12th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebración
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with an outdoor gathering honoring family members and friends who have died. Colorful altars, mariachi music, dancing and community art help bring the traditions of remembrance to life. The family-friendly program offers a meaningful way to explore the holiday beyond Halloween costumes and candy.
Where: Crown Hill Memorial Park, 9718 Webb Chapel Road, Dallas
When: Through Monday, November 2
Cost: Free
40th Annual Día de Muertos Exhibition
The Bath House Cultural Center marks four decades of its annual Día de Muertos exhibition with artwork and altars created to honor departed loved ones. The display, titled They’re Having a Party, blends traditional offerings with contemporary work by artists from Dallas and beyond. Visitors can take in the cultural significance of the holiday along with the center’s lakeside setting.
Where: Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas
When: Through Saturday, November 7
Cost: Free
A.R. Rahman Symphonic Experience
Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman brings the music of his extraordinary film career to Grand Prairie with an orchestra. Known internationally for his award-winning Slumdog Millionaire score and decades of Indian cinema hits, Rahman blends South Asian melodies, classical music and contemporary pop for an expansive concert experience.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
When: Thursday, October 29, 8 p.m.
Cost: $66 and up
AJAX
Amphibian Stage presents a provocative theatrical production that reimagines the ancient Greek tragedy against the backdrop of the 1953 CIA-backed coup in Iran. Blending historical events with political intrigue and dark humor, the play explores power, loyalty and the consequences of international intervention. This is the final weekend of performances.
Where: Amphibian Stage, 120 S. Main St., Fort Worth
When: Thursday, October 29 - Sunday, November 1
Cost: $20 - $60
Ann Hampton Callaway: The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway
Tony-nominated jazz vocalist, pianist and songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway takes the stage for a Sunday matinee celebrating the Great American Songbook, Broadway and her own original work. Her rich voice and easygoing storytelling bring an intimate cabaret feel to the Eisemann Center.
Where: Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
When: Sunday, November 1, 2 p.m.
Cost: $52–$70
Annie — Family Music Theatre
Family Music Theatre brings one of Broadway's most beloved musicals to Dallas for a three-week run. Set in 1930s New York City, Annie follows an optimistic young orphan determined to find the family she's always dreamed of. Her journey takes her from the orphanage run by the demanding Miss Hannigan into the world of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Filled with heart, humor and memorable songs including "Tomorrow," "Maybe" and "It's the Hard Knock Life," the show celebrates resilience, kindness and the meaning of family. It's a wonderful choice for a family theater outing.
Where: New Vida Center, 3727 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas
When: Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Final performances.
Cost: $15–$20
Artisan Circle Día de los Muertos Celebration
Fort Worth’s Cultural District hosts a free celebration featuring mariachi music, traditional flavors, a marketplace showcasing Hispanic-owned businesses and colorful Catrina costumes. Visitors can explore the shops and restaurants around Crockett Street while taking part in the traditions of Día de los Muertos.
Where: Artisan Circle, Crockett Street, Fort Worth
When: Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Billy Bob's Texas: The Smithereens, Easton Corbin & Here Come the Mummies
Three nights of music bring rock, country and Halloween fun to the famous Fort Worth honky-tonk. The Smithereens open the weekend Thursday; Easton Corbin delivers his traditional country sound Friday; and Here Come the Mummies turn Halloween night into a funky costume party. Guests can also explore the dance floor, restaurants and live bull-riding attractions.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
When: Thursday, October 29, The Smithereens at 9 p.m.; Friday, October 30, Easton Corbin at 10 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, Here Come the Mummies at 10 p.m.
Cost: $20–$80
C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Actor Max McLean portrays author C.S. Lewis in a theatrical exploration of the experiences and ideas behind Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters and The Chronicles of Narnia. The multimedia production follows Lewis’s journey from doubt to Christian faith and invites audiences to consider questions of meaning, belief and imagination. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
Where: Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 1, 3 p.m.
Cost: $88 and up
Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth: Halloween Spooktacular
Bring the kids in costume for a playful concert inspired by music from the Harry Potter movies. Young wizards and witches can make their own wands before hearing familiar fantasy themes performed live by chamber musicians. This morning event is a fun first introduction to live classical music.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–noon
Cost: $11.50–$16.50
Cutting Edge Haunted House
Fort Worth’s massive haunted attraction starts ramping up for Halloween season inside a century-old former meat-packing facility. The multi-story experience combines live actors, special effects and maze-like environments.
Where: Cutting Edge Haunted House, 1701 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: Thursday–Sunday, October 29–November 1, during Halloween season.
Cost: $30 and up
Dallas Arboretum: Autumn at the Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum continues its signature fall festival with more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. This year’s “Harvest Hues” theme takes inspiration from artists including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko, Piet Mondrian and Jackson Pollock.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas
When: Daily through Sunday, November 1.
Cost: $21.95–$25.95 adults; $17.95–$21.95 children
Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival
Downtown Dallas fills with music, colorful floats, traditional dancers and elaborate Catrina costumes for one of the area’s largest Día de los Muertos celebrations. The family festival begins at City Hall Plaza, with food, arts and crafts, vendors and live entertainment before the evening parade. The procession honoring loved ones begins at seven.
Where: Dallas City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 4–10 p.m.; parade at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets: NBA Cup
The Mavericks host Houston for a Friday-night in-state rivalry game with NBA Cup implications. This opening-round tournament matchup counts toward both the league’s in-season competition and the regular-season standings. Fans can catch NBA basketball at American Airlines Center as the new season gets underway.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: Friday, October 30, 7 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Halloween Game
The Dallas Stars celebrate Halloween with a Saturday-night NHL showdown against Columbus. Fans are encouraged to show up in costume as the arena combines its usual pregame energy with a seasonal twist. It’s an exciting alternative to traditional Halloween parties for hockey fans.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 7 p.m.
Cost: $26 and up
Dallas Theater Center: The Monsters
Dallas Theater Center presents the regional premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's acclaimed drama about two siblings trying to rebuild their relationship through mixed martial arts. After 16 years apart, an aspiring fighter reconnects with her brother, an accomplished competitor, and discovers that their toughest battles may have little to do with what happens inside the ring. The play combines humor, emotional intensity and the physicality of combat sports.
Where: Wyly Studio Theatre, 2400 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursday and Friday, October 29–30, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 1, 2 p.m. Final weekend.
Cost: $50 and up
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC
Professional women’s soccer returns to the Cotton Bowl as Dallas Trinity FC hosts Fort Lauderdale United. The USL Super League matchup features a Youth Sports Night promotion, giving young players and their families an opportunity to see a professional women’s team in action at one of the area’s most historic stadiums.
Where: Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park, Dallas
When: Sunday, November 1, 4 p.m.
Cost: $24 and up
Dark Hour Haunted House
Plano's elaborate haunted attraction brings Halloween to life with theatrical sets, costumed performers and immersive environments built around supernatural stories. Unlike a traditional walk-through haunted house, Dark Hour incorporates detailed staging and live performances to create an experience that feels more like stepping into a horror production.
Where: Dark Hour Haunted House, 701 Taylor Drive, Plano
When: Thursday–Sunday, October 29–November 1; select additional nights through November 13.
Cost: $39–$110
Día de los Muertos en Fort Worth
The Historic North Side honors Día de los Muertos with a community parade followed by a free festival at Marine Park. Traditional dancers, mariachi, music, food and family activities fill the day with color, celebrating the lives of family members and friends who have died. The morning procession kicks off the festivities.
Where: Marine Park, 303 NW 20th St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 31; parade 10–11:30 a.m.; festival 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Día de los Muertos Oak Cliff
Oak Cliff’s CocoAndré Chocolatier & Horchateria hosts a celebration of remembrance through music, dance, food, artwork and community altars. Local performers and vendors bring the neighborhood together for a warm, colorful Día de los Muertos gathering rooted in Mexican heritage and family traditions.
Where: CocoAndré Chocolatier & Horchateria, 423 Centre St., Dallas
When: Sunday, November 1
Cost: Free
Día de los Muertos Procession at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Art, music, dance and remembrance fill the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for a special Día de los Muertos program. Visitors can enjoy mariachi, ballet folklórico, colorful Catrina costumes and giant puppets before a festive procession through the grounds. The afternoon offers a beautiful garden setting for learning about the tradition.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Sunday, November 1, noon–5 p.m.; procession at 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $4–$7; children younger than 3 free
El Exorcista — Inclusion Productions
This supernatural horror production arrives at the Kalita Humphreys Theater for just five performances during Halloween weekend. Performed in Spanish with English subtitles, the story follows a mother fighting to save her daughter from a terrifying force. Ryan Matthieu Smith directs an all-local production, with Christie Vela providing the voice of the demon. Recommended for ages 16 and older.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas
When: Thursday and Friday, October 29–30, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 1, 2 p.m.
Cost: $39 and up
FADE — Bishop Arts Theatre Center
Bishop Arts Theatre Center opens Tanya Saracho’s acclaimed comedy-drama about a Mexican-born novelist adjusting to a job in a Hollywood television writers’ room. Her friendship with a Mexican-American office custodian reveals sharp differences in class, identity, ambition and the stories people choose to tell. The production blends wit with thoughtful social commentary.
Where: Bishop Arts Theatre Center, Dallas
When: Thursday and Friday, October 29–30, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, October 31–November 1, 4 p.m.; runs through November 8
Cost: $20 - $25
Fort Worth Aviation Museum: Trick or Treat
Celebrate Halloween among vintage aircraft with candy, themed games and rides in World War II-era military jeeps. The Fort Worth Aviation Museum turns its collection into a family-friendly trick-or-treat destination, and visitors who come in costume get in free.
Where: Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free in costume; $9 regular admission
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: Forces at Play
The interactive sports-science exhibition explores how gravity, friction, momentum and engineering affect athletic performance and equipment design.
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
When: Daily during museum hours; through February 28, 2027.
Cost: $12–$16
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Pastoral
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings Beethoven’s vivid Sixth Symphony to Bass Performance Hall. The Pastoral evokes countryside walks, birdsong, flowing water and a thunderstorm; the program also includes music by Missy Mazzoli and Benjamin Britten. Artwork from the Kimbell Art Museum helps celebrate the beauty of nature.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
When: Friday and Saturday, October 30–31, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 1, 2 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
Global Grooves: Día de los Muertos
Downtown Plano celebrates Día de los Muertos with live music, cultural performances and traditional Mexican art in an outdoor plaza setting. The free Global Grooves gathering is a welcoming Friday-night option for families and friends hoping to enjoy the holiday’s spirit of celebration and remembrance.
Where: McCall Plaza, 998 E. 15th St., Plano
When: Friday, October 30, 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Grandscape: Trick or Treat Extravaganza
Grandscape becomes a Halloween destination with a DJ, candy stops, costumed characters and live stage entertainment. Families can move between participating shops and attractions while enjoying performances scheduled throughout the evening, including shows at seven and eight-thirty.
Where: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
When: Saturday, October 31, 6–9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Hall's Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze
One of Grapevine's longtime fall traditions welcomes families for its final weekend of the season with pumpkins, farm animals, vintage tractors and a two-acre corn maze that visitors can tackle during the day or after dark with a flashlight.
Where: Hall's Pumpkin Farm, 3420 Hall-Johnson Road, Grapevine
When: Thursday, October 29, 3–8 p.m.; Friday, October 30, 3–9 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, November 1, 1–8 p.m.
Cost: $10–$15; ages 3 and younger free
Halloween at the Fort Worth Stockyards: Treat Street
Halloween gets a western twist in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Children ages 12 and younger can gather candy at shops in Stockyards Station and Mule Alley, with face painting and a special Legends of Texas show adding to the afternoon. Families can make a day of it among the district’s historic storefronts and western attractions.
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 31, noon–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Harambee Festival: 52nd Anniversary
A longstanding South Dallas tradition returns with music, community organizations, cultural performances, food and family activities. The Harambee Festival was created as a positive alternative to traditional Halloween celebrations, and its 52nd anniversary emphasizes togetherness and African American culture.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center area, South Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Heard Museum: Dinosaurs Live!
Dinosaurs return to the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary with a collection of life-size animatronic creatures along the museum's nature trails. The outdoor exhibition features a towering Tyrannosaurus rex and other prehistoric animals, combining a woodland walk with moving dinosaur displays and educational information.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
When: Daily during museum hours; continues through March 1, 2027.
Cost: $12–$16; ages 2 and younger free
HUGEL: Make the Girls Dance
French DJ and producer HUGEL turns the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory into a Halloween dance destination. His sets mix Latin house, Afro-house and pulsing electronic music for an energetic night built around festival-sized beats and a club atmosphere.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
When: Saturday, October 31, 6 p.m.
Cost: $28 and up
I Am My Own Wife
Theatre Three presents Doug Wright's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama about the extraordinary life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. The play tells the true story of a German transgender woman who survived both Nazi Germany and communist East Germany. Performed as an intimate solo piece, the production explores identity, courage, memory and survival against overwhelming political and social pressure.
Where: Theatre Too at Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St., Dallas
When: Thursday–Sunday, October 29–November 1. Final weekend.
Cost: $37–$40
Ick or Treat at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Families can combine Halloween candy with a day of hands-on discovery at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Children can wear costumes, visit treat stations and explore the museum’s interactive displays, making this a playful option for families who enjoy a little science with their spooky fun.
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $12–$16; included with museum admission
League of Legends World Championship 2026: Swiss Stage
The world’s premier League of Legends competition is in Allen for the final rounds of its Swiss Stage. Elite esports teams from around the globe battle for a place in the knockout bracket before an international audience of fans. Giant screens, dramatic matchups and a packed arena atmosphere make it a rare chance to see global esports at the highest level.
Where: Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, Allen
When: Thursday and Friday, October 29–30, 3 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, noon
Cost: $88
Little Big Town: For the Art of It Tour
Grammy-winning country quartet Little Big Town brings its signature harmonies to the Music Hall at Fair Park on Halloween night. The group’s long list of favorites includes Girl Crush, Boondocks, Pontoon and Better Man, delivered with the warm harmonies that have helped make the band a country mainstay.
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First Ave., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $28 an dup
Mainstay Farm: Pumpkin Fall Days
Mainstay Farm begins its October schedule with pumpkins, flower fields and more than 30 farm attractions spread across its Cleburne property. The family destination includes play areas, seasonal food and drinks and plenty of fall photo opportunities.
Where: Mainstay Farm Park, 1004 W. Bethesda Road, Cleburne
When: Friday, October 30, 5–9 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: $19.95 and up
MercyMe Live Tour with Jeremy Camp
MercyMe headlines a Sunday-night arena concert featuring the contemporary Christian hits I Can Only Imagine, Even If and Word of God Speak. Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons and Sam Wesley join the lineup for an evening of uplifting music from several generations of Christian performers.
Where: Ariat Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
When: Sunday, November 1, 7 p.m.
Cost: A few tickets remain / Resale starts at $33
Midlothian Heritage Day
Historic Downtown Midlothian celebrates its fifth annual Heritage Day with food, live music, activities for children and local shopping. The event includes Taste of Midlothian food samples for early arrivals and a performance by George Strait tribute band King George.
Where: Historic Downtown Midlothian, 215 N. Eighth St., Midlothian
When: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Morrissey: Live in Concert
Former Smiths frontman Morrissey brings his influential solo catalog to Fort Worth. The British singer is known for his unmistakable baritone and distinctive alternative-rock songwriting, with favorites including Everyday Is Like Sunday and Suedehead. His arena stop brings another major concert to Halloween weekend.
Where: Ariat Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
When: Thursday, October 29, 8 p.m.
Cost: $50 and up
North Texas Football vs. Florida Atlantic
The North Texas Mean Green host Florida Atlantic for a nationally televised Thursday-night American Conference football game. DATCU Stadium supplies a lively college atmosphere as the season heads toward its final month and the teams fight for position in the conference standings.
Where: DATCU Stadium, 1251 S. Bonnie Brae St., Denton
When: Thursday, October 29, 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 and up
Old Crow Medicine Show
Grammy-winning Americana group Old Crow Medicine Show brings its high-energy blend of bluegrass, folk, country and old-time string-band music to the Majestic Theatre. Known for Wagon Wheel, the band packs its concerts with fiddles, banjos, harmonies and foot-stomping rhythms. Ken Pomeroy also appears.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Sunday, November 1, 8 p.m.
Cost: $39 and up
PJ Morton: Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter PJ Morton blends R&B, soul, gospel and pop during a Halloween-night stop at the Majestic Theatre. The longtime Maroon 5 keyboardist has built a celebrated solo career with rich musicianship, expressive vocals and a sound that moves easily between church traditions and contemporary soul.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 8 p.m.
Cost: $53 and up
Pumpkin Nights
Howell Farms lights up after dark with immersive pumpkin-themed lands, elaborate displays and family-friendly Halloween environments. Pumpkin Nights is where Halloween becomes art. The journey follows a half-mile path through nine immersive pumpkin lands, from the fiery Forbidden City to the electric underwater world of Neon Reef, with larger-than-life installations built from over 10,000 hand-carved and custom-designed pumpkins. The experience continues in Pumpkin Village, the heart of the festival — festive food, the live fire show, and games for the whole family.
Where: Howell Farms, Arlington
When: Nightly through Sunday, November 1.
Cost: $24–$34
Punkin Chunkin
In Lewisville, Halloween pumpkins go airborne instead of becoming jack-o’-lanterns! Spectators can watch teams launch pumpkins across a field using homemade catapults and trebuchets. Awards, cheering and the occasional spectacular pumpkin crash make this one of the weekend’s most unusual family outings.
Where: Lewisville Lake Park, 600 Sandy Beach Road, Lewisville
When: Saturday, October 31, noon–2 p.m.
Cost: $6 per spectator
Ruta de Altares 2026
Take a self-guided tour of community altars in Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District and along Jefferson Boulevard. Flowers, photographs, artwork and other offerings honor departed loved ones, while a bilingual guide helps visitors understand the symbolism and explore neighborhood businesses along the way.
Where: Bishop Arts District and Jefferson Boulevard, Dallas
When: Friday–Sunday, October 30–November 1
Cost: Free
Scarborough's Hollow
The grounds of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival transform into an immersive autumn fantasy world for Scarborough's Hollow. The seasonal celebration combines Halloween attractions with costumed characters, live entertainment, artisan shopping, themed food and family activities. Guests can explore the grounds, experience interactive adventures and purchase optional admission to haunted attractions, including Blackthorn Castle and the Trickster's 3D Fun House.
Where: Scarborough Renaissance Festival grounds, Waxahachie
When: Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 1–9 p.m. Sunday includes a Día de los Muertos celebration.
Cost: $17 - $31; ages 4 and younger free
Six Flags Over Texas: Fright Fest
Halloween arrives early in Arlington as Fright Fest begins its 2026 run. Select nights feature haunted attractions, scare zones, creepy live entertainment and nighttime thrills throughout the park. Fright Fest continues through November 1. Six Flags also begins its daytime fall programming this weekend. Oktoberfest brings German-inspired food, beer, music and games to the park, while Tricks and Treats provides the more family-friendly side of Halloween on Saturdays and Sundays through November 1.
Where: Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 E. Road to Six Flags St., Arlington
When: Select nights through Sunday, November 1.
Cost: $45 and up
Soccer: More Than a Game
The Perot Museum explores the science, technology and culture behind the world’s most popular sport through a 10,000-square-foot interactive exhibition. Visitors can enter through a stadium-style tunnel, test their skills through hands-on challenges and examine how engineering, physics, equipment design and data influence the modern game.
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas
When: Daily during museum hours; through January 4, 2027.
Cost: $27–$39 including museum admission
Stage Fright: A Halloween Family Festival
The AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Police Department transform Sammons Park into a free Halloween playground. The family festival features a Beetlejuice performance by Dallas ISD students, costume contests, zombie dancing, adoptable puppies in costume from the SPCA of Texas and creepy creatures from the Dallas Zoo. Kids can collect stickers while learning about public safety, and a Día de los Muertos altar introduces the traditions of remembrance.
Where: Sammons Park, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Tarleton State Football vs. Eastern Kentucky
Tarleton State welcomes Eastern Kentucky to Memorial Stadium for a major United Athletic Conference matchup. The Texans head into the late-season stretch with conference and postseason positioning on the line. Military Appreciation Night adds a special tribute to service members and veterans as the teams battle under the lights in Stephenville.
Where: Memorial Stadium, Tarleton State University, Stephenville
When: Saturday, October 31, 6 p.m.
Cost: $21–$60
TCU Football vs. Kansas: Haunting at the Carter
TCU welcomes Kansas to Amon G. Carter Stadium for an afternoon of Big 12 football on Halloween. The game is part of the school’s Haunting at the Carter promotion, adding a spooky theme to the matchup and game-day festivities. The teams kick off at two-thirty in Fort Worth.
Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Drive, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 31, 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $49 and up
Teddy Swims: The Ugly Tour
Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims brings his powerhouse voice to Dickies Arena. His international hit Lose Control introduced millions of listeners to a sound blending soul, pop, R&B and country, and his live shows showcase the emotional delivery and dynamic arrangements that have made him a breakout concert attraction.
Where: Ariat Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
When: Friday, October 30, 7 p.m.
Cost: $103 and up
The Music of John Denver
Casa Mañana continues its musical tribute to one of America's most beloved singer-songwriters. The intimate concert celebrates John Denver's timeless catalog with favorites including "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Annie's Song," "Sunshine on My Shoulders" and "Rocky Mountain High." The evening brings Denver's heartfelt storytelling and memorable melodies to life in Fort Worth's Reid Cabaret Theatre.
Where: Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: Thursday–Sunday, October 29–November 1. Final weekend.
Cost: $110 and up
Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets
Downtown Dallas fills with costumes, candy and neighborhood activities during the annual Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets celebration. Families can follow a map of participating businesses, enjoy entertainment and crafts, and browse an artisan marketplace. Free candy buckets are available while supplies last.
Where: Main Street Garden Park, 1902 Main St., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 31, 4–7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Trick or Treat on Oak Street
Historic Downtown Roanoke turns into a Halloween gathering place as participating businesses hand out candy and families enjoy games and costumes along Oak Street. A dog costume contest at six gives four-legged visitors a chance to join the fun.
Where: Historic Downtown Oak Street, Roanoke
When: Saturday, October 31, 5–8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Uforia Latino Mix Live
Some of Latin music’s biggest contemporary names come together at Dos Equis Pavilion. The lineup features Eladio Carrión, Chencho Corleone, Manuel Turizo and Kapo, bringing reggaeton, Latin pop and urban hits to one outdoor stage for a high-energy Friday-night concert.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas
When: Friday, October 30, 6 p.m.
Cost: $44 and up
