Unearth the dark delights hidden in every nook and cranny of DeSoto with our all-inclusive Halloween guide, your passport to a night of unforgettable frights and supernatural wonders. Discover DeSoto's haunted harmonics with our guide, a tuning fork for resident banshees and acoustic adventurers.
One popular attraction to explore this spooky season is the Screamin’ Green Hauntoween, where families can enjoy friendly frights and festive activities designed for all ages. The Halloween at the Heard event invites visitors to embark on a nature-themed journey through the park, complete with storytelling and interactive experiences that unveil the mysteries of the season. And the Screams Halloween Theme Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring thrilling rides and immersive scare zones. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around DeSoto
- Halloween at the Heard (McKinney)
- Screams Halloween Theme Park (Waxahachie)
- Screamin’ Green Hauntoween (Plano)
- Frights'n Lights - Frisco (Frisco)
- Moxley Manor Haunted House (Bedford)
- Scare on the Square (Rockwall)
- Dallas Terrors (Dallas)
- Denton's Day of the Dead Festival (Denton)
- Haunted Hallows at Coppergate Ranch (Mount Pleasant)
- St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat (Plano)
See these and even more events listed below!
DeSoto Area Haunted Experiences
Screams Halloween Theme Park
What to Expect:
A comprehensive Halloween experience with multiple haunted houses and live entertainment options.
Description:
Screams Halloween Theme Park is the ultimate Halloween experience in the DFW Metroplex, featuring 5 haunted houses with unique themes, the Cool Ghoul Boolevard and Rottingwood Cemetery walk-through attractions, exciting live stage entertainment, Scary-Oke, and games of skill. Enjoy food and drinks, shop for Halloween merchandise, and relax at one of the 5 pubs for those over 21. All attractions are included in your single admission price, with Fast Passes available to cut wait times in half.
Where: Waxahachie | More Info: Screams Halloween Theme Park
Moxley Manor Haunted House
What to Expect:
Three haunted houses, including a 3D experience, for one price.
Description:
Moxley Manor Haunted House returns this fall, celebrating its 15th haunted house season. The event features three haunted houses, including the mind-blowing 3D Haunted House Big Top Terror and Regans Revenge. Located at 510 Harwood Road in Bedford, Texas, it offers General Admission and Fast Pass options. The attraction is centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, with free onsite parking available. It is an indoor attraction with a covered queue line, ensuring it remains open during normal seasonal weather conditions.
Where: Bedford | More Info: Moxley Manor Haunted House
Dallas Terrors
What to Expect:
A guided walking tour that delves into Dallas's haunted past and historical sites.
Description:
Join Dallas Terrors for a spine-tingling ghost tour through the city's most haunted locations. Explore the dark history and tragic tales that have left their mark on Dallas, from the infamous Grassy Knoll to the Adolphus Hotel. Discover why this city is a hotspot for supernatural enthusiasts and experience the eerie atmosphere that persists throughout its streets.
Where: Dallas | More Info: Dallas Terrors
Haunted Hallows at Coppergate Ranch
What to Expect:
An immersive 1/2 Mile winding trail filled with spine-tingling scares and unexpected surprises.
Description:
Step into a world of thrills, chills, and heart-pounding excitement at Haunted Hallows at Coppergate Ranch. Navigate our 1/2 Mile winding trail filled with spine-tingling scares and unexpected surprises. Encounter ghouls, monsters, and creatures that will leave you screaming for more. After your hair-raising adventure, unwind at the clubhouse where you can enjoy delicious food and drinks while swapping spooky stories with friends.
Where: Mount Pleasant | More Info: Haunted Hallows at Coppergate Ranch
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near DeSoto
Halloween at the Heard
What to Expect:
Trick-or-treating alongside live-size animatronic dinosaurs.
Description:
Experience Collin County's premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy trick-or-treating along the eerie Dinosaurs Live Live-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail, a family-friendly movie presentation on the outdoor amphitheater stage, and other exciting activities.
Where: McKinney | More Info: Halloween at the Heard
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
What to Expect:
A themed scavenger hunt and spook-tastic crafts make this event a standout for family-friendly Halloween fun.
Description:
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Plano offers a spooktacular family-friendly experience from September 21 to October 31, 2024. Enjoy themed scavenger hunts, spook-tastic crafts, character photo opportunities, and over 20 interactive attractions. Each weekend features trick-or-treating, and additional activities include slime-making and glitter tattoos. Kids are welcome to dress up, but no costume masks are allowed.
Where: Plano | More Info: Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
Scare on the Square
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, bounce houses, and a pet costume contest.
Description:
Scare on the Square in Downtown Rockwall is a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Join us on October 26 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an afternoon filled with trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a hay bale maze, and a pet costume contest. This event is designed to bring the community together for a frightfully fun experience.
Where: Rockwall | More Info: Scare on the Square
Frights'n Lights - Frisco
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Frights'n Lights is its blend of family-friendly activities and spooky attractions, making it a comprehensive Halloween experience.
Description:
Frights'n Lights in Frisco is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring an adventure trail with thousands of shining jack-o-lanterns, haunted games and rides, and spooky crafts. Visitors can encounter iconic Halloween icons and enjoy a haunted hay maze and blacklight axe throwing.
Where: Frisco | More Info: Frights'n Lights - Frisco
Denton's Day of the Dead Festival
What to Expect:
The event features a mass release of live Monarch butterflies in the Flight of Souls to commemorate and honor the dead.
Description:
Denton's Day of the Dead Festival is an inclusive and family-focused event celebrating culture and community. It honors the goodness of the harvest, Dia de los Muertos, and all things Halloween. Enjoy great food, arts & crafts, live music and dance, unique events like coffin races, a twilight lantern parade, and performances from Denton ISD schools. The festival also features a pumpkin patch, costume contest, Cirque du Horror musical, and a mass release of live Monarch butterflies in the Flight of Souls.
Where: Denton | More Info: Denton's Day of the Dead Festival
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A community-driven Halloween celebration with treats and activities hosted by volunteers.
Description:
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church is hosting a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event on October 23, 2024. The evening will feature a variety of treats and activities, making it a great community event for families and children. Volunteers are needed to host trunks to ensure a fun and inviting experience for all attendees.
Where: Plano | More Info: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near DeSoto
Marquee Night Out: Halloween Mixology Tasting
What to Expect:
Learn to create three Halloween-themed cocktails with expert bartenders.
Description:
Join Marquee Night Out for a spooky yet sophisticated Halloween Mixology Tasting. Learn to create three spook-tacular cocktails—Margarita, Cosmopolitan, and Sidecar—with a Halloween twist. Enjoy expertly crafted drinks while discovering bartending facts and techniques. Perfect for both seasoned pros and beginners, this event promises a fun night of delicious drinks and good company.