Best Halloween Events in Dallas-Fort Worth 2025

by John & Jennifer Shelby

🎃 Best Halloween Events in Dallas-Fort Worth 2025

By John & Jennifer Shelby | Shelby Realty Group — Brokered by REAL Broker, LLC

Halloween season is in full swing across North Texas, and DFW is packed with ways to celebrate! From haunted houses and bar crawls to family festivals and trick-or-treat fun, there’s something spooky (or sweet) for everyone.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun

Goblins in the Garden – Oct 24-25 | Dallas Arboretum
Explore the illuminated Pumpkin Village, enjoy Encanto character meet-and-greets, and trick-or-treat through the gardens.
Boo at the Zoo – Oct 24-26 | Fort Worth Zoo
Treat stations, animal shows, games, and scare-free fun for all ages.
Trick-or-Treat in the Park – Oct 25 | Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
Candy, costume contests, and an outdoor movie screening of Wicked.

🎭 Cultural & Community Events

Día de Los Muertos Festival & Parade – Oct 25 | Downtown Dallas
Celebrate life, love, and heritage with live music, authentic attire, food, and crafts.
Halloween Family Weekend – Oct 25 | AT&T Performing Arts Center
Scavenger hunts, petting zoo, face painting, and community games with the Dallas PD.

👻 Date-Night & Grown-Up Gatherings

Dallas Halloween Block Party – Oct 25 | Oak Lawn
Live music, drag performances, and a costume runway—DFW’s most colorful Halloween tradition.
Trick or Tea – Oct 25 | Ritz-Carlton Dallas
A classy, spooky spin on afternoon tea with themed treats.
A Nightmare Over Little Elm Park – Oct 26 | Little Elm
Haunted lakeside lights, fireworks, and DJ disco under the stars.

🏡 Why We Love Local Events

Halloween brings our communities together—and it’s also a great reminder why so many families love calling Denton, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville, Corinth, and Argyle home. Whether you’re exploring pumpkin patches or joining a neighborhood festival, these events show off the heart of North Texas living.

From John & Jennifer Shelby
We love being part of a community that celebrates together, from fall festivals to local fundraisers.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Denton County, we’d love to help you find your place here.

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