Halloween 2026
Halloween in Dallas
Costume parties, club nights and the family side of the weekend, in one place.
13 days to go24 Oct – 1 Nov · 29 ideas
- 18 nights out
- 10 costume parties
- 10 for families
- 6 free
Don't miss
Deep Ellum Halloween Bar Crawl
7th Annual Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival
Dallas Halloween Bar Crawl
Saturday 24 October
Día de los Muertos Festival & Exhibition
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with an exhibition and festival featuring cultural activities. The festival portion runs from 11 AM to 4 PM.
FamilySource: Vertex AI Search
Trick-or-Treating in the Park
A family-friendly event offering trick-or-treating in the park. Perfect for children in costumes.
FamilyFreeSource: Vertex AI Search
Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party
Dallas's biggest street celebration transforms Cedar Springs Road with live music, drag performances, a costume runway, and specialty cocktails. 18+ to enter, 21+ for alcohol.
Night outCostumeFree
Zombie Safari Dallas
An interactive, real-time, first-person shooter experience where participants eliminate zombies from specially outfitted Zombie Response Vehicles. Located just outside Dallas.
Night outFamilySource: Eventbrite
Ontheborder Warehouse Halloween Party
Join this warehouse Halloween party for a night of spooky fun.
Night outSource: Posh University
Mansion Halloween Party
A Halloween party where costumes are required. Come in costume, leave with a story.
Night outCostumeSource: Posh University
Monday 26 October
Texas Horror Cult Film Festival - Theme: POSSESSION
A night of independent horror shorts created by North Texas filmmakers during a six-week film competition. Experience these films together on the big screen. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Friday 30 October
Deep Ellum Halloween Bar Crawl
Dallas's 5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl taking over Deep Ellum. Dress up, grab your crew, and enjoy 5+ of the city's best bars with up to 5 complimentary welcome shots/treats, drink specials, and free cover. Check-in between 5 PM and 8 PM.
Night outCostume
Rooftop Horror Movie Screenings
Enjoy horror movie screenings with drinks, bites, and city views. Two showtimes at 7 PM and 9 PM. 18+ only.
Night outFreeSource: Mato Events
PROMISCUOUS HALLOWEEN: A SPOOKY 2000's CLUB BANGERS THROWBACKS PARTY
Dance all night to throwback club bangers. Costumes heavily encouraged. Text 'Y2K' to +1 (858) 330-1710 for free tickets, updates, and secret announcements.
Night outCostumeSource: Do214
October Movie Nights (Halloween countdown)
Downtown Dallas, Inc. brings an outdoor movie series with horror, camp, and supernatural films, spanning four decades of spooky cinema. The October 30th showing is part of this series.
FamilyFree
Candlelight: Halloween Classics - Dallas
Halloween classics played live by candlelight, creating a fog-and-flicker atmosphere.
Saturday 31 October
Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Join this bar crawl for a night of drinks, dancing, costumes, and unforgettable encounters across some of the city's hottest bars. Check-in between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to receive a wristband granting access to participating bars, included drinks, and Halloween drink specials.
Night outCostumeSource: Pubcrawls
7th Annual Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival
Celebrate culture and remembrance with a parade, live music, concessions, arts and crafts, and special recognition of Dallas leaders. The event begins and ends at Dallas City Hall. Guests and participants are invited to join in attire that honors the tradition of Día de los Muertos.
CostumeFamilyFreeSource: Vertex AI Search
Dallas Halloween Bar Crawl
Crawl across 14 bars. Check in at Hendy's on Henderson or Johnny Cabron's between 4 PM and 6 PM to receive a lanyard, badge, and drink vouchers. Costumes are mandatory.
Night outCostumeSource: Vertex AI Search
Día de los Muertos Concert
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs with local mariachi and folkloric groups. Guests can bring offerings for the ofrenda and enjoy pan de muerto and hot chocolate.
FamilySource: DFWChild
FrightFest North Texas (Biggest Costume Halloween Party)
The biggest costume Halloween party in North Texas.
Night outCostumeSource: Posh University
Twisted Fairy Tales Halloween Party
A decadent Halloween party where familiar stories take an after-dark turn. Expect enchanted décor, wicked drink specials, a 360° photo booth, skyline views, and DJ beats. Includes access to the party with skyline views, DJ entertainment, and photo-ops. All sales are final.
Night outCostumeSource: Do214
Scary Hours - A Halloween Bash
A Halloween-week fixture for a spooky bash.
Night outSource: Posh University
Sunday 1 November
Celebrate Día de los Muertos Day at the Top of Dallas!
The Las Estrellas de Tejas dancers bring their energy, color, and tradition to the GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower. Enjoy a lively folklórico performance 470 feet above the city.
FamilySource: Downtown Dallas
All Saints' Day
A Christian holy day. In Dallas, while not a public holiday with widespread closures, some religious services may be held.
All season
12th Annual Celebración del Día de Muertos at Crown Hill
A free, family-friendly event honoring Día de Muertos traditions with contemporary art, performances, music, vendors, food, and children's activities. Highlights include the 'Pathways of Past Lives' art exhibition, live mariachi, Mayan dancing by Grupo Pakal, a theatrical presentation by Teatro Dallas, folkloric dancing by Herrera Dance Project, and catrina designs by Alfa de las Catrinas.
FamilyFree
Junkyard Haunted House at Old City Park
A scare attraction open every weekend in October. Provides frights and spooky experiences.
Night out
The BooMont Hotel at Galleria Dallas
An upgraded haunted experience with new rooms, bigger thrills, and a master key scavenger hunt with 13 stops.
Night outFamilySource: Vertex AI Search
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas
Haunted mazes, outdoor scare zones, live shows, and Halloween-themed food/beverages. Also features a daytime Tricks and Treats area for kids with costume contests, a hay maze, and pumpkin painting.
Night outCostumeFamily
40th Annual Día de Muertos Exhibition
An exhibition exploring the traditions of Día de los Muertos.
Dark Hour Haunted House
One of DFW's most immersive haunted attractions with elaborate theatrical sets, terrifying creatures, state-of-the-art effects, and new animatronics and chambers.
Night outSource: Vertex AI Search
J&F House of Terror
A haunted house maze that is torn down and rebuilt every year, ensuring a new experience each time.
Night outSource: Vertex AI Search
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 13 Oct