North Texas venues finalize 215 Halloween events for final week

Operators across six North Texas cities have locked in schedules for a dense calendar of Halloween programming. The events span the final days before Oct. 31 and include free community gatherings, paid dining experiences, and ticketed excursions.

The 215 scheduled programs range from family-oriented trick-or-treating to adults-only craft beer tours. Dates are set between Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, with several multi-day festivals extending into Nov. 1. Operators in The Colony, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Dallas, and Fort Worth account for the bulk of the listings.

Stewart Creek Park in The Colony hosts a free Family Fright Fest on Oct. 24. The event includes hayrides, games, and crafts. Truck Yard is running a limited-time spooky drink menu across six locations on the same day. Grandscape will host an emo and pop-punk dance party on Oct. 29 and a family extravaganza on Halloween night.

Frisco venues are offering golf-themed trick-or-treating at the PGA District and heritage crafts at the Frisco Heritage Center on Oct. 24. The Spookeasy pop-up inside Lounge by Topgolf serves themed cocktails through Nov. 1. A free morning event for children ages five and under is scheduled at Tostitos Championship Plaza on Oct. 28.

Plano will host the Rest in Plano Fest in the Downtown Arts District and Haggard Park on Oct. 24. The event features carnival rides and live performances. Legacy Hall is holding a free parade and movie screening on Oct. 27. McKinney’s The Yard restaurant is serving a seasonal menu through Oct. 31, including a vodka-spiked cold brew that benefits Cody's Friends Dog Rescue.

The Fort Worth Zoo is running Boo at the Zoo from Oct. 24 through Oct. 26. Admission includes six treat coupons, a pumpkin patch, and a train ride. Klyde Warren Park in Dallas is hosting its sixth annual free trick-or-treating event on Oct. 24. The event includes a screening of Toy Story 5 and book giveaways.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad is operating its Witches' Brew Train on Oct. 30 and 31. The two-hour round trip uses vintage 1920s coaches and features Texas craft beer. The Spooktacular Brews and Boos Walk in Historic Downtown McKinney will send costumed guests to more than 20 beverage stops on Halloween night.