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Halloween Guide for all ages in San Antonio

From a festive bar crawl to a masquerade wine event, this is how to celebrate Halloween in the Alamo City.

Picture is the Gully Washer river dyed red for Fright Fest under the Iron Rattler roller coaster.

We’re rollercoaster maniacs — it’s in our blood — so the Gully Washer River dyed red for Fright Fest is a sight to behold. | Photo by @eddienunez25

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Looking for some out-of-this realm Halloween plans? We’ve got you covered with this guide for ghouls of all ages.

Get in a good scare

  • 13th Floor | Saturday, Sept. 13-Sunday, Nov. 9 | Times vary | 1203 E. Commerce St. | $32.99+ | Make your way through a post-apocalyptic world or get spooked by prisoners in a nightmarish maze.
  • Fright Fest | Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Nov. 2 | 6-11 p.m. | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | $39+ | Get ready for thrills and chills as you make your way through scare zones, haunted houses + more.
  • Howl-o-Scream at SeaWorld San Antonio | Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Nov. 1 | SeaWorld San Antonio | 7 p.m. - park close | Price of admission | Prepare for frights + fun galore with haunted houses, scare zones, and spooky shows.

Family-friendly fun

  • Zoo Boo | Saturday, Sept. 20-Thursday, Oct. 31 | Regular hours with trick-or-treating 4-5 p.m. | San Antonio Zoo | Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with trick-or-treating, pumpkin spice, and everything nice at our local zoo.
  • More Delightful Than Frightful | Saturday, Sept. 27-Friday, Oct. 31 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Morgan’s Wonderland | Price of admission | Every Saturday and on Halloween night, enjoy photo stations, costume contests with prizes, and boo-tastic live entertainment — while enjoying the park’s attractions that you know and love.
  • Enchanted Lights Halloween Park + Corn Maze | Thursday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Oct. 4 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Enchanted Lights Halloween Park | $36.95+ | Don’t miss this mesmerizing Halloween-themed light display — perfect for those with littles who prefer less scary options.

If you’re too old to trick-or-treat

  • Sinister Sips Masquerade Wine Dinner | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | The St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis St. | $124 | Glam up and indulge in an elegant rooftop masquerade dinner with a four-course menu by a James Beard award semifinalist + Orin Swift wine pairings.
  • October Wednesday Wine Tasting: Wines for the Spooky Season | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 5-9 p.m. | Copa Wine Bar, 19141 Stone Oak Pkwy. | $30 | Get into the Hallowine spirit with a tasting featuring six wines with fall vibes intended for spooky season.
  • Halloween at the Balcony | Friday, Oct. 31 | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hard Rock Cafe, 111 W. Crockett St., San Antonio | $14 | Dress up in your finest Halloween costume + enjoy a special Dia de los Muertos-themed pop-up bar “La Vida After Dark.”
  • San Antonio Booze and Boos Tour | Dates vary | 7:30 p.m. |$30 | Maverick Whiskey, 115 Broadway St. | Enjoy San Antonio’s famed ghost and pub crawl tour, available year-round.
  • Halloween at Casa Catrina | Friday, Oct. 31 | 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | 515 Villita | Price of purchase | Wear your best costume and enjoy a celebratory feast.
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