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Halloween Guide for all ages in San Antonio

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. | Photo by @eddienunez25
Looking for some last-minute Halloween plans? We’ve got you covered with this guide for ghouls of all ages.

Get in a good scare

  • 13th Floor | Tuesday, Oct. 31 + Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | 1203 E. Commerce St. | $24.99+ | Make your way through a post-apocalyptic world or get spooked by prisoners in a nightmarish maze.
  • Fright Fest | Tuesday, Oct., 31 | 5-11 p.m. | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | $45+ | Get ready for thrills and chills as you make your way through scare zones, haunted houses + more.

Family-friendly fun

  • Zoo Boo | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | San Antonio Zoo | Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at this family-friendly event featuring trick-or-treating, pumpkin spice, and everything nice at our local zoo.
  • More Delightful Than Frightful | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 4-9 p.m. | Morgan’s Wonderland | $5 | Take part in a safe night of trick-or-treating while enjoying the park’s attractions that you know and love.

If you’re too old to trick-or-treat

  • Halloween Masquerave | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m. | Black Potion, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd., Ste. 101, San Antonio | $8-$15 | Wear your costume, dance the night away, and take part in gaming tournaments.
  • Trick or Drink: Halloween Bar Crawl | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 6 p.m. | Hard Rock Cafe, 111 W. Crockett St., San Antonio | $15 | Pick up your wristband and enjoy no cover + drink specials at participating bars like Pink Shark, Howl at the Moon, and Merkaba.
  • Halloween Masquerade Soiree | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Zocca Cuisine d’Italia, The Westin Riverwalk, 420 W. Market St., San Antonio | $99 | Indulge your senses in a spooky-themed dining experience featuring a three-course meal with wine pairings from Prisoner Wine Company.
6 more Halloween activities
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How are you spending Halloween?


A. Dressing up and heading out on the town
B. Passing out candy to trick-or-treaters
C. Watching a spooky movie at home
D. Other
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 31
  • ZZ Top | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston St, San Antonio | $59-$280 | Boogie down to rock + blues music on this artist’s Raw Whiskey Tour.
  • Lamplighters | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Blue Star Brewing Co., 1414 S. Alamo #105, San Antonio | Free | Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy this cover band’s version of all your favorite spooky tunes.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
  • Steak Night | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6 p.m. | Gimme Gimme, 803 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | $25 | Order a Texas Ribeye au Poivre with a side of duck fat waffle fries at a special price.
  • Geeks and Drinks | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Geekdom, 110 E. Houston St., 7th Floor, San Antonio | Join local techies for a monthly meet up.
Thursday, Nov. 2
  • Dia de los Muertos: Catrina Workshop | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Bilia Eatery, 1900 NW Military Hwy., Castle Hills | $45 | Learn from artists Bárbara Miñarro and Paulina Escobar on how to paint a paper mache Catrina mask while enjoying arepas + sangria.
  • The Alice: An Immersive Cocktail Experience | Thursday, Nov. 2-Thursday, Nov. 16 | Times vary | Artisan Distillery, 402 Austin St., San Antonio | $47 | Go on a 90-minute topsy turvy adventure with themed cocktails, eats, and photo-ops.
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News Notes
Closed
  • TJ’s Hamburgers has closed after 50 years in business. The Southside burger joint was a community staple since Thomas Carruthers opened it with his wife Bea Saunders Carruthers in 1973. Do you have any fond memories of eating at TJ’s? Share them with us. (My SA)
Arts
  • Calling all visual artists. Apply for San Antonio’s Prequalified Public Art List to be considered for future public art projects over the next three years. Applications are open until Friday, Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. + the city will host two informational workshops about the application process in November.
Concert
  • Multi-platinum American rock band Creed announced that it will bring its “Summer of ‘99 Tour” to Frost Bank Center on Sept. 13, 2024. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.
Try This
  • Sol Tree Productions is hosting a First Friday event at Southtown Vinyl on Friday, Nov. 3 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The evening will feature food, vintage shopping, art, music, and more. Bonus: All ages are welcome and it’s free.
Pets
  • Join San Antonio Pets Alive! on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. for its Igo Pooch Parade at Igo Library. Dress up your furry friend to take part in a costume contest and meet some of the rescue organization’s adoptable pups. Registration is required.
Fun Fact
  • Do you speak German? Many San Antonians do, it turns out. That’s because it’s the most spoken language in San Antonio after English and Spanish. However, Vietnamese is more common throughout Texas — so why not learn both?
Edu
  • Explore what Somerset Academy has to offer during their upcoming Fall Fest happening on Friday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m. at the Brooks campus (3803 Global Wy.). Enjoy food, music, and games while getting a feel for the culture and school community at the free fest.*
Beauty
  • Looking for an unbelievably close shave? Try Meridian Trimmers, engineered to empower individuals of all genders to achieve flawless grooming. Get 15% off a one-time purchase with code “6AM.”*
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From the editor
Want more Halloween fun? The Cove is hosting a costume contest for dogs and kids + pumpkin decorating today. Plus, kids eat free on Tuesdays.
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