Trick or treat yourself to a good time this Halloween in Tarrant County

Afraid of missing out this Halloween season? Spooky activities are happening throughout Tarrant County leading up to Halloween for some frightful nights! 

From Fort Worth to Arlington to the Mid-Cities, there are all kinds of sweet celebrations to treat yourself with, from haunted houses, costume parties and frightful fall festivals. 

Fort Worth

Test your courage with Cutting Edge Haunted House

Watch your back for monsters as you explore the multistory attraction of shadowy passageways, industrial machinery and elaborate effects. The historic Fort Worth meatpacking plant takes about 55 minutes to explore — see if you can handle one of the scariest haunted houses in the country. 

What: Cutting Edge Haunted House

When: 7:15-9:30 p.m., Oct. 22-25, 28-31—times vary per day

Where: Cutting Edge Haunted House, 1701 E. Lancaster Ave.

Admission: Starting at $29.99

Calling all boys and ghouls for a Boo at the Zoo

During park hours, the Fort Worth Zoo will have treat stations, animal shows and themed live entertainment. They also have open entries for a pumpkin patch display to enter a ‘pumpkin’ you’re proud of.

What: Boo at the Zoo

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22

Where: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway

Admission: $18 for kids and seniors, $22 for adults, 2 and under are free. Click here for details.

Get in your autumn attitude at SiNaCa Studios’ Fall Market & Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy two days of seasonal fun with an open air Fall Market & Pumpkin Patch at SiNaCa Studios. Find unique seasonal glass pieces from local and regional artists, such as little ghosts and ghouls.

What: SiNaCa Studios’ Fall Market & Pumpkin Patch

When: 3-9 p.m Oct. 23, noon-10 p.m. Oct. 24

Where: SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave. 

Admission: Free 

Trick or treat at Truck Yard Fort Worth for live music and killer food 

The Truck Yard will feature a community night of music, food and candy. The kids costume contest is at 7 p.m. and a dog costume contest is at 7:30 p.m. At 8:45 p.m., the adult contest and party begins. The pooches with the best costume win cash prizes.

What: Truck Yard’s annual Halloween party

When: 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Costume contests begin at 7 p.m.

Where: Truck Yard Fort Worth, 3101 Prairie Vista Drive

Admission: Free; event becomes 21 and up at 9 p.m.

A spooky night of music, spirits and boo-ze at Emoween

If you fancy a Ghoul Gulp, Fright Night Frizz or a Scream Shooter, dress up and head to Emoween for your themed drinks. This drinking age-only event features a horror-themed night with a costume contest for plushies, a free makeover station and a DJ. 

What: Emoween

When: 8 p.m-2 a.m. Oct. 31

Where: The Rail, 3101 Joyce Drive 

Admission: Starting at $16.87

The Stockyards says ‘Howdy Halloween’ with their Treat Street Spooktacular Festival

There is fun for the whole family, from trick or treating for kids 12 and under, hayrides, face painting and like shows. If you’re looking to prowl the Stockyards at night, places like Billy Bob’s has events throughout the evening and night. Check the website for details. 

What: Treat Street Stockyards Spooktacular Halloween Festival

When: 5-7 p.m., Oct. 31

Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave.

Admission: Free

Head to Sundance Square at sundown for a Fort Worth monster mash

Have a monster mash at Sundance Square as they’re Trunk or Treat event features Duke’s Car Club, dance lessons and live music by The Highrollers. 

What: Trunk or Treat 

When: 5-11 p.m. Oct. 31; trunk-or-treating runs 6-8 p.m.

Where: Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth

Admission: Free

Arlington

Need pumpkin to talk about? Head to Pumpkin Nights at Howell Family Farms

There will be plenty of pumpkins at the farm, from the Forbidden City, to Pumpkin Village, Neon Reef, and larger-than-life installations built from over 10,000 hand-carved and custom-designed pumpkins. 

What: Pumpkin Nights

When: 7-9 p.m. weekdays, 6-9:30 p.m. through Oct. 31

Where: Howell Family Farm, 4016 W. Division St.

Admission: Starting at $24

Celebrate the spooky season early with the Spooky Night Market

Shop local vendors in your best costume at Downtown Arlington, rocking to the live music with food truck tacos in hand at the Small Business Mercado. 

What: Spooky Night Market

When: 5:30-10 p.m. Oct. 17

Where: Downtown Arlington, 101 W. Abram St.

Admission: Free

Shiver your timbers at Six Flags’ Fright Fest, or enjoy Tricks and Treats during the day

Make sure to visit Fright Fest at its peak with six different scare zones. If you’re looking to skip the thrill and chill, there are plenty of other events like Tricks and Treats outside their haunted mazes and scare zones. 

What: Fright Fest presented by Snickers

When: 6-10 p.m., through Nov. 1

Where: 201 E. Road to Six Flags

Admission: Starts at $35

Tricks & Treats at Arlington Highlands 

If you’re looking to start off the day with some photo ops, Arlington Highlands is the stop for the whole family. There will be trick-or-treating, DJ entertainment and plenty of places to show off your costume. 

What: Tricks & Treats

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31

Where: Arlington Highlands, 4000 Arlington Highlands Blvd.

Admission: Free

Head to RenFest with Shakespeare’s haunting tragedy: Macbeth

Head to the Levitt Pavilion lawn for a Renaissance faire with combined themes of Halloween and Día de los Muertos. It will be a night of artisan art, theater, music, food and the best costumes. 

What: Shakespeare LIVE! RenFest

When: Noon-7 p.m. Oct. 31

Where: Downtown Arlington, 101 W. Abram St.

Admission: Free

Elsewhere

Drive through the Forest of Fear at Joe Pool Lake 

Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake is hosting their annual Forest of Fear. Drive through over-the-top hauntingly decorated campsites and RVs, or even walk through certain areas with spooky characters handing out candy. You can do 20-30 minute experiences, but the full three-hour experience is available throughout.

What: Forest of Fear 

When: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 24. The last car must enter the line by 8:30 p.m.

Where: Loyd Park, 3401 Ragland Road, Grand Prairie

Admission: $20 per vehicle on-site

Bounce out of bed for the Bedford Boo Bash

Who doesn’t like a bounce house? Take your family to Bedford’s Boo Bash frightfully festive activities, marketplace and a family friendly Halloween movie. 

What: Bedford Boo Bash, a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring festive games, trick-or-treating, a vendor marketplace and spooky bounce houses.

When: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24

Where: Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford

Admission: Free

Track down spooky trinkets at the trick-or-treat trail at Traders Village

If you’re looking to add Halloween trinkets to your basket, head over to the trick-or-treat trail at Traders Village for crafts, face painting, pumpkin decorating and candy, of course. There will be live entertainment and places to shop. 

What: Halloween at Traders Village

When: Noon-4 p.m., all weekends in October

Where: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie

Admission: Free, parking is $6 per vehicle

Explore spooky story tales at the Hurst Boo Fest

Hurst is offering a comfy and spooky family event with a spooky story walk-through at the library, a campfire and s’mores, a trick-or-treat trail, inflatable corn maze and a mini pumpkin patch.

What: Halloween event listed on the City of Hurst calendar

When: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30

Where: Chisholm Park, 2200 Norwood Drive, Hurst

Admission: Free

Mica Magday is a reporting fellow for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at [email protected]

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