Día de los Muertos Festival & Market at the Museum
Day of the Dead celebration featuring community altars, artisan market, and performances.
McAllen Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
6 family-friendly fall activities in McAllen and nearby.
As October nears, McAllen and nearby towns host Halloween celebrations. Look for major festivals, including a large corn maze event, alongside community gatherings and spirited trunk-or-treat events. Several locations offer free admission for families seeking daytime fun, while other ticketed events cater to those wanting a dedicated Halloween experience. Decide based on your preferred atmosphere, from lively outdoor adventures to more focused cultural celebrations.
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Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in McAllen
McAllen
Self-guided bar crawl featuring smartphone games, costume fun, and drink specials.
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Nightmare on Cage Blvd. 5K
Pharr
Halloween-themed 5K evening run featuring a family costume contest.
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Orion 224 Halloween Show at Cine El Rey
McAllen
Orion 224's Halloween return with diverse musical acts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are hayrides at McAllen farms okay for babies and toddlers?
Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.
How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet McAllen weather?
Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.
What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in McAllen?
Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.