Weekend of Fri, Oct 16 · Central Time

This weekend with kids in San Antonio

24 family events from Friday to Sunday in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area. Each one links to the organizer’s page and shows when we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go.

Fri, Oct 16 · 6:30 PMAfter Hours Family Movie Night: EncantoNew Braunfels Public Library – Westside Branch · All Ages · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PMFamily Night Hike at the Botanical GardenSan Antonio Botanical Garden · Recommended for ages 4 and up. · $17 adult ($12 adult member); $13 child ($10 child member). Registration is open until class is full.
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PMSchertz Music & Movies in the Park: Ghostbusters: AfterlifeRhine Valley Park · Check age guidance · free
Through Nov 8CORNy Maze and Enchanted Lights at Traders VillageTraders Village San Antonio · Family friendly; guests of any and all ages · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 16DIY Fidget ClickersBiblioTech East · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Through Nov 1Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San AntonioSeaWorld San Antonio · Fun for all ages; trick-or-treating for guests 12 or younger · Included with Park Admission (price not on page).
Through Oct 25If You Give A Mouse A Cookie (Magik Theatre)Magik Theatre · Recommended for ages 3+ · Single tickets: $30 adults; $25 children ages 2-17, military, first responders, seniors (55+), educators, students; Family 4-Pack $92; children under 2 free on a lap (plus taxes and fees; $1.50 City facility fee at Beethoven Hall shows).
Through Nov 2Jardín de las Catrinas fall exhibitionSan Antonio Botanical Garden · All ages · Included with admission and membership
Through Oct 30Universal City Pumpkin PatchUniversal City Pumpkin Patch (behind the UC Fire Department) · All ages · Free admission; free parking
Through Nov 1ZOO BOO! at San Antonio ZooSan Antonio Zoo · All ages · Included with standard zoo admission (as low as $8; ages 2 & younger free); always free for members.
Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AMFree Entry Day: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz at Mitchell LakeMitchell Lake Audubon Center · All visitors (no age range stated) · Free Entry
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMBOOtanica Halloween family daySan Antonio Botanical Garden · Family-friendly (no age range stated) · Free with Garden admission and membership.
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMJunior Ranger Academy at Government CanyonGovernment Canyon State Natural Area · All ages welcome, but this activity is best for 6-12 year-olds. · Free program; Natural Area entrance fee applies (Adult $6 daily; Child 12 Years and Under: Free)
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMCibolofest 2026Cibolo Multi-Event Center / City Hall campus · kids of all ages; discounted wristbands for kiddos under 4 · Free admission; $10 wristband for unlimited carnival rides and attractions
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMCraft LabSchertz Public Library · For ages 5 - 12 and their caregiver. · Attendance is FREE.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMFree Family Day: Archaeology Adventures at SAMASan Antonio Museum of Art · Whole family · Ticket Price: Free; free admission all day.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMMonarch Butterfly FestivalLive Oak Xeriscape Gardens · family-friendly · completely free and open to the public
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AMFamily Fun: Spooky Season Crafts!Tye Preston Memorial Library · All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults · free event
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMPipe Creek Pumpkin PatchPipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm · Activities geared for children 10 years & under; age 2 & under free · Admission of $9.00 per person (age 2 & under – Free)
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMDía de los Muertos Festival New BraunfelsDowntown New Braunfels (Main Plaza) · Family · free family friendly, community event
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMHalloween BashCollins Garden Library · All Ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PMAstronomy NightTye Preston Memorial Library · All Ages, Children, Preteens, Teens, Adults · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17Spook-Track-Ula at Texas Transportation MuseumTexas Transportation Museum · Kids and Big Kids; all ages need a ticket · Adults $15; Kids (4-12) $12; Kids (Under 4) Free (ticket required); groups of 20+ $10 each; pumpkin decorating extra; no military discounts.
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AMNeighbors in Nature Day ($7 Bexar County admission)San Antonio Botanical Garden · All ages · $7 admission for Bexar County residents (proof of residence required)