Get into the spirit with evenings full of eerie fun, themed drinks and unforgettable adventures
Celebrate Halloween with a grown-up twist as North Texas comes alive with adult-only thrills, chills and festive fun. From haunted mansions and spooky train rides to costume contests, cocktails and immersive experiences, the region offers plenty of ways for adults to embrace the darker side of the season.
Here’s Local Profile’s curated guide to the best adult-focused Halloween events across North Texas in 2025:
Haunted Heritage
When: Oct. 24, 2025 | 6:30–9 p.m.
Where: Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page St., Frisco
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Dare to explore the dark side of Frisco history at Haunted Heritage! For one night only, the Frisco Heritage Center transforms into a haunted village crawling with restless spirits, eerie sights and spine-tingling surprises. Stroll through historic buildings after dark, test your fate with tarot readings and sip hauntingly good mocktails between ghostly encounters. Snap spooky photos, dance to the Rumble Kings’ bone-rattling rockabilly beats and revel in a night where history and hauntings collide. Costumes encouraged — bravery required!
Pete’s Spooktacular Halloween Bash
When: Oct. 31, 2025 | Doors 8 p.m., Show 9 p.m.
Where: Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, Frisco & Fort Worth locations
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Photo: Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar
Get ready to sing, dance and scream (with laughter) at Pete’s Spooktacular Halloween Bash! Both Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar locations will crank up the energy with live music, wild piano battles and a crowd full of costumed revelers. Come dressed to impress (or terrify) for the Costume Contest, where one lucky winner will snag a VIP table for four to ring in New Year’s Eve 2026 in style, a prize worth $500. It’s a night of tricks, treats and unforgettable tunes!
Murder Mystery Dinner: Chamber of Screams
When: Oct. 31, 2025 | 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Where: Messina Hof Winery, 201 S. Main St., Grapevine
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Step into a night of suspense, secrets and sips at Messina Hof’s Murder Mystery Dinner: Chamber of Screams. Guests will unravel a chilling whodunit while enjoying a Halloween-themed buffet perfectly paired with Messina Hof wines. Expect twists, turns and plenty of toasts as you play detective — or suspect — in this interactive evening of eerie elegance.
Villains Unleashed at KAI
When: Oct. 31, 2025 | 8 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: KAI, 7301 Windrose Ave. c200, Plano
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Photo: KAI
When darkness falls, the villains come out to play. Step into KAI’s Villains Unleashed bash and embrace your dark side in true Halloween style. The restaurant will transform into a den of delicious mischief, complete with sinister décor, themed cocktails and a costume contest fit for the baddest of the bad. But only one villain will claim the crown for best look. DJ Ivan will keep the night alive with beats from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., making this one wicked celebration you won’t want to miss.
Dark Hour Haunted House
When: Now–Nov. 1, 2025
Where: 701 Taylor Dr., Plano
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Enter if you dare. Dark Hour Haunted House invites the brave to journey through its cursed cemetery, where the undead lurk in the shadows and witches await your arrival. But escaping Coven Manor is only the beginning, you’ll still have to survive the haunted village beyond.
Spanning more than 30,000 square feet, Dark Hour delivers a full-scale theatrical scare experience, complete with Hollywood-level sets, professional actors and high-tech effects. Every twist and scream is crafted to perfection, making this one of North Texas’s most spine-chilling Halloween destinations.
Cosmic Howl at Meow Wolf Grapevine
When: Oct. 31, 2025 | 6–11 p.m.
Where: The Real Unreal, Grapevine Mills, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine
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Photo: Cesar Santos | Meow Wolf
Step through the portals of The Real Unreal for one wild Halloween night at Cosmic Howl. Meow Wolf Grapevine’s annual Halloween takeover transforms the immersive art experience into a mind-bending house party packed with music, performances and otherworldly surprises around every corner. Part of the Adulti-Verse series, this 21+ event promises a night of cosmic chaos, creative costumes and interdimensional fun.
Trick or Treat Yourself at Truck Yard
When: Oct. 25, 2025 | 11 a.m.–11:59 p.m.
Where: Truck Yard, 5959 Grove Ln. Ste. B, The Colony
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Kick off Halloween weekend early at Truck Yard’s annual Trick or Treat Yourself party, a full day of boos, booze and barks! This free celebration brings live music, food trucks, themed cocktails and a fortune teller ready to reveal your spooky fate. Don’t miss the highlight of the day: the fan-favorite dog costume contest, followed by a people’s costume showdown for the humans. It’s the ultimate Halloween hangout for you and your four-legged friends.
Witches’ Brew Train
When: Oct. 31, 2025 | 7:50–9:30 p.m.
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Grapevine
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Photo: Witches’ Brew Train
All aboard for a spooky ride on the Witches’ Brew Train! Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy a night aboard 1920s vintage train coaches, complete with chilling entertainment and themed bites for purchase. Each guest receives two glasses of Texas craft brew and a commemorative cup, with more drinks available on board. This adults-only journey promises a hauntingly fun Halloween adventure on rails.
Halloween Spirits Walk at Grandscape
When: Oct. 30, 2025 | 6–9 p.m.
Where: Grandscape, The Colony
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Who says trick-or-treating is just for kids? The Halloween Spirits Walk at Grandscape lets adults join the fun with a crawl through more than ten shops and restaurants, each serving up delicious drinks and spooky surprises. Sip, stroll and show off your costume as you sample “boos and booze” all evening long. Costumes are encouraged, spirits are flowing and fun is guaranteed.
Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Bash
When: Oct. 31, 2025 | 9 p.m.–2 a.m.
Where: The Village Dallas, 5670 Village Glen Dr., Dallas
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Get ready for a night of frightful fun at The Village Dallas’ ultimate Halloween party: Nightmare on Main Street! Take over Over Under and La Mina with live DJs, drink specials and a costume contest awarding a $1,500 grand prize. This year, it’s open-container, so sip, stroll and celebrate as you explore the spooky action across the property. Free to enter, with general admission and VIP drink packages available for those wanting a wickedly good experience. 21+ only.
Looking for something for the whole family? Don’t forget to check out Local Profile’s guide to family-friendly Halloween events.
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