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Halloween for Kids Near San Antonio 2026

16 kid-friendly Halloween events near San Antonio with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 10 towns. The earliest to open is Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Antonio, on September 11. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 7 list free admission.

Pumpkin patch

South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch

Hondo, TX
Suggested age All Ages

Big ranch fall attraction west of San Antonio with a large corn maze, a pumpkin patch, giant slides, a zipline and kids' play areas on weekends.

When
Opens September 26, 2026
Hours
Fri 6pm–9pm (Oct & Nov), Sat 10am–9pm, Sun noon–5pm
Price
$21 + tax (ages 3+)
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Pumpkin patch

Uhland Fall Fest

Uhland, TX
Suggested age All Ages

Six weekends of pumpkin-patch fun between San Marcos and Austin, with photo spots, games, food and artisan vendors.

When
Saturdays & Sundays, Sept 26 – Nov 1, 2026
Hours
10am–7pm
Price
$16.50 advance, $20 from Sept 26
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Pumpkin patch

Universal City Pumpkin Patch

Universal City, TX
Suggested age All Ages

Free city-run pumpkin patch in the field behind the fire department, staffed by local nonprofits, with themed community weekends through October.

When
Oct 2–30, 2026
Hours
Mon–Thu 4pm–8pm, Fri–Sun 10am–8pm
Price
Free
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Family event

Boerne Boo!

Boerne, TX
Suggested age All Ages

Free city Halloween festival at the Patrick Heath Public Library with trick-or-treating, crafts, bounce houses, carnival games and costume contests for kids, adults and pets.

When
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Hours
4pm–7pm
Price
Free
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Family event

Downtown Spooktacular

New Braunfels, TX
Suggested age All Ages

City-run downtown trick-or-treat night where local businesses, police, fire and city departments hand out treats along the streets around Main Plaza.

When
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
Hours
5pm–7pm
Price
Free
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Family event

Halloween at The DoSeum

San Antonio, TX
Suggested age All Ages

The children's museum turns October into a month-long Halloween party with decorated galleries, costume wear, dance breaks, weekly themed activities and a sensory-friendly night.

When
Every day in October 2026
Price
Included with admission
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Fall festival

Cibolofest

Cibolo, TX
Suggested age All Ages

Cibolo's free annual city festival with a kids' carnival, train and pony rides, petting zoo, an afternoon-to-evening music lineup and a fireworks finale.

When
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Hours
Noon–10pm
Price
Free entry; $10 carnival wristband
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Fall festival

Muertos Fest

San Antonio, TX
Suggested age All Ages

One of the country's biggest Día de los Muertos festivals, filling Hemisfair with community altars, a procession, music, art and food over three days.

When
Oct 23–25, 2026
Hours
Fri 5pm–11pm, Sat 10am–11pm, Sun noon–9pm
Price
Free
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Quick Answers

What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near San Antonio in 2026?

BOOtanica at San Antonio Botanical Garden, Boerne Boo!, Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, Cibolofest, Downtown Spooktacular, Fall CountryFest at Devine Acres Farm, and 10 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near San Antonio in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Antonio on September 11, 2026.

What Halloween events near San Antonio are not scary at all for little kids?

BOOtanica at San Antonio Botanical Garden, Boerne Boo!, Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio, Cibolofest, Downtown Spooktacular, Fall CountryFest at Devine Acres Farm, and 9 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Which pumpkin patches near San Antonio are good for kids?

Fall CountryFest at Devine Acres Farm, Harvest Festival + Pumpkin Patch at Sovereignty Ranch, South Texas Maize at Graff 7A Ranch, Uhland Fall Fest and Universal City Pumpkin Patch, all suggested for all ages.

Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near San Antonio?

Yes: Boerne Boo!, Cibolofest, Downtown Spooktacular, Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Blue Bonnet Palace, Harvest Festival + Pumpkin Patch at Sovereignty Ranch, and 2 more list free admission on the official site.

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