University Park Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2025

Bring the kids in costume for a spook-tacular adventure at the Meadows Museum's annual Trick-or-Treat event. Children can trick-or-treat among artworks that seem to come alive, while enjoying engaging, interactive activities throughout the galleries. It's a frightfully fun way for...

Join the AT&T Performing Arts Center for a FREE Halloween Family Weekend, a fa-BOO-lous event packed with spooky fun. Kids can enjoy face painting, a petting zoo, and exciting games, while the whole family can participate in costume contests for...

Join Klyde Warren Park for their annual FREE Trick-or-Treating in the Park event! Families and pets are invited to don their costumes for an evening of candy collecting, exciting games, and a special outdoor screening of the Halloween movie "Wicked"...

Experience an exclusive 'After Hours' event at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. This special evening offers a unique opportunity for members to explore the museum's fascinating exhibits and participate in engaging STEM activities. Enjoy delicious food from local...

Join Downtown Dallas, Inc. for the 7th Annual Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets! This free, family-friendly event on Halloween night invites everyone to don their best costumes for an evening of treats, tricks, and laughter. Expect fun activities for...

Dallas' beloved fall tradition returns with Autumn at the Arboretum: ¡Mundo México!. This spectacular event transforms the iconic Pumpkin Village into a vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, art, and the harvest season. Over 110,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash are artfully...

Step into a magical Halloween wonderland at the Dallas Arboretum's Goblins in the Garden. This exclusive evening event transforms the Illuminated Pumpkin Village into a festive, family-friendly spectacle. Enjoy character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating, and a bubble-filled experience, all set amidst enchanting...

Immerse yourself in Autumn at the Arboretum's ¡Mundo México! at Night. This spectacular event transforms the Pumpkin Village with over 110,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash, celebrating Mexican culture through gourd artistry and monumental sculptures by renowned Oaxacan artists. Enjoy evenings...

Join the community for a safe and festive Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night. This drive-thru or walk-thru experience allows neighborhood children to collect treats from creatively decorated car trunks, making for a memorable and enjoyable Halloween celebration.

Celebrate the season at Dallas' Original Texas Pumpkin Day! This family-friendly festival at the Dallas Farmers Market features over 25 varieties of pumpkins, live music, and a petting zoo. Enjoy kid's activities, photo opportunities, and delicious fall flavors from Go...

Join the SPCA of Texas for a tail-waggin' howl-o-ween celebration! This family-friendly event features decorated trunks, treats for kids and pups, festive photo ops, and a costume contest. Bring your ghouls, goblins, and furry friends for an evening of fun,...

Celebrate Halloween in Farmers Branch with a fun-filled event for the whole family. This community gathering offers a festive atmosphere with activities designed to delight attendees of all ages. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy the spirit of the season...

Eerie Irving transforms Trinity View Park into a Halloween wonderland. This free, family-friendly event invites ghouls and goblins of all ages to enjoy a spooktacular night. Dare to enter the walk-through haunted attraction featuring enclosed, chilling scenes, or opt for...

Families are invited to a fun-filled evening at Arapaho United Methodist Church for their annual Trunk or Treat event. Attendees can arrive in costume and bring their own candy collection bags to gather treats from uniquely decorated car trunks. This...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at CenterWell Richardson's Pumpkin Painting Halloween Party! Unleash your creativity as you decorate your own pumpkin masterpiece in a festive, in-person celebration. This event promises a delightful atmosphere filled with Halloween spirit, perfect for...

Unleash your inner artist at this family-friendly painting class, perfect for ages 5 and up. Participants will create charming 'Halloween Cuties' on a 16x20 canvas, guided by an instructor. It's a wonderful opportunity for creative fun and making memories with...

Celebrate the season at Huffhines Harvest Fest, a beloved two-day event in Richardson. Discover unique treasures from local makers in the marketplace, enjoy live music across two stages, and indulge in delicious food and drinks. Families can enjoy pumpkin decorating,...

Based on the true story of Tomás Rivera, this bilingual play, "Tomás and the Library Lady," celebrates the magic of stories and reading. Follow Tomás, the son of migrant farm workers, as he discovers the power of books through a...

Discover a spooktacular Halloween experience in Historic Downtown Carrollton. Engage in a week-long scavenger hunt, enjoy trick-or-treating, and cap off the evening with a free outdoor screening of the classic family-friendly film 'Monster House'.

Experience a delightful Halloween celebration at the Heritage Farmstead Museum! This event is perfect for little ones aged 2-5, offering a chance to dress up in costumes (non-scary), go trick-or-treating, and enjoy a variety of farm-themed activities. Families can partake...

This engaging online event, part of the 'MAC Doodles' series, features local artist Joe Cadena demonstrating drawing techniques. Designed for intermediate artists, it offers free tutorials every other month, focusing on digital and traditional drawing methods. Participants can learn and...

Get ready for a spooktacular night at Rest in Plano Fest! This FREE Halloween event transforms Downtown Plano into a festive, eerie wonderland. Enjoy live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and unique photo opportunities. Costumes are highly encouraged for all ages,...

Celebrate the season at PumpkinFest, a vibrant fall celebration in Mesquite. Families can enjoy a hayride, arts and crafts, and a themed selfie station. Don't miss the costume and pumpkin pie eating contests, with a special 'enchanted forest' inflatable obstacle...

Teens can get into the Halloween spirit with a special movie night featuring spooky films and tasty snacks. It's a fun and festive way to celebrate the season.

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Flick or Treat! This event combines the fun of trunk-or-treating with an outdoor movie night. Attendees can don their costumes and collect candy from creatively decorated car trunks before settling in to watch...

Get ready for a spooky-good time at Rowlett's Trunk or Treat! This free community event invites everyone to don their costumes and bring their candy bags for an evening of festive fun in Downtown Rowlett. Explore creatively decorated trunks, enjoy...

Experience the vibrant First Rowlett FallFest, a free annual community celebration. This event features a bustling craft and vendor fair, a silent auction, and a charming country store. Little ones will delight in the Children's Jamboree, complete with bounce houses,...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Grand Prairie City Hall's Street 'N Treat! This free event offers a delightful evening of family fun, featuring trick-or-treating, exciting games, creative kids' crafts, and a vibrant costume contest. Little ones can also...

Join the LEGO Monsters for a spooktacular celebration at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth during Brick or Treat: The Great Monster Chase. Families can enjoy monster-ific activities, including creative LEGO builds, a seasonal scavenger hunt, and a unique trick-or-treat experience....

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Meow Wolf Grapevine's Howl-O-Ween celebration! This family-friendly event invites all ages to explore the spooky side of the multiverse with trick-or-treating, a ghoulish scavenger hunt, and 'SCARY' Bingo. Enjoy live music from...

Great Wolf Lodge transforms into a Halloween haven for Howl-O-Ween, offering a month of spooky fun. Families can enjoy a not-so-scary trick-or-treat trail, themed games like Monster Bash Dance Party and Boo Bingo, and creative craft sessions. Sip on festive...

Join the Adventure Kids on a Spook-tacular Scavenger Hunt to uncover nature's secrets. This interactive quest leads participants through the resort's atrium, searching for hidden pumpkins to reveal fascinating and spooky facts about local plants and animals. It's a fun...

All aboard for a spooktacular adventure on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's Trick 'r Treat Trains! This family-friendly excursion offers a delightful journey through the historic Cotton Belt Railroad District. Passengers will be treated to an interactive story performance by the...

Celebrate Howl-O-Ween on Peace Plaza with a tail-wagging good time! This event features a festive pup costume contest where dogs can compete for prizes, including a fan-favorite award. Attendees can also explore local pet vendors, enjoy special treats, and capture...

This event offers a charming combination of animated entertainment and creative crafting. Families can enjoy watching beloved cartoons while also participating in fun, seasonal craft activities. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the season with engaging fun...

Experience a re-imagined Family Fright Fest filled with autumn fun. This event offers hay rides, engaging games, creative crafts, and trick-or-treating at decorated booths. A costume contest with multiple age categories adds to the excitement, making it a perfect fall...

First Grapevine Methodist Church hosts its annual 'Not So Scary Trunk Or Treat' event, offering a safe and fun Halloween celebration for families. Attendees can trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks, enjoy games, music, and photo opportunities. This community event ensures...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the 5th annual Howl-O-Ween Party! This event offers a delightful indoor trick-or-treat trail for kids, a thrilling haunted hallway, engaging games, and a creative craft room. For the four-legged attendees, an outdoor 'bark...

Step back in time at Historic Nash Farm for 'Bewitched by the Barn,' an enchanting Halloween event. Listen to captivating, family-friendly spooky tales that bring local folklore to life. This unique experience combines the charm of a historic farm with...

Celebrate the arrival of autumn at Grapevine's historic Nash Farm during their 25th Annual Fall Round-Up. This family-friendly festival offers a delightful immersion into fall agriculture with charming photo opportunities, live farm animals, and engaging demonstrations. Participate in a traditional...

Get ready for a "graveyard smash" at the Monster Bash! This family-friendly event invites attendees to "Boo-gie the night away" with monster music and enjoy trick-or-treating for Halloween fun. It's the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season with festive...

Wylie's Boo on Ballard transforms Historic Downtown into a Halloween wonderland. Families can trick-or-treat along Ballard Avenue, gathering candy from local businesses. The event also features exciting activities like a zipline and mechanical bulls at Olde City Park, plus a...

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Lewisville Public Library's Fall Festival! This free, indoor mini-carnival is designed for families and promises an hour of fun. Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed in your Halloween best for an...

Dive into a unique Halloween experience at the Frisco Athletic Center's Pumpkin Dunk! Participants can swim in the indoor aquatic center to 'pick' their perfect pumpkin from a floating patch. Once retrieved, pumpkins can be painted and decorated to take...

Experience DFW's beloved fall tradition at Hall's Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze. Get lost in a 2-acre corn maze, enjoy scenic hayrides with animal feeding opportunities, and find the perfect pumpkin. This family-friendly destination offers a classic autumn adventure with...

Blase Family Farm invites visitors to its annual Pumpkin Patch, running from September 20 to November 2, 2025. This family-friendly destination offers a variety of fall activities, including a petting zoo, hayrides through wooded trails, and a hay maze. Guests...

Get ready for a spooky afternoon at the first-ever Rhythm & Relics Halloween Market! This unique event brings together music, local makers, and a touch of mischief. Browse over 30 vendors offering gothic goods, vintage treasures, handmade art, and oddities....

Get ready for the Bedford Boo Bash, a community celebration packed with frightfully fun games and activities. Attendees can enjoy trick-or-treating from a variety of vendors in the marketplace, making it a perfect evening for families to enjoy the Halloween...

Celebrate the spooky season at Scare on the Square, a community Halloween event. This festive gathering brings residents together for seasonal fun and activities. It's a great opportunity to enjoy the Halloween spirit in a central downtown location.

Step into a world of spooky fun at the Haunted Library event! Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes for an afternoon filled with carnival games, creative crafts, and exciting prizes. Explore mysterious, themed areas hidden throughout the library...

Step back in time for a hauntingly delightful Heritage Halloween! Families can don their costumes and trick-or-treat through the historic village, collecting treats. Enjoy crafting decorations, playing carnival games with a Halloween twist, and posing for photos in festive seasonal...

Embark on a spook-tacular overnight adventure at Meadowmere Park with Grapevine Parks and Recreation's Halloween Camp Out. This family-friendly event offers a chance to learn camping basics, enjoy themed activities, and even compete in a tent decorating contest. Your registration...

Experience the vibrant colors of autumn at PumpkinFest, hosted by Grapevine Parks and Recreation. This family-friendly event invites visitors to wander a charming pumpkin-lined path, discover unique crafts from local artisan vendors, and enjoy seasonal activities. It's the perfect setting...

Get ready for a spooktacular night of hockey as the Allen Americans face off against the Rapid City Rush for a special Halloween game. Experience the thrill of live hockey action in a festive atmosphere, perfect for fans of all...

DFW Fall Fest invites families to celebrate the magic of autumn with a day packed with festive fun. Enjoy live entertainment, hands-on crafts, a family marketplace, and delicious seasonal treats. This free event at Frisco Fresh Market promises unforgettable memories...

Lace up for the 39th Annual Pumpkin Run, a festive 10K, 5K, and 1-mile event set against the beautiful backdrop of Lynn Creek Park and Joe Pool Lake. Participants can enjoy a free pancake breakfast, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and...

Colleyville's annual Harvest Festival is a free, family-friendly event packed with autumn fun. Attendees can enjoy a lively Trunk-or-Treat, exciting games with prizes, creative fall crafts, and vibrant face painting. Don't miss the popular costume contests for all ages, including...

Join the Trick or Treat Trail at Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve for a festive Halloween adventure. This family-friendly event transforms the White-tailed Deer Trail into a delightful trick-or-treating route. Enjoy games, crafts, and nature activities suitable for all...

Join the Lake Dallas Trunk or Treat for a safe and festive Halloween celebration. Families can enjoy trunk or treating, a costume contest with prizes, and entertainment like balloon artists and a DJ. Free popcorn and snow cones add to...

Experience Halloween as art at Pumpkin Nights, a creative fall festival featuring over 7,500 hand-carved pumpkins. Wander through ten immersive lands, from the fiery Forbidden City with its dragon to the whimsical Enchanted Forest. Enjoy live fire shows and family...