SAN ANTONIO (October 7, 2026) — San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) is celebrating Halloween with fun events, programs and activities for all ages throughout October.
From parties on the playground for the little ones to spooky crafts for adults, there is something for everyone. Activities are happening now through October 31 throughout SAPL locations. A full list of events and details is available at the library’s online event calendar.
Event Highlights
Central Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24, 2 – 5 p.m. at Central Library, 600 Soledad St., 78205
Enjoy a variety of fun, age-appropriate Halloween games and activities. Costumes are encouraged. No registration required.
Landa Boo
Tuesday, October 27, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Landa Branch Library, 233 Bushnell, 78212
Join us for a family-friendly celebration full of animals, bubbles, balloons and activities for all ages. Come in costume to participate in our costume parade.
More Halloween events at SAPL
Halloween Dress-up Tea Party
Saturday, October 10, 2 – 4 p.m. at Semmes Branch Library, 15060 Judson Road, 78247
Join us for a Halloween celebration featuring a puppet show performance and mini-pumpkin painting. Costume dress-up is welcome.
Tobin Halloween Carnival
Monday, October 12, 5 – 7 p.m. at Tobin Library at Oakwell, 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road, 78209
Step right up and join the carnival! Join us for carnival-style games, crafts, tarot readings, balloon animals, face painting and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Horror Classics at Las Palmas
Monday, October 12, 19 & 26, 5 – 7 p.m. at Las Palmas Branch Library, 515 Castroville Road, 78237
Enjoy a special classic horror film series. This free event welcomes film lovers who appreciate the charm, suspense, and history of classic horror storytelling.
Unlucky 13: A Halloween Event
Tuesday, October 13, 4 – 7 p.m. at Las Palmas Branch Library, 515 Castroville Road, 78237
Enjoy festive crafts, show off your costume in our Halloween parade, and have fun with music and snacks for all ages.
Calaveritas Garland
Tuesday, October 13, 6 – 7 p.m. at Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N. Park Blvd., 78204
Create Calaveritas Garlands, perfect for decorating your home for Halloween or Dia de los Muertos. Supplies will be provided while supplies last.
Espooky Tales of the West Side
Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra Road, 78228
Local author Jessica Herrera will share legends, lore and spooky stories from San Antonio’s West Side. Come dressed in your favorite costume, enjoy crafts, movies and more.
Fall Fest
Tuesday, October 13, 6 – 7 p.m. at Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans Road, 78259
Join us for fun crafts, activities, and an opportunity to take a fall-themed family photo! This program is recommended for children and their families.
Wednesday Crafternoons – Spooky Key Clips
Wednesday, October 14, 4 – 5:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks Branch Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks Drive, 78233
Welcome to adult craft time! This month, we’re making spooky key clips. Choose a pattern and make a key clip with felt and other materials. Materials will be provided while supplies last.
Spooks & Craft: DIY Boo Baskets
Wednesday, October 14, 4 – 5 p.m. at Las Palmas Branch Library, 515 Castroville Road, 78237
Create your own festive Boo Basket! Baskets, ribbon and Halloween decorations will be provided, along with small treats. Registration is required.
Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 17, 12 – 1 p.m. at Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 North Park, 78204
Bring the whole family for a day filled with games and crafts. Plus, join us as we reveal the winner of the Pumpkin Painting Contest.
Trick or Treat at Pruitt
Thursday, October 22, 4:30 – 6 p.m. at Molly Pruitt Library at Roosevelt High School, 5110 Walzem Road, 78218
Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration filled with come-and-go activities, crafts and plenty of trick-or-treating fun. Family-friendly costumes are welcome. This event is recommended for children 12 and under.
PanAm Paranormal! A Community Spooky Story Night
Tuesday, October 27, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Pan American Branch Library, 1122 West Pyron Ave., 78221
Enjoy an evening of TRUE bone-chilling stories from San Antonio locals. Curated speakers will share their tales of the strange and supernatural.
Kid’s Time: Halloween Craft
Wednesday, October 28, 4 –5 p.m. at Potranco Branch Library, 8765 SH 151, 78245
Get into the spooky spirit with a hands-on Halloween craft where kids and their families create a festive decoration to take home. Recommended for ages 6-12, but younger children are welcome with a little help from their grown-ups.
Halloween Party on the Playground at Schaefer
Thursday, October 29, 10 – 11 a.m. at Schaefer Branch Library, 6322 US Hwy 87 East, 78222
Enjoy a not-too-spooky outdoor Halloween party! Wear your costumes and meet at Schaefer’s playground. This party is recommended for children five and younger.
Family Story Time at Forest Hills
Thursday, October 29, 11 – 11:55 a.m. at Forest Hills Branch Library, 5245 Ingram Road, 78228
We’ll share not-too-spooky stories about Halloween. Young children can enjoy story time with songs and movements that develop early literacy skills and stay for a craft and playtime afterwards. Recommended for ages three to five.
Halloween Family Fun!
Saturday, October 31, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at McCreless Branch Library, 1023 Ada St., 78223
Join us for some friendly Halloween fun for the whole family. We’ll have crafts, games and more.
Spooky Cookies & Crafts for Adults
Saturday, October 31, 1-3 p.m. Join us for a Halloween celebration at Molly Pruitt Library at Roosevelt High School. This party is just for adults and includes cookie decorating, bedazzling a decorative skull magnet for Dia de los Muertos and creating a mini fall-themed flower “booquet.”
Spooky Saturday
Saturday, October 31, 3 – 5 p.m. at Forest Hills Branch Library, 5245 Ingram Road, 78228
Come watch a family-friendly spooky movie to get everyone ready to go out and get all the candy. Costumes and snacks are encouraged.
For general information about San Antonio Public Library, including locations and services, visit the library website. Library staff are also available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat.