Dallas, October 13, 2025
News Summary
Dallas is gearing up for a vibrant Halloween season featuring a variety of events suitable for families and thrill-seekers alike. From haunted houses and spooky tours to festive celebrations, there are numerous options for residents and visitors to enjoy. The schedule presents both free and paid events, enabling everyone to partake in the excitement from mid-October into early November. Notable attractions include immersive experiences, concerts, community festivities, and more, making this Halloween one to remember in Dallas.
Dallas — The city is preparing a packed Halloween season in 2025 with a wide range of events that include family-friendly activities, immersive haunted attractions, live performances and community celebrations. The schedule features both paid and free events running through late October and into early November, giving residents and visitors many options to mark the holiday.
Overview
Dallas will host an array of Halloween events in 2025, from traditional trick-or-treating and daytime family festivals to after-dark haunted houses, spooky tours and themed concerts. Major attractions include established haunted houses, immersive experiences and several community-oriented events that offer free admission. Ticketed events vary in price and run on specific dates spanning October 17 through November 2, 2025.
Most notable events and logistics
The following list outlines the Top Halloween Events in Dallas for 2025 with dates and starting prices as provided:
- Dark Hour Haunted House: Open until November 1, 2025, with ticket prices starting at $40.
- Forest of Shadows: An immersive experience from Moment Factory available until November 2, 2025, starting at $22.90.
- AirOtic BITE!: A cirque-burlesque cabaret performance on October 17, 19, and 24, 2025, with prices starting at $35.
- Listeso String Quartet concert at the Frontiers of Flight Museum: on October 26, 2025, featuring Halloween-themed music, with tickets starting at $33.50.
- Halloween Bar Crawl: Scheduled for October 25, 31, and November 1, 2025, offering entry to multiple bars for $20.
- Boo-wling Spooktacular at Main Event Lewisville: on October 30, 2025, with admission at $15.
- Boo Bash at Dave & Buster’s Frisco: on October 31, 2025, featuring crafts and games, costing $14.99.
- Guided spooky tour by US Ghost Adventures: pricing starts at $25.60.
- Meadows Museum hosts trick-or-treating: on October 26, 2025, with free admission.
- Event hosted at SchoolHouse Dallas: on October 25, 2025, benefiting The Well Community, with tickets starting at $150.
- Día de Los Muertos Parade and Festival in Dallas: on October 25, 2025, a family-friendly event continuing after the parade.
- Dallas Zombie Bar Crawl: from October 31 to November 1, 2025, with tickets starting at $18.60.
- Dallas Farmers Market: celebrates Halloween with activities on October 25 & 26, 2025, including pets, live music, and crafts.
- Goblins in the Garden at the Dallas Arboretum: on October 24-25, 2025, with tickets starting at $33.
- Dallas Día de Los Muertos Concert by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra: on October 31, 2025, starting at $37.
- Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets event: on Halloween night, October 31, 2025, offers free admission.
- Joe Bob Briggs’ Indoor Halloween Jamboree: on October 31, 2025, starting at $33.
Supporting details
The calendar mixes ticketed entertainment and free community activities. Local haunted houses, including the highly rated Dark Hour Haunted House, are highlighted as major draws for thrill-seekers. Immersive productions such as Forest of Shadows bring multimedia experiences to visitors, while musical and cultural events—including a Día de Los Muertos parade, a Dallas Symphony Orchestra concert and a Listeso String Quartet performance—offer seasonal programming for different ages and interests.
Family-oriented options are available across the schedule. Free opportunities are explicitly noted for community access, and daytime activities at markets and museums cater to younger attendees. Events marked with specific starting prices indicate the beginning cost for general admission; additional fees, VIP options or service charges may apply per organizer policies.
Practical notes
- Dates range from mid-October through November 2, 2025, depending on the event.
- Prices listed are starting points and may vary by date, seating, or package.
- Several events explicitly indicate free admission for visitors, including the Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets event on Halloween night, October 31, 2025, and the Meadows Museum hosts trick-or-treating on October 26, 2025, with free admission.
- Events include indoor and outdoor venues and a mix of adult-focused and family-friendly programming.
Background and context
Dallas’ 2025 Halloween offerings reflect a mix of commercial attractions and community-led celebrations. The lineup spans haunted attractions, immersive art shows, themed concerts, festivals and neighborhood activities. This variety aims to provide residents and visitors multiple ways to participate in seasonal traditions, whether through ticketed productions or free public events.
FAQ
Which event is open until November 1, 2025?
Dark Hour Haunted House: Open until November 1, 2025, with ticket prices starting at $40.
Which immersive experience runs until November 2, 2025?
Forest of Shadows: An immersive experience from Moment Factory available until November 2, 2025, starting at $22.90.
When is AirOtic BITE! scheduled?
AirOtic BITE!: A cirque-burlesque cabaret performance on October 17, 19, and 24, 2025, with prices starting at $35.
When and where is the Listeso String Quartet concert?
Listeso String Quartet concert at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on October 26, 2025, featuring Halloween-themed music, with tickets starting at $33.50.
Are there Halloween events with free admission?
Various community Halloween events have free admission, such as the Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets.
Which event offers free museum trick-or-treating?
Meadows Museum hosts trick-or-treating on October 26, 2025, with free admission.
When is the Día de Los Muertos Parade and Festival in Dallas?
Día de Los Muertos Parade and Festival in Dallas on October 25, 2025, a family-friendly event continuing after the parade.
What are the dates for the Dallas Zombie Bar Crawl?
Dallas Zombie Bar Crawl from October 31 to November 1, 2025, with tickets starting at $18.60.
| Event | Date(s) | Starting Price / Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Hour Haunted House | Open until November 1, 2025 | $40 |
| Forest of Shadows | Available until November 2, 2025 | $22.90 |
| AirOtic BITE! | October 17, 19, and 24, 2025 | $35 |
| Listeso String Quartet at Frontiers of Flight Museum | October 26, 2025 | $33.50 |
| Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets | October 31, 2025 | Free admission |
| Meadows Museum trick-or-treating | October 26, 2025 | Free admission |
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Additional Resources
- My Curly Adventures: Top Halloween Events in Dallas
- Dallas Observer: Must-See Halloween Events
- Mommy Poppins: Dallas-Fort Worth Halloween Events
- Dallas News: Denton Halloween Events
- Community Impact: Fall Festivals and Halloween Events
- Wikipedia: Halloween
- Google Search: Dallas Halloween Events
- Google Scholar: Halloween Festivities in Dallas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
- Google News: Dallas Halloween 2025
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