# Free things to do with kids in San Antonio this week

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 20 free outings this week; 3 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Muertos Fest at Hemisfair** at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205. When: Fri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25. Time: Fri 5–11pm; Sat 10am–11pm; Sun noon–9pm. Price: Free. Sensory-friendly altar viewing Friday 5–7pm; children’s programming over the weekend. Official page: https://www.muertosfest.com/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Bank of America Museums on Us weekend** at The DoSeum, The Witte Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, McNay Art Museum, and Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio. When: Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6. Price: Free general admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders (one per card, with photo ID). Only the cardholder gets in free, so bring the card and an ID. Official page: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Museums for All at the San Antonio Botanical Garden** at San Antonio Botanical Garden, Near Brackenridge Park, 555 Funston Pl. When: Any open day. Price: $3 with a SNAP EBT card (or anyone who shows need). No registration needed. Official page: https://sabgtx.org/access-inclusion/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Free this week

- **Muertos Fest at Hemisfair** at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205. When: Fri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25. Time: Fri 5–11pm; Sat 10am–11pm; Sun noon–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. 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. Official page: https://www.muertosfest.com/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Central Spooktacular (Central Library)** at Central Library, 600 Soledad St., San Antonio, TX 78205. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 2–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. The Central Library’s free family Halloween afternoon, packed with activities. Costumes encouraged; no registration. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D208844620 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Trick or Treat @ Pruitt (Pruitt Library)** at Pruitt Library, 5110 Walzem Rd., San Antonio, TX 78218. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 4:30–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Come-and-go Halloween crafts, activities and trick-or-treating at the library. Family-friendly costumes welcome. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D207724219 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Story Time at Hemisfair** at Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, 630 E. Nueva St., San Antonio, TX 78205. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. 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. Official page: https://hemisfair.org/event/story-time-at-hemisfair/2026-10-20/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Music in the Park with Jensen’s Yamaha Music School** at Phil Hardberger Park (Salado Outdoor Classroom), 13203 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10–10:45am. Price: Free (registration required). Ages: 0–5. Singing, dancing and playing instruments outdoors, designed for birth to age 5. Bring a blanket to sit on. Official page: https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/music-in-the-park-102126 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Starting Out Wild: Creepy Crawlies** at Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center, 8400 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78231. When: Thu Oct 22 and Fri Oct 23. Time: 10–11am. Price: Free (registration required; small classes). Ages: 1–3. 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. Official page: https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events/starting-out-wild-102226 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Pequeño Pop-Up Play at Palo Alto Park** at Palo Alto Park playground, 1625 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX 78211. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 10am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. The library brings a load of its favorite play materials to the playground. Drop in any time; made for infants through age 5. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D208304320 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Story Time (Landa Library)** at Landa Library, 233 Bushnell, San Antonio, TX 78212. When: Mon Oct 19. Time: 1–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Rhymes, songs and stories for babies up to 18 months, with toys and time to meet other families afterward. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205570380 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Story Time (Potranco Library)** at Potranco Library, 8765 State Highway 151 Access Rd., San Antonio, TX 78245. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 11–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Stories, music and movement for 18 to 36 months. Space is limited; free tickets are handed out 15 minutes before. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D209663204 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Little Scientist Workshop: Spiders (Maverick Library)** at Maverick Library, 8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio, TX 78254. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 12:15–1:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–8. Hands-on spider science and a craft for kids 4 and up with their grown-ups. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206502842 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Story Time (Las Palmas Library)** at Las Palmas Library, 515 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, TX 78237. When: Tue Oct 20. Time: 1–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. An afternoon family story time with books and songs. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206342869 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Story Time (Igo Library)** at Igo Library, 13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy., San Antonio, TX 78249. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Stories, music and movement for 18 to 36 months, followed by free play. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206289655 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Let’s Play and Read! (McCreless Library)** at McCreless Library, 1023 Ada St., San Antonio, TX 78223. When: Wed Oct 21. Time: 1–2pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Play and read together to build early literacy skills. Designed for 0 to 5; older siblings welcome. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D207742926 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Story Time: Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Memorial Library)** at Memorial Library, 3222 Culebra Rd., San Antonio, TX 78228. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. A sensory story time and craft for Día de los Muertos, with sensory backpacks on hand. For 18 months to 5 years. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D211332447 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Storytime (Collins Garden Library)** at Collins Garden Library, 200 N. Park Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78204. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Stories, songs and free play for 5 and under. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206413387 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Time (Mission Library)** at Mission Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. Rhythm, rhyme and repetition for babies up to 18 months, then play time with library toys. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D201155527 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Toddler Story Time (Great Northwest Library)** at Great Northwest Library, 9050 Wellwood, San Antonio, TX 78250. When: Thu Oct 22. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Stories, music and movement for 18 months to 3 years, then child-led free play. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D208192339 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Baby Time (San Pedro Library)** at San Pedro Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–1. A Saturday baby time with rhymes and songs for babies up to 18 months, plus play time with provided toys. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D210168382 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Alma Gitana’s Flamenco (Collins Garden Library)** at Collins Garden Library, 200 N. Park Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78204. When: Sat Oct 24. Time: 2–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. An afternoon of traditional flamenco dance by the Alma Gitana Dance Company, for all ages. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D207128043 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Family Story Time (Encino Library)** at Encino Library, 2515 E. Evans Rd., San Antonio, TX 78259. When: Sun Oct 25. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–5. A Sunday morning story time with songs and play time, for 18 months to 5 years. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D206373498 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Always free

- **Central Library**, Downtown, 600 Soledad St. The big downtown library, with family story time on Wednesday mornings. Official page: https://www.mysapl.org/Visit/Locations/Central-Library (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Hemisfair**, Downtown. A downtown park built for kids of all ages to play, with food spots and Super Fun Saturday events. Official page: https://www.hemisfair.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **San Antonio Missions National Historical Park**, South side. The only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is still a center of its community. Official page: https://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm (checked 2026-10-18)

## Free library storytimes

- **San Antonio Public Library**: Weekly; days and times vary by branch. Free story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Central Library and branches across the city. Calendar: https://www.mysapl.org/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in San Antonio this weekend?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/san-antonio/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in San Antonio?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/san-antonio/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in San Antonio?
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.

### Is there free indoor play in San Antonio?
Yes: Central Library. See all of them on [indoor play places in San Antonio](https://littlesweekly.com/san-antonio/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free 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.

### How do you check these free listings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).