Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Dallas-Fort Worth is in for a wickedly good time. Across the Metroplex, bars, restaurants, entertainment districts, and entire cities are getting into the spirit with everything from haunted tours and over-the-top Halloween pop-ups to boo-zy menus, costume contests, wine walks, and family-friendly festivities. There are even singles mixers for those hoping to find their boo.
Whether you’re looking to sip spooky cocktails, dance until the witching hour, wander among the undead, or celebrate with the kids in tow, there’s something for every kind of Halloween reveler. From the eerie and enchanting to the delightfully bizarre, here are some of the best ways to celebrate the spooky season in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Happy Hallo-Wine Cedar Springs Wine Walk
On Thursday, October 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., the ghouls, gays, and goblins are gathering for a horrifically delicious night of wine sipping. The 30-plus-stop Cedar Springs Wine Walk includes a Hallo-Wine-themed wine glass for $20 with proceeds benefitting the gayborhood. Glasses can be picked up at The Round-Up Saloon and Dance Hall between 5 and 6 p.m. The saloon is rounding out the night with free line dance lessons at 7 p.m., karaoke at 8 p.m., and a Saloon Girls Show and lip-sync battle at 11 p.m. Tickets are available online. Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, thestriponcedarsprings.com
An RNB Basement Halloween Party
RNB Basement Party is getting the Halloween party started. On Thursday, October 8, DJs Spadus, Imon, and Positive P will kick off the season at Curfew Bar from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The 21-and-over party features the third annual costume contest. First place takes home a cash prize, while second- and third-place will also leave with prizes. Entrance is free with three canned goods benefitting the Community Food Bank. Otherwise, guaranteed-entrance tickets are $13.54 on Eventbrite. 350 W. Fifth St., Fort Worth, rnbbasementparty.com
Scaryoke Party at Opening Bell Coffee
Dallas’ favorite open mic spot is going scaryoke for Halloween. Opening Bell Coffee is hosting the first annual Scaryoke Party on Saturday, October 10, from 7 to 10 p.m.. The ticketed event will feature karaoke with prizes, a costume contest, Halloween treats, and specialty drinks. A raffle will support the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas’ holiday program. Tickets are $5 and available online. 1409 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, openingbellcoffee.com
Candy and Wine Pairing Fright Flight at The Colony Wine Bar
The treats aren’t only for the kids this year. On Tuesday, October 13, at 7 p.m., The Colony Wine Bar is hosting a spooky night where candy and wine meet. The relaxed, two-hour event features bold wine pairings that may change the way you see candy. Costumes are encouraged, and the best costume takes home a prize. Tickets are $34.64 and available on Eventbrite. 5768 Grandscape Blvd., Ste. 155, The Colony, grandscape.com
Boos and Booze Haunted Walk
On Friday, October 16, from 6 to 10 p.m., Bella and Brawn is hosting the Boos and Booze Haunted Walk in Bishop Arts. The $35 ticket includes a Boos and Booze tasting glass, wine samples at participating businesses, a map and passport, displays and animatronics throughout the district, and a planned “Thriller” performance. Completing the Haunted Walk passport gives walkers the chance to win a gift card package. Tickets are available online. 301 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas
West End Zombie Crawl
The dead walk on Saturday, October 17, for the fifth annual West End Zombie Crawl. From 7 p.m. to 2 a.m, the West End Historic District will become a playground for the undead as participants sip to survive. Tickets include a souvenir cup, entry to participation venues, drink specials, raffle prizes, and giveaways. Participating venues include Chet’s, 3 Eleven Kitchen & Cocktails, RJ Mexican Cuisine, Mas St. Tacos, The Lian’s Steakhouse, and Moak’s TX BBQ. Tickets start at $17.85 and are available on Eventbrite. 208 N. Market St., Dallas
The 2nd Annual Bob Ross Paint Party at Rising Tides
East Dallas cocktail dive bar Rising Tides turns one this month. In addition to its one-year party on Saturday, October 17, the beloved dive is also celebrating the second annual Bob Ross Paint Party on Saturday, October 31. Tap into your joy of painting with a fluffed-out afro, chambray top, and an unmatched flow state as you and a bar full of Bust ’Em up Bobbys get your wet-on-wet painting on. Happy accidents are welcomed. 9909 Garland Rd., Dallas, risingtidesbar.com
Pumpkins on the Patio
Oddfellows and Jaquval are joining forces for Pumpkins on the Patio on Friday, October 23, in Bishop Arts. The all-day event is $15 per participant. Carvers can select their pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and carve on the patio with a drink in hand. Carving tools are complimentary, and there’s a best pumpkin contest. The duo will also feature drink specials, new fall menus, and photo ops. Costumes are encouraged. RSVP on Eventbrite. 312 W. Seventh St., Dallas, oddfellowsdallas.com
Truck Yard’s Annual Halloween Party
Truck Yard is throwing a Halloween party on Saturday, October 24. The annual party will feature a limited-time spooky drink menu, costume contests, fortune tellers, and more. The party will happen at all six Dallas-Fort Worth locations, including the new Richardson outpost. Multiple locations, truckyard.com
Dallas Halloween Block Party
The Dallas Halloween Block Party is one of the biggest in the nation. The massive free block party takes over Cedar Springs Road on Saturday, October 24, at 7 p.m. The event spans five venues, including The Rose Room and Sue Ellen’s. Those 18 and older can get through the gates, while those 21 and over can sip. The block will revel under the moon’s glow with live music, a drag show at 9:30 p.m., and a costume runway contest at 11 p.m. 3900 block of Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, dallashalloweenblockparty.com
Trunk or Treat with Macaroni Kid at The Stix Icehouse
McKinney newsletter Macaroni Kid is teaming up with The Stix Icehouse for a free Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring the entire family for costumes, candy, and prizes from local businesses across the 14-acre property. Afterwards, step inside for a Fridged Witch, a rum-based frozen green apple Jolly Rancher cocktail, or a Slimy Slushy, a non-alcoholic green apple Jolly Rancher slush with gummy worms and a vial of “blood.” The Stix is celebrating Halloween all season long decked out as a spooky tavern starting Tuesday, October 6, with a fall festival on Sunday, October 18, and a movie night on Friday, October 23. 301 El Dorado Pkwy., Unit 100, McKinney, thestixicehouse.com
Scarborough’s Hollow
Scarborough’s Hollow is back, and this time it’s bigger. Scarborough Renaissance Festival’s grounds transform into the spellbinding world of The Three Sisters of the Hollow for an immersive fall festival filled with live entertainment, characters, artisan makers, and seasonal treats. Open Saturdays through Halloween and Día de los Muertos, the magical realm offers daily add-on beer and wine tastings, entrance to the Blackthorn Caste, Trickster’s 3D Fun House, and a scavenger hunt through Rottinwood Cemetery. Guests are invited to come dressed in fall-themed and family-friendly costumes. General admission is $29.70 for adults and $16.50 for children ages 5 to 12. Tickets and add-ons are available online. 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, srfestival.com
Witches’ Brew Train
All aboard the Witches’ Brew Train. Grapevine Vintage Railroad hosts a chilling good time for two nights only. Running October 30 and 31, the two-hour round trip is a 21-and-over boos-y train ride. Boarding begins at 7:10 p.m, with departure at 7:40 p.m. The experience includes two cups of Texas craft brew, a commemorative cup, live entertainment, appetizers and desserts, plus a stop at Grapevine’s Haunted Depot. Tickets are sold by the bench online for $90 for two people. 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, grapevinetexasusa.com
Thompson’s Bookstore Halloweekend
Fort Worth speakeasy, Thompson’s Bookstore, is brewing up mischief on Hell’s Half Acre. The night goes dark Friday, October 30, for free scary movie screenings in the event center all night long. On Halloween, the literary-inspired lounge is throwing a costume party to remember. The ticketed party includes one cocktail per ticket and costs $20 for a single ticket or $30 for a couple. Tickets are available online. 900 Houston St., Fort Worth, thompsons-bookstore.com
Rocky Horror Sing-Along Drag Show at Punch Line Irving
Madness takes its toll at Punch Line Comedy Club. The comedy club restaurant and bar is celebrating its first Halloween season with a Rocky Horror Sing-Along Drag Show on Friday, October 30 at 7 p.m. Queen Chevelle Brooks will own the night with glitter, glam, fishnets, and plenty of singing. The drag tribute show is 18-and-over with a two-beverage minimum. Tickets start at $32.50 for general admission and are available on Ticketmaster. 310 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 130, Irving, punchlineirving.com
Hi-Gloss at ShyBoy Hi-Fi
DJ Sober and Llora are taking the Halloween party underground. Located beneath The Drakestone, ShyBoy Hi-Fi will host the Halloween edition of Hi-Gloss, a multi-genre dance dance party, on Saturday, October 31 at 9 p.m.. This is the third iteration of the moody and soulful 21-and-over party and its debut at Dallas’ first dedicated high-fidelity listening lounge. Admission is free with RSVP on DICE. 1313 Main St., Dallas, shyboyhifi.com
Suburban Yacht Club
Eat, drink, and be scary. Through Saturday, October 31, Suburban Yacht Club is hosting a Halloween pop-up with a menu set for a haunting good time with potions and monster munchies. Grab your crew for Ghoul’s Dinner, a combo of vampire wings, a caramel apple, and a Halloween cocktail of your choice. 5872 State Hwy. 121, Plano, suburbanyachtclub.com
Hallowine Trail
It’s the season of the witch, and the witches are sipping in Grapevine this Halloween. The Hallowine Trail 2026 takes place Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The six-stop winery trail along Historic Main Street includes a commemorative wine glass for the stroll, a three-pour flight, and a food item at each stop. Grape Vine Springs Winery, Red Dirt Cellars, Bull Lion Winery, Landon Winery, Messina Hof, and Cross Timers Winery are all participating tasting rooms. Tickets are $55 in advance and available online, where you can select the winery where you’d like to pick up your glass. If available, tickets are $60 at the door. 409 S. Main St., Grapevine, grapevinetexasusa.com
Dallas Singles Halloween Party
The Datey is helping you find your boo this Halloween. The singles mixer takes place Saturday, October 31, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Hero in Victory park. Come dressed to impress in your best Halloween costume for the unintentional couples costume contest. Check in runs from 8 to 8:45 p.m, followed by icebreakers and spooky-themed cocktails for purchase. Tickets are $12.25 and available online. 3090 Nowitzki Way, Dallas, thedatey.com
Freakshow at Kai Lounge
The carnival goes dark on Halloween. Kai Lounge presents Freakshow on Saturday, October 31, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. DJ Scrapy will be behind the decks starting at 10 p.m. Steal the show during the costume contest for a first-place prize. Reservations are available online. 7301 Windrose Ave., Ste. C200, Plano, kailegacywest.com
Halloween Tea Service at Heirloom Haul
Available throughout October, Heirloom Haul’s kids’ tea has gone ghostly. The Halloween edition kids’ tea includes spider web muffins, ghost sugar cookies, grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly finger sandwiches, plus a choice of kids drink. Parents can also join in on the festive $25 tea service or enjoy the Haunted Latte, a pumpkin pie latte with orange cold foam and finished with a ghost stir stick. The seasonal tea is available at both the Frisco and Prosper locations. Reservations are available online. Multiple locations, heirloomhaul.com
Cris and John’s Spooky Sips
Cris and John is in the spirits. Vietnamese and Mexican fusion hotspot launched its Spooky Sips menu on Sunday, October 4. The October menu features four drinks including the horchata-infused Pumpkin Spice Latte, ube Terror Tea, ube matcha Witches Brew, and lychee Haunted Hibiscus. 6090 Campbell Rd., Ste. 136, Dallas, crisandjohn.com
Fright Night at The Factory
Toyota Music Factory has a wicked Halloween planned. The entertainment hub will host Fright Night at The Factory on Saturday, October 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Expect a ghoulish time with DJs, bars, a costume contest, and a prize. The event is free with RSVP. Capacity is limited. 316 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, toyotamusicfactory.com
Deep Cuts Coffee
For Deep Cuts Coffee, horror is life. The nostalgic horror movie-themed café is a year-round destination for caffeine strong enough to wake the dead. The interior is always decorated with classic horror memorabilia, analog media, and old-school tube televisions. Sip the Pumpkinhead next to Chucky. The seasonal sip is layered with housemade pumpkin spice syrup. Other drinks include a cayenne-spiced Witches’ Brew, pumpkin spice chai Harvest Spice, Spooky Spiced Cider, and the maple brown sugar Season of the Witch. 1910 Pacific Ave., Unit 2060, Floor 2, Dallas, deepcutscoffee.com
Denton Halloween
Founded in 1857, Denton’s lore is filled with a dark history, from haunted houses to native cryptids earning the city the title of the official Halloween capital of Texas. The spellbound city lures more than half a million visitors with hundreds of Halloween events throughout October. From haunted tours to spooky, Instagram-worthy cocktails and movie nights, visit dentonhalloween.com to plan your eerily delightful visit. dentonhalloween.com
Nightmare on Main Street at The Village
One, two, The Village is coming for you. The Village Dallas presents Nightmare on Main Street on Saturday, October 31, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Halloween block party is going big with a $5,000 costume contest, djs, frightful characters, and sinful sips. The main party is free with RSVP. The Haunted Beach Club will host an exclusive, ticketed Bryce Alakai set. La Mina will also host an underground party requiring a separate ticket. RSVP and tickets are available online. 5605 Village Glen Dr., thevillagedallas.com
Wine Fusion Winery
Drink up witches… WIne Fusion Winery is all in on Halloween. The Grapevine tasting room is the ultimate stop for a creepy photo opp and festive cocktails. The seasonal menu includes a pumpkin espresso martini, color-changing margarita, sparkling Black Widow, pumpkin spice White Russian and Oktoberfest brews. 603 S. Main St., Ste. 304, Grapevine, winefusionwinery.com
The Yard
Gather the coven and head to The Yard in McKinney. The Downtown McKinney restaurant reimagines itself as a haunt through Saturday, October 31, decorated with spiderwebs, pumpkins, and skeletons. The Halloween menu features boo-ze, shots, and bites such as the Bobbing for Apples Old Fashioned, Children of the Corn candy corn shot, and Spooky Ice Cream Sammy. The S’mortuary is a vodka-spiked cold brew that benefits Cody’s Friends Dog Rescue. 107 S. Church St., McKinney, yardtx.com
Spookeasy: Where the Spirits Linger at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
Through Sunday, November 1, Lounge by Topgolf at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa is getting a bewitching transformation into Spookeasy: Where the Spirits Linger. The gothic-glam Halloween pop-up features specialty cocktails such as a Pumpkin Spice White Russian, Blue Diablo Margarita, Angry Jack O’Lantern, and Dead Head Punch. The kitchen has created Halloween Trail Mix, Vampire Killer Wings with Deep Ellum blue cheese, and Bloody Red Velvet Brownies with marshmallow webs and chocolate Pop Rocks. Stay overnight for witching hour with the Trick or Treat package through October 31, which includes a $100 dining credit to enjoy the eerie pop-up. 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco, omihotels.com
Día de los Muertos Oak Cliff Celebration
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center, Somos Loud, and Cocoandré present Día de los Muertos Oak Cliff Celebration on Sunday, November 1, from noon to 5 p.m. This year marks the return of the celebration and the re-opening of Cocoandré in its new home after a three-year hiatus. The day will honor Día de los Muertos traditions alongside coffee, chocolate, and horchata. The vendor lineup includes Betti’s Bagels, Cosecha Panedería, Dallas Liberation Center, Jazzy’s Tacos, Malena’s Garden Florals, Neon Dancing Cowboy, and more. 423 Centre St., Dallas, cocoandre.com
Día de los Muertos Dinner Experience at Polanco
Named after the Beverly Hills of Mexico City, Polanco is honoring deceased loved ones with a Día de los Muertos dinner experience. The evening of tradition, memory, and fine Mexican cuisine takes place Monday, November 2. The $150 dinner includes five courses and four traditional beverage pairings. Prepaid reservations are available on OpenTable. 570 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth, polancodfw.com
