Happy Frights and Haunting Nights

Location

San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX

HAPPY FRIGHTS : A fun, trick-or-treating experience for the entire family!

Gather the entire family and explore not-so-spooky worlds throughout the Garden. Entry times beginning at 5:00 PM.

  • Take a family-photo with a 12′ tall jack-o-lantern.
  • Meet a dancing bridge troll along the lake’s edge.
  • Brave the Dragon’s Den, home of the giant dragons.
  • Journey through a neon-light maze.
  • Climb up a giant hay-pyramid.
  • Meet La Catrina and larger-than-life Alebrijes in our Dia de los Muertos celebration.
  • Live acrobatic shows all night long.

Accompanied by fantastic fall food and drink. All while visiting 8 trick-or-treat stations across the gardens! Get your tickets now!

HAUNTING NIGHTS : A thrilling Halloween experience after the sun goes down.

Gather your friends to experience this exciting Halloween event in the forests of the Garden. Entry times beginning at 8:00 PM.

  • Brave a world of witches and swamp creatures.
  • Make your way through a maze of surprises in the Neon Labyrinth.
  • Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with giant Alebrijes and La Catrina.
  • The scarecrows have come to life in our Sunflower Field.
  • Journey through a 70′ long pumpkin tunnel.
  • Watch out for pirates and flying Davy Jones in “The Barracks”

Accompanied by fantastic fall food and drink. It’s a fun night out this fall! This event is recommended for guests 13 and up. Get your tickets now!

 

Attendees in costume must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable, or violent

  • Costume masks are NOT permitted

  • Costumes should not drag on the ground

  • Costumes should not contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another guest

  • Props and other handheld items are not permitted

  • No weapons or items that resemble, can be used as, or could easily be mistaken for, an actual weapon are permitted (No swords, firearms, projectiles, or arrows will be allowed)

Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into the event unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards. The appropriateness of the guests costume will be determined by Event Staff in its sole discretion.

Read the Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds and more.

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