San Antonio venues offer paid and free Halloween events this weekend
From free outdoor movie screenings to haunted attractions, local venues in San Antonio have scheduled specific times and pricing for October 31 and the days leading up to it.
By Yuki Kaminski ·
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, extending the holiday period for residents and students in San Antonio. Local venues have structured their offerings to accommodate the weekend, ranging from complimentary community activities to ticketed entertainment. The schedule spans from late October through early November, with specific entry fees and operating hours defined for each location.
The Rock at La Cantera has organized a series of three outdoor film screenings that require no ticket purchase. The schedule includes Hotel Transylvania on Tuesday, October 28, at 6 p.m., followed by Twilight on Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m. A double feature of the Hocus Pocus films begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 30. The venue provides free parking and entry for all three dates.
Winding Branch Ranch operates a pumpkin patch that is free to enter but requires a reservation. The site is located a 30-minute drive from the UT San Antonio Main Campus. Operations run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday, until November 1. The facility includes games, animals, and concessions, with tickets available for free online at windingbranchranch.org/thepatch.
Chicken N Pickle will host Hall-O-Fest on October 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. at no cost. The event features trunk-or-treating for children, a vendor market, and a DJ. A costume contest is scheduled, allowing attendees to compete for prizes. Arts and crafts stations are also part of the program.
Trader’s Village offers two distinct paid attractions during the weekend. The Corny Maze costs $9.99 per person and operates from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The maze includes three difficulty levels. The Enchanted Lights drive-through show costs $46.95 per vehicle and runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on weekends.
Haunted house operators have set specific prices for the holiday. The Scream Experiment charges $29.99 per visitor for its paranormal hotel narrative. The 13th Floor offers a Friday the 13th themed experience with tickets starting at $34.99 per person for the weekend. The venue closes for the season on November 8.
