10 Halloween & Fall‐Themed Events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in October 2025
- Alison Martinez
- Sep 11
- 3 min read
October in Dallas Fort Worth brings more than just cooler weather and pumpkin spice. The metroplex transforms into a Halloween hotspot filled with haunted houses, family festivals, spooky bar crawls and community traditions that bring out the best of fall. Whether you are chasing jump scares with friends, looking for safe trick-or-treat fun with the kids, or hoping to enjoy live performances under the October sky, there is no shortage of Halloween excitement in DFW this year. From Denton’s iconic Day of the Dead Festival to the bone-chilling Cutting Edge Haunted House, here are ten events you will not want to miss in October 2025.
1. Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival
Dates: October 24-26, 2025
Location: Downtown Denton, Texas
This three-day festival blends Día de los Muertos traditions with Halloween and harvest-season fun. Expect coffin races, a costume contest, pumpkin patch, live performance art under a big top tent, community altars and more. Denton's Day of the Dead Festival
2. Cirque du Horror
Date: October 26, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Denton, 126 E Oak St
This is a haunted, theatrical production combining live music, aerial performance, dance and storytelling, staged under a circus tent. Denton Halloween
3. Moxley Manor Haunted House
Dates & Times: Weekends in October (Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) from about 7:30 pm to 11:45 pm plus Sunday evenings earlier hours plus some special nights.
Location: Dallas / Fort Worth area
A top local haunted house featuring two haunted houses in one location. Rated one of Texas’ best haunts.
4. Junkyard Haunted House
Opens: October 4, 2025
Location: Dallas (2700 Sylvan Ave) and Fort Worth (2423 Chester St)
This is a large haunted attraction with a lot of scares. Expect a twisted theme going through the “remnants” of a haunted yard. Tickets around $25 per person. Google Sites
5. Experience Halloween All Month Long at Texas Live!
Location: Texas Live! in the DFW area
Throughout October 2025 this venue hosts a variety of Halloween events including murder mystery dinners, a live podcast party called Haunted AF, glowing night parties, dance party & costume contests, Bingo Loco, and more.
6. Boo at the Zoo
Dates: October 24, 25 & 26, 2025
Location: Fort Worth Zoo
Geared toward families. Includes treat stations, live entertainment, animal shows and Halloween decorations and activities. fortworthzoo.org
7. Halloween in the Park (Farmers Branch)
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Farmers Branch, TX
A community event with kid zones, roaming characters, food trucks and more. Great for families and children. farmersbranchtx.gov
8. Halloween Bar Crawl (Fort Worth)
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Fort Worth, Whiskey Garden is one stop on the crawl
If you’re looking for nightlife-type Halloween fun this one is for you. Dress up costumes, multiple venues, socializing. Eventbrite
9. Dark Hour Haunted House
Location: Plano (DFW area)
One of the more intense haunted house experiences for adults/teens who like scarier attractions. Part of the broader haunted houses listing in the area. texashauntedhouses.com
10. Cutting Edge Haunted House (Fort Worth)
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Classic, very well known haunt in an old meat-packing factory. Strong atmosphere, many live actors, lots of scares. Best for those comfortable with high intensity haunted attractions
Halloween in Dallas Fort Worth offers something for everyone, from family friendly celebrations to spine chilling haunted houses. With so many unique events across the metroplex, October 2025 is the perfect time to gather your friends, dress up in your best costume, and explore the festive side of North Texas. Whether you spend your evening enjoying a community festival, roaming through a haunted maze, or dancing at a themed party, these events will make your Halloween season unforgettable. Plan ahead, grab your tickets early, and get ready for a month of thrills and memories in DFW.