Halloween isn’t just a season for some people, it’s a way of life. In the Dallas area, there are dozens of Halloween-themed events and activities. This guide is a set of lists to guide you through your greatest Halloween scene ever. Explore our lists of bar crawls and pop-ups, haunted houses, Trick or Treat for kids, parties, plays, scary movies, and more to fill up an entire month with Halloween celebrations.
If you don't care for the spooky stuff, visit our guide to All Things Pumpkin.
217+ Halloween Things to Do
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10 Haunted Houses
Take your pick of jaunts in spooky haunts with Haunted House amusements throughout North Texas. Click the image to see all the options.
30+ Halloween Movies
If it just isn’t Halloween until you’ve seen Rocky Horror Picture Show, you’ll be smiling this Halloween. This list also has Halloween classics, and family-friendly outdoor movies. Click the image to check out dozens of Halloween flicks.
5 Scary Season Pop Ups
Decorations and drinks bring Halloween to life in this pop-ups.
55 Halloween Parties
Grown-ups need Halloween love too, and this list of parties will get you started. Hit up some of the biggest parties in the Dallas Halloween scene, and look for more at your favorite bars and breweries.
12 Plays and Concerts
Local theatre companies are busy creating great Halloween entertainment for your enjoyment. Halloween classics, and new takes on scary season are yours for the price of a ticket.
24 Bar Crawl Nights
Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Denton. Take your pick, and pick up a passport to drink specials, costume contests and more.
22 Fun Family Events
Wanna delight your kids with fun Halloween happenings? This list will lead the way to trick or treats, trunk or treats and more.
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Halloween Treats from Local Businesses
60 More Halloween Things to Do
Some of these are a little out of the ordinary, but in a good way. Find something Halloween-y to do every night of October, or just find the one that’s uniquely you!
Fall Festivals in and Around Dallas
Fall is festival season, big time! Gobble up this list and get your fill of fall festivals.
Texas Fests to Travel To
Fall is also great road trip time. Discover Texas while enjoying the best fall festivals around.
Free Outdoor Concerts and Movies this Fall
Free entertainment and family fun time go together in Dallas in the fall.