, snacks, portable flashlight, camera.

• For events in gardens or caverns, wear comfortable walking shoes.