We're talking about Halloween, of course. Dallas is a big city with lots of parties, markets and festivities covering the whole gamut: sexy, scary and kid-friendly. Just take a look at this list so you don't mix them up. We love that hot nurse outfit, but maybe not at the arboretum, m'kay?
Spooky Screenings
Galaxy Theatres Grandscape, 5740 Grandscape Blvd., No. 100, The ColonyUntil Oct. 31Visit Galaxy Theatres Grandscape for family-favorite movies until Oct 31. The Spooky Screenings Series will offer films such as E.T., Hotel Transylvania 2, Coraline and more. Tickets for the screenings are $2 for all ages. Value combos of popcorn and sodas are $3.50 with the purchase of a ticket.
Howl-O-Ween Celebration
Great Wolf Lodge,100 Great Wolf Drive, GrapevineUntil Oct. 31The Great Wolf Lodge is transforming into a Halloween wonderland. The lodge will have autumn decor and tons of hallow-themed festivities like a Monster Bash Dance party, a trick-or-treat trail and arts & crafts. Guests can purchase a Halloween day pass for $40 per person.
BRAT Halloween: A SWEAT Tour After Party
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1015 Elm St.10 p.m – 2 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 Still weeping because you couldn't score tickets to the BRAT tour? Don't worry, we got you. Bring your most BRATastic costume and grab your ghouls for an epic night of BRAT classics and hyperpop bangers. Doors open at 10 p.m., and you can snag a free ticket if you show up before 11:30. Tickets are $10 presale and $20 at the door.
Trinity Cider Bar Crawl
2656 Main St., No. 1204–11 p.m., Saturday, Oct.19 Trinity Cider presents a happy hour Halloween bar crawl. A bar crawl ticket grants entry into the best bars, drink & food specials, a crawl map and a costume contest. Check-in for the crawl is at Trinity Cider from 4 to 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $20.
Halloween Silent Disco
Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood St.8–11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25The werewolves are sure to be howling at the moon this season, but you won’t hear them at the Dallas Farmers Market’s silent disco because you’ll be too busy dancing to your own tunes on your wireless headphones. The silent soiree will have a variety of music channels for you to choose from and a mocktail bar with spooky-themed drinks. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25The Rocky Horror picture show is stopping in Dallas on its 49th anniversary celebratory tour. Join Patricia "Magenta" Quinn for a screening of the unedited original movie with a live shadow cast. Be prepared for audience participation, outlandish fun and a costume contest. If you’re feeling like splurging this spooky season, you can spend $100 on a V.I.P. meet and greet with Quinn. Tickets range from $29 to $59 plus fees.
Noche de Terror
Strangeways, 2429 N. Fitzhugh Ave.8 p.m. – 2 a.m., Friday, Oct. 25Chasquis Group presents a Night of Terror at Strangeways with an evening full of music inspired by vampire synth pop and Zapotec poetry. The show will feature a DJ set by Caugirl and performances from VALGUR, Alex O'aiza and Sordelo. Presale tickets are $22, and general admission is $30.
Halloween Spooktacular Nights
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road6–8 p.m., Oct. 25–26Enjoy family-friendly fun in the Children's Adventure Garden at the arboretum's Halloween festival. This rain-or-shine event will have glow activities, candy stops, spooky booths and refreshments. Kids can also have fun watching the stilt walker or blowing bubbles at the black-light bubble dance party. Adult tickets are $22, kids' are $18 for non-members, $18 and $14 for members.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
La Neta Lounge, 2525 Elm St., No. 1758 p.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26The annual Freddy Krueger Halloween Party is back at La Neta Lounge. Dance, enjoy a creepy cocktail or get a tarot reading from an on-site psychic. Dress to impress for a shot at winning the costume contest. Doors open at 8 p.m. and admission is free until 9:30. General admission is $20.
Costume and Masquerade Ball
Aloft Love Field Hotel, 2333 W. Mockingbird Lane10 p.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 Legend has it that the Aloft Love Field Hotel will be haunted this Halloween season. Wear your most dazzling mask or your favorite costume to its masquerade ball, where you and your friends can win the title of sexiest, scariest, funniest or best group costume. Tickets start at $10
Halloween on Halloween
The Church, 4322 Elm St.8 p.m. – 2 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 31Grab your angel wings or devil horns to celebrate this Halloween with the best-dressed Goths in Dallas. The party will feature DJ Virus, and you won't want to miss it. After all, The Church was voted the Best Place to Catch a DJ Set by Observer readers. Limited $10 presale tickets are available now. Tickets will go up to $15 on Oct. 1 and $20 on Oct. 31.
Treat Street: Fort Worth Stockyards Halloween Festival
131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth5–7 p.m., Thursday, Oct.31The Fort Worth Stockyards promises spooky fun for the whole family this Halloween. It's offering free candy for costumed kids ages 12 and younger, face painting and hay rides. The Legends of Texas Spooktacular show will start at 5:30, and again at 6:30. The event is free.
