Family Halloween Events in Dallas (Map + Calendar!)
We're gathering your recommendations for kid-friendly Halloween events and putting them on our interactive map and calendar, so all Dallas area families can easily find fun ways to celebrate this spooky season together!
Browse our always-growing list to find family Halloween events near you, and if we're missing a spooktacular event your family loves, share the link below to help improve our parent-to-parent resource.
Find even more inspiration on our list of fun things to do for Halloween, with plenty of activities the whole family can enjoy between Halloween movie marathons and pumpkin carving projects!
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greatwolf.com
Great Wolf Lodge - Howl-o-Ween
Lisa R said:
If Halloween is the holiday that your family lives for, then make this year like no other with an overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge. In addition to all the regular amenities, like two days of fun at one of DFW's best indoor water parks, the lodge is hosting special Halloween events throughout October. Be sure to bring your costumes for the all-ages Monster Bash Dance Party, Howl-o-Ween Crafts, and the Trick-or-Treat Trail.
Grapevine, TXSix Flags Over Texas - Fright Fest
Lisa R said: Get a different type of thrill this Halloween with some of the scariest rides in the region. For more than a month, costumed characters hide around every corner and rides are transformed into haunted houses and scare zones at this favorite Dallas amusement park. As night falls, the creepiest ghouls emerge, determined to give you a fright. For young kids, be sure to check out their Kids Boo Fest by Day.
Arlington, TXSelect dates
Thrillvania Haunted House Park
Lisa R said: These three haunted attractions set on 50 acres are some of the best haunted houses you'll find in all of the US. Each attraction sticks to its own backstory and is packed with themed gags and tricks that will have you hyperventilating with both laughter and fear. The park is designed for adults and teens, but younger children are admitted at their parent's discretion. Emergency exits are located throughout all the houses in case anyone wants to cut the tour short.
Terrell, TXOpens at 8:30pm
Dallas Arboretum - Halloweekend
Stephanie W. said: Don’t miss the annual Halloween weekend with trick-or-treating throughout the garden, a petting zoo and live music on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn. Kids will enjoy answering fun Halloween riddles and a walk on the orange carpet.
Rainforest Cafe - Cha! Cha!'s Halloween Spook-tacular
Stephanie W. said: Come to the Rainforest Cafe at Grapevine Mills to enjoy a kid's buffet as well as games, activities, and giveaways!
Grapevine, TX5pm
grapevinetexasusa.com
Grapevine Vintage Railroad - Trick 'r Treat Trains
Stephanie W. said: Kids will love this unique opportunity to trick or treat on a real vintage train! They can dress up in their Halloween costumes and get candy on the train. Your Trick ‘R Treat Train experience includes a prepackaged bag of treats, a Halloween storybook reading, and a fun interactive game.
Grapevine, TXDallas SPARK! - Frankenstein's Lab
Sparkdallas said: Enjoy a day of creativity and play at SPARK! where you can create spooky slime in a mini cauldron! Activity and play structure suggested for ages 7 and up. Kids under age 7 are welcome, but must be accompanied on structure at all times.
Dallas, TX10am-3pm
grapevinetexasusa.com
Nash Farm - Bewitched by the Barn
Lisa R said: Friends of this immersive farm museum invite families to gather in the circa 1850's barn for spooky stories, popcorn and cider.
Grapevine, TX7-9pm
dentondayofthedeadfestival.com
Denton's Day of the Dead Festival
Lisa R said: Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival is an all-ages celebration filled with unique twists on the holiday, including coffin races and a lantern-lit costume parade. Little kids enjoy the pumpkin patch filled with crafts, a bounce house and puppet theater. The not-too-scary Cirque du Horror and haunted maze are more must-see features.
Denton, TXHeard Natural Science Museum - Halloween at the Heard
Lisa R said: When fall winds blow and Halloween draws near, this premier science museum and nature center stays open late so that families can trick-or-treat while surrounded by giant animatronic dinosaurs and other scientific curiosities. Halloween themed activities wait around every corner and culminate with an outdoor, family-friendly movie in the amphitheater.
McKinney, TX6-10pm
heritagefarmstead.org
Heritage Farmstead Museum -Halloween on the Farm
Lisa R said: Dress in costume and bring a bag for trick or treating around the farm. They will have games, goodies, and activities like wagon rides and chicken feeding. There will be story time and a Halloween craft. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a beautiful fall day on the farm!
10am-12pm
fortworthzoo.org
Fort Worth Zoo - Boo at the Zoo
Lisa R said: Enjoy treat stations, themed entertainment, animal shows and more at the Fort Worth Zoo.
Fort Worth, TXSEA LIFE Aquarium - Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Stephanie W. said: It can be challenging enough to carve a pumpkin at home, but can you imagine carving one underwater?? The divers at SEA LIFE Aquarium will do just that and your family can get a front row seat!
Grapevine, TX11am
Boo on Ballard
Lisa R said: The City of Wylie and Wylie Downtown Merchants Association invite you to come trick-or-treat in a safe and festive environment. Kids are encouraged to dress up and trick-or-treat at local stores while listening to live music and enjoying carnival games.
Wylie, TX6-8pm