What to do in Dallas this Halloween
Haunted houses, scary movies and trick-or-treating – take your pick.
Halloween kicks off the holiday season in style! Put on your costume of choice and head out with the family for a night of spooks and thrills.
Dallas Día de Los Muertos Parade and Festival
Oct. 28, 2 p.m.
Enjoy the vibrant spirit of the Dallas Día de Los Muertos Parade and Festival as it kicks off at Dallas City Hall, winds its way through downtown via S. Griffin St. and Commerce St., and concludes its journey back at Dallas City Hall. Experience a dazzling and jubilant procession filled with enchanting Catrinas, horses, dance troupes, music, floats, and intricate costumes. Beyond the parade, the event offers a family-friendly festival brimming with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts, and much more.
Dallas Zombie Bar Crawl
Oct. 27-29, 6 p.m.
Join the eerie excitement on Saturday, October 28th, as the Dallas Zombie Crawl takes command of the city streets. Embrace the occasion by donning your most chilling attire and collect your exclusive Zombie Survival Kit upon check-in. Inside this kit, you'll discover a comprehensive map pinpointing a plethora of participating bars and nightclubs across Dallas, each offering exclusive entry privileges and bewitching drink specials. The kit also boasts a booklet of drink vouchers, ensuring discounts and even free Halloween-themed welcome shots at select venues. Wander the streets alongside your companions or unite with a spirited multitude of fellow revelers, all adorned in their Halloween best.
6th Annual Trunk or Treat
Oct. 28, 3-7 p.m.
Check out the 6th Annual Trunk or Treat held at Bonnieview Park—an event filled with delectable treats, exciting games, fantastic prizes, and an abundance of candy. Don't miss the chance to showcase your creativity in our costume contest, where the top 6 outfits will be honored with special awards. This delightful gathering is open to everyone and comes at no cost to you. Be part of the fun!
Little Shop of Horrors
Oct. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sing-along to a timeless Broadway favorite this Halloween at the Majestic Theatre. Delighting audiences for more than three decades, Little Shop of Horrors is a wickedly captivating musical sensation that seamlessly blends Broadway and Hollywood charm. Follow the journey of Seymour Krelborn, a timid floral assistant, as he stumbles upon a unique plant named "Audrey II," affectionately named after their crush and coworker. But as the plant flourishes, Seymour discovers its insatiable appetite for more than just sustenance—it hungers for everything, including those around him.
Spooky Saturday at Old City Park
Oct. 28, 6-10 p.m.
Embrace the Ultimate Spooky Season Event at Old City Park on October 28, 2023,. Unleash your Halloween spirit with spine-chilling fun, featuring a live DJ, Costume Contest, Tarot Card Reader, Adult Trick or Treating, and more. Exclusive to ages 21+, bring your own beverages (BYOB) to enhance the eerie atmosphere. Get your tickets for $15 now!
Halloweekend at the Dallas Arboretum
Oct. 28 – 29
Experience this yearly tradition filled with garden-wide trick-or-treating, live music on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn, and a delightful petting zoo. Kids can solve Halloween riddles, strut down the orange carpet, and revel in the festive atmosphere.
