{"id":480884,"date":"2026-10-30T00:34:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T00:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/480884\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T00:34:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T00:34:25","slug":"out-and-about-in-arlington-head-to-renfest-or-a-halloween-dance-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/480884\/","title":{"rendered":"Out and About in Arlington: Head to RenFest or a Halloween dance party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TGIF! (And my birthday!)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I think of Halloween, my SpongeBob costume and my underwater-themed birthday cake that I brought to my kindergarten Halloween class party come to mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While my favorite costume has long been retired, make sure to wear yours this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your costume is woven with elegant, rich fabric of a noble or the chain mail of a Renaissance period knight \u2014 head downtown for the first <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2026\/10\/26\/shakespeare-live-brings-macbeth-to-life-in-arlington-celebrates-inaugural-halloween-renfest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shakespeare Live RenFest<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside the Renaissance-inspired festivities, there will be vendors, food trucks and live entertainment like sword fighting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After RenFest, make sure you stay to watch a live adult production of the classic tragedy of \u201cMacbeth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for a \u201cmonster mash\u201d this weekend, the Entertainment District will be holding two Halloween dance parties this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re into reggaeton, head to Texas Live! for the Gasolina Halloween Party for a night of Latin music, costumes and a high-energy atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas Live! will also be hosting their bigger Dance of the Dead the next night for those who want to keep the party going. This event will feature dance battles, six themed venues and costume contests with $5,000 in prizes \u2014 looks like I need to dig up that SpongeBob costume.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weekend is also your last chance to visit several recurring Halloween attractions, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/overtexas\/events\/fright-fest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Six Flags Fright Fest<\/a>, Chosen One Ink\u2019s free haunted house and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpkinnights.com\/dallas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms.<\/a> Make sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2026\/10\/17\/trick-or-treat-yourself-to-a-good-time-this-halloween-in-tarrant-county\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full roundup<\/a> of those Halloween event staples in Arlington and across the county.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For D\u00eda de los Muertos celebrations in Arlington and across Tarrant County, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/fortworthreport.org\/2026\/10\/28\/vibrant-festivities-enliven-day-of-the-dead-remembrances\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">roundup.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever you decide to do, let us know what you\u2019re up to. Have a great weekend, and see you next week!<\/p>\n<p>In the Entertainment District:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/texas-live.com\/events-and-entertainment\/events\/gasolina-halloween-party\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Step on the Gasolina Halloween Party<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start off your weekend with a night of high-energy Latin music and reggaeton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Gasolina Halloween Party<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: 7 p.m. Oct. 30<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Texas Live!, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission: Starting at <a href=\"https:\/\/tix.axs.com\/G7gZEgAAAADO6mq0AAAAAAAG%2fv%2f%2f%2fwD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fA2F4cwD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fw%3d%3d\/shop\/search?axssid=token_b4cb2a8a747f&amp;locale=en-US&amp;originalReferringURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.axs.com%2Fevents%2F1580765%2Fgasolina-halloween-party-tickets%3Fskin%3Dtexaslive%26cid%3Dwebsite%26__cf_chl_tk%3D5wPk9YxtlNMxK3UrVuqqXSPY2cedoXjMCqbiCEVhPN0-1793304307-1.0.1.1-1ejB6lKjZ3tyBXzhjcJXxynyjAxUnZoBK_ZeXV1jbf8&amp;skin=texaslive&amp;cid=website&amp;axsEventId=1580765&amp;_gl=1*1e22x6z*_gcl_au*NzAwODc2MzIwLjE3ODgyOTA5MDU.*FPAU*NzAwODc2MzIwLjE3ODgyOTA5MDU.*_ga*NDA0NTI4NDEzLjE3ODgyOTA5MDU.*_ga_D0FS4F37VT*czE3OTMzMDQzMTIkbzckZzAkdDE3OTMzMDQzMTIkajYwJGwwJGgxNjA2NTg5MDIw*_fplc*Y0J6aDJtbyUyQlh0Q3JadWRRQmFZTkZkM1JQRmM4M2xoMXo2UlMlMkJlaHVIV3RsR0phYUVOaGxOJTJCRGxQRjhWN1hnM29QbmdUcHU5VEp0SlhHeks5b25yZ2RoMzFteXBCMSUyQjhFbnVNVENPc2xldTdBRk5JZzc5eUxFSktBdnVCTGclM0QlM0Q.*_ga_5B364S9DNL*czE3OTMzMDQzMTIkbzgkZzAkdDE3OTMzMDQzMTIkajYwJGwwJGgw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$26.20<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlington.org\/event\/dance-of-the-dead-dfws-biggest-halloween-party!\/29663\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keep the party alive at the Dance of the Dead<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hopefully you have a second costume for this dance party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Dance of the Dead Dance Party<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Texas Live! Arena, 1650 E. Randol Mill Road<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission: Starting at <a href=\"https:\/\/tix.axs.com\/G7gZEgAAAAARslmzAAAAAACQ%2fv%2f%2f%2fwD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fA2F4cwD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fw%3d%3d\/shop\/delivery?axssid=token_e25aad38c67a&amp;locale=en-US&amp;originalReferringURL=&amp;skin=texaslive&amp;cid=website&amp;axsEventId=1541680\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$43<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Going downtown:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownarlington.org\/do\/-frankenstein-friday-at-union-worx-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Make this work day a Frankenstein Friday at Union Worx<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the ghost and ghouls at work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Union Worx Coworking Halloween-themed event<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30; Halloween party at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Union Worx Coworking, 500 E. Front St., Suite 160<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission: Free\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownarlington.org\/do\/renfest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gathering all royals, fairies, knights and all fantastical beings<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will be D\u00eda de los Muertos face painting and Halloween festivities as well. The costume choices are limitless.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Shakespeare Live RenFest<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 31<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission: Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/downtownarlington.org\/do\/macbeth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Watch a classic Shakespeare tragedy, just like the good ol\u2019 days of the 1600s<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A night of betrayal, ambition and supernatural intrigue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Shakespeare Live\u2019s \u201cMacbeth\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30, 31<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission: Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlington.org\/event\/scary-space-dance-party-hosted-by-nina-bytes-official-tokyo-stat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">If you\u2019re less of a dancer and more of a gamer, head to Scary Space Halloween Party<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will still be dancing alongside the arcade games, costume contests and live music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Scary Space Dance Party by Ninja Bytes<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: Tokyo Station DFW, 400 E. South St.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission: Starting at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeplaymerch.com\/product\/scary-space-dance-party-hosted-by-nina-bytes-official-tokyo-station-arlington-halloween\/ZGRGNYR3AZ3CXKIONRDXXBYF?utm_source=Vesta&amp;utm_medium=Referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$19\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere in Arlington:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlington.org\/event\/harvest-splash\/29711\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What\u2019s better than a pumpkin patch? A floating pumpkin patch<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recreation center\u2019s indoor pool will have plenty of pumpkins for picking and decorating.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What: Harvest Splash<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where: East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission: <a href=\"https:\/\/anc.apm.activecommunities.com\/arlingtonparks\/activity\/search\/detail\/56688?onlineSiteId=0&amp;locale=en-US&amp;from_original_cui=true&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawM5XRVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3RE5SeUMyczkzcVdqRVA5AR6e5_pMcuxnpKvCQsjrvpI58ZSDQqwyRlA7R1sF-jRAdJumYr05aAGn7AFFYQ_aem_VmUQUlsa-4WdjcG2QQzJiQ&amp;_gl=1*1lncjec*_ga*OTc4MDUzNDM3LjE3ODgyOTU2OTU.*_ga_MTFDFNNKK6*czE3OTMzMDUyOTAkbzU0JGcwJHQxNzkzMzA1MjkwJGo2MCRsMCRoMA..\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$14<\/a> per person<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mica Magday is a reporting fellow for the Arlington Report. 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