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Kids having fun at Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth. Photo credit:iStock
Kids having fun at Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth. Photo credit:iStock
9/21/25 - By Gabby Cullen

Double, double, toil, and trouble... spooky season is nearly here! If you're already counting down the days until trick-or-treaters line the streets, then you're in luck. There are plenty of Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth, and some even start in September. Theme parks, seasonal attractions, local municipalities, and other organizations are hosting all sorts of frightfully fun Halloween events filled with thrills for everyone from toddlers to teens. Read on for our top picks for Halloween happenings in and around DFW.

For more fall fun, visit a Dallas-Fort Worth fall festival and plan a trip to a local pumpkin patch. Better yet, get all the details about seasonal fun in our DFW Fall Fun Guide! And don't forget to sign up for our FREE Dallas-Fort Worth newsletter for more fun events delivered to your inbox.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad Halloween Train. Photo courtesy City of Grapevine
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad Halloween Train. Photo courtesy City of Grapevine

Halloween Walk-thrus, Immersive Experiences, and Theme Parks

The Galleria Presents: Boo!

Dallas
Friday, September 12 - Sunday, November 2, 2025
Do you dare visit The BooMont? Wander through this spooky immersive adventure filled with mysterious rooms, thrilling surprises, and creative photo ops? Will you spot founder Rupert B. BooMont's wife? Or BooMont himself, along with guests that mysteriously disappeared after the lightning storm of 1924? You'll have to enter to find out... READ MORE

Six Flags Over Texas: Tricks and Treats

Arlington
Saturday, September 13 - Sunday, November 2, 2025
Celebrate spooky season with an all-new, family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-friendly celebration takes place before the sun sets and the scares set up — it’s all fun, no fear during the daytime at Six Flags Over Texas! READ MORE

Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms

Arlington
Thursday, September 18 - Friday, October 31, 2025
Wander down a half-mile trail passing the Forbidden City, Pirate's Cover, and other magical spots—all illuminated by over 7,500 real and artificial pumpkins. The fun doesn't stop at the end of your journey. Continue into The Village, where you'll be dazzled by fire dancing, games, food, and other fabulous fall fun. READ MORE

Spook Alley at The Texas Pool

Plano
Every Saturday, October 4 - 25, 2025
Do you dare visit this chillingly fun, family-friendly Halloween attraction? Halloween costumes are highly encouraged when visiting this spooky walk-through event at everyone's favorite pool! READ MORE

Eerie Irving

Trinity View Park - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Irving Parks and Recreation Department invites the city’s ghouls, ghosts, and not-so-scary monsters to thrill, shock, and entertain! Wander through the walk-through experience of haunted scenes, ride the carnival rides, and snag all the fall photo ops. It's a family-friendly evening that is costume-friendly and promises a spooktacular night of fun for all ages. READ MORE

Grapevine Vintage Railroad Trick 'r Treat Trains

Grapevine
Saturday & Sunday, October 25 - 26, 2025
Take a trip from the Historic Cotton Belt Depot filled with Halloween treats, themed music and decorations, and a performance by Grapevine Vintage Railroad Theatrical Players. Costumes are highly encouraged! READ MORE

Kid-Friendly Halloween Festivals & Celebrations

City of McKinney Presents: Trick or Treat Trail

McKinney - FREE
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Put on your best costume and set off on a 1.2-mile adventure where every twist and turn brings magical moments, including hauntingly decorated stations, friendly frights, and of course, mountains of candy for little ghouls, superheroes, and fairy-tale friends. There will also be a DJ, carnival rides, food, and more! READ MORE

The Colony Presents: Family Fright Fest

Stewart Creek Park
Saturday, October 18, 2025
This fun family festival has an all-new look! Enjoy hay rides, games, trick-or-treating at booths, crafts, and so much more. Food trucks like The Mexicans Food Truck, JBW Vending, and Dippin' Dots will be serving up tasty treats! READ MORE

Halloween at the Heard

McKinney
Saturday, October 18, 2025
One of the best Halloween events in Collin County is back! Go trick-or-treating along the dinosaur trail. Watch Monster's Inc. at the outdoor amphitheater, enter the costume contest, and enjoy tons of other spooktacular fun. READ MORE

Huffines Harvest Fest

Richardson - FREE
Saturday & Sunday, October 18 - 19, 2025
Enter the costume contest, shop the marketplace, decorate pumpkins, play pumpkin tic-tac-toe, dress up a scarecrow, listen to jazz and bluegrass, and grab food from places like Leo's Greek Food, T.J.'s Dawg House, and Tounge in Cheek Ice Cream. READ MORE

Boo at the Zoo

Fort Worth Zoo
Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, 2025
Don't miss one of DFW's most beloved Halloween events! Wander through 64 acres, see over 7,000 animals, and stop at all the treat stations along the way. There's a fantastic entertainment lineup that goes all day, including a magical monster mash, Dr. Suds Bubble Lab, the Kooky Dancing Skeletons, Something's Brewing in the Barn, and much more. READ MORE

AT&T Performing Arts Center Presents: Halloween Family Weekend 2025

Dallas Arts District - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
In partnership with the Dallas Police Department, this fun family event includes a K9 demonstration, petting zoo, costume contest, a special performance by the DPD band, and much more! It’s going to be a fa-BOO-lous (and free) event, but registration is required!  READ MORE

City of Farmer's Branch Presents: Halloween in the Park

Farmer's Branch Historical Park
Saturday, October 25, 2025
This fun city event will have roaming characters, face painting, bounce houses, carnival rides, and arts and crafts. Grab a bite from a food truck and listen to the live entertainment! Tickets for non-residents are limited, so check the website for the purchase link. Residents just need to present their boo pass! READ MORE

Dallas Parks & Rec Presents: Jimmy's Haunted Hike

Samuell Farm
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Enjoy different station themes, each with its own Not-So-Spooky Halloween theme and feature! Arrive in costume for a discount! READ MORE

Trick or Treating at Klyde Warren Park

Dallas Arts District
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Dress the whole family up and come to the park for candy collecting, costume contests, and classic comedy with a 7pm showing of the Halloween movie Wicked. READ MORE

Halloween Par-Tee at PGA Frisco

PGA District
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Carnival games, a pumpkin putting patch, trick-or-treating off golf carts, a family-friendly movie, and a Halloween drone show? This Halloween bash is sure to be a happening haunt. Kids can get face paint to match their costumes, enjoy fall-favorite concessions, and of course, eat lots of candy! READ MORE

City of Plano Presents: Haunted Family Campout

Plano Nature & Retreat Center
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Do you dare spend a night in the dark, surrounded by thrills and chills? Come to the Nature & Retreat Center for an evening of outdoor games, nature, fishing, s'mores, camping, and Halloween fun. Don't forget to bring your picnic dinner! READ MORE

Heritage Halloween at the Frisco Heritage Center

Frisco - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Dress up in your spookiest, silliest, or most enchanting costumes and trick-or-treat through the museum and historic village. Pose for photos in eerie yet charming seasonal setups, craft creepy-cute decorations, and play classic carnival games with a Halloween twist. Visit the fortune teller, pose in the photo booth, eat cotton candy and popcorn, and enjoy plenty of pumpkin-themed activities!  READ MORE

Bewitched by the Barn at Nash Farm

Grapevine
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Listen to family-friendly, spooky tales of old while you enjoy popcorn and cider. Stories get spookier as the night sky darkens! READ MORE

Trick or Treat on the Frisco Square

Frisco - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Enjoy carnival games, inflatables, horse wagon rides, spooky treats, and more for the whole family to enjoy! Costumes are encouraged for those trick-or-treating around the businesses. READ MORE

Family Day Trick or Treat at Meadows Museum

Park Cities/SMU - FREE
Sunday, October 26, 2025
It's going to be a spooktacular time at the Meadows Museum. Kids can trick or treat around works of art that "come to life," and enjoy interactive activities in the galleries. It's a fantastic way to let the kids explore the museums. READ MORE

Halloween Family Fun Night at the Cozby Library

Coppell - FREE
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Put on your Halloween costumes and join us for stories, games, and a spooktacular time! READ MORE

City of Grand Prairie Presents: Street 'N Treat

Grand Prairie City Hall - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
Don't want to go door to door? Head to Grand Prairie City Hall for free games, face painting, kids' crafts, a free petting zoo, free inflatables, and trick-or-treating. Enter the costume contest and enjoy delicious food from local food trucks available for purchase. READ MORE

Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets

Downtown Dallas - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
The vibrant streets of Downtown Dallas will transform into a Halloween extravaganza, with photo ops, spooky yet kid-friendly decor, local artisan markets, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and more. Follow a map to explore more than 25 businesses participating in handing out goodies, freebies, and, of course, candy! All ages are welcome, don’t forget to wear a costume! READ MORE

Halloween 2025 Movies & Shows

Spooky Movie Series at PGA District

Frisco - FREE
Every Friday, October 3 - 31, 2025
Bring your good little goblins and ghouls to family-friendly "spooky" movie night throughout October! Bring your blankets and grab food from one of the district's restaurants, sit back, and have a hauntingly good time! Movies include (in order of showing) Coco, The Haunted Mansion, Hocus Pocus, Twitches, and Halloweentown. READ MORE

October Movie Nights in Harwood Park

Downtown Dallas - FREE
Every Friday, October 4 - 25, 2025
It's spooky movie season! Bring your blankets, hit up the food trucks, and watch a thrillingly fun movie with the family. October 4: Death Becomes Her, October 11: Coco, October 18: Wicked, October 25: Little Shop of Horrors. READ MORE

Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus

Allen - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Come to Terrell Community Park for a movie night with the Sanderson sisters. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks! READ MORE

Movies on the Lawn at AT&T Discovery District: "Monsters, Inc.

Downtown Dallas - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
After you finish trick-or-treating on the downtown streets, head to the lawn at AT&T Discovery District for a screening of Monsters, Inc.! It's the perfect way to end a spooky day. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Plano Nature & Retreat Center
Frisco Heritage Center
Cozby Library & Community Commons
Main Street Garden Park
AT&T Discovery District

About the Author

Gabby Cullen
Gabby Cullen has over 15 years of media experience, starting in public relations before moving to the editorial side in 2009. With a decade of expertise in parenting and lifestyle, she balances her work as an editor and writer while navigating life as a mom of two. An avid reader and true crime podcast fan, Gabby lives in Dallas, TX with her family. Find her on Instagram and Threads @gabbycullen.
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