Halloween Family Fun and Music at Brackenridge Park
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy invites San Antonio residents and visitors to celebrate Halloween with two distinctive events at Brackenridge Park this October. Together, the events highlight Brackenridge Park as a welcoming community destination for family activities, music, recreation and seasonal celebrations.
Friday, October 23 – Trick-or-Treat on the Trail
Trick-or-Treat on the Trail returns for its third year, offering families a safe, car-free Halloween experience, while Disco Alfresco presents Cumbiaween at Sunken Garden Theater with support from the Conservancy. The Halloween-themed music event will celebrate cumbia and invite attendees to connect through music and dance at one of the park’s historic outdoor venues.
When: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: Koehler Pavilion and the trails throughout Brackenridge Park
Cost: Free
Presented by: Ghisallo Cycling Initiative in partnership with Brackenridge Park Conservancy
Details
- The trick-or-treat route begins at Koehler Pavilion and continues through Brackenridge Park.
- More than 15 trick-or-treat stations hosted by community partners will offer candy, games and activities for families.
- Participating community organizations will provide free health and safety resources.
- Families are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun in the park.
More information: Brackenridge Park Conservancy – Trick-or-Treat on the Trail
Community partner: Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
Friday, October 30 – Cumbiaween at Sunken Garden Theater, presented by Disco Alfresco
San Antonio’s favorite dance party of the summer returns with puro spooky vibes, setting out to create the biggest community Halloween celebration the city has ever seen. Disco Alfresco presents CumbiaWeen at Sunken Garden Theater, with support from Brackenridge Park Conservancy.
When: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Sunken Garden Theater, Brackenridge Park, San Antonio, Texas
Location: Sunken Garden Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio
Music: Gio Chamba live + Ella Ella
Tickets: Limited $15 all-in release, including fees. $25 regular admission online afterward and at the door, subject to availability.
Admission: All ages. Children under 15 free.
Parking: Free.
Coolers: Welcome under venue rules. No alcohol sold on site.
Tickets and information: https://posh.vip/e/cumbiaween
Presented by: Disco Alfresco, with support from Brackenridge Park Conservancy
Details
- A spooky cumbia costume party under the stars, CumbiaWeen gives the city a place to celebrate Halloween together. Disco Alfresco brings its signature outdoor dance experience into a new season, inviting San Antonians of all generations to dress up and make the night their own.
- Gio Chamba brings a live psychedelic cumbia performance, alongside a DJ set by Ella Ella. The celebration takes place at Sunken Garden Theater, the historic 1930s outdoor amphitheater where the spirits of performances past are invited back for one more dance.
- A lowrider trunk-or-treat for kids, Halloween decorations, and a market of local vendors extend the celebration beyond the dance floor. Guests can bring a cooler and enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks from participating vendors throughout the evening.
- With free parking and free admission for children under 15, CumbiaWeen welcomes friends and families for an evening of music, costumes, and dancing, marking the start of a San Antonio Halloween tradition.
- Sunken Garden Theater was carved into a limestone quarry in the 1930s and has hosted performances by the San Antonio Symphony, the Civic Opera and Carlos Santana.
More information: discoalfresco.com.
Feature photo: Cumbiaween. Photos courtesy Brackenridge Park Conservancy.
