San Antonio Public Library is hosting free Halloween events throughout October at various branches, offering activities for all ages including parties, crafts, films, and storytelling. Events range from family-friendly celebrations to adult-oriented programs and continue through October 31.
- Events include a Halloween Dress-up Tea Party, Tobin Halloween Carnival, and classic horror film screenings.
- Activities are designed for children, families, teens, and adults, with some requiring registration.
- Special programs feature local author storytelling, crafts like Calaveritas Garland making, and costume parades.
- Locations hosting events include Semmes, Tobin, Las Palmas, Memorial, Collins Garden, Encino, Thousand Oaks, and others.
- For more details, the library’s online event calendar and website provide full schedules and information.
Families Can Celebrate Halloween at San Antonio Public Library Locations with Free Activities Scheduled Throughout the Month
San Antonio Public Library is celebrating Halloween throughout October with free events, programs and activities ranging from family-friendly parties and crafts to classic horror films and paranormal storytelling.
Events are happening at library branches across San Antonio through Oct. 31, with activities designed for young children, families, teens and adults. A full list of events and details is available at the library’s online event calendar.
Halloween Events Across San Antonio
Among the Halloween events planned at San Antonio Public Library locations are:
- Halloween Dress-up Tea Party — Oct. 10
2–4 p.m. | Semmes Branch Library, 15060 Judson Road
A Halloween celebration featuring a puppet show and mini-pumpkin painting. Costumes are welcome. - Tobin Halloween Carnival — Oct. 12
5–7 p.m. | Tobin Library at Oakwell, 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road
Carnival-style games, crafts, tarot readings, balloon animals, face painting and more. Costumes are encouraged. - Horror Classics at Las Palmas — Oct. 12, 19 & 26
5–7 p.m. | Las Palmas Branch Library, 515 Castroville Road
A free classic horror film series highlighting the suspense, history and storytelling of classic horror movies. - Unlucky 13: A Halloween Event — Oct. 13
4–7 p.m. | Las Palmas Branch Library, 515 Castroville Road
Crafts, a Halloween costume parade, music and snacks for all ages. - Espooky Tales of the West Side — Oct. 13
5:30–7:30 p.m. | Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra Road
Local author Jessica Herrera will share legends, lore and spooky stories from San Antonio’s West Side. The event also includes costumes, crafts, movies and more. - Calaveritas Garland — Oct. 13
6–7 p.m. | Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N. Park Blvd.
Participants can create Calaveritas Garlands for Halloween or Día de los Muertos. Supplies will be provided while they last. - Fall Fest — Oct. 13
6–7 p.m. | Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road
Families can enjoy crafts, activities and an opportunity to take a fall-themed family photo. - Wednesday Crafternoons: Spooky Key Clips — Oct. 14
4–5:30 p.m. | Thousand Oaks Branch Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks Drive
Adults can create spooky key clips using felt and other materials. Supplies will be provided while they last. - Spooks & Craft: DIY Boo Baskets — Oct. 14
4–5 p.m. | Las Palmas Branch Library, 515 Castroville Road
Participants can create Halloween Boo Baskets using provided baskets, ribbon, decorations and small treats. Registration is required. - Halloween Bash — Oct. 17
Noon–1 p.m. | Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N. Park Blvd.
Families can enjoy games and crafts along with the announcement of the library’s Pumpkin Painting Contest winner. - Trick or Treat at Pruitt — Oct. 22
4:30–6 p.m. | Molly Pruitt Library at Roosevelt High School, 5110 Walzem Road
Children can enjoy come-and-go activities, crafts and trick-or-treating. Family-friendly costumes are welcome. Recommended for children 12 and younger. - Central Spooktacular — Oct. 24
2–5 p.m. | Central Library, 600 Soledad St.
Families can enjoy age-appropriate Halloween games and activities. Costumes are encouraged, and registration is not required. - Landa Boo — Oct. 27
4:30–6:30 p.m. | Landa Branch Library, 233 Bushnell
A family-friendly celebration featuring animals, bubbles, balloons and activities for all ages, along with a costume parade. - PanAm Paranormal! A Community Spooky Story Night — Oct. 27
6–7:30 p.m. | Pan American Branch Library, 1122 W. Pyron Ave.
Local speakers will share true stories about strange and supernatural experiences in San Antonio. - Kid’s Time: Halloween Craft — Oct. 28
4–5 p.m. | Potranco Branch Library, 8765 State Highway 151
Children and families can create a Halloween decoration to take home. Recommended for ages 6–12, with younger children welcome with adult assistance. - Halloween Party on the Playground — Oct. 29
10–11 a.m. | Schaefer Branch Library, 6322 U.S. Highway 87 East
A not-too-spooky outdoor Halloween party for young children. Costumes are encouraged. Recommended for children 5 and younger. - Family Story Time — Oct. 29
11–11:55 a.m. | Forest Hills Branch Library, 5245 Ingram Road
Children can enjoy not-too-spooky Halloween stories, songs, movement, crafts and playtime. Recommended for ages 3–5. - Halloween Family Fun! — Oct. 31
10–11:30 a.m. | McCreless Branch Library, 1023 Ada St.
A family Halloween celebration featuring crafts, games and other activities. - Spooky Cookies & Crafts for Adults — Oct. 31
1–3 p.m. | Molly Pruitt Library at Roosevelt High School, 5110 Walzem Road
An adults-only Halloween celebration featuring cookie decorating, decorative skull magnets for Día de los Muertos and mini fall-themed flower “booquets.” - Spooky Saturday — Oct. 31
3–5 p.m. | Forest Hills Branch Library, 5245 Ingram Road
Families can watch a spooky, family-friendly movie before heading out for Halloween night. Costumes and snacks are encouraged.
Events Continue Through Halloween
San Antonio Public Library says activities will continue through Oct. 31 at locations across the city.
For additional information about library locations, services and Halloween programming, residents can visit the San Antonio Public Library website or call 210-207-2500.
