Go beyond the traditional trick-or-treating this year by attending one of these San Antonio haunted houses. From spooky scares to frightful fun, the area offers something for the whole family.
1203 E Commerce St, San Antoni
Hours: 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays -Thursdays and Sunday; 6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
Starting with the No. 1 rating is the famous 13th floor Haunted House, known for its spine-chilling scares and elaborate sets. As people enter, the air thickens with an unsettling energy. The dimly lit hallways twist and turn, leading through scenes of dread-ghostly apparitions flickering in and out of existence. Suddenly, chilling screams pierce the air. Lurking in the shadows, a gruesome clown stands. Laughter mixed with screams fill the house, a cacophony that fuels the adrenaline rush.
Located – 619 West Hildebrand Avenue
Hours Saturdays and Sundays noon-6 p.m.
Next, a creepy, Victorian-themed attraction known as the Haunted Dollhouse is filled with antique dolls whose glassy eyes seem to follow people. Inside dusty rooms, there lies a doll giggling an unnatural sound echoing through the halls. With hearts racing, people shout “Never again!”
6909 N Loop 1604 E #1128
Open Wednesday at 5-9 p.m., Friday at 7-midnight, and Saturdays and Sundays noon-11:30 p.m.
The No. 3 scariest haunted house lies in Haunted Oaks, a sprawling outdoor haunt that intertwines with the eerie landscape of San Antonio’s oak trees. The path is lined with fog and the sound of rustling leaves. Shadows dance ominously as people make their way through the trails. Just as people think they are safe, a zombie jumps out from behind a tree, sending people screaming into the night. The atmosphere is electric with fear but also camaraderie as people huddle together, sharing shrieks and laughter.
SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream and Spooktacular
10500 SeaWorld Dr #13, San Antonio, TX 78251
Howl-O-Scream Hours: Friday, 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, 7-11 p.m.; Sunday, 7-10 p.m.
Spooktacular Hours: Thursday and Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m; Saturday 11 a.m..-6 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
As people walk into the normally joyful park at SeaWorld, they see it was transformed into a realm of nightmares, filled with terrifying attractions and live performances. Screams come from the haunted maze filled with sea-themed horrors, as attendees dodge actors dressed as terrifying sea creatures. A haunting melody fills the air as people navigate their way through fog and lights, collapsing in laughter at the absurdity of their fear. The night became a blur of thrills, chills and shared joy.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest
Located – 17000 W I-10, San Antonio, TX, 78257
Fright Fest hours : Thursday, 5–10 p.m.; Friday, 5–11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Kids Boo Fest: Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-10 p.m.
Lastly, with the fifth top vote for scariest haunted house persists Six Flags Fiesta Texas Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest. It is promised to be a night full of spooky surprises. The park will be filled with ghostly decorations and lively characters, and the thrill of roller coasters intertwines with spine-tingling haunts. People brave the haunted rides, shrieking through twists and turns. The children’s Boo Fest bring a whimsical charm amidst the terror, allowing the group to catch its breath between scares.
