Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend of October 25, 2024
Our top picks for Things to do in San Antonio this weekend of October 24
- Free Things to Do this Weekend: Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade and River North Block Party
- Top Picks for Friday: Happy Halloween Happy Hour and Tasting Room
- Things to Do in San Antonio on Saturday: Brick & Specdragular Present: Spookdragular!
- Best Events in San Antonio on Sunday: Trunk-or-Treat 2024
Check out the full list below!
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Free Things to Do in San Antonio this Weekend
Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade
Image credit: The San Antonio River Walk Facebook
Halloween Bash
You’re in for a spooktacular family Halloween Bash! Join the many games and activities, like sack racing, face painting, trunk or treat car show, and a screening of a Dracula 4D movie!
More than that, get ready for all things pumpkins! There’s going to be a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin paint station, and a pumpkin carving contest!
River North Block Party
Lower Broadway will transform into a vibrant area in celebration of the River North District, a place where the city’s culture, creativity, and community spirit come alive.
There’s going to be live music, brews, bites, and a kids’ zone to keep the little ones entertained.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 1:30 pm – 6 pm
Where 821 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78215
How much: Free
A Nightmare on Gov Hill Block Party
Image credit: Folklores Coffee House Facebook
The best Halloween block party is here!
Win awesome prizes at the costume contest, games, and raffle! So, come in your best costume and bring your A-game. Plus, get some treats from the various vendors onsite.
Day of the Dead San Antonio
La Villita is the place where a lot of San Antonio’s major celebrations kick off.
This spooky season, they’re inviting you to celebrate the Day of the Dead! The village will come alive with music, food, and a lot of family-friendly festivities! Kids will love getting their faces painted and joining the Altar kit and painting workshop.
Also, check out the Calaver Collection created by local artists and the Alebrije Exhibit.
When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 12 pm – 5 pm | October 26-27, 2024
Where La Villita Historic Arts Village, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
Things to do in San Antonio this Weekend – Friday
San Antonio Pumpkin Festival Powered by Geoji
Have an unforgettable fall experience at the San Antonio Pumpkin Festival! Get ready for a train ride through an Alamo replica, a whimsical carousel, a huge corn pit, dozens of attractions, and of course, pumpkins!
Happy Halloween Happy Hour and Tasting Room
Take in the spooky vibes as you indulge in Halloween cocktails and candy at Ranger Creek Brewing & Distillery.
Join some fun people in the tasting room for delicious $5 Halloween cocktails for a scarily amazing happy hour.
Free and Cheap Events in San Antonio this Weekend – Saturday
Brick & SpecDRAGular Present: Spookdragular!
Image credit: SpecDRAGular (@officialspecdragular) Instagram
Drop by the Brick at Blue Star and take in the fabulous and spooky vibes!
This Spooky Night Market and drag event will have live music, tons of cool vendors, and talented drag performers! And make sure to come in your best Halloween costume because you just might win the costume contest.
80s Night & Costume Contest
Go back in time for an electrifying night featuring Eclipse: A Journey Tribute Band with Fire and Ice: A Pat Benatar Tribute Band.
They’re going to be performing all of the era anthems you know and love, making you belt all the lyrics along with them.
To make the night even more fun, come in your most tubular 80s attire. You just might win the costume contest and win some gnarly prizes!
How much: Starts at $35
Spook-Track-Ula
The Texas Transportation Museum will be decorated for the festivities during the Halloween season. There will be train rides every hour starting at 4:30 pm.
Candy whistlestops will be available around the area for Trick R Treating. Big and small kids can come in costume with bags to fill up!
More than that this year, kids can decorate pumpkins! And as the sun sets, zombies and monsters will creep out to play at Wallaveville.
It will be an exciting and spooky fun time at the museum!
Things to Do in San Antonio This Weekend – Sunday
Dog Day at the San Antonio Zoo
Your furbaby is going to have an incredible day at the zoo! Dress your pup up in costume and bring them along for a Trick-or-Tails adventure.
At 11:30 am, let them join the dog costume contest in the Zootennial Plaza. And at 1:30 pm, take them trick-or-treating! But we all know all they’re getting is treats.
Humans in costumes are also highly encouraged.
When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 9 am – 7 pm
Where: San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212
How much: $27.99 per dog, plus zoo admission
Trunk-or-Treat 2024
Image credit: The Center – Pride Center San Antonio Facebook
Take the family to The Center-Pride Center for a chillingly fun time of trunk-or-treating. LGBTQ+ partners will be at the Methodist Metro Parking Lot to hand out candy and prizes to the kiddos.
When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: The Center-Pride Center San Antonio, 1303 McCullough Ave #160, San Antonio, TX 78212
How much: Free
Caverns Bat Fest
This Halloween season, take the whole family to the Natural Bridge Caverns to have some fall fun!
Every weekend this month, check out a bunch of free and exciting activities like a mini-hay maze, dressing a scarecrow, a scavenger hunt, live performances, photo ops, and so much more.
And when you wear a family-friendly costume, you get free admission to the AMAZEn’ Ranch Round-Up.
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