10 Places to Trick-or-Treat Around DFW for Halloween 2019

With Halloween on a Thursday this year, we understand trick-or-treating door to door can be a little well, tricky. Or maybe your kids just aren't into the whole door-to-door thing. 

That's why we've taken the initiative to put together this list of the 10 places to take your kids trick-or-treating around DFW this year - whether it's a trunk-or-treat event or trick-or-treating on a farm!

#1: Trick or Treat at the Farm

Where: Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th Street, Plano TX 75075

When: Friday, October 25 2019 @ 10am-12pm 

Cost: $7/Child & $3/Adult Online; $8/Child & $4/Adult at the Door

Come in costume and bring your basket for a one-of-a-kind Trick or Treat experience at the Farmstead!  We will have plenty of fun stops for children (recommended ages 18 months to 9 years) to trick-or-treat, plus games, story time, wagon rides and more.

Put on your favorite costume and come Trick or Treat at the Farmstead.  Activities are recommended for kids 18 months to 9 years and include trick or treating, wagon rides, story time, and games! You can register for the event online here.

#2: Boo at the Zoo

Where: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth TX 76110

When: Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27 2019 @ 10:00am-5:00pm

Cost: Free with zoo admission (guests and members receive six Boo at the Zoo treat coupons per admission ticket/Zoo membership); Additional treat coupons can be purchased for $3/six coupons

Get ready for Boo at the Zoo! Enjoy treat stations, carnival games, animal shows and more. This entertaining daytime event is free with Zoo admission and packed with fun for the whole family. You can also submit a pumpkin work of art to the Boo at the Zoo Pumpkin Patch display and if your pumpkin is selected to be displayed, you'll receive one complimentary pass to Boo at the Zoo!

#3: Halloweekend at the Dallas Zoo

Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas TX  75203

When: Saturday, October 26-Sunday, October 27 2019 @ 9:00am-5:00pm

Cost:  Free with zoo admission; 6 treat coupons are included with your admission & additional treat coupons can be purchased for $5

Join the Dallas Zoo for two days of family fun including trick-or-treat stations, a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, face painting, a mini train ride, and carousel rides ($2/ride). Admission is free with your admission to the zoo and you'll receive treat coupons with your zoo ticket. Also cool is that on Saturday, October 26 they'll have a "Quiet Hour" from 8:00-9:00am for kids on the autism spectrum or sensory sensitivities so they can join in the fun as well.

#4: Family Fun Weekend at Dallas Arboretum

Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas TX 75218

When: Saturday, October 26-Sunday, October 27 2019 @ 10:00am-2:00pm

Cost: Included with general admission

Don’t miss the annual Halloween blow-out weekend with trick-or-treating throughout the garden, live music, face painting, a petting zoo and a screening of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Sunday evening at 7:00pm.

#5: Trick 'r Treat Trains

Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad,  705 S. Main St., Grapevine TX 76051

When: Saturday, October 26 2019 @ 11:30 & 1:30-Sunday, October 27 2019 @ 1:30 & 3:30

Cost: $14 per person

Come join the Grapevine Vintage Railroad Saturday, October 26th or Sunday, October 27th for the Trick 'r Treat Train. Practice your Halloween skills while in costume and enjoy our treats. Take note that these are just one-hour train rides and do not go all the way to the Fort Worth Stockyards.

Purchase your tickets here.

#6: Trick & Treat Halloween Event at Shops at Highland Village

Where: Shops at Highland Village, 1701 Shoal Creek, Highland Village TX 75077

When: Saturday, October 26 2019 @ 2:00-5:00pm

Cost: Free

Come enjoy free treats from retailers across the property for children 12 and under in costume.  This free event also includes tractor hayrides around the property, carnival games, a circus tent maze, and a balloon artist.

#7: Friscovania

Where: Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco TX 75033

When: Saturday, October 26 2019 @ 3:00-8:00pm

Cost: Free

Friscovania is a FREE kid-friendly Halloween extravaganza and safe Trick-Or-Treat Zone. While you're there, you can enjoy the live music, haunted carnival, magic shows, costume contest, photo ops, food trucks & much more.

#8: Kids Spooktacular at Legacy Hall

Where: Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave, Plano TX 75024

When: Wednesday, October 30 2019 @ 9:00am-12:00pm

Cost: $15/person (Ages 1+)

This Halloween, join Dallas Moms & Collin County Moms for a safe, fun Halloween. Featuring a kids "costume parade", kid-friendly spooky tunes, crafts  & MORE! Tickets are required, but they come with a $10 Hall Pass so you can eat around Legacy Hall once the fun is over with. 

You can purchase your tickets here.

#9: PointBank Presents Lake Cities Trunk or Treat

Where: Lake Dallas City Park, 101 E Hundley Dr, Lake Dallas TX 75065

When: Thursday, October 31 2019 @ 5:00-7:00pm

Cost: Free

The Lake Cities Trunk or Treat is a safe, family event sponsored by the four Lake Cities and the Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce. that takes place every year on Halloween. The two hours of fun include face painting, outdoor games, a photo booth, balloon artists, and The Boogie Woogie Choo Choo.

#10: Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Denton

Where: Downtown Denton, 111 W. Hickory, Denton TX 76201

When: Thursday, October 31 2019 @ 5:00-7:00pm

Cost: Free

If you're looking for a safe place to let your kids trick-or-treat on Halloween, head to Downtown Denton where select merchants will be handing out candy.