San Antonio’s haunt scene is anchored by a few strong seasonal attractions downtown and on the city’s outer loop, alongside smaller home haunts that appear each October. This guide covers the haunted houses worth knowing about in San Antonio for 2026, what type of experience each one is, and how to plan around a scene where at least one longtime name has closed. Opening weekends, hours, and ticket prices shift year to year, so always confirm the details on each attraction’s official site before you buy. For the wider picture, see our guide to haunted houses across Texas.

The best haunted houses in San Antonio

13th Floor Haunted House — Downtown

On East Commerce Street just east of downtown, 13th Floor is San Antonio’s marquee haunt: a large indoor attraction that typically runs multiple themed walk-throughs under one roof and is part of a national haunt brand. It usually opens in mid-September and runs select nights into early November, longer than most local haunts. Confirm this season’s dates and tickets at 13thfloorsanantonio.com.

Terrorland Haunted Adventure — Southeast San Antonio

On the southeast side near East Loop 1604, Terrorland is an outdoor haunt that leans on space and atmosphere, typically opening Friday and Saturday nights through October. It is a good pick if you want a walk-through with room to roam rather than a tight indoor house. Confirm this season’s dates and tickets at terrorland.net.

Psycho Asylum & Slaughterhouse — Downtown

On East Houston Street downtown, Psycho Asylum & Slaughterhouse bundles two connected haunts into a single ticket, making it an easy add to a downtown night out. Check its official channels for this year’s dates and hours before you go, as the season is short.

More haunts around San Antonio

• Smaller seasonal and home haunts open around the metro each October — check each one’s official channels for the current season before you drive out.
• Downtown is walkable. Two of the city’s haunts sit near downtown, so it is possible to pair them on the same evening if timing allows.

Closed: Nightmare on Grayson

Nightmare on Grayson, once a long-running San Antonio institution near the Pearl area, closed years ago, so don’t build your plans around it. When a longtime haunt goes dark, it is always worth a quick check of official channels in case a new operator revives the name.

What to expect at San Antonio haunts

An indoor production haunt like 13th Floor is a very different night from an outdoor attraction like Terrorland: the first is a tighter, higher-intensity walk-through, while the second gives you more open ground to cover. Most seasonal haunts here run from late September through early November, with the busiest nights on the weekends closest to Halloween, and downtown attractions can be paired on one evening. If you are weighing whether the ticket is worth it, our guide on whether haunted houses are worth it breaks down what you are paying for.

Know before you go

• Buy tickets online in advance. The weekends before Halloween can sell out, and fast-pass upgrades often save the longest waits.
• Check the calendar. Many attractions open only on select nights, not daily — confirm the date you want is running.
• Plan for the format. Outdoor haunts involve walking and uneven ground; wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather.
• Confirm prices and age guidance on each official site — these change season to season and vary by attraction.

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