25+ Halloween Activities for Kids in Dallas in 2024

Halloween in Dallas is more than just costumes and candy—it’s a time when the city comes alive with spooky, fun-filled events perfect for families and kids of all ages. From pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating to fall carnivals with little ones in mind, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Whether your kids love a good scare or prefer more light-hearted festivities, Dallas has something for the whole family. In this guide, we’ve rounded up more than 25 of the best Halloween activities for kids in Dallas in 2024 to make your family’s spooky season unforgettable!

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1. Trick-or-Treating in the Park (Dallas)

• About: Celebrate the Halloween season at this urban park with a costume contest, candy collecting, and an outdoor showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas. 
• Address: Klyde Warren Park; 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024; 5-7pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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2. Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets (Dallas)

• About: This Downtown Dallas event begins at Main Street Garden Park where you’ll find local artisan markets, arts & crafts for kids, live entertainment, and more. Dress up in your Halloween costume to collect candy from local businesses. Bring your trick or treat bucket or pick one up from Main Street Garden for free when you check in (while supplies last).
• Address: Main Street Garden Park; 1902 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
• Date & Time: Thursday, October 31, 2024; 4-7pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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3. Mainstay Farm Fall Festival (Cleburne)

• About: This fall festival begins in late September and is fun for all ages! Little ones can rest assured that there will be no spooks here. You’ll find a variety of pumpkin shapes and sizes for purchase, photo ops in a vintage truck, you-pick sunflowers and zinnias, a ferris wheel, jumping pillows, farm animals, live music, and so much more! Food and drinks, including Mainstay Farm Wine, are available for purchase.
• Address: Mainstay Farm; 1004 W Bethesda Road, Cleburne, TX 76031
• Date & Time: September 21 – November 3. September hours: Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-6pm. October & November hours: Fri: 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-6pm.
• Cost: Tickets are $31.95 at the gate. Children 2 and under are FREE!
• Website: Click here

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4. Trick or Treat Trail (McKinney)

• About: Get into the Halloween spirit and have a spooky good time in McKinney! This 1.2 mile journey includes decorated stations, spooky characters, and trick or treating. All ages can enjoy family-friendly fun at this Halloween event in the Dallas area!
• Address: 1405 Wilson Creek Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069
• Date & Time: October 19, 2024; 3-7pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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5. Halloween at the Heard (McKinney)

• About: Children can enjoy trick-or-treating in a safe environment along the museum’s dinosaur trail exhibit. There will be other family-friendly activities and a showing of Encanto on the Heard’s outdoor amphitheater stage.
• Address: 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024; 6-10pm
• Cost: Adults are $20, children ages 3 – 12 are $15, children ages 2 and under are free
• Website: Click here

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6. Pumpkin Nights (Arlington)

• About: This fall festival located at Howell Farms features over 5,000 hand carved real and artificial pumpkins! Pumpkin artists create impressive works of art like a 40-foot long dragon, a ghostly pirate ship, and an undersea wonderland. You’ll also find real-life fire dancers, food and snacks for purchase (try some pumpkin pie!), and kids activities.
• Address: 4016 W Division Street, Arlington, TX 76012
• Date & Time: September 19 – October 31; 6-11pm
• Cost: Admission ranges from $12 – $28, children ages 3 and under are free
• Website: Click here

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7. Hello Kitty Halloween VIP Theme Market (Dallas)

• About: This spooktacular event will feature character meet and greets, a Halloween vendor market, pumpkin painting, plus great food and drinks.
• Address: ArtPark Trinity Groves; 331 Singleton Blvd, #100, Dallas, TX 75212
• Date & Time: Sunday, October 27, 2024; 12-6pm
• Cost: Admission is free; pumpkin painting and other activities are an extra charge.
• Website: Click here

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8. Yesterland Farm (Canton)

• About: Plan for an entire day to experience all the fun at Yesterland Farm! This fall festival has a roller coaster, petting zoo, corn maze, pig races, sunflower and zinnia picking, barrel train rides, pony rides, and so much more! You can also visit during their Spooktacular Nights for a spookier experience. 
• Address: 15410 I-20, Canton, TX 75103
• Date & Time: September 14 – November 3. September hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 7pm, October hours: Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm & Sunday: 10am – 7pm, November hours: Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm.
• Cost: Admission ranges from $35 – $55, children ages 2 and under are free
• Website: Click here

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9. Trick or Treat the Square (Frisco)

• About: Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, horse wagon rides, trick-or-treating from local businesses, and more! Costumes are encouraged.
• Address: 8843 Coleman Blvd Frisco, TX 75034
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 26th, 2024; 1-4pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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10. Fall Fest (The Colony)

• About: This fall party at Grandscape will have a petting zoo, live music, face painting, carnival games, pumpkin photo ops, and more!
• Address: 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 5, 2024; 10am-3pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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11. Halloween Spooktacular Nights (Dallas)

• About: Enjoy fun Halloween festivities at the Children’s Adventure Garden inside the Dallas Arboretum! There will be candy, glow activities, and spooky booths. End the night with a black-light bubble dance party.
• Address: Dallas Arboretum; 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218
• Date & Time: Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2024; 6-8pm
• Cost: Kids are $18, member kids are $14, adults are $22
• Website: Click here

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12. Haunts & Houses at Farmers Branch Historical Park (Farmers Branch)

• About: This non-scary trick-or-treat event is perfect for young and school-aged children! Wear a costume and collect candy from characters throughout historic Farmers Branch buildings. 
• Address: 2540 Farmers Branch Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
• Date & Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024; 4-6pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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13. Huffhines Harvest Fest featuring Pawtoberfest (Richardson)

• About: This family and pet friendly festival just north of Dallas has fun activities for young children and adults! There will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, hay maze, lawn games, and a costume contest with cash prizes for the best costume! Bring your dog along for Pawtoberfest which includes a pet costume contest. This annual event also features a marketplace, delicious food, live music, and craft beer for adults. 
• Address: Huffhines Park; 1500 Apollo Rd., Richardson, TX
• Date & Time: October 19-20, 2024; Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm
• Cost: Admission is free, some activities are an additional charge.
• Website: Click here

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14. Member After Hours at the Perot Museum – Halloween Edition (Dallas)

• About: Members of the Perot Museum can enjoy a special night of spooky STEM fun! Adults and kids can enjoy creepy science experiments, crafts, food trucks, and more. This event sells out fast, so register early or join the waitlist. 
• Address: 2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201
• Date & Time: Friday, October 4, 2024; 6-9pm
• Cost: Varies by membership level
• Website: Click here

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15. Spook Alley at the Texas Pool (Plano)

• About: This family friendly walk-through attraction is fun for all ages! Visitors do not have to worry about scary sights, but can expect a few kid friendly jumps, screams, and laughter. 
• Address: 901 Springbrook Dr, Plano, TX 75075
• Date & Time: Every Saturday night in October 2024; 7-10pm 
• Cost: Admission is $5 per person
• Website: Click here

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16. Trick ‘R Treat Trains (Grapevine)

• About: Step aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for a one-hour train ride filled with Halloween fun! Enjoy a treat bag, Halloween songs, and stories. Costumes are encouraged!
• Address: Grapevine Vintage Railroad; 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051 
• Date & Time: October 27, 2024; 11:50am & 1:50pm
• Cost: $20 per person. Children under 12 months are free.
• Website: Click here

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17. Legacy West – Art Club with Amber: Fall/Halloween Edition (Plano)

• About: Bring the kiddos to celebrate the start of Fall and Halloween at Legacy West, and join local art teacher Amber Lee for the monthly Legacy West Kids Club!
• Address: 7400 Windrose Ave. Plano, TX 75024
• Date & Time: Sunday, October 13, 2024; 12-1pm
• Cost: Free; reserve your spot at the link below.
• Website: Click here

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18. Halloween Family Weekend (Dallas)

• About: Celebrate Halloween with the AT&T Performing Arts Center and the Dallas Police Department! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, games, costume contests, and giveaways! There will also be a petting zoo, caricaturist, and face painters.
• Address: Sammons Park; 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75021
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024; 10:00 am
• Cost: Free
• Website: Click here

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19. Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch (Dallas)

• About: Get into the spirit of the fall season with special storytimes in the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch. Dallas Public Library staff will present a collection of autumn or Halloween themed stories and songs that are perfect for children six years and younger.
• Address: CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center; 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
• Date & Time: October 12, 19, & 26, 2024; 11am-12pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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20. Screamin’ Green Hauntoween (Plano)

• About: Crayola Experience has a variety of fun activities for kids this Halloween season! In addition to their 20+ standard hands-on activities available year-round, kids can enjoy a Halloween themed scavenger hunt, spooky crafts, and fun photo ops. 
• Address: Crayola Experience; 6121 W Park Blvd Suite A100, Plano, TX 75093
• Date & Time: September 21 – October 31, 2024; Open 10am-5pm most days
• Cost: Admission is $26.99 when purchased online or $29.99 in person. Ages 2 and under are free.
• Website: Click here

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21. Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge (Grapevine)

• About: Book a stay at this Dallas area resort and enjoy spooky fun for the entire family! Seasonal activities include the Monster Bash Party, Howl-O-Ween crafts, Boo Bingo, a Trick-or-Treat Trail, and more! 
• Address: 100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051
• Date & Time: September 26 – October 31, 2024
• Cost: Rates vary; click below for more information.
• Website: Click here

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22. Heritage Haunt (Allen)

• About: Visit the historic Allen Heritage Village for an evening of fall family fun! Activities include Halloween crafts and a spooky concert by Allen Philharmonic.
• Address: The Pavilion at Allen Heritage Village; 450 St. Mary Drive, Allen, TX 75002
• Date & Time: October 4, 2024; 6-8pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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23. Scare on the Square (Rockwall)

• About: Visit Downtown Rockwall for an afternoon of Halloween fun in late October. Enjoy trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a hay bale maze, a pet costume contest, and more!
• Address: Downtown Rockwall – Historic Square; 101 E Rusk St, Rockwall, TX 75087
• Date & Time: October 26, 2024; 2-5pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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24. Street ‘N Treat (Grand Prairie)

• About: Gather at Grand Prairie City Hall on Halloween night and enjoy plenty of activities for the whole family! There will be trick-or-treating, games, face painting, and activities for kids.
• Address: Grand Prairie City Hall, 
• Date & Time: October 31, 2024; 6-8pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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25. Little Stars at The Star (Frisco)

• About: This free Halloween-themed event is perfect for your little pumpkins aged 5 and under. Enjoy fun activities, silly games, and lots of treats! Bring your tiny trick-or-treaters dressed for the occasion for a morning full of Halloween magic.
• Address: One Cowboys Way Frisco, TX 75034
• Date & Time: October 30, 2024; 10am-12pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Website: Click here

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26. Trick or Treat on Lowest Greenville (Dallas)

• About: One of our favorite Halloween traditions in Dallas! This is a safe and fun daytime option for kids plus fun for adults! Look for orange balloons from Belmont to Ross and stop in for a goodie.
• Address: Lowest Greenville in Dallas, TX 75214, from Belmont to Ross
• Date & Time: October 26, 2024; 11am-4pm
• Cost: Free
• Website: Click here

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With so many fun and kid-friendly Halloween activities happening around Dallas-Fort Worth in 2024, there’s no shortage of ways to make this spooky season one to remember. Whether your family loves carving pumpkins, exploring hay mazes, or trick-or-treating in a festive environment, DFW offers endless opportunities for Halloween fun. So, grab your costumes, pack up the kids, and get ready to experience the magic of Halloween in Dallas!