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Top 7 Halloween Events in Dallas–Fort Worth for 2025

From immersive hotels to mega haunts, here are DFW’s must-do spooky experiences

Quick take: Book BOO! | The Spooky BooMont Hotel at Galleria Dallas first, then add one hair-raising haunted house, one theme-park fright night, and a family-friendly pumpkin or zoo day to round out your calendar.

1) BOO! | The Spooky BooMont Hotel at Galleria Dallas 〔#1 pick〕

Why it tops the list: BOO! is a fully realized, story-driven “haunted hotel” where you wander 13 themed rooms at your own pace. Expect ornate early-1900s design details, imaginative sets, and RFID-enabled photo moments that deliver images straight to your phone. It is eerie and atmospheric without jump scares or gore, which makes it ideal for date nights, friend groups, and older kids who want thrills without nightmares. Tickets are live now.

Key details

  • Date & time: Sept 5 – 28 limited weekend hours, then Oct 1 – Nov 2 daily hours with select extended times the week of Halloween.
  • Location: Level 3, near the Play Place, Galleria Dallas.
  • Price: From $15 for ages 12 and under, $25 for ages 13+; special adults-only nights scheduled in October.
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Good to know: Designed to be spooky rather than shocking; no actors jumping out.

Official: website theboomont.com and social @theboomont. Core event specifics above are from the producer’s press materials. Additional venue listing corroborates the placement at Galleria Dallas. Galleria Dallas

Pro tip: Build a full Galleria outing around your time slot. Park once, do BOO!, then grab dinner and a photo at the ice rink for contrast.

2) Cutting Edge Haunted House, Fort Worth

A gigantic, award-winning haunt inside a historic 100-year-old meatpacking plant. Massive sets, relentless pacing, and national accolades make it DFW’s marquee “intense” option. 2025 dates and showtimes are posted with tickets on sale now. Cutting Edge Haunted House+1

At a glance: Fort Worth, select nights Sept–Nov; best for teens and adults; expect long lines near Halloween week.

  • Date & time: Sept 26 – Nov 1, Fridays, Saturdays, select weekdays and Sundays, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: 1701 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
  • Price: $29.99 – $49.99
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Pro tip: Go early in the season or buy timed entry to keep your night moving.

Image credit: Jerome Henderson (blog source)

3) Dark Hour Haunted House, Plano

Cinematic sets, high production values, and seasonal “event” overlays have earned Dark Hour a loyal following. Their summer slate is already wrapped, which the venue frames as the “last chance before Halloween season,” and ticketing partners are listing Halloween-season nights on select dates. Visit Plano+1Fever

  • Date & time: Sept 19 – Nov 1, Fridays – Sundays and select weekdays, 6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (some days close at 10:00 p.m.)
  • Location: 701 Taylor Dr, Plano, TX 75074
  • Price: $40.00 – $50.00
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At a glance: Plano, select nights mid-Sept through early Nov; ADA-aware routing with some restrictions; recommended 10+ depending on your child.

Pro tip: If you prefer story and atmosphere over pure shock, slot Dark Hour and then compare it to Cutting Edge for two different “styles” of fear.

Image credit: Dark Hour Haunted House (from official website)

4) Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington

The region’s biggest scare-meets-rides mashup returns Sept 12–Nov 2, 2025 on weekends and select days, with multiple haunted houses, new scare zones, shows, and all the coasters at night. Great for mixed groups who want thrills plus theme-park food and merch. Six FlagsArlington, TX

  • Date & time: Sept 12 – Nov 2, weekends and select days, starting at 6 p.m.
  • Location: 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76011
  • Price: $30.00 – $89.00
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At a glance: Arlington; evening event; most rides and shows included with park admission, haunted houses typically require an add-on.

Pro tip: Daytime “Tricks and Treats” is the family-friendly counterpoint if you have younger kids. Six Flags

Image credit: By Wilma Rivera, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation 

5) Autumn at the Arboretum & Pumpkin Village, Dallas

Dallas’s most photogenic fall tradition returns Sept 20–Nov 2 with the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village made from more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash, plus 150,000 fall blooms. Think sweeping garden strolls, pumpkin houses, and seasonal programming. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden+1

  • Date & time: Sept 20 – Nov 2, 9:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Location: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
  • Price: $25.95 adults; $21.95 children 2–12; members and children under 2 free.
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At a glance: East Dallas on White Rock Lake; daytime; ideal for families, photographers, and out-of-town guests.

Pro tip: Check special evening events like “Pumpkins & Pints” for adult-only garden nights. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Image credit: Dallas Arboretum (from official website)

6) Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, Waxahachie

New for 2025 from the team behind Scarborough Renaissance Festival: an autumn fantasy fest with live shows, artisan shops, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, fun house and haunted house. Runs Saturdays, Oct 11–Nov 15, 2–10 p.m., plus Halloween Night Fri, Oct 31 with extended hours. A great all-ages option with just-spooky-enough vibes. SR Festival+1

  • Date & time: Oct 11 – Nov 15, Saturdays, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Plus Halloween Night (Friday, October 31) 5:00 PM – midnight.
  • Location: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167
  • Price: $10.00 – $45.00
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At a glance: Waxahachie; festival style, costuming encouraged; easy to combine with a local dinner.

Pro tip: Purchase tickets online to secure your date, since this is a debut season and curiosity will spike. AllEvents

Image Credits: By Scott Fisher Photography

7) Fort Worth Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo

A cheerful daytime costume event with treat stations, entertainment, and animal keeper chats. Boo at the Zoo 2025 is set for Oct 24–26 and is included with daytime admission. Great for toddlers and elementary-age kids who want festive, not frightening. Fort Worth Zoo+1

  • Date & time: Oct 24 – 26, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110
  • Price: $16.00 – $20.00
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At a glance: Fort Worth Zoo; daytime; strollers welcome; candy allotments while supplies last.

Pro tip: Arrive early for cooler temps and shorter lines at treat stations.

Image credit: Fort Worth Zoo (from official website)

How to build your perfect 2025 Halloween weekend in DFW

  • Couples’ night: Start with BOO! at Galleria Dallas, then head to a sit-down restaurant or a dessert stop inside the mall. Add Cutting Edge if you want a high-adrenaline capstone. Cutting Edge Haunted House
  • Family Saturday: Do Autumn at the Arboretum in the morning, nap break, then Scarborough’s Hollow in the afternoon for festival fun. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenSR Festival
  • Theme-park crew: Book Fright Fest and plan your maze add-ons in advance so you are not budgeting on the fly. Six Flags
  • Haunt marathoners: Pair Dark Hour and Cutting Edge on separate nights to compare design styles and scare pacing. Visit PlanoCutting Edge Haunted House

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Make epic halloween plans:

Make Galleria Dallas your Halloween home base this year. Start with BOO! | The Spooky BooMont Hotel at Galleria Dallas on Level 3, then explore the mall’s 200+ shops, the ice rink, and dining to complete the night. Tickets are live now at theboomont.com, and you can follow updates at @theboomont.

Editor’s note on attribution: BOO! dates, hours, and pricing come directly from the producer’s release; venue listing confirms the on-site location. Cutting Edge, Fright Fest, Arboretum, Zoo, Dark Hour, and Scarborough’s Hollow details are verified from their official pages or city partners