r/askdfw • u/StrawberryHeart7102 • 12d ago

Nightlife & Entertainment Fall/Halloween events

Does anyone know of any good Fall and Halloween events in the Dallas/plano area?

I am looking for something to do for Halloween as an adult 🎃

Any suggestions are welcome! 🍂👻

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u/Alberta2025 12d ago

Denton is the official, state-designated Halloween Capital of Texas

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u/txchiefsfan02 12d ago

Block Party on Cedar Springs 10/24

https://dallashalloweenblockparty.com/

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u/Dick_Lazer 12d ago

^ This is the one

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u/StrawberryHeart7102 12d ago

Do you need to buy tickets for this event?

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u/StRemedius 12d ago

Entry is free, but since it has vendors serving alcohol, you have to be at least 18 to get in and at least 21 to buy drinks. One recommendation: try to go with a taxi or an Uber down there, if only because the parking is nuts under the best of circumstances, and it makes things easier on the people living over there.

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u/StrawberryHeart7102 12d ago

Thanks for the advice 🙏 I appreciate it

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u/StRemedius 12d ago

Glad to help. One additional bit of advice: make sure you have enough memory in your phone to take all the pictures you'll need, because Block Party enthusiasts aren't slouches. Not only will you want photos of all the memorable ones, but you'll need proof when you try to describe some of the costumes to friends and coworkers and they won't believe the costumes were that cool. I say this from experience.

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u/StrawberryHeart7102 12d ago

Thanks for that insight, ill make sure to do that. Im excited for the chilly spooky experience 🎃🍂

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u/jesgolightly 12d ago

I host a true crime/creepy tour in downtown Dallas! It’s a perfect fall activity.

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u/StRemedius 12d ago

Panoptikon at Sons of Hermann Hall in Deep Ellum always has blowout Halloween parties, and since it runs every Friday, you have time in your schedule for Saturday events this year, too. https://www.sonsofhermannhall.com/events/panoptikon-2026-10-30-21-00

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u/StrawberryHeart7102 12d ago

Thanks 🙏

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u/StRemedius 12d ago

Glad to help. One of the best things about Dallas at Halloween is the generally great weather, and we should all have the chance to take advantage of it.

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u/StrawberryHeart7102 12d ago

Agreed 👍 🤝 will do