It’s officially spooky season in San Antonio. With it comes the annual favorites – pumpkin patches, fall festivals, the State Fair of Texas – but also the haunted houses for those with stomachs of steel. So if you’re looking for jump scares and suspense lurking around each corner, here’s where to find them across the Alamo City.
Howl-O-Scream at Sea World San Antonio
Sea World San Antonio is one of those parks with an annual Halloween celebration that’s a reliable pick. This year’s Howl-O-Scream features six free haunted houses (the “dis-assembly line,” a haunted manor, a spooky swamp, a zombie horde, the “cursed chasm” of Atlantis and a sinister ice cream parlor) as well as eight “terror-tories.” These “terror-tories” are themed areas rather than haunted houses.
When: September 12 to November 1, from 7 p.m. to park closing
Find it: 10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
Admission: Howl-O-Scream is included with park admission
House of Insanity
This haunted walk-through promises to trigger claustrophobia, arachnophobia, coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) and more. Inside Retama Park, House of Insanity visitors will be able to face their fears with realistic scares and immersive sets.
When: October 9 to October 31
Find it: 1 Retama Pkwy., Selma, TX 78154
Admission: Tickets are $20 per person, $25 on weekends
Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a San Antonio classic. This year, the Halloween staple features attractions from The Conjuring, Saw and Nosferatu films across six scare zones and six indoor haunted mazes.
When: Select nights from September 6 to November 2
Find it: 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257
Admission: Park admission grants access to Fright Fest, though haunted mazes are not included with park admission and require a Haunted Attractions pass. Visitors can grab just the Haunted Attractions pass for $30, or park admission with a pass for $69.
Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio brings Halloween thrills early with haunted mazes, scare zones, and movie-inspired horrors in 2025. (Melanie Love Salazar/MySA)
Nightmare at Owl Creek
The Nightmare at Owl Creek is three haunted attractions wrapped up into one. Included with admission is a “zombie hunt” game, a haunted trail that takes upwards of 45 minutes to navigate, and a blackout maze that you’ll have to feel your way out of. Find it all on San Antonio’s Far Westside.
When: From September 26, the patch is open on Thursdays through Sundays until November 2. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. or midnight, depending on the day.
Find it: 12355 Military Drive W., San Antonio, TX 78253
Admission: The Triple Terror Ticket is $30. Visitors will have to pick a day and time to attend.
Sinister Harvest
30 minutes from San Antonio is a haunted thrill that had a past life as a schoolhouse. Established in 1905 and closed in the 1970s, what’s now Sinister Harvest will take visitors through a haunted barn yard where serial killers will give chase. Then, visitors will explore the house and try to make it out.
When: Sinister Harvest is open every Friday and Saturday from September 26 to November 1. Doors are open from 8 p.m. to midnight. It’s also open on Sunday, October 26 and November 2 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Find it: 211 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016
Admission: Visitors will choose the date they want to visit and then pick from a variety of ticket packages. Prices range from $16 to $30.
13th Floor
What San Antonian hasn’t been to 13th Floor during the Halloween season? This year, attractions include “The Legend of the Donkey Lady” and her haunted junk yard, as well as “The Blood Shed” (an abandoned city morgue-themed adventure) and a zombie shooting range.
When: Select nights from September 13 to November 9.
Find it: 1203 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Admission: Tickets are priced dynamically, which means they’ll fluctuate throughout the season. However, they start at $19.99. Folks are advised to buy early to avoid rising prices.
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