Kids Events in San Antonio This Month: October 2026

Updated Oct 9, 2026 by Mom's Guide SA

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We list 439 family and kids events in San Antonio for October 2026, and 403 are free. 389 of them are library programs, so we show 25 here and the rest on our story times page. On the weekend of Oct 10 and 11, we list 24 events.

Every month, Mom's Guide SA lists family events across San Antonio, from free library story times to big holiday events. Use the filters to sort by age, cost or part of town. For this weekend, see our This Weekend page. Events change, so check the event's own page before you go.

Free kids events in October

Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1, 9 a.m. The Patch at Winding Branch Ranch Winding Branch Ranch · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 30, 10 a.m. Universal City Pumpkin Patch Universal City Pumpkin Patch · Free
Fri, Oct 9, 10:30 a.m. Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre-Weekend TWIGLET Storytime! The Twig Book Shop · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 15 Fall Pumpkin Patch at Tower of the Americas Tower of the Americas · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1 Helotes Hills UMC Pumpkin Patch Helotes Hills United Methodist Church · Free
Sat, Oct 10, 10 a.m. Party of the Century Witte Museum · Free
Sat, Oct 10, 11 a.m. Victoria Farias, "Bella's Journey" The Twig Book Shop · Free
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30 a.m. Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre-Weekend TWIGLET Storytime! The Twig Book Shop · Free
Sat, Oct 17, 11 a.m. Hannah Cabrera, Open Me For Adventure Series The Twig Book Shop · Free
Sun, Oct 18, 11 a.m. Conrad Gonzales, "Captain Conrad's Safety Tips!" The Twig Book Shop · Free
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30 a.m. Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre-Weekend TWIGLET Storytime! The Twig Book Shop · Free
Wed, Oct 28, 5 p.m. John Picacio, "The Invisible Parade" The Twig Book Shop · Free

Holiday and seasonal events

Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1, 9 a.m. Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Sovereignty Ranch Sovereignty Ranch · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1, 9 a.m. The Patch at Winding Branch Ranch Winding Branch Ranch · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 30, 10 a.m. Universal City Pumpkin Patch Universal City Pumpkin Patch · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 31, 11 a.m. Bulverde Pumpkin Patch Bulverde Pumpkin Patch · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 31, 12 p.m. Northwest Hills Pumpkin Patch Northwest Hills Global Methodist Church · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1, 6 p.m. Circle N Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Circle N Maze · $12
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 8, 6 p.m. CORNy Maze at Traders Village Trader's Village San Antonio · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 15 Fall Pumpkin Patch at Tower of the Americas Tower of the Americas · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1 Helotes Hills UMC Pumpkin Patch Helotes Hills United Methodist Church · Free
Sat, Oct 10 through Nov 1, 10 a.m. BellCreek Acres Pumpkin Patch BellCreek Acres · See listing
Sat, Oct 10 through Oct 31, 10 a.m. Braune Farms Pumpkin Patch Braune Farms · $5
Sat, Oct 10 through Nov 1, 10 a.m. Uhland Fall Fest Uhland Fall Fest · $20 to $27.50

Week by week

We show 25 of the 389 library programs this month. See all story times for the rest.

Oct 8 to 14 (37)

This week. See this weekend for Friday to Sunday.

Fri, Oct 9 through Dec 11, 9 a.m. Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 6, 9 a.m. Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening San Antonio Botanical Garden · $10 to $15
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1, 9 a.m. Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Sovereignty Ranch Sovereignty Ranch · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1, 9 a.m. The Patch at Winding Branch Ranch Winding Branch Ranch · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 30, 10 a.m. Universal City Pumpkin Patch Universal City Pumpkin Patch · Free
Fri, Oct 9, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time at Parman Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak · Free
Fri, Oct 9, 10:30 a.m. Miss Anastasia's Wild and Wacky Pre-Weekend TWIGLET Storytime! The Twig Book Shop · Free
Fri, Oct 9, 10:30 a.m. Story Songs: Beatles And Beyond Central Library · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 31, 11 a.m. Bulverde Pumpkin Patch Bulverde Pumpkin Patch · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 31, 12 p.m. Northwest Hills Pumpkin Patch Northwest Hills Global Methodist Church · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1, 6 p.m. Circle N Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Circle N Maze · $12
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 8, 6 p.m. CORNy Maze at Traders Village Trader's Village San Antonio · See listing
Fri, Oct 9 Community Locals Day San Antonio Zoo · $8
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 15 Fall Pumpkin Patch at Tower of the Americas Tower of the Americas · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Nov 1 Helotes Hills UMC Pumpkin Patch Helotes Hills United Methodist Church · Free
Fri, Oct 9 through Oct 25 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Magik Theatre · See listing
Sat, Oct 10 through Oct 31, 7 a.m. Garden Run Club San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
Sat, Oct 10 through Nov 1, 10 a.m. BellCreek Acres Pumpkin Patch BellCreek Acres · See listing
Sat, Oct 10 through Oct 31, 10 a.m. Braune Farms Pumpkin Patch Braune Farms · $5
Sat, Oct 10 through Nov 21, 10 a.m. Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
Sat, Oct 10, 10 a.m. Party of the Century Witte Museum · Free
Sat, Oct 10 through Nov 1, 10 a.m. Uhland Fall Fest Uhland Fall Fest · $20 to $27.50
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30 a.m. Baby Time San Pedro Branch Library · Free
Sat, Oct 10, 11 a.m. Family Workshop: Ofrenda Candle Making & Decorating San Antonio Botanical Garden · $30 to $35
Sat, Oct 10 through Oct 31, 11 a.m. Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm · $9
Sat, Oct 10, 11 a.m. Victoria Farias, "Bella's Journey" The Twig Book Shop · Free
Sat, Oct 10, 12 p.m. Tobin Chess Club Tobin Library at Oakwell · Free
Sat, Oct 10 through Nov 1 Pumpkin CountryFest at Devine Acres Devine Acres · $18.95 to $24.95
Sun, Oct 11, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time Pruitt (Molly) Library · Free
Sun, Oct 11, 2 p.m. Community Art for All Ages Great Northwest Branch Library · Free
Mon, Oct 12, 1 p.m. Baby Story Time at Landa Landa Branch Library · Free
Mon, Oct 12, 6 p.m. Sleepy Time Stories Pan American Branch Library · Free
Tue, Oct 13 through Nov 17, 10 a.m. Little Sprouts Hike San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
Tue, Oct 13, 11 a.m. Toddler Story Time Potranco Branch Library · Free
Wed, Oct 14 through Nov 18, 8 a.m. Drop-in Guided Tour: Birds of Texas San Antonio Botanical Garden · Free with admission
Wed, Oct 14, 10 a.m. Toddler Story Time! Guerra Branch Library · Free
Wed, Oct 14, 6 p.m. Fall for Squash! San Antonio Botanical Garden · $75 to $85

Story times this month

Fri, Oct 9, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time at Parman Parman Branch Library at Stone Oak · Free
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30 a.m. Baby Time San Pedro Branch Library · Free
Sun, Oct 11, 10:15 a.m. Baby Story Time Pruitt (Molly) Library · Free
Mon, Oct 12, 1 p.m. Baby Story Time at Landa Landa Branch Library · Free
Sat, Oct 17, 10 a.m. Toddler Story Time Semmes Branch Library · Free
Sun, Oct 18, 10:30 a.m. Family Story Time Encino Branch Library · Free
Sat, Oct 24, 1 p.m. Baby storytime Maverick Branch Library · Free
Sat, Oct 31, 10 a.m. Family Story Time - Dia de los Muertos Westfall Branch Library · Free

See every library story time

Plan ahead: November 2026

We list 359 family and kids events for November 2026 so far, and 330 are free. See November 2026 kids events.

Questions parents ask

What kids events are in San Antonio in October 2026?

We list 439 family and kids events for October 2026, and 403 are free. The week-by-week list on this page has the dates, times and places.

What free family events are in San Antonio in October?

403 events this month are free, including The Patch at Winding Branch Ranch and Universal City Pumpkin Patch. Library story times are free too, and our story times page lists them. For free places to go any day, see free things to do with kids.

What's happening for kids this weekend?

Our This Weekend page lists kid-friendly events for Friday to Sunday, with times, places and prices.