Looking for a spot to celebrate Halloween in North Texas? Restaurants, bars and more are offering parties, costume contests, bar crawls and other gatherings ahead of Oct. 31 and on the big day. If you’re after immersive Halloween outings that include haunted houses and more, check out this list.
Here’s are some ideas of where to start planning for Halloween:
‘Boo’-rito-eating Contest
FREE Are you brave enough to consume a five-pound ghost pepper burrito in 30 minutes? El Chingon in Fort Worth wants to know. The first three diners to finish will win prizes that include a gifts cards and, of course, bragging rights.
Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Entry is free, as is the burrito, but signing a food waiver is required. 2800 Bledsoe Street, #100, Fort Worth. elchingon.com/fort-worth.
Colombian Cirque Club
Bumping Colombian Country Club has two experiences for a circus-themed Halloween night. The black-tie main event, running from 9 to 11 p.m. with a price tag of $100 per ticket, will feature a red-carpet welcome, hor d’oeuvres, a D.J., cocktail stations and immersive circus entertainment under a tent. Within the confines of CCC, a costumes-encouraged event, from 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., will be the spot for those seeking something more casual.
Oct. 31. . Reservations recommended. 3314 Ross Avenue, #150, Dallas. columbiancc.com.
‘The Craft’ Halloween Party
Swanky and fashionable Regines Lounge is commemorating Halloween night with cocktails and D.J. Lucius. The Craft theme is described as an experience “where shadows whisper and spirits dance.” A costume contest will award winners with “magnificent” prizes, while attendees can also find fortune-telling corners. The theme will continue through the weekend.
Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. 4152 Cole Avenue, #104, Dallas. regineslounge.com.
Halloween at Quarter Bar
Uptown Dallas spot Quarter Bar is already outfitted in spooky Halloween-themed décor. The neighborhood bar will have a D.J. and a costume contest to commemorate the holiday on Oct. 26, where entrants have a chance to win gift cards ranging from $50 to $250 for the top three. Guests can expect drink specials from 3 to 9 p.m. on Halloween that start at $3.50 well drinks and $4 domestic bottles.
Oct. 26. 3301 McKinney Avenue, Dallas. quarterbardallas.com.
Halloween ‘Boos’ Crawl at PGA Frisco
Omni PGA Frisco Resort and the Monument Realty PGA District is hosting a 21-and-up celebration where guests can taste 10 themed cocktail samples. The beverages have quippy holiday names, such as the There Will Be Blood ... Orange Mezcal, along with seasonally inspired sips like a pumpkin spice latte martini. Other activities include a tarot card reader and photo booth. Costumes are encouraged for the excursion.
Oct. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50. 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco. omnipgafriscoresort.com.
Halloween Par-tee at PGA Frisco
If guests aren’t old enough for the aforementioned Halloween ‘Boos’ Crawl, the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and the Monument Realty PGA District have an option for younger visitors. The family-friendly Halloween Par-tee promises an evening of trick-or-treating from festive golf carts, in addition to a 9-hole pumpkin putting patch. Face painting and photo ops are also on the agenda, along with concessions available for purchase. A movie appropriate for the whole family begins at 7 p.m.
Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco. omnipgafriscoresort.com.
Haute Dog How-O-Ween Costume Contest
Give back when you attend this pet friendly adventure at the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa, with ticket proceeds benefitting the Frisco Humane Society. A pet costume contest will have awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and there will other four-legged-friendly vendors with items for purchase. The event is accompanied by a donation drive for pet supplies like food, toys and blankets.
Oct. 27 from 12 to 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for owner-and-dog contest entry and $10 for spectators. 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco. marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalsb-the-westin-dallas-stonebriar-golf-resort-and-spa.
Howl-o-ween at Wag’N Bone
FREE Stop into the Village in Dallas with your dog. Your pup can participate in a costume contest, pose for on-theme photos, have their paw read by a pet psychic and sit for a caricature.
Oct. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. 5670 Village Glen Drive, #130, Dallas. thevillagedallas.com.
Midnight at the Masquerade
A Halloween whodunnit is an option at Southfork Ranch, the iconic Ewing Mansion from the Dallas television show. Guests can purchase tickets for a three-course dinner, alongside a show that will allow guests, decked in ballgowns, tuxedos and masks, to gather clues and mingle to root out the mysterious (imaginary) killer. The entertainment is inspired by an episode of Dallas entitled “Masquerade.” The event is intended for those 13 and older.
Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m.. Tickets are $125. 3700 Hogge Drive, Parker. southforkranch.com.
