This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
North San Antonio
BOOtanica!
Wear costumes and explore diverse flora at this Halloween festival with education stations, trick-or-treating and local food vendors.
- Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio
- www.sabot.org/events/bootanica
Celebrate the season with this community festival with caricature artists, food, live music, crafting and festival characters to meet.
- Oct. 25, noon-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Village at Stone Oak, 22610 US 281, San Antonio
- www.villageatstoneoak.com/events
This sensory-friendly trunk-or-treating experience will include games, activities, face painting, crafts and more.
- Oct. 25, 3-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6333 De Zavala Road, San Antonio
- www.endeavors.org
Head to San Antonio’s biggest theme park to celebrate autumn the German way with food vendors, live music, amusement rides and more.
- Through Oct. 26
- $45 (single admission ticket)
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 I-10 W., San Antonio
- www.sixflags.com
Monarch Butterfly Festival
As butterflies migrate into South Texas, head to this special festival celebrating their place in the environment with crafts, face painting, a plant sale and more.
- Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Xeriscape Gardens, 7302 Sage Oak, Live Oak
- www.liveoaktx.net
Check out this autumn festival with a car show, live music, a special trunk-or-treat session, local vendors and beer and cocktails.
- Oct. 25, 5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Sip Wine & Cocktail Bar, 232 Brite Road, Cibolo
- Facebook: Sip Social
A Taste of the Mariachi Extravaganza
Listen to some of the country’s best mariachi singers and performers at this concert showcasing what the genre has to offer.
- Oct. 25, 7 p.m.
- $40, $45 at the door
- Cave Without a Name, 325 Kreutzberg Road, Boerne
- www.cavewithoutaname.com
Learn about Boerne’s history and 10 important figures from the Genealogical Society of Kendall County as they give tours of this local cemetery.
- Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-noon
- Free
- Boerne Cemetery, 820 N. School St., Boerne
- www.gskctx.org
Trek through downtown Boerne in the scariest costumes and trick or treat with the family during this exclusive shopping event.
- Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hill Country Mile, Main St., Boerne
- Instagram: Visit Boerne
New Braunfels
Halloween Cupcake Decorating
Join 2Tarts Bakery staff at this dessert-crafting class that will show participants proper mixing techniques, designs and presentation.
- Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
- $95
- Landa Haus, 360 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfels.gov
The festival will have live music, vendors, games, crafts and educational workshops.
- Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Fischer Park, 1935 Hilltop Summit Road, New Braunfels
- Facebook: New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Attendees can view model railroads and hobbyists from around the country. There will also be a food court and resale of model pieces.
- Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10 (adults), $3 (children under 12)
- New Braunfels Civic Center and Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels
- www.newbraunfelsrailroadmuseum.org/nbrr/train-shows
There will be sculptures, paintings and crafts from over 80 Texas potters and clay artists. Attendees can view art, shop, support local vendors and take part in hands-on workshops.
- Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels
- www.texasclayfestival.com
