Family Weekend Guide

San Antonio family weekend: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25

35 events for the weekend of Oct 23–25, with 33 free and 30 indoors.

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio — San Antonio · Bexar Co. · San Antonio

Daytime family Halloween event on select dates: kid-friendly shows, characters, the Spookley the Square Pumpkin maze and trick-or-treating for ages 12 and under.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with park admission

Runs on select dates; check SeaWorld's calendar before you go.

Details at SeaWorld San Antonio ↗
Oct 16 – Nov 1 · 9am–5pm

Zoo Boo! at San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio Zoo — San Antonio · Bexar Co. · San Antonio

Free daily trick-or-treating 4–5pm, live entertainment and animal experiences; extended hours to 9pm on Oct. 31.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with standard admission; free for members
Details at San Antonio Zoo ↗
Oct 23 – Oct 25

Muertos Fest at Hemisfair

Hemisfair — San Antonio · Bexar Co. · San Antonio

Free three-day Día de los Muertos festival with 80+ altars, processions, kids' crafts and workshops; sensory-friendly hours Friday 5–7pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Muertos Fest ↗

Library storytimes & programs (30, free)

From San Antonio Public Library and New Braunfels Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

10amASL Storytime · Book a Librarian - New Braunfels Westside Library, New Braunfels 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10amLine Dancing · Igo Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · McCreless Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmTeen Time · Landa Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 11+ · Free
4pmLEGO Time · Memorial Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
4:30pmTeen Time · Pruitt Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10:30amBaby Time · San Pedro Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amTeen Time @ Landa · Landa Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 11+ · Free
12pmTobin Chess Club · Tobin Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmBaby storytime · Maverick Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
1pmLego Time! · Las Palmas Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmAlma Gitana's Flamenco · Collins Garden Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmCentral Spooktacular · Central Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmCrazy Craft · New Braunfels Westside Library, New Braunfels 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmLego Club · Maverick Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Oct 25

10amBorrow a Board Game · Schaefer Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amBaby Story Time · Pruitt Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Encino Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amToddler storytime · Maverick Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:15amFamily Story Time · Pruitt Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmLet's Build: Lego Time · Pruitt Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmBTS Craft Club · Bazan Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmFamily Game Time · Pan American Library (San Antonio Public Library), San Antonio 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free