Fall Festivals Return to North Texas

North Texas, October 16, 2025

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Fall festivals are making a comeback in North Texas, offering a variety of family-friendly events throughout October. With activities including pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, community parades, and more, families can choose from an array of exciting options organized by city. From Arlington to Grapevine, the festivities cater to all ages, making it an ideal time for residents and visitors to enjoy the seasonal fun and create lasting memories.

North Texas

Fall festivals are returning to North Texas, bringing seasonal excitement for families. A compiled list of fall festivals is provided to help plan events every weekend in October 2025. Events are organized alphabetically by city to make planning simple and direct. The list includes pumpkin patches, themed displays, family-friendly haunted attractions, community parades, and festival markets with a range of times and entry details.

Arlington

• Haunted House in Downtown Arlington: Dates: October 17-18. Time: 8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Location: The Chosen One Ink, 519 East Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010. Features live actors, animatronics, and free candy; recommended for families.

Bedford

• Bedford Library Pumpkin Patch: Dates: October 3-31. Time: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford, TX 76021. Offers pumpkins and festive photo opportunities.
• Bedford Boo Bash: Date: October 25. Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. Features games, food trucks, and a vendor marketplace.

Carrollton

• Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights: Date: October 25. Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Historic Downtown Carrollton, Carrollton, TX 75006. Includes scavenger hunt and a screening of “The Haunted Mansion.”

Cedar Hill

• Harvest Heritage Festival: Date: October 18. Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. Features historical tours and various vendors; entry fee applies.
• Haunted History Walk: Date: October 24. Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Cedar Hill State Park. A ranger-led program exploring the farm’s history at night.

Corinth

• Corinth Howl-O-Week Bash: Date: October 25. Time: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Commons at Agora, 3280 Agora Way, Corinth, TX 76208. Includes costume and pie eating contests, trunk or treat, and carnival games.

Dallas

• Autumn at the Arboretum: Dates: Now through November 2. Location: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. 20th annual fall festival featuring themed displays of 100,000 pumpkins.
• Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival: Date: October 25. Time: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Location: Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201. Free event featuring music, art, and festivities celebrating the Day of the Dead.

Denton

• Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival: Dates: October 24-26. Location: Downtown Denton. A collaborative celebration of art and music.

Ennis

• Historic Downtown Ennis Haymaze and Pumpkin Patch: Dates: October 1-31. Time: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Downtown Ennis. Offers family adventures throughout October.

Fort Worth

• Boo at the Zoo: Dates: October 24-26. Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110. Features treat stations, live entertainment, and animal shows.

Frisco

• Fall Fest at The Star in Frisco: Date: October 19. Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: The Star in Frisco. Includes live music and themed games.

Grapevine

• PumpkinFest: Dates: October 3-19. Time: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Meadowmere Park, Grapevine, TX 76051. Celebrates fall with activities for families.
• Bewitched by the Barn: Date: October 25. Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine, TX 76051. Features spooky stories for families.

Midlothian

• Annual Scarecrow Festival: Dates: October 10 – November 2. Time: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065. Scarecrows on display with a theme based on movies.
• Heritage Day: Date: October 18. Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Heritage Park, Midlothian, TX 76065. Offers family fun with food and activities.

Murphy

• Skele-bration: Date: October 24. Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Murphy City Hall Complex. Inclusive family festival with contests and games.

Pilot Point

• Scare on Square: Date: October 25. Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Pilot Point Main Street, 102 E Main Street, Pilot Point, TX 76258. Carnival games, hay rides, and a haunted tour.

Plano

• Rest in Plano Fest: Date: October 25. Time: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Location: Downtown Plano Arts District. Festival atmosphere with live performances and carnival rides.

Richardson

• Huffines Harvest Fest: Dates: October 18-19. Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Huffines Park, Richardson, TX 75081. Features live music, a marketplace, and activities for pets and children.

Roanoke

• Trick or Treat o Oak Street: Date: October 31. Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Location: City Hall Plaza, Roanoke, TX 76262. Offers free candy and games.

Southlake

• Oktoberfest 2025: Dates: October 17-19. Location: Southlake Town Square. A family event featuring food and entertainment.

The Colony

• Family Fright Fest: Date: October 18. Time: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: Stewart Creek Park, The Colony, TX 75056. Offers hay rides, crafts, and games, free of charge.

The events range from pumpkin patches to Halloween-themed activities, catering to families’ needs for fun in the fall season. Dates and times vary by event and some locations note entry fees or suggested donations. Families and visitors are advised to verify specific times and any entry requirements before attending.

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• NBC DFW: Fall Festivals
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• Dallas Observer: Fall Festivals and Oktoberfest
• Texas Monthly: Autumn in Denison
• WFAA: Festivals in DFW

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