Awesomely October Fun in North Texas
October is here, and while we haven’t had that first cold snap yet here in North Texas, the state fair is here, and the pumpkins are out. Wondering what other fun shenanigans you can get into this month spooky or otherwise? Read on to see what tops our list of October fun.
Fall Festivals
Lone Star Storytelling Festival – Frisco, TX – Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2018
Experience the magic of storytelling. Held at the Frisco Public Library. Features a wide selection of authors and book signings.
Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival – Farmers Branch, TX – Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2018
Music festival and chili cook-off brings lots of people to the Farmers Branch Historical Park, Farmers Branch, Texas. Musicians include The Del McCoury Band, Lee Ann Womack, 
Balsam Range, Hot Rize, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, The Grascals and many more groups. One of the best bluegrass events of the year
Festival at the Switchyard – Carrollton, TX – Nov 3 to Nov 3, 2018
A free event with family-friendly concerts, beer garden, food, and shopping attended by over 27,000 last year that honors the critical role played by the railroad in the community.
State Fair of Texas – Dallas, TX -Sept. 28-Oct. 21, 2018
The daddy of all fall festivals returns with Big Tex’s welcoming, “Howdy, folks.” During the 24-day run, fairgoers can celebrate all things Texas with live music, college football games, nightly parade and fireworks, Midway games and rides, animals, and indescribable fried food offerings.
Southlake Oktoberfest – Southlake, TX-Oct. 5-7,2018
Visit this fest for live music, children’s entertainment, artisans, food and beer, and adorable wiener dogs competing in an Oktoberfest costume contest and race.
Pumpkin Patches
Autumn at the Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX
September 22 – November 21, 2018
Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch– Double Oak Ranch, Flower Mound, TX
Every day from October 1 – 31, 2018
First Methodist Pumpkin Patch -455 Ball Street Grapevine, TX
Every day from October 1 – 31, 2018
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine, TX
Daily, September 28 – October 31, 2018
The Patch at Southlake 101 E. Highland Street, Southlake, TX
Daily, September 28 – October 31, 2018
Haunted Houses
Arlington
Six Flags Fright Fest
2201 Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76011
http://frightfest.sixflags.com/overtexas
Bedford
Moxley Manor Haunted House
510 Harwood Rd.
Bedford, TX 76021
682-231-1313
Flower Mound – FREE Home Haunts*
Some ask for a donation, often for a local charity:)
Chanting Corpse Graveyard and Channing Manor
October 31, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/ChantingCorpseGraveyard/
2305 Channing Court, Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Dark until 10 pm
May also be open on October 27. Visit Facebook link above for updates.
Hawthorn Manner
October 26, 27, and 31, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/HawthorneManorHauntedHouse/
1728 Enchantress Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75028
5-9pm nightly
A free family-friendly (but scary) haunted house in Flower Mound. Please bring a canned or boxed food donation for those in need. Cash donations are also accepted.
The Pecan Haunt
October 27 & 31, 2018
4722 Bayberry St
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
The Haunt contains a variety of scares that are mostly decorative and FX driven (very few if no Actors). The Haunted Trail is appropriate for all ages while the Pecan Asylum & Manor are a bit more on the scary side. Donations are welcome!
Early Candy Night (Oct 27th): 7:00pm — 11:00pm
Halloween Night (Oct 31st): 6:00pm — 10:00pm
Twin Oaks Manor
October 31, 2018, 7-9pm
3705 Twin Oaks Ct., Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Free
Home haunt walk thru suitable for all ages on October 31st only. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed and appreciated. We are located on Twins Oaks Ct. in Flower Mound, Texas.
Grapevine
Legoland
Have a Haunting Good Time at Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Discovery Center
Visit the LEGO® Pumpkin Patch For Some Brick-tastic Pumpkins
The Halloween party built for kids returns to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth with Brick-Or-Treat. Get your costume ready for some spooky family fun over October 20, 21, 27 and 28.
Halloween Kids
Halloween Events at Bass Pro Grapevine
Enjoy Halloween events at Bass Pro Grapevine October 20 & 21, and 26–28, 2018.
Free 4×6 Photos
Pumpkin Toss
Free Crafts!
Trick or Treating
Costume Parade
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/halloween-event
The Grapeyard
Join the freak show as you try your hand at old-school carnival games and test your daredevil spirit as you step on to the haunted trail. All ages are encouraged to come dressed in their best costumes but please no face masks or hand props. This one-of-a-kind experience will run Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm, join us if you dare for a Halloween scare!
Friday & Saturday, October 26 & 27 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm
Oak Grove Park, 1299 Oak Grove Loop North, Grapevine, TX
Cost: $2 per person/resident; $5 per person/non-resident
Ages: All ages welcome
Admission is limited, and all event goers must each have a ticket. Go to GoGrapevine.com/Grapeyard for more information on ticket sales, photos, maps, and FAQs.
$2 per resident (using coupon code GPVRES) ; $5 per non-resident