Halloween week is here, and Dallas got the memo. This week’s list is full of frightening fetes, spooky soirees, themed dinners, and even fun for the kids before the trick-or-treating begins. <\/p>\n
Monday, October 26<\/p>\n
BJ’s Spooky Five-Course Beer Dinner Tuesday, October 27<\/p>\n Trick or \u2018Tini at Loro Wednesday, October 28<\/p>\n National First Responders Day at Ford’s Garage Thursday, October 29<\/p>\n Rita\u2019s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Grand Opening in Farmers Branch Friday, October 30<\/p>\n Dia de los Muertos at The Mexican Nights of Horror at Catbird Chili Cookoff at The Dallas Arboretum A Party to Die For at Sheraton Dallas Hotel Saturday, October 31<\/p>\n Spooky Brunch at Electric Shuffle Free Kids Meals at El Chico Kids Costume Contest at Burger Schmurger Surrealism: A Halloween Soir\u00e9e at Walkers’
<\/a>All area BJ\u2019s Restaurants will host a night of craft beer and fall-themed food pairings. The five-course beer dinner includes BJ\u2019s Pumpkin Ale upon arrival followed by strawberry fields salad, sweet potato fries, hot honey pizza, parmesan-crusted chicken, and triple chocolate pizookie. All courses come with a different BJ\u2019s beer. The dinner is $45 (booked in advance, or $50 at the door) and takes place at 6:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Asian smokehouse and bar, which has locations in East Dallas and Addison, invites guests for $3 \u201cboo-tinis\u201d all day, including the blood orange-infused Lucky Cat Cosmo. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio, and furry friends who come in costume will receive a free \u201cBarkcuterie Box\u201d of dog-friendly treats. The deal is good at both locations all day.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The automotive-inspired eatery known for its burgers and 1920s nostalgia will treat first responders to a complimentary meal. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency rescue personnel, dispatchers, and emergency room doctors and nurses can receive a free American standard burger entr\u00e9e, or $16 off an entr\u00e9e of their choice. Valid ID required and the deal is for dine-in only.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The Farmers Branch outlet of Rita\u2019s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard (3005 Josey Ln.) will open Thursday at noon with giveaways and a fun seasonal flavor. The first 50 guests will get a gift bag, with select bags containing golden tickets good for a week of free Italian ice or frozen custard. Try the pumpkin pie cream ice while there. The new shop is the third DFW opening for Rita\u2019s in four months, following locations in North Richland Hills and Carrollton.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The upscale Mexican restaurantwill transform its dining room into a floral wonderland for four nights in honor of Dia de los Muertos. There\u2019ll be thousands of fresh marigolds, live mariachi music, Catrina figures, and a special menu including calabaza de Castilla soup with jumbo lump crabmeat and pumpkin seeds, short rib in black mole with plantain pur\u00e9e, and a refreshed interpretation of pan de muerto, the traditional sweet bread associated with the holiday. Guests can also try a cocktail special featuring warm Mexican chocolate cinnamon, piloncillo, and mezcal. The pop-up will run Friday through Monday night with mariachi performances each evening at 6:30.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The posh ninth-floor rooftop bar inside Thompson Dallas will transform into a two-night Halloween destination with immersive d\u00e9cor, DJ music, and spooky specialty cocktails. Highlights include the tequila-infused Beeting Heart, the apple whiskey Forbidden Fruit, and the smoky Witching Hour made with plum-infused gin. Costumes are encouraged. Reservations are available Friday and Saturday from 5-10:30 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The last event in the Arboretum\u2019s Friday night Pumpkins & Pints series features quintessential tastes of fall including chili, cornbread, sweet potatoes, street corn, and more. There\u2019ll be live music and custom trucker hat designing. Tickets are $40 ($36 for members) and the event will run from 6-9 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Enjoy chef-crafted hors d\u2019oeuvres and desserts during this mix-and-mingle murder mystery event at The Parlor inside Sheraton Dallas. Guests will receive masquerade masks, but full costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $60 (does not include alcohol) and doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start time.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Start Halloween festivities early during this themed brunch at Electric Shuffle, which includes festive cocktails, DJ music, costumes, prizes, and giveaways. The experience includes 90 minutes of high-tech shuffleboard games and family-style brunch dishes like pumpkin pancakes, breakfast quesadillas, and pumpkin spice doughnuts. The $50 price also includes a bottle of prosecco per person ($35 for no alcohol). Brunch will run from 11 am-3 pm. Guests can also enjoy $5 martinis all day, including pumpkin spice and salted caramel espresso martinis, and the Dirty \u201cSwamp\u201d Martini made with both pickle and olive juice.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Children 12 and under who arrive in costume at El Chico\u2019s Rockwall location will receive a free kids\u2019 meal with the purchase of an adult entr\u00e9e. The deal is good all day on Halloween.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Feed the kids before they fill up on candy at this East Dallas burger joint and give them a chance to win free food for a month. Kids in costume can participate in a contest in which the winner will win free kid\u2019s meals every day in November. The costume contest will be held at 5 pm.<\/p>\n
<\/a>The new Lower Greenville wine and cocktail bar will host a Halloween soiree inspired by the 20th Century art movement, surrealism. Guests are encouraged to dress like their most surreal self during this ticketed party ($200), which includes hors d\u2019oeuvres such as live oyster shucking and Wagyu sliders as well as a special menu of house cocktails, DJ music, a costume contest, and more. The party will run from 8-11 pm.<\/p>\n