In 2025, Denton was designated as the Halloween Capital of Texas by the Texas Legislature, and while there are pumpkin patches and ghost tours all month, forecasted rain could affect outdoor activities this weekend.
The Blocktober Party and Pumpkin Drop already was rescheduled from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8 due to the rain in area, according to a social media post from the city.
With wet conditions expected, here are seven indoor Halloween activities for the first weekend of the 31 Days of Halloween. This list is not comprehensive.
50+ Spook-tacular Cinema Night
The Denton Senior Center will host a three-course Halloween dinner and movie night with participants voting on the feature film. The event is for adults age 50 and older and registration is required.
Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m.
Starting at $10
509 N. Bell Ave., Denton
Witchy Midnight Market
Bad Habits Music and Events will host an all-nighter, featuring live music, flash tattoos and vendors outside the building. There is also a full bar inside the venue.
Oct. 2, 7 p.m.
Free (admission)
1807 N. Elm St., Denton
Dracula (1931)
Local brewery Toasty Bros. Gallery & Taproom will host guests for a viewing of the 1931 “Dracula” film, starring Bela Lugosi.
Oct. 2, 8 p.m.
Free (admission)
104 N. Bell Ave., Denton
Vampire Proof Your Garden with Garlic
Join master gardeners Missy McCormick and Brigid Corbett at the Emily Fowler Library to learn all about garlic, from how to grow it to its health benefits and Halloween history. Adults age 18 and older can get tickets at the service desk 30 minutes before the event.
Oct. 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Free (admission)
502 Oakland St., Denton
Build-Your-Own BOO-QUET!
Head to the Salvage Secondhand Shoppe for a flower bar pop-up and stay for a Halloween paper craft while supplies last. Flowers by Leigh will host the bouquet building booth.
Chelsea Conradt Book Signing
The USA Today bestselling local horror author will be signing copies of “The Farmhouse” and “The Secret Attic” at Recycled Books, Records & CDs.
Quilted Witch Hat Sewing Workshop
The Dime Store’s Lillia will instruct participants in basic machine quilting and sewing straight stitch and in the round. All the materials needed to create the witch hat will be provided along with wine, sparkling cider and sparkling water.
