Looking for the best family-friendly Halloween events in San Antonio? From pumpkin patches and trick-or-treat trails to zoo nights and theme park festivals, here’s your complete 2025 guide to Halloween fun for all ages.

SeaWorld San Antonio's Halloween Spooktacular | Select Days September 4 - November 2, 2025

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SeaWorld San Antonio's Halloween Spooktacular

When: Select operating days September 4 - November 2, 2025

SeaWorld San Antonio welcomes families for more treats than tricks during its daytime Halloween Spooktacular, a not-so-scary celebration that’s fun for all ages. This festive experience blends traditional Halloween favorites with SeaWorld magic.

Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, colorful costumes, and a whimsical maze featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin™. Families will also love the kid-friendly shows, playful Halloween characters, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.

With its cheerful atmosphere and gentle frights, this daytime event is perfect for little ones — and anyone who’s still a kid at heart.

 


Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Select Days September 6 - November 2, 2025

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New This Year: Tricks and Treats at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

When: Select operating days September 6 - November 2, 2025

It's all the Halloween excitement without the scares. Tricks & Treats at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is your daytime go‑to. This brand-new, family-friendly fall festival brings an over-the-top Trick-or-Treat Trail, fun entertainment, and park‑ride thrills.​

 

What new spooky adventures can you expect?


A Trick‑or‑Treat Trail full of candy and creative surprises

Live entertainment, including The Heebie Jeebies and Haunted Hollywood shows, and a spooky‑kooky costume contest 

Autumn-themed crafts, festive fall foods and drinks (with options for grown-up ghouls too!), and plenty of opportunities for family photos 

A full day of world-class rides and roller coasters, from mellow family favorites to thrilling adventures

 

From creative crafts and costume fun to rides galore, Tricks & Treats offers a perfect blend of autumn whimsy and theme-park thrills!

 


Zoo Boo! at the San Antonio Zoo | September 20 – October 31, 2025

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Zoo Boo! at the San Antonio Zoo

When: September 20 – October 31, 2025 | Free trick-or-treating: September 20 – October 30, 4:00–5:00 p.m. 
Dog Day: Sunday, October 9, 2025

Zoo Boo!  at the San Antonio Zoo is back for its 39th spooktacular year. This family-friendly (and non-scary!) Halloween tradition invites little ghouls and goblins to roam the zoo in costume while collecting candy at eco-friendly trick-or-treat stations. 

But that’s just the beginning, this year you can also find:


NEW Spider House activation with live spider encounters

Reimagined Día de los Muertos Plaza with themed décor

Six brand-new sugar skull animal sculptures, each with candy stations

Themed realms, including Scarecrow Station at the Train Depot and Creepy Crawlers in NEOTROPICA

Live entertainment and fall-flavored food and drinks to keep the whole crew festive

Dog Day invites your costumed pups for dog-friendly trick-or-treating and a costume contest!

Halloween Night Fun: For the first time, the zoo will stay open late on October 31 with extended hours until 9:00 p.m. and extra activities to close out the season

 


 

Morgan's Wonderland's More Delightful than Frightful Halloween Bash | Select Days September 27 - October 31, 2025

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More Delightful than Frightful Halloween Bash at Morgan's Wonderland

When: Select operating days September 27 - October 31, 2025

Halloween at Morgan’s Wonderland is full of creativity, community, and candy. Families from near and far gather to show off their costumes and enjoy safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating in an inclusive environment designed for everyone.

You'll find complimentary candy stations throughout the park, free face painting to add extra flair to your costumes, Saturday costume contests with plenty of photo-worthy moments, and more!

With its welcoming atmosphere and accessible attractions, Halloween at Morgan’s Wonderland is the perfect way for families to celebrate together.


Bibbidi Bobbidi Boofest at the San Antonio Botanical Garden | October 10-11, 2025

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boofest at San Antonio Botanical Garden

When:  October 10-11, 2025 

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest brings a weekend of magical fun to San Antonio with fairy tale characters, festive performances, and whimsical surprises throughout the garden. This year’s two-day event promises enchanting encounters by day and glowing after-parties by night. It’s a storybook Halloween celebration perfect for all ages.
 


BOOtanica at the San Antonio Botanical Garden | October 25, 2025

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BOOtanica at San Antonio Botanical Garden

When:  October 25, 2025

BOOtanica at the San Antonio Botanical Garden is a fun, family-friendly event where kids can wear their costumes, walk a trick-or-treat trail, and explore hands-on nature activities. Educational stations, fall foliage, and festive treats make this a perfect way to celebrate Halloween outdoors.
 


Annual Fall Cavern Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns | Weekends in October

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Outdoor decor with pumpkins at Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio, Texas

Attend the Annual Fall Cavern Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns

When: Weekends in October

Celebrate Halloween Texas-style at the annual Cavern Fall Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns. Every weekend in October, this free, family-friendly event shines a spotlight on San Antonio’s favorite winged resident bats with activities the whole family will love.
 

Enjoy a full lineup of complimentary seasonal fun at Bat Fest:


Mini-hay maze perfect for little explorers

Admission to the AMAZEn’ Ranch Round-Up when you wear a family-friendly costume

Activity stations and a hands-on Dress a Scarecrow experience

Bat scavenger hunt and themed coloring pages

Live performances from local musicians

Fall- and bat-themed photo ops for memory-making moments

Yard games for a bit of friendly family competition

 


Plan for Halloween Fun for Everyone in San Antonio

From pumpkin patches to trick-or-treat trails, San Antonio is full of ways to make Halloween magical for the whole family. Make your fall getaway in San Antonio a memorable one. So grab your costumes, bring your appetite for fall flavors, and get ready to create unforgettable memories during Halloween in San Antonio.

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