Boo, lovebirds! If you and your sweetheart are looking for a fang-tastic way to celebrate spooky season, San Antonio is brimming with hair-raising haunts and boo-tifully bewitching dates. Whether you’re holding hands through haunted tours or cozying up under eerie lights, these spots will make your October date night frightfully romantic.
1) Zoo Boo! at the San Antonio Zoo~ Wild about Halloween
Why should kids have all the fun? At the San Antonio Zoo’s Zoo Boo!, you and your boo can stroll hand-in-hand through a Halloween wonderland filled with festive decor and all the wild beasts you can imagine. There is also special themed entertainment to enjoy. Make sure to check out the Booterfly Tree, Día de los Muertos Plaza, and the bat exhibit! Take cute fall photos, grab some themed treats, and show off your couple’s costumes. You’ll be the mane attraction at Zoo Boo!
2) Bad Wolf Ghost Tours~ Spine Tingling Guaranteed
If you’re ready for a spooky adventure with your sweetheart, check out Bad Wolf Ghost Tours. Bad Wolf Ghost Tours offers several different tours where you can discover the hidden hauntings of downtown San Antonio. From mysterious apparitions to centuries-old ghost stories, the tours are full of bone-chilling tales that might have you clutching each other a little tighter. It’s a howling good time for thrill-seeking couples! The Haunted Pub Crawl is perfect for boos with your boo and the Haunted Dinner Tour is a great way to feed your need for spooky!
3) Dojo of the Damned at Kung Fu Saloon~ Freakishly Fun
Ready to kick up some spirit-ed fun? Kung Fu Saloon’s Dojo of the Damned transforms the popular arcade bar into a Halloween hotspot. Sip spooky cocktails, crush your sweetheart in skee-ball, and dance the night away under haunting lights. It’s the kind of date that’ll have you both under a love spell (and maybe a tequila one too). Check out the party theme for the evening and get dressed up in a cool couple’s costume to add to the fun. Make sure to try the Retro Monster cocktail!
4) RJA Ghost Tours~ Paranormal Party
Get ready for a spine-tingling stroll through San Antonio’s most haunted spots with RJA Ghost Tours. This walking tour mixes history and mystery as you explore centuries-old buildings and uncover the chilling tales that linger in the city’s shadows. This is the perfect excuse to hold on tight to the one you love. Expect goosebumps, laughter, and maybe a few screams. Nothing says “I love you” like facing the paranormal together, right?
5) Howl-O-Scream at Seaworld~ Spooktacular Soiree
If you like your romance with a side of screams, SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream is a scream-worthy choice. Brave 6 haunted houses (each with their own unique theme), watch sinister shows, and wander through 8 themed scare zones arm-in-arm. It’s a date night full of adrenaline, laughter, and maybe a few pleas of “hold me tighter!” You’ll also enjoy themed eats and drinks. Make sure to check out Bunny Bradley’s Ice Cream Shoppe, it’s spine-chillingly good!
6) Muertos Fest at Hemisfair~ True Love Never Dies
Honor love that lasts beyond the grave at Muertos Fest at Hemisfair. This vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos features colorful altars, art, and live music that capture the beauty of everlasting love. Share a churro, dance beneath papel picado banners, and celebrate life—and each other—in true San Antonio style. This free festival is a spooktacular way to celebrate the season without breaking the bank.
7) Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest, Haunted House Terror-iums & Bootanica! at the San Antonio Botanical Garden~ Frightfully Festive
The San Antonio Botanical Garden proves that spooky can still be stunning. The San Antonio Botanical Garden has three different festive events for you to enjoy. Starting with Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Fest, where fairy-tale magic meets Halloween fun. Then create your own Haunted House Terror-ium together. This workshop is a fun date idea that will have you and your sweetheart working together to craft something creepy-cute for home. Finally, wander through Bootanica! to enjoy fall blooms, pumpkin displays, and festive photo ops. It’s romance in full bloom and doom.
8) Día de los Muertos Parade on the River Walk~ Hauntingly Romantic
Float into romance at the 7th annual Día de los Muertos River Parade on the River Walk. The glowing barges, marigold décor, and traditional music make it a breathtaking evening on the water. Each beautifully decorated barge represents a unique figure or tradition typically associated with the Day of the Dead. It’s a date that’s as poetic as it is picturesque. Dia de los Muertos is proof that love truly never dies.
Whether you’re ghost hunting, celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or just sipping cocktails under cobwebs, these spooky San Antonio spots are sure to make your October un-boo-lievably romantic. So grab your ghoul-friend or boo-thang, throw on your best costume, and fall under love’s wicked little spell this Halloween season.
