From haunted houses meant to terrify, to gatherings for the whole family, here are 15 Halloween events in North Texas to check out.

Dark Hour Haunted House

Journey through a haunted house and experience characters lurking in the shadows. The event features special effects and theatrics designed to scare.Halloween at the Heard

The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will hold a family-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating along the Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail. The event will include several activities, including a presentation of a movie on the outdoor amphitheater stage.Harvest Festival

Head to Colleyville for the city’s annual Harvest Festival. Attractions include a petting zoo, inflatable corn mazes, face painters, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, costume contests and more. Pets are welcome and costumes are encouraged.Trick or Treat Trail


Attendees of the Trick or Treat Trail at McKinney's Towne Lake Park can participate in costume contests, enjoy carnival rides, listen to live music and collect candy on the trail around the lake. Free parking is available at the adjacent McKinney High School, and food will be available for purchase from food trucks at the event.Halloween Fun Night

Put on a Halloween costume and head to Coppell’s Town Center Plaza for stories, games and more at this event intended for families with young children.Woof-O-Ween

Dress a dog up in a Halloween costume and head to Flower Mound’s Hound Mound Dog Park for Woof-O-Ween. There will be a photo area, treats, prizes and music.The Comedy Roast of Michael Myers

Spend the spooky season at The Comedy Arena as iconic horror movie characters roast Michael Myers from the “Halloween” film series. “Scream” villain Ghostface will host the event and featured guests include Jigsaw from “Saw,” the shark from “Jaws,” Chucky from “Child’s Play” and more.Thrive-O-Ween


Lewisville Thrive is hosting this event which will include games, costume contests, information from local vendors and plenty of candy. The event will be held at Thrive inside the Dogwoods and on the north lawn.Trick or Treat on the Square

Trick or Treaters can head to Frisco’s square for carnival games, inflatables, horse wagon rides, spooky treats and more.Beware! of the Square

Halloween fans can check out Celina’s Beware! Of the Square, an annual Halloween festival. Events include trick-or-treating, a pumpkin derby, vendors, a haunted house and an escape room.Rest in Plano

Head to Downtown Plano for this spooky, Halloween-themed celebration. The event will include vendors, a blackout maze, trick-or-treating, fire and circus performers, live music and more. Costumes are encouraged.Little Monsters on Main


The city of Lewisville, in collaboration with Old Town Business Association, is hosting this family-friendly event featuring trick-or-treating down Main Street at local businesses, haunted hay rides, strolling entertainment and a spooky movie in Wayne Ferguson Plaza.Trick 'R Treat Train

Celebrate Halloween on Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Trick ‘R Treat train. The experience will include a prepackaged bag of treats, Halloween songs and stories. Costumes are encouraged.Evil Dead: The Musical

This 18-plus musical horror comedy retells the film “Evil Dead,” about five college students that go to an abandoned cabin and accidentally unleash an evil force.Dia de los Muertos

Attendees of all ages are invited to Lewisville Thrive for food, music, dance and celebration. Bring a picture or an offering to add to the community ofrenda and learn about this celebration of remembrance.