San Antonio Standard

SAN ANTONIO  — San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) wants to help you get into the spooky spirit with a selection of fall-themed events, crafts, books, and more this October. From pumpkin parties to Halloween movies and Dia de los Muertos crafts, there’s something in store for every family member. Check out this list of fall activities at a SAPL location near you. A full list of events is available at SAPL’s website.

For information on library services, visit MySAPL.org. Library staff is available by phone at 210-207-2500 or by chat at Ask.MySAPL.org.  

Dia de los Muertos

Monday, October 16 | 4 – 5 p.m.

Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans, 78259

Learn about the culture and history of Dia de los Muertos and make your own picture frame ofrenda to take home. All ages are welcome.

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Hauntings in San Antonio

Tuesday, October 17 | 6 – 7:45 p.m.

McCreless Branch Library, 1023 Ada St., 78223

Join us to learn about spooky sightings and horrible hauntings around San Antonio.

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Fall Fest

Tuesday, October 17 | 6 – 7 p.m.

Encino Branch Library, 2515 E. Evans, 78259

Join us as we celebrate fall with a "spooky" petting zoo, games, pumpkin painting, and more. Recommended for children ages 12 and under.

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Dia de los Muertos: Ofrenda Picture Frame Craft

Thursday, October 19 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra, 78228

Enjoy making a paper photo frame for your Day of the Dead ofrenda. This craft is easy and so much fun.

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Landa Boo: Halloween Party

Saturday, October 21 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Landa Branch Library, 233 Bushnell, 78212

Landa Boo: Let’s Party! Not too spooky family fun Halloween event. Animals, bubbles, magic, and activities for all ages. Come in costume to participate in our costume parade. Treats and refreshments will be offered.

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Adult Halloween Movie Marathon

Saturday, October 21 | 2 – 4 p.m.

Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N. Park, 78204

This October, join us to enjoy a Halloween classic: Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960). Snacks will be provided. This film is rated R.

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San Antonio Ghost Hunters

Sunday, October 22 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Potranco Branch Library, 8765 State Hwy 151, 78245

Learn about paranormal activity in the Alamo City with the San Antonio Ghost Hunters. Recommended for mature audiences only, ages 16+.

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Dia de los Muertos Craft-Ofrenda Picture Frame

Monday, October 23 | 6 – 7 p.m.

San Pedro Branch Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave., 78212

Please join us for an afternoon of crafting at San Pedro. We will make a paper photo frame for your Day of the Dead ofrenda. Supplies will be provided. We recommend bringing the photo you will be framing to get the right dimensions for the frame.

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Monsters and Makeup with Miguel

Tuesday, October 24 | 4 – 7 p.m.

San Pedro Branch Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave., 78212

Professional makeup and special effects artist Miguel Cantu will join us at San Pedro Library for a full makeup and prosthetics demonstration. An entrepreneur and owner of his own business called Altered Vision Studios, Miguel has worked in the film and television industry for two decades, making monsters, makeup, and magic effects for many films and television episodes. 

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Dia de los Muertos Craft - Ofrenda Picture Frame

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 6 – 7 p.m.

Thousand Oaks Branch Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks, 78233

Please join us for an afternoon of crafting at Thousand Oaks. We will make a paper photo frame for your Day of the Dead ofrenda. Supplies will be provided. We recommend bringing the photo you will be framing to get the right dimensions for the frame.

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Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 28 | 12 – 2 p.m.

Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N. Park, 78204

Join us for slime-making, fall crafts, and a pumpkin decorating contest. Winners will be announced at the event. This program is open to all ages.

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Halloween Yoga Family Story Time

Saturday, October 28 | 4 – 5 p.m.

San Pedro Branch Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave., 78212

Bring the family for silly fun as we stretch ourselves into pumpkins, scary houses, witches and ghosts, and make a decorative craft. No yoga experience is required. We plan to do this outside, so please bring a mat or towel.

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Scary Texas Stories

Monday, October 30 | 5 – 6 p.m.

Central Library, 600 Soledad, 78205

Looking for a fright? Join Texana for a family-friendly reading of Texas ghost stories, myths, and legends. Snacks will be provided. Bring your costume, but leave your chainsaw (and other weapons) at home. No lewd, obscene, or offensive costumes.

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Classic Movie Monday: Halloween Edition

Monday, October 30 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale Ct., 78201

Join us on the last Monday of the month to watch a classic scary movie - "Jaws" directed by Steven Spielberg. This movie is rated PG.

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Let's Build: Halloween LEGOs and More!

Tuesday, October 31 | 4 – 6 p.m.

San Pedro Library, 1315 San Pedro Ave., 78212

Come build all things Halloween-scary, funny, creepy, or just orange. You can come in costume, and we'll have a little trick-or-treating too. Recommended for children 6-12 since some pieces are very small. We will have the larger DUPLOs on hand for younger children. Then, put your masterpiece on display in the library.

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Halloween Story Time

Tuesday, October 31 | 6 – 7 p.m.

Thousand Oaks Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks, 78233

Come in costume and join us for a spooktacular story time and craft. For ages ten and under.

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