Halloween in Dallas offers everything from immersive bars and haunted houses to candlelit concerts and interactive experiences. This season, the city is filled with creative and spooky ways to celebrate. Here are 5 of the best Halloween events to check out.
Read to the end — we’ve added a few bonus Halloween events you won’t want to miss!
Location: Trinity Forest Adventure Park (1800 Dowdy Ferry Road, Dallas, 75217)
Dates: Select Dates October and November
Why Go: Forest of Shadows isn’t your typical haunted house, it’s a fully immersive outdoor journey where art, technology, and storytelling collide to create a hauntingly beautiful experience. With illusions, eerie soundscapes, and unexpected encounters along the trail, this event transforms the forest into a living dark tale. Perfect for thrill-seekers and fans of immersive shows, it’s a seasonal highlight that will leave you both enchanted and unsettled.
Tip: The experience takes place outdoors at night, so wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and dress in layers for changing temperatures. Some paths are unpaved and uneven, so plan accordingly.
Location: Frontiers of Flight Museum (6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209, United States, 75209)
Dates: October 26
Why Go: Few experiences capture the Halloween spirit as elegantly as a candlelit concert. Inside the Frontiers of Flight Museum, the Listeso String Quartet brings spine-tingling classics and eerie movie themes to life. Surrounded by thousands of flickering candles, the atmosphere transforms into something both haunting and unforgettable.
Tip: Arrive early to secure the best seats in your zone and soak in the candlelit setting before the music begins.
Location: Dark Hour Haunted House (701 Taylor Drive, Plano, 75074)
Dates: Select Dates September to November
Why Go: Dark Hour Haunted House isn’t just another haunted attraction, it’s the top-rated haunted house in DFW and a must for thrill-seekers every Halloween season. With movie-quality sets, cutting-edge effects, and an army of terrifying live actors, every step plunges you deeper into a nightmare that feels eerily real. From cursed corridors to folklore-inspired monsters, this experience offers scares at every turn.
Tip: The experience can last anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes depending on your pace through the haunt.
Location: Station 4 (3911 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 75219)
Dates: Weekends in October
Why Go: AirOtic BITE! isn’t your average Halloween event, it’s a bold fusion of cirque, burlesque, and immersive theater that turns spooky season into a sultry spectacle. With world-class acrobats, mesmerizing burlesque performances, and an atmospheric cocktail hour to set the mood, this show blurs the line between fantasy and fear in the most unforgettable way. If you’re looking for a Halloween night that’s daring, decadent, and unlike anything else in Dallas, this is the event to sink your teeth into.
Tip: Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for the cocktail hour, so arriving early gives you time to enjoy a drink and settle in before the show begins at 7:00 p.m. This is a 21+ event with a seductive edge, so expect mature themes.
Location: Fort Worth Zoo (1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, 76110)
Dates: October 24–26, 2025
Why Go: Boo at the Zoo is one of DFW’s favorite family Halloween traditions, bringing festive fun, adorable animals, and not-so-spooky surprises to the Fort Worth Zoo. Guests can enjoy treat stations, live entertainment, animal shows, carnival games, and photo ops with strolling characters, all included with regular Zoo admission. Don’t miss the pumpkin gallery, showcasing hundreds of community-carved creations, or the zoo’s newest baby animals. With over 7,000 animals and 64 acres of fall festivities, it’s a magical way for families to celebrate Halloween together.
Ticket prices: Included with Zoo admission
Tip: Costumes are encouraged for all ages, but adults and kids 13+ must keep their faces visible (no full masks). Treat coupons are required for candy stations, each admission includes six, with extras available for purchase at $5 per six coupons.
Location: Landmark on Lee Street (2920 Lee Street, Greenville, TX 75401)
Dates: October 17 & 18
Why Go: Step into a dimly lit world of mystery and melancholy at The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, a hauntingly elegant cocktail experience where literature and libations intertwine. Set inside the historic Landmark on Lee Street, this 90-minute immersive event brings four of Poe’s most chilling tales to life through live performance and storytelling, each paired with a themed cocktail. Led by the Poe Historians and a master mixologist, this speakeasy transforms the author’s dark imagination into an evening of eerie elegance and poetic indulgence.
Tip: Dress in your best gothic or vintage-inspired attire to truly immerse yourself in the 19th-century atmosphere—think dark romance, lace, and mystery. It’s the perfect way to match the mood (and makes for great photos, too).
Dallas Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Location: Bishop Arts STEAM Academy (414 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208)
Dates: Ongoing — play anytime
Why Go: Step into the role of a detective in Dallas Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows, an interactive self-guided game that turns the city into your crime scene. Using just your smartphone, you’ll explore 12 key locations, uncover hidden clues, and interrogate virtual suspects as you unravel the shocking death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust. With twists around every corner and danger lurking in the details, this 2-hour outdoor adventure blends sightseeing with suspense, making it a perfect outing for couples, friends, or true crime fans.
Tip: Play at dusk for an even eerier atmosphere.
Location: Various locations in Denton, Texas
Dates: October 1-31
Why Go: The Texas Legislature has officially declared Denton the Halloween Capital of Texas, building on the overwhelming success of its first-ever 31 Days of Denton Halloween in 2024. The month-long celebration packed the city with more than 200 spooky events, 15 creative downtown displays, and attracted over 660,000 visitors from across the country. This year, Denton will expand the festivities even further, rolling out movie nights, pumpkin drops, ghost tours, exhibitions, and plenty of new surprises, securing its place as Texas’s top Halloween hotspot.
From candlelit concerts and haunted houses to immersive pop-ups and festive bar crawls, Halloween in Dallas is full of ways to embrace the spooky season. Whether you’re after heart-pounding scares, family-friendly fun, or a lively night out with friends, the city has something for every kind of Halloween fan.
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