Halloween takes over DFW this October, with trunk-or-treats popping up from downtown city squares to the suburbs. Whether you want a full evening of games and rides or a quick, candy-filled stop on your way home, there’s a family-friendly option nearby—here’s your guide to the best ones happening across the Metroplex.
Key takeaways:
The bigger picture: DFW has a wide range of Halloween trunk-or-treats and events throughout October, spanning downtown city squares to the suburbs, and all of them free.
More details: Hosting these events are several local churches, police departments, municipalities and even a trampoline park. Several begin with a sensory-friendly hour (no flashing lights or loud music).
Why this helps: With these events free and spread across different dates and neighborhoods, families can pick one nearby or make a weekend of hitting several during the month leading up to Halloween.
Family-Friendly Trunk-or-Treats in DFW
Neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat, Tehama Ridge
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: The Learning Experience Fort Worth-Heritage, 9056 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Fort Worth
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
This neighborhood-driven trunk-or-treat event will include trick-or-treating, Halloween games and family fun on the north side of Fort Worth.
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First Grapevine’s Not So Scary Trunk-or-Treat
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: First Methodist Grapevine, 422 Church St., Grapevine
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
Uniquely decorated trunks, games, photo ops, music, food trucks and airbrush tattoos in a well-lit, family-friendly setting.
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When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Glade Parks, 2701 Rio Grande Blvd., Euless
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
This retail-center trunk-or-treat is a popular stop for families in the Euless/Hurst/Bedford area looking for a well-lit, walkable venue.
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Boo! Downtown Rowlett Trunk-or-Treat
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Downtown Rowlett, 3809 Main St., Rowlett
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
Looking for even more thrills? Come ready to hop on carnival rides (the city says they’ll have five rides). While a live DJ spins the beats, you can trick-or-treat through a lineup of creatively decorated trunks and cheer on the community’s best costumes at the annual costume contest.
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Grapevine Police Department Trunk-or-Treat
When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Mustang-Panther Stadium, 3051 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
Get ready for a Back to the Future-themed Halloween party at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s outdoor stadium. They’ll be hosting a sensory hour too at the beginning, from 4-5 p.m. is a sensory hour. Check back for more details about the event as they are announced.
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Trunk-or-Treat at Shawnee Trail Church of Christ
When: 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25
Where: Shawnee Trail Church of Christ, 10633 John W. Elliott Dr., Frisco
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
Meet in the parking lot for this evening of activities including a bounce house, petting zoo, balloon artist, trackless train, and stop by each decorated vehicle for candy and games.
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Southlake Police & Fire Trunk-or-Treat
When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28
Where: Southlake DPS, 600 State St., Southlake
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
Southlake’s fire and police departments host this long-running event (they handed out full-size candy bars last year), with over 30 local businesses adding to the haul. A sensory hour will take place from 4-5 p.m. before it opens to the general public.
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When: 5-8 p.m Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Irving Police Athletic League, 1007 N. O’Connor Road, Irving
And next door, Lively Pointe Youth Center, 909 N. O’Connor Road, Irving
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
Join the Irving Police and the Irving Police Athletic League at this one big Halloween party between the two buildings. Thinking you’d like to join the lineup of vehicles? Register by Oct. 23., and you’ll be in the running for Best Decorated Trunk.
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When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Sky Zone, 900 NE Loop 820, Hurst
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission; entry to Sky Zone is not required to take part in the trunk-or-treat. Regular admission applies if you do want to go jumping: Admission from $21.99. And 25% of ticket and food sales will be donated to local nonprofit The Tree of North Texas.
Trampoline park Sky Zone is moving some of the fun outdoors with this trunk-or-treat with a live DJ, games and activities, and of course free candy. Wear your best to compete in the costume contest and see which vehicle wins the trophy for Best Decorated Trunk.
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When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Lake Dallas City Park, 101 E. Hundley Dr., Lake Dallas
Indoor or outdoor? Outdoor
Cost: Free admission
A longtime community tradition at Lake Dallas City Park, this event includes balloon artists, a DJ, a photo booth, free popcorn and snow cones, games, a mini train and an obstacle course. Judging for the costume contest is from 5-6:30 p.m. so don’t be late.
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