North Texas Schedules 100 Plus Halloween Events

More than 100 distinct Halloween activities are scheduled across North Texas communities before Oct. 31.

The events include free family festivals, themed cocktail pop-ups, and paid excursions. These offerings span the region from The Colony to Fort Worth. Dates range from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. Most events are concentrated on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Colony hosts Family Fright Fest at Stewart Creek Park on Oct. 24. This free event features hayrides, games, and trick-or-treating booths. Truck Yard holds a Halloween party at all six of its Dallas-Fort Worth locations the same day. The menu includes limited-time spooky drinks and costume contests. Grandscape hosts Emo Night Brooklyn on Oct. 29 and a Trick or Treat Extravaganza on Oct. 31.

Frisco offers three major family events on Oct. 24. Halloween Par-Tee at the PGA District includes pumpkin putting and golf cart trick-or-treating. Heritage Halloween at the Frisco Heritage Center features decorated historic buildings and crafts. Trick or Treat the Square runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at Frisco Square. It includes carnival games and wagon rides along Coleman Boulevard.

The Spookeasy pop-up operates inside Lounge by Topgolf at Omni PGA Frisco Resort through Nov. 1. It serves themed cocktails such as the Blue Diablo Margarita. The Star's Little Stars Halloween returns to Tostitos Championship Plaza on Oct. 28. This free morning event is for children ages five and under. Decorated strollers may win Nuna treats.

Plano hosts R.I.P. Fest in the Downtown Arts District and Haggard Park on Oct. 24. The event includes carnival rides and live performances. Fillmore Pub sells themed cocktails and mocktails. Legacy Hall holds a free Trick-or-Treatery Halloween Parade on Oct. 27. The program starts with a screening of Hotel Transylvania. It continues with a costume parade for kids and pets.

McKinney offers three distinct options for the holiday. The Yard's Halloween Haunt runs through Oct. 31. The seasonal menu includes the S'mortuary, a vodka-spiked cold brew that benefits Cody's Friends Dog Rescue. The Stix Icehouse holds a free Trunk or Treat with Macaroni Kid on Oct. 29. Adults can order the Fridged Witch frozen green apple cocktail. The Spooktacular Brews and Boos Walk takes place on Oct. 31. It includes more than 20 beverage stops in Historic Downtown McKinney.

Fort Worth Zoo's Boo at the Zoo runs from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. Admission covers six treat coupons. It also includes a pumpkin patch, train ride, and keeper chats. Klyde Warren Park in Dallas holds its sixth-annual Trick-or-Treating in the Park on Oct. 31. This free event includes a screening of Toy Story 5. Downtown Celina hosts Beware! of the Square on the same day. It features a haunted manor and more than 60 market vendors.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad operates the Witches' Brew Train on Oct. 30 and 31. This two-hour round-trip excursion uses vintage 1920s coaches. It features Texas craft beer and spooky entertainment. Costumes are encouraged for passengers.