While Halloween is known as a time when children dress up, scream, and run from monsters, it can also be really fun if done properly.
There are many wonderful family-friendly celebrations during the amazing Fall Season. Children can dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and play games without the pressure of being afraid or uncomfortable, and there are many family-friendly Fall-related activities as well.
Take a look at these family-friendly events in the Dallas area to make sure you’re prepared when your child asks What are we doing this weekend?
When it comes to Fall events, you can’t let this one out!
At PUMPKIN NIGHTS, families will venture along a half-mile walking path, where they’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands built using over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins!
Location:
HOWELL FARMS
DATES:
Until October 30, 6 PM- 11 PM
Kids will get to join the Monsters as they take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/ Ft. Worth to celebrate the release of their brand-new Halloween 4D Movie, ‘The Great Monster Chase!’
There will be spooky Halloween decorations, amazing LEGO® activities, and a screening of the EXCLUSIVE NEW LEGO® 4D Halloween Movie.
Location:
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth
DATES:
October 1- 31st
During PumpkinFest, the whole family will enjoy fall festivities with a pumpkin patch, photo ops, and a Halloween-themed hike on the Meadowmere Park Trail.
Starting at dusk, enjoy the famous singing pumpkins, The BooMan Group.
Location:
Meadowmere Park
DATES:
October 7, 2022 — October 23, 2022. 10 AM- 9 PM
This Halloween, kids can join Serafina the Sea Witch for a frighteningly fun time!
Kids will learn all about the tricks of the amazing, ‘scary-not scary’ sea creatures, AND earn themselves some cool SEA LIFE Halloween treats too!
Location:
Sea Life Grapevine
DATES:
October 8 – 31
If you want to see a BOO-TASTIC SEA LIFE tradition that is Pumpkin being carved underwater, join Sea Life in Dino Dive at 1:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday Starting October 8th through October 31st!
Location:
Sea Life Grapevine
DATES:
October 8-31, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 PM
All month long, families can enjoy spooktacular special events and unmissable treats for the entire family.
Bring your costumes and scare up some joyful memories!
Location:
Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine
DATES:
September 30-October 31
The 17th annual Autumn at the Arboretum ‘A Fall Fairy Tale’ features the return of Cinderella’s Carriage, along with themed pumpkin houses, and a maze for younger visitors.
Other gourd-eous displays reimagine classic tales of Jack & The Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, The Sword in the Stone, and One Thousand and One Nights.
Location:
Dallas Arboretum
DATES:
Sep. 17–Oct. 31, 2022
Kids will have a blast painting pumpkins and playing! They will also enjoy Halloween crafts and a special treat on their way out.
Costumes and Halloween attire are welcome and encouraged!
Location:
Play Street Museum Allen
DATES:
October 16, 11: 30 AM- 1 PM
Halloween at the Heard features a safe environment to experience the joy of trick-or-treating along the eerie Dinosaurs Live! Live-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail.
Families will enjoy an evening full of fun activities including a presentation of the movie Luca on the Heard’s outdoor amphitheater stage.
Location:
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
DATES:
October 22, 23. 6 PM- 10 PM
During this year’s Boo at the Zoo, families will enjoy treat stations, themed entertainment, animal shows, and more!
This festive daytime event is free with Zoo admission or membership and packed with fun for the whole family.
Location:
Fort Worth Zoo
DATES:
October 28, 29, 30.
In addition to lots of playtimes, kids will enjoy Halloween activities including painting a piece of Halloween-themed pottery while enjoying a yummy popcorn treat.
Location:
Play Street Museum McKinney
DATES:
October 21, 6 PM- 8 PM
This Halloween season SEA LIFE Grapevine wants you to face your fears and experience some creepy-crawly-critters!
Get up close and personal with incrustations and other creepy creatures on select days this Halloween!
Location:
Sea Life Grapevine
DATES:
October 22, 29 11 AM – 4 PM | October 23,30 12 PM- 4 PM
Kids can join Play Street Museum for a BOO BREAKFAST In addition to lots of playtimes, and some great Halloween activities, kiddos can enjoy a yummy Halloween-themed breakfast.
Location:
Play Street Museum
DATES:
October 22, 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Kids will have a blast during this Paint & Play!
In addition to playtime, kiddos will paint a Halloween kitty during Purr-fect Halloween Paint + Playtime!
Location:
Play Street Museum
DATES:
October 25, 6 PM- 8 PM
Children will enjoy amazing and fun activities, including science experiments that will amaze their brains, take-home crafts for kids of all ages, a visit to outer space in the portable planetarium, interaction with your favorite Sci-Fi characters, and the chance to become a member and join the museum for a FREE member-only lunch.
Location:
Frontiers of Flight Museum
DATES:
October 30, 1 PM- 4 PM
Kids will have a blast during this HALLOWEEN SLIME + PLAYTIME! Each child will leave with Halloween Slime they made on their own! Don’t forget to wear your Halloween Costume.
Location:
Play Street Museum
DATES:
October 28, 6 PM- 8 PM
The Fall Family Campout at the Heard will offer families an evening of fantastic discovery after hours!
These programs include team-building activities, the opportunity to experience Texas wildlife, and more. Experience what it’s like to be a member of the Heard’s nightlife. And, enjoy a night that your group will never forget!
Location:
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
DATES:
November 5, 5 PM
Children will enjoy a Frightfully Fun Monster Slime + Playtime.
Whether you’re a princess, a witch, or wear a mask, dress up and join our party- that’s all we ask! Your little ghouls and boys will enjoy time to play as well as Halloween-themed activities.
Location:
Play Street Museum
DATES:
October 28, 6 PM- 8 PM
During this Fall Discovery Camp, all future explorers will enjoy a worldwide adventure as they encounter the Earth’s most exciting biomes, including grasslands, tundras, and deserts.
Location:
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
DATES:
November 21 – 23
In addition to playtime, kids will enjoy HALLOWEEN cupcake decorating and loads of Halloween fun!
There will also be a pumpkin craft along with a trick-or-treat in the PSM village on their way out.
Location:
Play Street Museum Allen
DATES:
October 29, 30. 9 AM- 10:30 AM
