The autumn equinox is upon us. The kids are back to school, the temperatures are (slowly) cooling, and it's officially autumn in San Antonio once again.

Here are just a few ideas for ways to celebrate the season in the coziest of styles.

Outdoors

Take a day trip to check out some autumnal foliage at Denman Estate Park, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, or Garner State Park.
Build a scarecrow or check out the gorgeous apple orchards at Love Creek Orchards.
Bring some friends and visit the Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, or go trick or treating at the San Antonio Zoo's Zoo Boo.
Jaunt over to Gruene to visit one of its Market Days.
Take a tranquil autumnal retreat to the Japanese Tea Garden for some desperately needed rest and relaxation.
Visit Rockberry Ranch, one of the most scenic pumpkin patches in the area, to nab a great fall photo shoot — and score your jack o'lantern bounty.
Pretend you're Meg Ryan in "You've Got Mail" and visit The Twig Book Shop by The Pearl — a dead ringer for the movie's Shop Around the Corner — or wait for Tom Hanks + his golden retriever at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Make the most adorable bouquets of freshly sharpened pencils with pencils found at locally owned shops like Feliz Modern.

Indoors

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, visit Centro de Artes gallery, a two-story space that showcases Latino-themed art and Latino artists.
Visit Early Bird Coffee, Coffee Crush, or La Panaderia for some perfect-for-fall pumpkin spice or pumpkin foam specials — or check out the autumnal offerings at San Antonio's other acclaimed coffee shops.
Stop by Cosmic Mayhem San Antonio for mini golf, axe throwing, billiards, a retro arcade, and a full bar.
Don't forget to line up a cozy fall sweater shopping trip at the Shops at La Cantera — or a relaxing spa day at La Cantera Resort + Spa.
Nothing says Velcroing up your bowling shoes and spending a day bowling at Bowlero — with 48 lanes and an arcade.
Go super retro and visit beloved roller rink the Rollercade — it's been around for nearly 60 years and continues to make fall fun for the whole family.

Spooky

Explore some of San Antonio's most historic haunted spots like the Emily Morgan Hotel or the San Fernando Cathedral.
Visit the 13th Floor Haunted House, named one of the USA Today's "Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in the USA."
Check out the Annual Fall Cavern Bat Fest at Natural Bridge Caverns every weekend in October.
Take a San Antonio Ghost Tour and find out the real history of the city.
Check out the Sisters Grimm Oddities Parlor within the Menger Hotel and stock up on tarot cards and spooky-themed gifts.
Visit the Haunted Dollhouse Museum to be horrified by inanimate terrors out of your wildest dreams.
If you're feeling especially ambitious, take a road trip to Yorktown Memorial Hospital — one of the most haunted places in America — for ghost hunts, overnight investigations, and more.

Festivals

Enjoy Oktoberfest at Historic La Villita from Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21 at Maverick Plaza — a free culinary and cultural event that's fun for the whole family.
Appreciate the city's rich cultural tradition and celebrate Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 at Hemisfair.
Participate in the magic of Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 6 p.m. to midnight in St. Paul's Square.
Celebrate DiwaliSA at Hemisfair and honor the triumph of light over darkness at this Indian Festival of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 1.
You definitely won't want to miss Wurstfest 2025 in New Braunfels from Friday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 16, a celebration of German heritage where you'll find music, food, dancing, beer, and special Alpine and Bavarian-style entertainment.