Halloween in San Antonio has grown beyond a single night of tricking and treating.
The city has embraced a weeks-long celebration for spooky season with immersive haunted attractions, pop-up food and cocktail concepts, costume parties, film screenings and community festivals that blend unique culture and classic Halloween traditions.
Alongside nationally branded horror experiences inspired by slasher icons like Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, locals can find cumbia dance parties and even an emerging Krampus tradition based on Central European folklore.
Let’s check ou the options:
13th Floor Haunted House
San Antonio’s 13th Floor Haunted House has leveled up its scares this season, with the debut of “Jason Universe: Survive the Night,” an officially licensed attraction based on the Friday the 13th movie franchise. Guests attempt to evade masked slasher Jason Voorhees while navigating cinematic sets with upgraded special effects and a new enhanced sound system. The haunt’s other new attraction, “Dose of Decay,” drops visitors into a post-apocalyptic city ravaged by plague and populated by mutants and mad scientists. $19.99 and up, select nights through Nov. 8, 1203 E. Commerce St., 13thfloorsanantonio.com.
13th Floor Haunted House
The fan-favorite Black Lagoon cocktail pop-up has returned to Three Star Bar as part of a 34-city Halloween tour. The roaming concept transforms bars into spooky destinations, complete with themed décor and macabre cocktails. This year’s drinks include pumpkin-flavored concoctions, horror-inspired margaritas, an espresso martini riff dubbed “Moon Shadow,” and more. Hungry guests can pair their cocktails with food from resident chicken concept Fried Hard. No cover, dates and hours vary through Halloween, 521 E. Grayson St., threestarbar.com
Disco Alfresco Presents Cumbiaween
Disco Alfresco and Brackenridge Park Conservancy are bringing back their popular outdoor dance party with a Halloween twist. The BYOB event promises “cumbia, costumes y cultura under the stars,” with tickets starting at $15. Come dressed to impress and ready to move. $15, Friday, Oct. 30, Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St., brackenridgepark.org.
Nightmare on Main Street at WKND
Dance club WKND is also embracing the slasher-season vibes with “Nightmare on Main Street,” a Freddy Krueger-themed pop-up running throughout the month of October. Expect a jack-o’-lantern disco ball and Nightmare on Elm Street-inspired installation, and rotating sets from local DJs including HI-C, Ultrasonic and Cobweb. No cover, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 31, 1524 N. Main Ave., (210) 263-9036, wkndsatx.com.
The Goonies 40th Anniversary Screening and Q&A
Hey, you guys! The Tobin Center is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Goonies with a screening followed by a live Q&A featuring stars Corey Feldman and Kerri Green. Fans can revisit the beloved adventure film, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and, for those willing to splurge, purchase VIP meet-and-greet packages. $58 and up, Thursday, Oct. 29, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org.
Sinister Sips: An Orin Swift Masquerade
Those seeking a more refined Halloween celebration can head to the St. Anthony’s Esencia restaurant tonight for a masquerade dinner. The evening pairs four courses from James Beard Award-nominated chef Leo Dávila with wines from Orin Swift Cellars. Menu highlights include pork belly bao, Wagyu short rib and pumpkin tres leches, while masquerade masks and themed décor add a spooky flourish. Reservations required. $125, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, The St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis St., (210) 227-4392, marriott.com.
Toybox of Terror
A portal to the world of Krampus will open in Southtown this Halloween weekend with the San Antonio Krampus Parade’s inaugural haunted attraction, “Toybox of Terror.” The haunted house, built around Alpine folklore and decorated with eerie toys and creatures from beyond the veil, also includes live music, specialty beer from Live Oak Brewing and a separately ticketed DJ afterparty. Proceeds benefit both the San Antonio Krampus Parade and the James Bonham Academy PTA. $12 haunted house admission, grounds free; Oct. 30-31, Beethoven Männerchor, 422 Pereida St., krampusportal.com.
Halloween at the DoSeum
The DoSeum has planned a spooktacular month-long celebration this Halloween season. The family-friendly interactive museum features themed photo stations, hourly Boo-gie breaks and a weekly membership raffle all month long. For Halloween weekend, check out the artist and maker workshops, or go to one of the frightfully fun events, including Gaby’s Dollhouse costume character meet-and-greet and, on Halloween only, Trick-or-Treating at the DoSeum. $15-$20; normal museum hours through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2800 Broadway, (210) 212-4453, thedoseum.org.
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