San Antonio, October 15, 2025
News Summary
San Antonio is gearing up for a vibrant October filled with a variety of events including free festivities, spooky celebrations, and cultural programming that cater to residents and visitors alike. From haunted houses and music performances to seasonal festivals and family-friendly activities like trick-or-treating, there is something for everyone. Some of the highlighted attractions feature the 13th Floor Haunted House, the San Antonio Home & Garden Show, and various celebrations of DÃa de Muertos, ensuring an exciting month in this lively city.
San Antonio
San Antonio is hosting a broad slate of fall events in October with free festivities, spooky celebrations, and cultural programming across the city. The calendar includes haunted attractions, cultural observances, music performances, seasonal festivals and family-focused activities, offering options for visitors and residents throughout the month.
Top line — what to expect this October
Free festivities, spooky celebrations, and cultural entertainment lined up from October 2-5 in San Antonio. Major highlights include haunted houses, a DÃa de Muertos presentation, live music, family trick-or-treating, and seasonal events at theme parks and public plazas.
Key events and attractions
- Visitors can enjoy the 13th Floor Haunted House or party at Tower of Americas Plaza.
- The San Antonio Home & Garden Show returns to Alamodome, featuring over 200 vendor booths, exhibits, and celebrity appearances from Dave and Jenny Marrs of HGTV.
- Living Heritage: A Dia de Muertos Presentation by Araminta Romero will host a fashion show and makeup tutorial at Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens.
- St. Paul Square features Friday Night Live with live music and activities, including a dance party with DJ Cosmicca.
- Tower of Americas presents Party on the Tower Plaza with live music from the Chris Boss Band and various attractions.
- SeaWorld San Antonio introduces Howl-O-Scream, an evening of scare zones, haunted houses, and Halloween-themed entertainment.
- The 13th Floor Haunted House offers two haunting experiences, The Grymm and Dead Again, and a Zombie Shooting Range.
- Boeing Center at Tech Port will host a concert featuring rock band Cage the Elephant on October 4.
- October 4th marks the kickoff of a DÃa de Muertos Presentation at Villa Finale.
- Various events scheduled for October 18-19, including arts and crafts festivals, dog races, and seasonal celebrations across the city.
- Traders Village San Antonio is hosting Trick or Treat Trail every weekend in October with no admission charges.
- San Antonio Zoo will host Zoo Boo with trick-or-treating and animal encounters from October 18-31.
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Fright Fest with haunted mazes and family-friendly attractions during the Halloween season.
- Oktoberfest celebrations at Six Flags Fiesta Texas will showcase German food, beer, and music every Friday to Sunday.
- Day of the Dead Festival scheduled for October 24-26 in San Antonio will feature altars, music, and traditional performances.
- Kids 2 and under have free admission to several events, including Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash and Halloween festivities at the zoo.
Details and how events are organized
Many events are staged across multiple venues including plazas, parks, theme parks, museums, and large public spaces. The Alamodome, Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens, Tower of the Americas, SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Zoo, Traders Village San Antonio and Boeing Center at Tech Port are named locations on the schedule. Programming ranges from free community gatherings to ticketed theme-park experiences and a paid concert.
Audience and accessibility
The October calendar mixes adult-oriented nightlife and cultural observances with family-focused and child-friendly programming. Several events explicitly note lowered or free admission for young children, and some festival elements are designed to be accessible to all ages.
Practical notes
Attendees should verify dates, times, and admission details directly with event hosts for each attraction. Some offerings—such as theme-park scare nights and ticketed concerts—typically require separate admission or advance purchase, while many plaza-based and community events are free to enter.
Key features table
| Event or Feature | Location | Dates | Notable elements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free festivities, spooky celebrations, and cultural entertainment | San Antonio (multiple locations) | October 2-5 | Citywide fall programming |
| 13th Floor Haunted House | San Antonio (13th Floor venue) | October (seasonal) | The Grymm, Dead Again, Zombie Shooting Range |
| San Antonio Home & Garden Show | Alamodome | October (returning event) | 200+ vendor booths, Dave and Jenny Marrs (HGTV) |
| Living Heritage: A Dia de Muertos Presentation | Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens | Kickoff October 4 | Fashion show, makeup tutorial |
| Boeing Center concert | Boeing Center at Tech Port | October 4 | Cage the Elephant concert |
| Zoo Boo | San Antonio Zoo | October 18-31 | Trick-or-treating, animal encounters |
Timeline of selected dates
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 2-5 | Free festivities, spooky celebrations, and cultural entertainment lined up from October 2-5 in San Antonio. | Scheduled (citywide) |
| October 4 | Boeing Center at Tech Port will host a concert featuring rock band Cage the Elephant on October 4. | Scheduled |
| October 4 | October 4th marks the kickoff of a DÃa de Muertos Presentation at Villa Finale. | Scheduled |
| October 18-19 | Various events scheduled for October 18-19, including arts and crafts festivals, dog races, and seasonal celebrations across the city. | Scheduled (multiple sites) |
| October 18-31 | San Antonio Zoo will host Zoo Boo with trick-or-treating and animal encounters from October 18-31. | Scheduled |
| October 24-26 | Day of the Dead Festival scheduled for October 24-26 in San Antonio will feature altars, music, and traditional performances. | Scheduled |
| Every weekend in October | Traders Village San Antonio is hosting Trick or Treat Trail every weekend in October with no admission charges. | Ongoing throughout October |
Simple visual summary (counts by event type)
Bar widths are illustrative representations of the number of distinct events of each type mentioned in the October listings.
Background
San Antonio’s October programming combines long-running seasonal attractions with cultural observances centered on DÃa de Muertos and community festivals. The mix of large venues, public plazas, and ticketed attractions follows recent years’ patterns of fall tourism and local celebration schedules. Attendees should plan for varied admission policies and potential capacity limits for ticketed shows and theme-park nights.
FAQ
When are free festivities, spooky celebrations, and cultural entertainment scheduled?
Free festivities, spooky celebrations, and cultural entertainment lined up from October 2-5 in San Antonio.
What can visitors enjoy at Tower of the Americas and the 13th Floor?
Visitors can enjoy the 13th Floor Haunted House or party at Tower of Americas Plaza.
What is returning to the Alamodome during October?
The San Antonio Home & Garden Show returns to Alamodome, featuring over 200 vendor booths, exhibits, and celebrity appearances from Dave and Jenny Marrs of HGTV.
What is included in the Living Heritage presentation at Villa Finale?
Living Heritage: A Dia de Muertos Presentation by Araminta Romero will host a fashion show and makeup tutorial at Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens.
What entertainment is planned at St. Paul Square?
St. Paul Square features Friday Night Live with live music and activities, including a dance party with DJ Cosmicca.
What is planned at Tower of Americas Plaza?
Tower of Americas presents Party on the Tower Plaza with live music from the Chris Boss Band and various attractions.
What Halloween-themed programming is SeaWorld San Antonio offering?
SeaWorld San Antonio introduces Howl-O-Scream, an evening of scare zones, haunted houses, and Halloween-themed entertainment.
What experiences does the 13th Floor Haunted House offer?
The 13th Floor Haunted House offers two haunting experiences, The Grymm and Dead Again, and a Zombie Shooting Range.
What concert is scheduled at Boeing Center at Tech Port?
Boeing Center at Tech Port will host a concert featuring rock band Cage the Elephant on October 4.
When does the DÃa de Muertos Presentation at Villa Finale begin?
October 4th marks the kickoff of a DÃa de Muertos Presentation at Villa Finale.
What events are scheduled for October 18-19?
Various events scheduled for October 18-19, including arts and crafts festivals, dog races, and seasonal celebrations across the city.
What is Traders Village San Antonio offering in October?
Traders Village San Antonio is hosting Trick or Treat Trail every weekend in October with no admission charges.
When is Zoo Boo at the San Antonio Zoo?
San Antonio Zoo will host Zoo Boo with trick-or-treating and animal encounters from October 18-31.
What does Six Flags Fiesta Texas present for fall?
Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Fright Fest with haunted mazes and family-friendly attractions during the Halloween season.
When does Oktoberfest occur at Six Flags Fiesta Texas?
Oktoberfest celebrations at Six Flags Fiesta Texas will showcase German food, beer, and music every Friday to Sunday.
When is the Day of the Dead Festival in San Antonio?
Day of the Dead Festival scheduled for October 24-26 in San Antonio will feature altars, music, and traditional performances.
Are there free admission provisions for very young children?
Kids 2 and under have free admission to several events, including Morgan’s Wonderland Halloween Bash and Halloween festivities at the zoo.
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