Halloween in Dallas 2009
Updated: September 29, 2009
It's time to celebrate as the spooky season is upon us and there are plenty of scary fun things to do in Dallas. From a theme park thriller to a pumpkin patch to cool costumes and haunted houses, you'll have a monster of a time.
Costumes, Events and Haunted Houses
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Six Flags Over Texas
Read Reviews2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX 76001 (map)
FRIGHT FEST: Hop on your favorite ride at Six Flags Over Texas and experience them in the dark this Halloween. If that's not creepy enough, dare to venture into the haunted houses or catch a show to see a Thrilleresque zombie in full, cadavery flesh.
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Dallas Costume Shoppe
Read Reviews3905 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226 (map)
This downtown Dallas costume shop is touted as the oldest in the Southwest. They carry costumes for masquerades, theater and more yet specialize in period costumes from Ancient Greece through the 1940s. So whether it's Athena or pinup look you're after, you'll be sure to snatch a getup that will make your friends howl.
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Dallas Scaregrounds
Write a review2001 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207 (map)
Three linked haunted houses take over 23,000 square feet of spooky space in the heart of downtown Dallas. And fear is the specialty here since they've been generating it since 1996. From Sept. 25 to Oct. 31, they'll be serving up food, games, live entertainment and yes … plenty of scares.
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Read Reviews8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 (map)
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: A beautiful landscape of autumn foliage and a plethora of pumpkins make for the perfect Halloween picture at the Dallas Arboretum. The Autumn at the Arboretum series features The Great Pumpkin Festival through Nov. 1 and allows you and the family to take a stroll through natures fall labyrinth.
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Fort Worth Zoo
Read Reviews1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110 (map)
BOO AT THE ZOO: Grab the kids and head out for Halloween happenings at the Fort Worth Zoo Oct. 22-27 from 5:30pm to 8pm. Fourteen treat stations include live music, clowns, live animal presentations and pumpkin carving demos. It'll be a wild time at this long-running family friendly tradition in Fort Worth.
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Hotel ZaZa
Read Reviews2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201 (map)
This Uptown boutique hotel is known for its dramatic flair and their Wizard of Oz Halloween party is no different. On Oct. 31, the first floor will emulate Emerald City and the wicked witch's castle. And doting Dorothys will serve cocktails and remind you that there's no place like ZaZa on Halloween.
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