20 fun alternatives to trick or treating in San Antonio this Halloween | San Antonio

See a Spooky Movie at the Drive-In
Between New Braunfels’ Stars & Stripes Drive-In, Rooftop Cinema Club and Mission Outdoor Theater, it’s easier than ever to enjoy a nice day at the drive-in. All three theaters have plenty of spooky movies on the schedule, from classic ’80s slashers to family-friendly fare.
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Do the TikTok Ghost Photoshoot Challenge
There’s a TikTok challenge for everything! For anyone feeling glum about a lack of Halloween festivities, the TikTok ghost photoshoot challenge might be the perfect cure. Just grab some sheets, cut out eyeholes, and take some delightful snapshots, either alone, or with friends. Don’t forget the most important part, though — scoring your ghostly montage with Jack Stauber’s “Oh Klahoma;”
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Try Out a New Restaurant’s Curbside Menu
Believe it or not, new restaurants have opened this year. If you’re not ready to dine in, many places offer most, if not all, of their menu for curbside pickup or even delivery, so you can still experiment and see if you’ll find your new favorite eatery in SA.
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Make a Dia de los Muertos Altar
With Mexican culture at the forefront in San Antonio, traditions like Día de los Muertos are visible for locals and transplants alike. Just because large events like Muertos Fest won’t be happening this year doesn’t mean we can’t still observe the occasion. You can build a traditional ofrenda, or altar, at home to honor your departed loved ones.
Photo by Bryan Rindfuss

Plan a Zoom Halloween Party
We can’t recommend that anyone gathers indoors for a Halloween bash this year, but that doesn’t mean the festivities are a bust. Instead, deck out in all black with some wicked scary makeup and join your friends for a Zoom Halloween party. You can coordinate costumes, play co-op party games like Jackbox or Among Us, or just sit around and tell each other spooky stories.
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Have an At-Home Horror Movie Marathon
What better place to scare your pants off than right at home? Particularly since it’s frowned upon to remove your trousers in public. Between streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, and even horror-centric Shudder, it’s easier than ever to binge all your terrifying favorites, from ’80s slashers to modern horror blockbusters.
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