49 Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend October 30 – November 1, 2026

Discover the best events and activities happening in Dallas this weekend.

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Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 Weekend 49 events

MarketLister's Top 5 Weekend Picks in Dallas

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7th Annual Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 31, 2026

Dallas's biggest Día de los Muertos celebration takes over City Hall Plaza on Halloween night with a 7 PM parade through downtown, live music, concessions, arts and crafts. Location: Dallas City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (parade steps off 7:00 PM) Admission: Free. No ticket required - walk up (free Eventbrite registration open) Availability: Free admission; organizer's Eventbrite listing live Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-dallas-dia-de-muertos-parade-festival-by-reliant-tickets-1998695367648?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

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Autumn at the Arboretum: Harvest Hues

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Dallas's flagship fall festival fills 66 acres with more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, including a 'Harvest Hues' Pumpkin Village of artist-inspired pumpkin houses and a children's maze, in its closing weekend. Location: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (festival run: September 19 – November 1, 2026); 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily Admission: Adults $25.95; children ages 3–12 $21.95 (Fri–Sun); children 2 and under free; parking $15. Tickets required — advance online purchase recommended Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/autumn-at-the-arboretum/

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Pumpkin Nights Dallas–Fort Worth

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

A half-mile after-dark trail through nine themed lands built from more than 10,000 hand-carved glowing pumpkins, ending in Pumpkin Village with a live fire show, pumpkin carving and food trucks. Location: Howell Farms, 4016 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (finale weekend of the September 17 – November 1, 2026 season); 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (timed entry in 30-minute windows) Admission: Adults from $34 (weekend nights); children 4–12 $24–$28; ages 3 & under free; parking $10. Tickets required — online in advance only, timed entry Availability: Tickets on sale — organizer notes many nights sell out Reference: https://www.pumpkinnights.com/dallas/event-guide

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The Cunning Little Vixen

Arts & Culture
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

The Dallas Opera opens its Janáček run with Barrie Kosky's bold, glitzy new production of The Cunning Little Vixen, sung in Czech with English supertitles. Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026 and Sunday, November 1, 2026 (run continues November 4 and 7, 2026); Friday 7:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM matinee Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale through The Dallas Opera; $25 tickets for first responders, teachers and veterans with code RESPONDERS Reference: https://dallasopera.org/performance/the-cunning-little-vixen/

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Hallowine Trail 2026

Food & Drink
Oct 31, 2026

A costumed wine stroll through six Grapevine tasting rooms on Historic Main Street, each pouring a flight of three wines paired with a food item. Location: Six winery tasting rooms, Historic Main Street District, Historic Main Street, Grapevine, TX Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Admission: $55 in advance, $60 at the door. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/articles/post/halloween-in-grapevine/

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The Cosmic Howl Ultimate House Party

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 31, 2026

Meow Wolf Grapevine's adults-only Halloween takeover of The Real Unreal, with four DJs, signature cocktails and costumes throughout the immersive art exhibition. Location: Meow Wolf Grapevine — The Real Unreal, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Suite 253, Grapevine, TX 76051 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; From 9:00 PM Admission: From $38. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale via Meow Wolf; promoted on the venue's official Grapevine ticketing page Reference: https://meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine/tickets

Junkyard Haunted House at Old City Park

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Seven haunted houses spread across the 21-acre historic village at Old City Park, with live actors, thunder-and-lightning effects and horror selfie stations in one admission. Location: Old City Park, 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75215 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026; 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Admission: $40. Tickets required — sold on site only, no online sales; first come, first served Availability: On-site ticket sales only; no sell-out posted by the operator Reference: https://www.junkyardhauntedhouse.com/old-city-park

BOO! The BooMont Hotel

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

An immersive haunted-hotel walkthrough of 13 mysterious rooms, expanded for 2026 with a Ghoul Pool, Haunted Mirror Maze and a 13-stop Master Key scavenger hunt. Location: Galleria Dallas, Level 3, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026; 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Friday–Saturday); 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Sunday) Admission: From $25. Timed tickets; advance purchase recommended — walk-up only if not sold out Availability: Tickets on sale — operator expects sell-outs on weekends close to Halloween Reference: https://theboomont.com/faq/

Cucuy Nights

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Dallas's only Latino-infused haunted attraction, an intense maze of indigenous and Latino mythology with scare zones and a signature 'Last Scare' after the exit. Location: Cucuy Nights at La Bajada, Trinity Groves, 423 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026; 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM Admission: From $35. Tickets required; on sale on the official site Availability: Tickets on sale now on the official Cucuy Nights site Reference: https://www.cucuynights.com/tickets

Scarborough's Hollow

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

A fall fantasy festival from the Scarborough Renaissance Festival team, with themed realms, live entertainment, artisan shopping, seasonal food and drink, and ticketed haunted attractions. Location: Scarborough's Hollow at Scarborough Faire, 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167 Dates: Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2026; 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: Adult from $31.56 online ($37.40 at gate); child ages 5–12 $17.53 online ($21.04 at gate); ages 4 and under free. Tickets required (single-day admission or Attraction Bundle) Availability: Tickets on sale online and at the gate (official ticket page lists current online and gate prices for both days) Reference: https://srfestival.com/hollow/ticket-information/

Halloween @ Traders Village

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 31, 2026

Halloween weekends at the giant Grand Prairie flea market: a decorated trick-or-treat trail, haunted trail, craft station, face painting, pumpkin decorating and photo ops across the market grounds. Location: Traders Village Grand Prairie, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween programming runs every weekend in October); Not confirmed Admission: Free admission; parking fee applies. No ticket required - walk up Availability: Free - no registration Reference: https://tradersvillage.com/event/2026-trick-r-treat-trail-traders-village/

Shakespeare LIVE! RenFest

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 31, 2026

Inaugural free festival blending a Renaissance faire with Halloween and Día de los Muertos: 55 artisan booths, sword-fight demonstrations, strolling musicians, face painting and turkey legs, capped by a free outdoor Macbeth at 7 PM. Location: Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington, TX 76010 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (free Macbeth performance follows at 7:00 PM) Admission: Free. No ticket required - walk up Availability: Free - no registration Reference: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/News-Articles/2026/October/Shakespeare-LIVE-Launches-Inaugural-RenFest-in-Downtown-Arlington

Halloween & Día de los Muertos at Dallas Farmers Market

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Two-day festival weekend at the market: a Halloween seed scavenger hunt and kids' activities Saturday, then Día de los Muertos programming Sunday with mariachi, Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company, Catrina models and holiday artisan vendors. Location: Dallas Farmers Market (The Shed), 920 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1, 2026; Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Free - no registration Reference: https://dallasfarmersmarket.org/event/halloween-dia-de-los-muertos/2026-10-31/

Blade Rave

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 31, 2026

A Blade-inspired Halloween blood rave with DJs playing goth, techno, house and EDM, GoGo dancers, themed cocktails, cosplayers, custom visuals and a midnight bloodbath. Location: Puzzles Deep Ellum, 2824 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Admission: From $23.65. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale (official Eventim listing shows the event and ticket price, with no sold-out notice) Reference: https://www.eventim.us/event/blade-rave/707120

Drifted Fest 2026

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 31, 2026

A 10-hour Halloween-day electronic music festival across three stages — an open-air Main Stage, a Techno Bunker and a 3-channel Silent Disco — headlined by Bart Skils, Moguai, Oscar L and Charles B performing a grand finale with a live orchestra. Location: Annette Strauss Artist Square (Strauss Square), AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required (GA, GA+, VIP and VIP+ passes via Eventim) Availability: Tickets on sale now Reference: https://www.driftedfest.com/get-tickets

Gorgon City

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 31, 2026

UK house duo Gorgon City — BRIT-certified hitmakers behind 'Ready for Your Love' and 'Sidewindah' — headline Halloween night at SILO, Dallas's large-format warehouse dance venue. Location: SILO Dallas, 1340 Manufacturing St, Dallas, TX 75207 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 9:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/gorgon-city-tickets/artist/K8vZ917oajV

YOU ARE NOT ALONE – A Symphonic Hip-Hop Storytelling Experience

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 30, 2026

A one-night black-tie spectacle fusing spoken-word storytelling by Leon Brown with a live symphony orchestra playing hip-hop, R&B, jazz and gospel, curated and conducted by Grammy winner Roy Cotton II and The RoyzNoyz Orchestra. Location: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2400 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026; 7:30 PM Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required (VIP tier includes post-show meet & greet) Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: http://attpac.org/event/you-are-not-alone-a-symphonic-hip-hop-storytelling-experience

Phillip Glass' Dracula

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Avant Chamber Ballet's spine-chilling world premiere Dracula, choreographed by Katie Puder with Philip Glass's score for the 1931 film performed live. Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026; 7:30 PM nightly Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale through AT&T Performing Arts Center Reference: https://attpac.org/event/phillip-glasss-dracula

NOSFERATU + Live Score

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 30, 2026

F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent classic Nosferatu screened at the historic Texas Theatre with a brand-new live score performed by Austin's The Invincible Czars, built around Bartók's Romanian Folk Dances. Location: The Texas Theatre, 231 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026; Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: https://thetexastheatre.com/

Dark Hour Haunted House

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026

Plano's theatrical indoor haunted house — a 30,000-square-foot Coven Manor of witches, animatronics and live actors — adds new Medusa's Lair and Strega Chamber scenes for its 2026 Halloween season. Location: Dark Hour Haunted House, 701 Taylor Drive, Plano, TX 75074 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (within the September 19 – November 13, 2026 season); 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Friday & Saturday); 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Sunday) Admission: From $39. Tickets required — online or on-site Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/

Dia de los Muertos at Kaleidoscope Park

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 30, 2026

Kaleidoscope Park's free Día de los Muertos evening on its Performance Lawn brings live music and performances, community ofrendas, family activities and a Catrina Fashion Show beneath the Butterfly Rest Stop sculpture. Location: Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026; 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Free — no registration Reference: https://www.kaleidoscopepark.org/events/

Día de los Muertos with the DSO

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 30, 2026

The Dallas Symphony's annual Día de los Muertos celebration pairs Mexican orchestral favorites with three mariachi ensembles, two ballet folklórico companies, a community ofrenda, pan de muerto and hot chocolate. Location: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026; 7:30 PM Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/dia-de-los-muertos-2026/

Día de Muertos: They're Having a Party! — 40th Annual Día de Muertos Exhibition

Arts & Culture
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

The Bath House Cultural Center's 40th annual Día de Muertos exhibition fills its galleries with artwork and altar installations imagining departed loved ones celebrating in the afterlife. Location: Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX 75218 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 (exhibition runs October 10 – November 7, 2026; gallery open Tuesday–Saturday); 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Free and open to the public during gallery hours Reference: https://dallas.culturalyst.com/events/4165

C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In

Arts & Culture
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Fellowship for Performing Arts presents Max McLean's solo stage portrait of C.S. Lewis, a 90-minute multimedia theatrical event followed by a post-show discussion. Location: Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2026; Saturday 4:00 PM; Sunday performance time not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale through AT&T Performing Arts Center Reference: http://attpac.org/event/c-s-lewis-on-stage-2026

The Monsters

Arts & Culture
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Dallas Theater Center's regional premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's The Monsters, a heart-and-humor play about estranged siblings reconnecting in the MMA ring, closes this weekend. Location: Wyly Studio Theatre, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (closing weekend of the October 9 – November 1, 2026 run; final performance November 1); Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale through Dallas Theater Center Reference: https://dallastheatercenter.org/shows/the-monsters/

Spunk

Arts & Culture
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Soul Rep Theatre opens its 2026–2027 season with George C. Wolfe's Spunk, a blues-, gospel- and jazz-infused staging of three Zora Neale Hurston stories. Location: Bryant Hall, Kalita Humphreys Theater campus, 3400 Blackburn Street, Dallas, TX 75219 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (closing weekend of the October 23 – November 1, 2026 run); Not confirmed Admission: Not confirmed. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale through Soul Rep Theatre Company Reference: http://www.soulrep.org/our-season-20242025

Hands-On: Ravioli di Zucca

Food & Drink
Nov 1, 2026

A hands-on class at Eataly's La Scuola where guests make butternut-squash ravioli with the Scuola Chef, with antipasto, two glasses of wine and fresh pasta to take home. Location: La Scuola at Eataly Dallas, 8687 North Central Expressway, #2172, Dallas, TX 75225 Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026; 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Admission: $111.70. Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale (official Eataly Dallas organizer listing shows the class at $111.70 with no sold-out notice) Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-ravioli-di-zucca-tickets-1999058348333?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Dallas

Food & Drink
Oct 31, 2026

Crawl With Us's Halloween crawl links 15 Henderson-area bars with three included drinks or shots, no-cover entry, drink and food specials, mid-parties and an after party. Location: 15 participating bars; check-in at Hendy's on Henderson, 2401 N Henderson Avenue, Dallas, TX Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (after party until 12:00 AM) Admission: $25 advance ($20 each for groups of 4+; $40 at the door). Tickets required Availability: Tickets on sale Reference: https://crawlwith.us/dallas/halloween/

Día de los Muertos Oak Cliff 2026

Food & Drink
Nov 1, 2026

Oak Cliff's community Día de los Muertos block party at CocoAndré chocolatier and horchateria, with local food vendors, traditional dance, live music, altar displays and face painting, closing the Ruta de Altares weekend. Location: CocoAndré Chocolatier & Horchateria, 423 Centre St, Dallas, TX Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026; 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Free — no registration Reference: https://www.oakcliffculturaldistrict.org/_files/ugd/9508a2_2b9c345d5e7249bba1e11ed98d16641a.pdf

Seafood with a French Accent

Food & Drink
Oct 30, 2026

A hands-on French seafood cooking class at Central Market's Lovers Lane cooking school, cooking in small teams on the Friday night of Halloween weekend. Location: Central Market Cooking School — Dallas Lovers Lane, 5750 East Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026; 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: $110.13. Tickets required (booked via the organizer's Eventbrite page) Availability: Tickets on sale (organizer's official Eventbrite listing shows tickets available at $110.13 with no sold-out notice; refunds up to 2 days before the event) Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seafood-with-a-french-accent-tickets-1997941736517

Dallas Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 31, 2026

Hometown Vendor Market's Halloween craft and vendor fair fills the NFM lot at Grandscape with local makers selling handmade goods, seasonal décor, costumes, jewelry, fashion and sweet treats. Location: Nebraska Furniture Mart at Grandscape, 5600 Nebraska Furniture Mart Drive, The Colony, TX 75056 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up (free Eventbrite listing, $0) Availability: Free admission; vendor registration open on the organizer's official Eventbrite page; also listed on Grandscape's official events calendar Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dallas-spooktacular-craft-vendor-market-tickets-1982625761022?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Halloweebtown

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 31, 2026

An anime-meets-Halloween convention at the Grapevine Convention Center with an Artist Alley marketplace, a cosplay contest, spooky presentations and food and drink for sale. Location: Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Admission: $30. Tickets required (general admission via the event's official ticketing page) Availability: Tickets on sale (general admission listed on the event's official ticketing page) Reference: https://ticketspotapp.com/e/5fyyf

Rhythm & Relics Dallas: November Flea Market at AM/FM

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 1, 2026

A Sunday vintage flea market in the Design District: 30+ local vendors selling vinyl, vintage apparel, art, jewelry, candles and collectibles, with DJs all day and a special brunch menu from AM/FM. Location: AM/FM Backyard, 1950 Market Center Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207 Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026; 11:00 AM start; end time not confirmed Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Listed on the organizer's Eventbrite channel for Sunday, November 1 at 11:00 AM; the series' recent editions ran 30+ vendors with free entry and free parking Reference: https://www.eventbrite.dk/d/tx--dallas/flea-market/?page=0

Trick or Treat Market & Mini-Carnival

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 31, 2026

Frisco's big outdoor farmers market turns its Halloween Saturday into a trick-or-treat market, with candy at participating vendor booths, free mini-carnival games with prizes, a fall photo booth and live Halloween favourites. Location: Frisco Fresh Market, 9215 John W. Elliott Drive, Frisco, TX 75033 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 11:00 AM start; end time not confirmed Admission: Free. Not confirmed Availability: Listed on Eventbrite for Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 AM; the market's own channels confirm Halloween programming (daytime trick-or-treat at participating booths, free mini-carnival games, photo booth, live Halloween music) Reference: https://friscofreshmarket.com/

Ubuntu Farmers Market

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 1, 2026

A decade-running community farmers market at South Dallas's Pan-African Connection, showcasing Black farmers, food vendors, artisans and makers in a bookstore-and-gallery setting. Location: Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery and Resource Center, 4466 South Marsalis Avenue, Dallas, TX 75216 Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026; 1:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up (free and open to the public per the organizer) Availability: November 1 session confirmed in the organizer's Eventbrite series — the market runs the 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly, and November 1, 2026 is the first Sunday Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ubuntu-farmers-market-2026-vendor-sign-up-tickets-1985174420130?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

Street 'N Treat

Free & Community Events
Oct 31, 2026

Grand Prairie's free city-run Halloween night at City Hall with trick-or-treating, an all-ages costume contest, games, crafts, face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo and food trucks. Location: Grand Prairie City Hall, 300 W. Main St., Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Free — no registration (Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation announcement confirms free admission and a 6:00 PM costume contest) Reference: https://www.govserv.org/US/Grand-Prairie/96003926877/Grand-Prairie-Parks,-Arts-&-Recreation

DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All

Free & Community Events
Nov 1, 2026

The Dallas Museum of Art's monthly free day falls on Sunday, November 1: free admission to ticketed exhibitions plus free Open Studio art-making and a docent-led collections tour. Location: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026; 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — no reservations required (per DMA) Availability: Free — no registration (DMA states no ticket reservations required; Open Studio noon–4:00 PM and Collections Highlights Tour 2:00–3:00 PM run on the day) Reference: https://cms.dma.org/press-room/dallas-museum-art-announces-art-filled-roster-spring-programs

Dia de los Muertos Altars

Free & Community Events
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026

The Latino Cultural Center's annual Día de los Muertos exhibition presents community-built altars by members, organizations and artists honoring passed loved ones. Location: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75204 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 (exhibition runs October 20 – November 6, 2026); Not confirmed Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Open to the public during gallery hours Reference: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/arts-culture/latino-cultural-center/Pages/upcoming-exhibitions.aspx

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Free & Community Events
Nov 1, 2026

Grandscape's free Día de los Muertos evening on the Corona Stage & Lawn, with the UNT Mariachi Band, Tejano Queen Forever and DJ sets bookending a community celebration of remembrance. Location: Grandscape — Corona Stage & Lawn, Not confirmed Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026; 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Free — venue's official event page live Reference: https://www.grandscape.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/2026-11-01/

Stage Fright: A Halloween Family Festival 2026

Free & Community Events
Oct 31, 2026

The 5th annual free Halloween family festival from AT&T Performing Arts Center and the Dallas Police Department's Office of Community Affairs, with a stick-r-treat activity, zombie dance lesson, DJ dance party, costume contest, petting zoo and an SPCA dog adoption van. Location: Sammons Park, AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Admission: Free. Free RSVP Availability: Free — RSVP open via AT&T Performing Arts Center Reference: https://attpac.org/event/halloween-2026/

NorthPark Pumpkin Patch

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 30, 2026

NorthPark Center's free third-annual Pumpkin Patch fills Center Park with whimsical pumpkin installations, with Halloween-weekend extras including live music, a Creepy Critters storytime and family portrait sessions benefiting Community Partners of Dallas. Location: Center Park, NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75225 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 (installation runs October 1 – November 1, 2026; Halloween-weekend programming October 30–31); Center hours Fri–Sat 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; live music by Chap + Daisy Fri Oct 30, 6:00–8:00 PM; Bookmarks Storytime with Creepy Critters Sat Oct 31, 11:00 AM; family photo sessions Sat Oct 31, 12:00–4:30 PM Admission: Free (family portrait sessions $20). No ticket required — walk up; portrait sessions first come, first served Availability: Free — open to the public through November 1 Reference: https://www.cpdtx.org/events/northpark-pumpkin-patch/

Little Night of Frights

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 30, 2026

The Town of Addison's free family Halloween night at Les Lacs Park with trick-or-treating, costumes, inflatables and activities designed for young children. Location: Les Lacs Park, 3901 Beltway Drive, Addison, TX 75001 Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Admission: Free. No ticket required — walk up Availability: Free — no registration Reference: https://parks.addisontx.gov/Home

Play All Night: Kids Halloween Costume Dance Party

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 31, 2026

A kids' Halloween dance party designed for ages 2–10 with a live DJ, glow dancing, play stations, Halloween treat stations, a costume contest and family photo moments. Location: Blush Event Garden Addison, 4043 East Trinity Mills Road, Suite 118, Dallas, TX 75287 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Admission: Tickets $0–$7.77. Registration required via Eventbrite — every attending adult and child must be registered; space is limited Availability: Tickets on sale — registration open, space limited Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/play-all-night-kids-halloween-costume-dance-party-tickets-2002317838556?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 31, 2026

Downtown Dallas, Inc.'s 8th annual Halloween-night trick-or-treat turns downtown streets and Main Street Garden Park into a family candy trail with treats from local retailers, artisan markets, arts and crafts and live entertainment. Location: Main Street Garden Park, 1902 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Admission: Free. Free tickets via Eventbrite (organizer's official listing) Availability: Free tickets available Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trick-or-treat-on-downtown-streets-tickets-1997478028554

DRC's The Half (13.1, 10K & 5K)

Outdoor & Active
Nov 1, 2026

The Dallas Running Club's 51st annual half marathon, 10K and 5K loop the trails of White Rock Lake from Norbuck Park, raising funds for the Tal Morrison Scholarship for local student-athletes. Location: Norbuck Park, White Rock Lake, 200 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218 Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026; 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Half Marathon starts 8:00 AM; 10K & 5K start 8:10 AM) Admission: From $50 (5K); 10K $75; Half Marathon $105 in the final pricing tier. Registration required in advance on RunSignup — no race-day registration Availability: Registration open on RunSignup; the organizer notes prices rise as race day approaches and the race may sell out Reference: https://www.skisignup.com/Race/TX/Dallas/TheHalf2024

Hall's Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze

Outdoor & Active
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

A family-run Grapevine farm's closing weekend: a two-acre corn maze (open after dark with a flashlight), tractor hayrides that stop to feed the cows and donkeys, farm animals and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Location: Hall's Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze, 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine, TX 76051 Dates: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1, 2026; Friday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (closing weekend of the season) Admission: $15 (ages 12+); $10 (ages 4–11); ages 3 & under, seniors and veterans free — cash only; hayrides extra ($5 daylight / $3 after dark). No advance tickets — cash payment at the gate (cash-only business) Availability: Open through Sunday, November 1, 2026 (final weekend of the season, per the farm's official site); walk-up admission Reference: https://www.hallspumpkinfarm.net/

McKinney Monster Dash 5k Presented by Texans Credit Union

Outdoor & Active
Oct 31, 2026

A large chip-timed Halloween 5K with cash prizes, a Whataburger costume contest, vendors and music, supporting the nonprofit The Warriors Keep. Location: Bonnie Wenk Park, Not confirmed Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (festivities from 8:00 AM; 5K starts 9:00 AM) Admission: Not confirmed. Registration required (Eventbrite) Availability: Registration open via the event's Eventbrite page Reference: https://mckinneymonsterdash5k.eventbrite.com

SickleWeen 5K & Fun Run: Moving for Smiles. United for Sickle Cell

Outdoor & Active
Oct 31, 2026

An inaugural Halloween-morning 5K and fun run in costume at The Shops at RedBird, benefiting Project Smile's dental-care work for adults with sickle cell disease, with free dental screenings, a blood drive and a fall market on site. Location: The Shops at RedBird, 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75237 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 6:00 AM Admission: Not confirmed. Registration required (Race Roster) Availability: Registration open on Race Roster — inaugural edition Reference: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/140164/sickleween-5k-and-fun-run-moving-for-smiles-united-for-sickle-cell

Spooky Sprint- Dallas

Outdoor & Active
Oct 31, 2026

A Halloween-themed chip-timed race morning in Garland's Audubon Park with a kids dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon, costume-friendly and with treats at the finish line. Location: Audubon Park, 342 W Oates Rd, Garland, TX 75043 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026; 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Kids Dash 7:55 AM; packet pickup from 6:30 AM) Admission: From $17 (youth 5K/10K pricing for ages 12 & under; adult distances up to $79). Registration required (RunSignup) Availability: Registration open on RunSignup (Bodies Race Company) Reference: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Info/TX/Irving/SpookySprint5K10KNorthDallas

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