(Mostly) free Halloween celebrations in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Have a cost-conscious Halloween weekend with these events.

If you have a free or inexpensive Halloween event you would like for us to consider adding to this list, send your event information to mmedina@ksat.com.

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Friday, Oct. 27

KLRN KIDS Fall Festival
Mission Marquee Plaza
"Join KLRN on Friday, October 27 at Mission Marquee Plaza from 6 to 9 PM with hands-on activities and family-friendly fun along with KLRN's community partners."
Details here

Bass Pro Shops Free Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops
Free crafts, photos, trick-or treating and Halloween parade at Bass Pro Shops.
Details here

Saturday, Oct. 28

6th Annual Bootacular
Wonderland of the Americas Mall
"This daytime, non-scare celebration, of cheer rather than fear, is the social event of the season with shows, activities, costume contest all geared for kids ages 0-13."
Details here

Día de los Muertos at La Villita

La Villita
"Día de los Muertos at La Villita is a two-day, free, family-friendly event that combines traditional culture with the best in contemporary Latino music."
Details here

SpookFest 7
VFW Post #4700
"Free Show 'n shine car/ bike show with a trunk or treat for the kiddos"
Details here

BooTanica
Botanical Gardens
"On October 28, dress up in your favorite costume and join a parade along the new Garden promenade at 12 p.m. Fun activities provided by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and other nature partners."
There is an admission fee for this event*
Details here

Halloweenie Weenie Dog Races
Retama Park
"On October 28, weenie dog races will be back at Retama Park!"
There is an admission fee for this event*
Details here

Bass Pro Shops Free Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops
Free crafts, photos, trick-or treating and Halloween parade at Bass Pro Shops.
Details here

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
Guadalupe Cultural Center
"Honor the lives and legacy of the dearly departed at our annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Participate in art-making workshops, face-painting, a peace and remembrance procession, and view community altars while enjoying pan de muerto y chocolate."
Details here

LGBTQ+ Family Fall Festival & Trunk-Or-Treat
Westfall Branch Library
"All families are welcome to join us for food, costume contests, lots of candy and community."
Details here

Mask Making Demo for Día de los Muertos
Esperanza Peace & Justice Center
"Join us on October 28 at the Esperanza for a mask making demo with Andi-Lynn! Participants will learn how to make masks for Day of the Dead."
Details here

Sunday, Oct. 29

Kiddie Park Halloween Spook-Tacular!
Kiddie Park 
"Join us on Sunday, October 29, 2017 for Kiddie Park's $7 Spook-tacular"
There is an admission fee for this event*
Details here

Bass Pro Shops Free Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops
Free crafts, photos, trick-or treating and Halloween parade at Bass Pro Shops.
Details here

Paw-O-Ween
Alamo Beer
"There will be food, drinks, music, pet adoptions, a K9 costume contest, and much more. This is a family friendly event and will be fun for all ages, and all for a good cause!" The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit, Driving Single Parents Inc.
There isn't an admission fee for this event, however the costume contest costs $5 to enter*
Details here

Monday, Oct. 30

Bass Pro Shops Free Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops
Free crafts, photos, trick-or treating and Halloween parade at Bass Pro Shops.
Details here

Christus Santa Rosa Fall Festival
8703 Bandera Road
Pumpkin patch, free flu shots, games and prizes, costume contest, face painting, healthy snack demo.
Details here

Catholic Charities Little Pumpkins Palooza 
Guadalupe Community Center
Free games, food, prizes, entertainment, pumpkin patch, music.
Details here

Tuesday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)

Bass Pro Shops Free Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops
Free crafts, photos, trick-or treating and Halloween parade at Bass Pro Shops.
Details here