As October rolls in, North Texas is set to come alive with a vibrant mix of fall festivals, perfect for adventurers looking to make the most of the season. From pumpkin patches to spooky activities, there’s an event for everyone as communities gather to celebrate the autumn spirit.
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of fall festivities in North Texas, organized alphabetically by city to make it easier to plan your weekend excursions. You might just find something fun to do every weekend this October!
**Arlington Fall Festival**
**Haunted House in Downtown Arlington**
Dates: Oct. 17-18, 2025
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. & 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: The Chosen One Ink, 519 East Abram Street, Arlington TX 76010
Prepare for chills and thrills as Arlington’s Haunted House returns for its third year, hosted inside and outside The Chosen One Ink tattoo studio. With live actors and animatronics, families can enjoy a fright-filled adventure, where children are welcome to join adults. Best of all, admission is free, and attendees can look forward to free candy for all the little ghouls and goblins!
**Bedford Fall Festivals**
**Bedford Library Pumpkin Patch**
Dates: Oct. 3-31, 2025
Time: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford, TX 76021
The Bedford Library welcomes visitors to its Pumpkin Patch throughout October. It’s the perfect spot to pick out a pumpkin and capture autumn-themed photos that will last a lifetime. Books and pumpkins make for a fantastic fall combo!
**Bedford Boo Bash**
Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr.
Dress up in your best costume for the annual Bedford Boo Bash! Attendees can take part in festive games and enjoy delicious food from various food trucks. A marketplace featuring local vendors will also be on-site, sure to fill your evening with excitement.
**Carrollton Fall Festival**
**Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights**
Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Historic Downtown Carrollton, Carrollton, TX 75006
Join the fun in Historic Downtown Carrollton for a Halloween Critter Hunt! This scavenger hunt leads participants through local shops for trick-or-treating, followed by a screening of the family-friendly film, The Haunted Mansion, as the sun sets. It’s an evening of merriment for children and families!
**Cedar Hill Fall Festivals**
**Harvest Heritage Festival**
Date: Oct. 18, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Gathering food, fun, and history together, the Harvest Heritage Festival in Cedar Hill is not to be missed. Attendees can engage with Buffalo Soldiers, experience history with the Perot Museum, and explore various vendors while touring the historic Penn Farm. It’s an educational experience with an entrance fee of $7 per person, while children under 12 enter for free.
**Haunted History Walk**
Date: Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Participate in the spine-tingling Haunted History Walk, a ranger-led event that takes guests on a journey through Penn Farm after dark. Attendees will meet historical figures from the past, creating an eery yet captivating learning atmosphere. Like the Harvest Heritage Festival, this event is free with the same park admission fee.
**Corinth Fall Festival**
**Corinth Howl-O-Week Bash**
Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Commons at Agora, 3280 Agora Way, Corinth, TX 76208
Join the fun at Corinth’s Howl-O-Week Bash, perfect for families of all ages! Enjoy exciting activities including a costume contest and a pie-eating contest, along with candy from trunk-or-treating, carnival games, and a screening of Hotel Transylvania. Admission and activities are all free, making it an affordable night out!
**Dallas Fall Festivals**
**Autumn at the Arboretum**
Dates: Now through Nov. 2, 2025
Location: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
The Dallas Arboretum celebrates its 20th annual fall festival, drawing visitors in with its theme of ‘Texas Town.’ With 100,000 pumpkins and squash on display, attendees can also lose themselves among 150,000 fall-blooming plants. A host of fun events is programmed throughout the entire month, ideal for all age groups.
**Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival**
Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas is proud to host its fourth annual Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival, a cultural feast for the senses. Featuring music, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and tasty concessions, this event highlights the city’s diverse culture. It’s free for the public, with festivities running from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
**Denton Fall Festival**
**Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival**
Dates: Oct. 24 – 26, 2025
Location: Downtown Denton (E. Hickory, E. Oak and Industrial Streets)
Immerse yourself in the artistic spirit of Denton at the Day of the Dead Festival. This celebration showcases the collaboration of art and music in Downtown Denton, making for a uniquely festive experience.
**Ennis Fall Festival**
**Historic Downtown Ennis Haymaze and Pumpkin Patch**
Dates: Oct. 1 – 31, 2025
Time: Mon–Sat | 9 AM – 9 PM, Sunday | 12 PM – 7 PM
Location: Downtown Ennis, 302 N. Dallas St, Ennis, TX 75119
Head to downtown Ennis for the quintessential fall experience with the Pumpkin Patch and Hay Maze, offering family adventures and autumn memories throughout October.
**Fort Worth Fall Festival**
**Boo at the Zoo**
Dates: Oct. 24 – 26, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Join the fun at Boo at the Zoo, where families can enjoy treat stations, live entertainment, and educational animal shows. It’s a daytime event that’s free with your zoo admission or membership, allowing for a day packed with family-friendly fun!
**Frisco Fall Festival**
**Fall Fest at The Star in Frisco**
Date: Oct. 19, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: The Star in Frisco, One Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034
Experience a festive atmosphere at The Star in Frisco with live music, delicious autumn-inspired bites, and a lively beer garden. Engage in exciting western-themed games and photo opportunities, making it perfect for both family fun and seasonal celebration!
**Grapevine Fall Festivals**
**PumpkinFest**
Dates: Oct. 3 – 19, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane, Grapevine, TX 76051
Celebrate the fall season at Grapevine Parks and Recreation’s PumpkinFest! This event offers a charming pathway lined with pumpkins, plenty of fun activities for families, and local artisan vendors on site. It’s the perfect spot for capturing those picturesque fall family moments.
**Bewitched by the Barn**
Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine, TX 76051
Nestled in the historic Nash Farm, this enchanting evening is filled with spooky storytelling, popcorn, and cider, creating the perfect backdrop for families seeking a touch of the eerie. Tickets are $10 per person.
**Midlothian Fall Festivals**
**Annual Scarecrow Festival**
Dates: Oct. 10 – Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065
Midlothian throws its annual Scarecrow Festival, with this year’s theme revolving around movies. Scarecrows go up from the 10th through the 16th, culminating in a winner to be announced at Heritage Day on the 18th.
**Heritage Day**
Date: Oct. 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065
Heritage Day will be filled with family fun, shopping, and local eats. Attendees can savor dishes from downtown restaurants and let kids enjoy a designated area for activities. The event is free, with the first 750 people enjoying a complimentary ‘Taste of Downtown Midlothian.’
**Pilot Point Fall Festival**
**Scare on Square**
Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 102 E Main Street, Pilot Point, TX 76258
Pilot Point invites families to take part in a night of trick-or-treating on the Square, with local merchants handing out candies, fun carnival games, and a hay ride. A haunted tour of the Opera House will be available from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and entry fees benefit the Community Opera House, making it a fun outing for a good cause.
**Plano Fall Festival**
**Rest in Plano Fest**
Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Plano Arts District, 1021 E. 15th Street, Plano, TX 75074
Rest in Plano transforms Downtown Plano into a spirited scene full of live performances, carnival rides, and photo ops tailored for all ages. This festive atmosphere allows everyone, from little ones to adults, to enjoy the festivities and get into the autumn spirit!
**Murphy Fall Festival**
**Skele-bration**
Date: Oct. 24, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Murphy City Hall Complex, 206 N. Murphy Road, Murphy, TX 75094
Join Murphy in celebrating autumn at the Skele-bration, where attendees are encouraged to dress up for the occasion. Families can engage in a sugar stroll, costume contests, face painting, and games, along with a special fire show to wrap up the evening. The event is free, but vendors may charge for services or products.
**Richardson Fall Festival**
**Huffines Harvest Fest**
Dates: Oct. 18 & 19, 2025
Time: Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Huffines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd., Richardson, TX 75081
Celebrate the 49th Huffines Harvest Fest, formerly known as Huffines Art Trails, which will feature a costume contest, a lively marketplace, and activities for the whole family. Attendees can enjoy music across two different stages, allowing for relaxation while savoring craft beer, wine, and delicious fall treats.
**Roanoke Fall Festival**
**Trick or Treat on Oak Street**
Date: Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: City Hall Plaza, 500 S. Oak Street, Roanoke, TX 76262
Join in the evening of family fun at Roanoke’s Trick or Treat on Oak Street! Families can collect free candy from local businesses, visit exciting games for the kids, and participate in a dog costume contest, all in a festive atmosphere at City Hall Plaza.
**Southlake Fall Festival**
**Oktoberfest 2025**
Dates: Oct. 17-19, 2025
Time: All Day
Location: Southlake Town Square, 1560 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092
Thousands are expected to flock to Southlake Town Square for a family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration featuring food, arts, and entertainment. While entry to the event and entertainment is free, attendees will need to purchase food, drinks, and crafts on-site. Don’t miss the famous Wiener Dog Race happening on Saturday!
**The Colony Fall Festival**
**Family Fright Fest**
Date: Oct. 18, 2025
Time: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Stewart Creek Park, 3700 Sparks Rd., The Colony, TX 75056
Family Fright Fest is all about family fun at Stewart Creek Park! Offering hay rides, games, trick or treating, crafts, and more, this festival is free to attend, featuring food trucks and a costume contest to spark the excitement of the season.
This fall, North Texas communities are bursting with activities that cater to families and individuals alike. Whether you’re looking for seasonal photo ops, spooktacular events, or family bonding activities, there’s no shortage of fun to be had. Mark your calendars and enjoy the pleasant autumn weather while experiencing these incredible festivals!
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