Yes, plenty is free with little kids in San Antonio this week: we found 20 free outings, including Muertos Fest at Hemisfair, Central Spooktacular (Central Library) and Trick or Treat @ Pruitt (Pruitt Library), plus 14 library programs. Three free days and events are coming up, including two museum or zoo free days, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like Central Library and Hemisfair.
This week
Every free outing on this week’s San Antonio list, rebuilt every Thursday. Library programs may need a quick sign-up.
Landa Library · 233 Bushnell, San Antonio, TX 78212
Rhymes, songs and stories for babies up to 18 months, with toys and time to meet other families afterward.
Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair · 630 E. Nueva St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Weekly outdoor story time on the Reading Rug in Yanaguana Garden, with the book of the week and a STEAM activity, right by the playground. Covered parking in the Hemisfair Garage.
Palo Alto Park playground · 1625 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX 78211
The library brings a load of its favorite play materials to the playground. Drop in any time; made for infants through age 5.
Potranco Library · 8765 State Highway 151 Access Rd., San Antonio, TX 78245
Stories, music and movement for 18 to 36 months. Space is limited; free tickets are handed out 15 minutes before.
Maverick Library · 8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio, TX 78254
Hands-on spider science and a craft for kids 4 and up with their grown-ups.
Las Palmas Library · 515 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, TX 78237
An afternoon family story time with books and songs.
Phil Hardberger Park (Salado Outdoor Classroom) · 13203 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
Singing, dancing and playing instruments outdoors, designed for birth to age 5. Bring a blanket to sit on.
Igo Library · 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78249
Stories, music and movement for 18 to 36 months, followed by free play.
McCreless Library · 1023 Ada St., San Antonio, TX 78223
Play and read together to build early literacy skills. Designed for 0 to 5; older siblings welcome.
Pruitt Library · 5110 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, TX 78218
Come-and-go Halloween crafts, activities and trick-or-treating at the library. Family-friendly costumes welcome.
Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center · 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78231
A nature class for 18 months to 3 years: a short lesson, songs, a guided nature walk and an art project, all about creepy crawlies this month.
Memorial Library · 3222 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78228
A sensory story time and craft for Día de los Muertos, with sensory backpacks on hand. For 18 months to 5 years.
Collins Garden Library · 200 N. Park Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78204
Stories, songs and free play for 5 and under.
Mission Library · 3134 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214
Rhythm, rhyme and repetition for babies up to 18 months, then play time with library toys.
Great Northwest Library · 9050 Wellwood, San Antonio, TX 78250
Stories, music and movement for 18 months to 3 years, then child-led free play.
Hemisfair · 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
San Antonio’s big free Día de los Muertos festival: 80-plus altars, two processions, five stages, a mercado and children’s programming. Friday 5 to 7 is sensory-friendly altar viewing.
Central Library · 600 Soledad St., San Antonio, TX 78205
The Central Library’s free family Halloween afternoon, packed with activities. Costumes encouraged; no registration.
San Pedro Library · 1315 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
A Saturday baby time with rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months, plus play time with provided toys.
Collins Garden Library · 200 N. Park Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78204
An afternoon of traditional flamenco dance by the Alma Gitana Dance Company, for all ages.
Encino Library · 2515 E. Evans Rd., San Antonio, TX 78259
A Sunday morning story time with songs and play time, for 18 months to 5 years.
Nothing free on this day yet. Try an always-free place.
Mark the calendar
Museum and zoo free days, free festivals and other one-off free events, soonest first. Some free days are only for residents or cardholders, so each one says who gets in free.
Hemisfair · 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Fri 5–11pm; Sat 10am–11pm; Sun noon–9pm. Sensory-friendly altar viewing Friday 5–7pm; children’s programming over the weekend.
The DoSeum, The Witte Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, McNay Art Museum, and Briscoe Western Art Museum · San Antonio
Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID.
San Antonio Botanical Garden · Near Brackenridge Park, 555 Funston Pl.
No registration needed.
Any day
Parks, gardens, nature centers and museums that don’t charge admission.
Every week
Free story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Central Library and branches across the city.
Weekly; days and times vary by branch
Keep planning
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Good questions
This week we found 20 free outings for ages 0–6, including Muertos Fest at Hemisfair, Central Spooktacular (Central Library), Trick or Treat @ Pruitt (Pruitt Library) and Music in the Park with Jensen’s Yamaha Music School. See free this week; the list is rebuilt every Thursday.
Muertos Fest at Hemisfair: Fri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25. Bank of America Museums on Us weekend: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Museums for All at the San Antonio Botanical Garden: Any open day ($3 with a SNAP EBT card (or anyone who shows need)). Dates come from each venue’s own page; see free days and free events.
Central Library, Hemisfair and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.
Yes: Central Library. See all of them on indoor play places in San Antonio.
Yes. San Antonio Public Library runs free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. How we choose and check.
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