Homeschool & family fun around San Antonio

Car-free trick-or-treat trail with 15+ stations, starting at Koehler Pavilion. Organized by the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative; walk, bike or scoot in costume.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026

• When: Fri Oct 23, 2026
• Time: 5–8 p.m.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Kid-friendly Halloween celebration on select dates at the park.

• When: Select dates through Nov 1, 2026
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Included with park admission
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Fall exhibition with eight giant Catrinas, more than 10,000 marigolds and hundreds of living plants across the garden.

• When: Through Nov 2, 2026
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Included with garden admission
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

The zoo's 40th Zoo Boo!: daily trick-or-treating 4–5 p.m. at six stations, live entertainment, animal encounters and Halloween activities. Open until 9 p.m. on Halloween.

• When: Daily through Nov 1, 2026
• Time: Trick-or-treating 4–5 p.m. daily
• Price: Included with zoo admission; free for members
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Halloween party at the downtown Central Library.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

• When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
• Time: 2–5 p.m.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Halloween party at the Landa branch library.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026

• When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
• Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

San Antonio's children's museum opens free on the first Monday of every month. The free-ticket link is posted on the museum's page at 8 a.m. that morning; RSVP is required for everyone, members included.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 2, 2026; Mon, Dec 7, 2026

• When: First Mondays: Nov 2 and Dec 7, 2026
• Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
• Price: Free (RSVP required)
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Reserve on the page starting 8 a.m. the day of; first come, first served.

Self-guided homeschool day at the park, with discounted admission for homeschool families.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 17, 2026

• When: Tue Nov 17, 2026
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: From $12 per participant
• Ages: Homeschool families
• Booking: Buy homeschool tickets on SeaWorld's page in advance.

Two-day Thanksgiving-week camp with fall activities and outdoor adventures led by Witte educators. A good weekday option for homeschoolers.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 24, 2026; Wed, Nov 25, 2026

• When: Mon Nov 24–Tue Nov 25, 2026
• Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Price: $150 ($125 members)
• Ages: Ages 8–12
• Booking: Register on the Witte camp page.

The 1850s adobe home of José Antonio Navarro, one of two Tejanos to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence. Self-guided walk-in tours, plus booked student programs such as "Navarro, A Friend to Texas" (grades K–2, $1 per student).

• When: Tue–Sun
• Time: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Price: $5 adults, $2 ages 6–17, free 5 and under; family ticket $8
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Walk-ins for visits; book student tours two weeks ahead (210-226-4801).

Self-guided group visits built around STEM, the arts and early literacy, with field-trip guides to prepare. Open to school groups, scouts, camps and other organizations; book at least a month ahead.

• When: By reservation
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: $12 per person Sept–Dec and Jan–May ($14 summer); rate applies to kids and adults
• Ages: Birth–11 (older groups case by case)
• Booking: Book on the DoSeum field-trip page at least one month ahead.

Docent-led student tours of art and artifacts of the American West, tied to TEKS standards. Homeschool groups are welcome (1 docent per 10 students); small groups may be steered to a self-guided visit.

• When: By appointment
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Student tours free
• Ages: Students
• Booking: Email education@briscoemuseum.org or call 210-507-4862 to schedule.

Monthly homeschool class with a different animal theme each month: November "Grazing with Giants," December "Wonders of Flight," January "Monkey Business." Zoo admission is included.

• When: Monthly sessions (dates at registration)
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: $14 per person (zoo admission included)
• Ages: Ages 6–10
• Booking: Pick a session date and register on the zoo's home school page.

⚠️ Monthly session dates are shown at registration on the zoo's page.

Small-group outdoor sessions for homeschoolers on a different conservation or ecology topic each time. Custom programs for homeschool groups are available by request.

• When: Usually every other month on the 1st Wednesday
• Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• Price: $6 general admission; free for members and children under 5
• Ages: Ages 6–12
• Booking: Register on the Audubon page; custom programs via MLAC@audubon.org.

10-week spring and fall homeschool semesters for up to 30 students, alternating between the nature center and Herff Farm. A parent must attend. Fall 2026 (Sept 2–Nov 4, Wednesdays) is sold out; watch for the spring session.

• When: Spring and fall semesters
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: $125–$175 per semester (fall 2026)
• Ages: Ages 5–12
• Booking: Registration opens on The Cibolo's site each semester.

A weeklong free celebration (Oct 27–Nov 3) with ofrendas by local artists, then the Nov 1 evening event with a community altar, live performances, local vendors and the Catrin & Catrina contest.

Upcoming dates: Sun, Nov 1, 2026

• When: Sun Nov 1, 2026 (ofrendas Oct 27–Nov 3)
• Time: 5–9 p.m.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Free viewing party for the 45th Ford Holiday River Parade on the Tobin Center's plaza, with festive treats: plaza opens 5 p.m., parade 6 p.m., River Walk lighting 7 p.m. The free Holiday Art Market with 80+ local artists follows Sat Nov 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026; Sat, Nov 28, 2026

• When: Fri Nov 27 and Sat Nov 28, 2026
• Time: Nov 27: 5–8 p.m.; Nov 28: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Journal to earn a badge, or borrow an explorer pack. More than 40 miles of trails, a playscape and a Discovery Trail.

• When: Open daily
• Time: Gates 7 a.m.; closing varies by day
• Price: Children 12 and under free; adults $6
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Free garden next to the zoo, with ponds and a waterfall. Leashed dogs welcome.

• When: Daily
• Time: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Free general admission for everyone on Thursday evenings and the first Sunday of each month. Children 12 and under are always free; special exhibitions are $10 during free hours.

• When: Thursdays 4–9 p.m.; first Sundays noon–5 p.m.
• Time: See schedule
• Price: Free general admission
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Over 50 local vendors with farm-fresh produce, artisan goods and locally made treats, rain or shine.

• When: Every Saturday
• Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Price: Free admission
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Free activity book (English or Spanish) at any of the four missions or printable online; finish it and claim a badge at a visitor center. Takes 15–60 minutes.

• When: Year-round
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Free general admission for Bexar County residents with proof of residency. Children 12 and under are always free. A special-exhibition charge may apply.

• When: Tuesdays 4–7 p.m. and second Sundays 10 a.m.–noon
• Time: See schedule
• Price: Free for Bexar County residents during free hours
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Admission to the Alamo Church, Long Barrack and grounds is always free; reserve a free timed ticket for the church. Guided and audio tours cost extra.

• When: Daily except Dec 25
• Time: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Price: Free (timed ticket)
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Reserve a free timed-entry ticket online or at the Welcome Center.

Free general admission for Bexar County residents every Tuesday afternoon. Reserve online and bring proof of residency.

• When: Every Tuesday
• Time: 3–6 p.m.
• Price: Free for Bexar County residents
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Reserve free tickets online.
• Proof of homeschool: Proof of Bexar County residency

Weekly nature-play activity with a new sensory theme each time, at the lawn near Prickly Pear Pavilion.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Wed, Oct 28, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026; Wed, Nov 4, 2026; Sat, Nov 7, 2026; Wed, Nov 11, 2026; Sat, Nov 14, 2026; Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Sat, Nov 21, 2026

• When: Wednesdays & Saturdays through Nov 21, 2026
• Time: 10–10:30 a.m.
• Price: Included with Garden admission
• Ages: Ages 5 and under
• Booking: Not listed on source

Outdoor storytime with songs and a craft, then a walk to look for signs of mammals.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 5, 2026

• When: Thu Nov 5, 2026
• Time: 10–11 a.m.
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Best for ages 1–7
• Booking: Not listed on source

SeaWorld's Veterans Day-week celebration honoring veterans.

• When: Nov 5–8, 2026
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: See SeaWorld page for veteran offers
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

San Antonio's annual Veterans Day parade through downtown.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 7, 2026

• When: Sat Nov 7, 2026
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Free to watch
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Celebration of the park's dairy-farm history with a petting zoo, nature activities, demonstrations, music, storytelling and crafts. No registration.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 7, 2026

• When: Sat Nov 7, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m.–noon
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Millions of lights, holiday shows, Santa and a Tunnel of Lights. Included with park admission; starts at 1 p.m. on event days.

• When: Select dates Nov 12, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
• Time: From 1 p.m. on event days
• Price: Included with park admission
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Miles of lights, glowing tunnels and festive music around the zoo. Santa photos on select dates by reservation. Included with zoo admission and membership.

• When: Nov 14, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Included with zoo admission
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ The zoo says more 2026 details and ticket information are coming.

The garden after dark, transformed into a glowing nighttime walk with light, color and larger-than-life displays.

• When: Nov 20, 2026–Jan 10, 2027
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Ticketed
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Christmas lights and holiday festival at the theme park.

• When: Select dates Nov 21, 2026–Jan 4, 2027
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Park ticket (online from $49 at last check)
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Lighted floats along the River Walk, followed by the lighting of the River Walk's holiday lights. Reserved seating is ticketed.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 27, 2026

• When: Fri Nov 27, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. parade; River Walk lighting about 7 p.m.
• Price: Reserved seats ticketed
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

After-hours holiday evening with the Alamo Christmas tree and lights on Plaza de Valero. The church and grounds are closed during the event.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 28, 2026

• When: Sat Nov 28, 2026
• Time: 6–8 p.m.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Booking: Not listed on source

Ranger-led short hike and journal activities; kids are sworn in as Texas Parks & Wildlife Junior Rangers. First 20 children who check in. No registration.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Dec 22, 2026

• When: Tue Dec 22, 2026
• Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
• Price: Free program; park entry fees apply (12 and under free)
• Ages: Best for ages 6–12
• Booking: Not listed on source