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Halloween Events, Fall Festivals Oct. 2009
Haunted Houses & Tours
Fort Worth Ghost Tour, through Oct. 29. Stockyards Hotel, 109 E. Exchange Ave. 817-625-6427. Historical tours have been going on since May but end this month; by reservation only. Paul Schermerhorn, 817-501-1086, or e-mail fortworthghosts@yahoo.com.
Hangman’s House of Horrors, begins nightly Friday through Oct. 31. 2300 West Freeway, Fort Worth, at I-30 and Forest Park Blvd. Celebrating its 21st year as the nation’s top charity-benefiting haunted house, having donated more than $1.6 million to local charities. Tickets: $16-$30, includes FastPass. 24-hour info line: 817-336-HANG or www.hangmans.com.
Thrillvania Haunted Attractions,Fri-Sun through Oct. 31 Thrillvania Thrill Park, 2330 County Road, Terrell, at Interstate 20 and Wilson Road. 972-524-2868. For the fourth consecutive year, Thrillvania has been selected by www.AmericasBestHaunts.com as one of the best haunted attractions in the U.S. $13-$25 for All-Attraction Thrill Pass, $20-$40 for VIP Unlimited Fast Pass. Tickets and discount coupons available online, www.thrillvania.com.
Texas Scaregrounds Haunted House, Fri & Sat through Oct. 31. Texas Scaregrounds, 800 W Kennedale Pkwy (U.S. 287 Business), Kennedale. Features "Chaos," one of the country’s largest haunted houses. Four attractions on more than 13 acres. Open rain or shine. $5-$18 for each attraction or $30 combo. $5 discount coupon online for combo ticket. Info: 817-819-6773 or www.texasscaregrounds.com
Zombie Manor Haunted House, Thu-Sun through Oct. 31 & Nov.13. Zombie Manor, 7501 U.S. 287, Arlington. 817-478-7430. Features movie-quality sets and interactive "scare-actors" that place you in the middle of your very own Hollywood horror film. $15 regular admission; $20 FastPass. Nov. 13 Special Event for ages 18+ only. More info and special discounts online, www.zombiemanor.com.
Cutting Edge Haunted House, through Nov.1 & Nov. 13. 1701 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, intersection of Interstate 30 & Interstate 35E. Guinness World Record for the "World’s Longest Walk Through Haunted House." $23-$28.50, $10 more for Speed Pass. Coupon online. Open daily, except Oct. 26. www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com
Slaughter House, through Nov. 1. 2020 N. Lamar St, Dallas, next to the historic West End downtown. Completely redesigned for 2009. Very graphic, not for children under 10. $16 admission or $25 advance VIP Pass. Cash only at the door; $1-off coupon online. Info: 214-999-0708 or www.weslaughter.com
Reindeer Manor, through Nov. 1. 410 Houston School Road, Red Oak, 30 minutes from downtown Dallas. 972-218-RATS. Three main attractions: the Haunted House of Reindeer Manor, 13th Street Morgue and Dungeon of Doom (formerly at the Arlington Museum of Art), as well as an entire festival. Tickets: $11-$17 adults, $4-$8 children under 10 for separate attractions; or Combo to all attractions: $35 adult, $15 children. Tickets, Canned-food donation $5 discount coupon for Combo Pass, and group discounts online. www.reindeermanor.com
The Boneyard, nightly beginning Thurs. through Nov. 1. 2921 E. Division St., Arlington. Features 50 horrific scenes with spectacular effects in each scene. Not for those easily scared. $25 general admission, or $35 FastPass, available online. Cellphone coupons: text "FEAR" to "313131"; get code online. www.theboneyard.org
Festivals & Parties
Spooktober, Tue-Sun, through Oct. 31. Doogoland, 5103 Magna Carta Blvd., No. 110, Grand Prairie. 972-641-1638. Throughout October, Doogoland offers a haunted maze. Kids are encouraged to dress in costume. On Halloween evening, starting at 6:30pm, trick-or-treating and a costume contest will be added. $5 for kids 6 months to 12 years. Free for under 6 months or over 13 years (with paying child). www.doogoland.com
Hall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze, through Oct. 31.3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine. Family-operated maze, hayrides, farm animals and more on 40-acre farm. General admission is free. Hayride runs Fri-Sun from 5pm-close, $2; corn maze, $5. Info: 817-421-4099 or www.hallspumpkinfarm.net.
Boo at the Zoo, Thurs.-Oct. 27, 5:30-8pm. Fort Worth Zoo. The city’s longest-running family-friendly fall event is held at the Fort Worth Zoo for six hair-raising nights. At 5:30, the zoo grounds turn into a haven of happy trails, pumpkin patches and treats at every turn. Some scheduled activities include carnival games, professional pumpkin carving, treat stations, play areas for the little ghouls and animals galore . . . (only until dusk).
www.fortw orthzoo.com
Halloween Spooktacular Kids Party, Oct. 24, 2-3pm. Borders in Colleyville, 5615 Colleyville Blvd, Suite 100, Colleyville. 817-503-8092. Kids can play games, do crafts and wear costumes for free fun and free samples from the Seattle’s Best Cafe. www.borders.com
Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden, Oct. 24-25, 10am-5pm. Botanic Garden, 3320 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, at Interstate 30 and University Drive. 817-871-7686. With music, dancing and food. www.fwbg.org
Big Bang Booo . . . k Fest: Night of the Vampire, Oct. 28. Haltom City Public Library, 4809 Haltom Road. 817-222-7787. Readings by four local authors: Rachel Caine, from her popular vampire book; M.I. Lacy, reading from her book Chrysalis: The Awakening; T.D. McKinney, from her book Walking After Midnight; Steve "Blackbeard" Sanders, reading from his book of poetry A Tale From Devil’s Tavern and also reading Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. Free admission. Costumes welcome. www.haltomcitytx.com
Halloween Charity Bash: Nightmare on Campus Drive, Oct. 29, 6:30-11pm. Tarrant County College-South Campus, Phi Theta Kappa sponsorship, 5301 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, Student Center Cafeteria. Open to the public. Costume contest, games for kids, dancing and Edgar Allan Poe-try Reading Competition hosted by Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society. $5 or five cans of food. Proceeds benefit Tarrant Area Food Bank. Poetry contest will be in the SSTU Living Room (on the second floor of the student center). Info:817-703-2215.
Greenbriar Community Center Fall Festival, Oct. 30, 6-8pm. Greenbriar Community Center, 5200 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, (Burleson/Crowley area). 817-926-6214. Carnival games, costume contest, bounce houses, haunted hayride, candy walk and food.Free admission; tickets for Haunted Hayride, carnival games and 25-cent food items. www.fortworthgov.org/pacs/centers
Dia de los Muertos Parade, Oct. 30, 7-9pm. Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth. 817-624-8333. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a large puppet procession led by a group of musicians that begins at Marine Park and ends at the Rose Marine Plaza. Music, ballet folklórico, offerings, special altars and pan de muertos for the entire family. Free. Rain or shine. www.rosemarinetheater.com
Trey & the Tritones at FW Swing Dance Syndicate Halloween Dance, Oct. 30, 9pm. Swingtime Center, 5100 S.E. Loop 820, Fort Worth. Halloween Dance, so come in costume. Open to the public. East Coast Swing Lesson starts at 8pm. Dance at 9pm. $15 cover ($10 for FWSDS members and affiliates). www.fwsds.org
Halloween Fun at the Library, Oct 31, 1-2pm. North Richland Hills Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills. 817-427-6814. Kids can come in costume and trick-or-treat at each library department. Also free showing of Coraline, PG, in the Community Room at 2pm. Nachos and hot dogs for sale, and free popcorn!. The Library is at 9015 Grand Ave. Call for details or www.nrhtx.com
Spooky Festival at NorthPark Teaches Halloween Safety, Oct. 31, 1-5pm. NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway, Dallas. 214-363-7441. Spooky-themed Halloween event in NorthCourt, between Nordstrom and Macy’s. Free, family-friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon artists, photographs from QuickPix and more. Also performances by the Spooky Strings Marionette Show, Mad Science and a Musical Masquerade featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Jim Allen. Appropriate for children of all ages. www.northparkcenter.com
Hoooowling Halloween, Oct. 31, 2-3:30pm. Haltom City Public Library, 4809 Haltom Road, Haltom City. 817-222-7787. A not-so-scary Halloween party. Stories, puppet show, trick-or-treating throughout the library. Wear costumes (for all ages). Free admission. www.haltomcitytx.com
Cauldron Full of Fun, Oct. 31, 2-5pm. Central Market, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth. 817-989-4700. Halloween Carnival for little ghosts and goblins, starting at the main entrance with a map from the wicked witches. Stops throughout the store at each scavenger hunt station to perform a trick — and get a treat. Also: bean-bag toss, cookie decorating, cakewalk and costume parade. Last night of live music on the patio with soft blues from Dave Millsap, 7-9 pm.
Spooktacular Family Fun, Oct. 31, 3-5:30pm. Central Market, 1425 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. 817-310-5600. Third annual Fall Festival for the whole family with Halloween events for the kids, including a costume parade. Also: Monster Mash with the kids, DJ, pumpkin-carving contest, cookie decorating and cake walk. Other stores in the Shops of Southlake will have goodies for trick-or-treaters from 3-5:30pm.
Fall Festival, Oct. 31, 4-7pm. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth. 817-292-1155. Annual Fall Festival Carnival with Trunk or Treat, games, bounce houses, costume contest and music. Food available for purchase from the youth group. Info: remcall4@yahoo.com, 817-292-1155, or www.wpcfw.org
Hoot n’ Howl, Oct. 31, 5-8pm. Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road, North Richland Hills. City of North Richland Hills’ sixth annual fest for kids. Free carnival games, bounce houses, hayrides, storytelling, costume contest and more. Info: 817-427-6600 or www.nrhtx.com
HalloweenFEST, Oct. 31, 6-9pm. Bedford Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford. Fun-filled safe Halloween treat for the entire family held by city of Bedford. Face painting, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and carnival games. Trick-or-treat at candy stations. Concessions will be available. The cost is a canned good per person or a donation to the Tarrant County Food Bank. Ages 12 and younger welcome. Info: 817-952-2323 or www.ci.bedford.tx.us/festivals/halloween
Six Flags Fright Fest, Fri-Sun through Nov. 1. Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington. Totally transformed into a Halloween playground with shows, street entertainment and haunted houses, plus guests get to experience their favorite rides in the dark. A trick-or-treat area just for the kids, Looney Tunes Spooky Town (for children under 54 inches) and a Kids’ Costume Catwalk (10 and younger in costume). $15 Fright Pass for unlimited trips to all haunted attractions. Free Fright Fest Pass and free admission for the rest of 2009 with purchase of 2010 Season Pass online. www.sixflags.com/overTexas/events/FrightFest2009.aspx
Autumn at the Arboretum and Fall Family Fun Weekend, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, on the east shore of White Rock Lake. This year’s theme is "The Great Pumpkin Festival." $10 adult, $9 senior, $7 children (3-12); Parking on site $7. Information: 214-515-6500 or dallasarboretum.org.
Theater & Arts
Evil Dead: The Musical, Fri & Sat through Oct. 31. Dallas Hub Theatre, 2809 Canton St., Dallas. 214-749-7010. A musical comedy adaptation of the infamous 1980s horror flick. Tickets: $20 general seating, 877-238-5596 or www.smarttix.com.
Bats in the Belfry, Oct. 23-25.Theatre Off the Square, 114 N. Denton St., Weatherford. 817-341-8687. It’s Halloween night in Brooklyn, and the four sweet motherly teachers of the Ogilby Conservatory of Music are planning their usual over-the-top party. Their plans take an unexpected turn when their adopted daughter suddenly arrives with her new fiancé and his uptight parents, and then a dangerous turn, thanks to their mysterious and malicious warlock houseguest.
"Halloween at the Heard," Oct. 24, 6-10pm. The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972-562-5566. Trick-or-treating along the Dinosaurs Alive! trail, outdoor movie, costume contest. Tickets available online only and sell out fast. www.heardmuseum.org
"Butchers, Dragons, Gods, and Skeletons: Film Installation," through Oct. 25. Kimbell Art Museum, 333 Camp Bowie Blvd, FW 817-332-8451. An exhibition of five specially commissioned film installations that both interpret works in the collection and stand as powerful works of art in themselves. www.kimbellart.org/haas/
Web of Murder, Oct. 28-Oct. 31. Granbury Opera House, 133 E. Pearl St., Granbury. 800-547-4697. Tickets $25-$29. www.granburyoperahouse.net
VideoFest Guts and Glory 24 hr Film Race, Oct. 31.Mockingbird Station, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 230, Dallas. 214-841-4713. Eight teams of filmmakers will shoot three-minute movies beginning at 6pm Oct. 31 and ending at 7pm Nov. 1. The movies will be screened as part of VideoFest, in the Angelika Theater, on Nov. 6, in front of a live audience. Registration: $100. Info: www.videofest.org
Concerts & Club Events
Fall Concerts, Oct. 22, 7 pm. Solana Village Center, 7 Village Center, Westlake. 817-430-0303. Free hourlong evening concert. Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy something from one of the Solana restaurants. 281 South (country) performs. Concerts are sponsored by Atmos Energy. 97.1 The Eagle presents Freakers Ball 2009, Oct. 23, 4pm. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie, 972-854-5111. With Alice in Chains, Puddle of Mudd, Chevelle, Saving Abel, Halestorm, Pop Evil. www.nokiatheatredfw.com
"Halloween Freak Fest," Oct. 24, 6:30pm. Ridglea Theater, 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. 817-738-9500. Doors at 6:30pm, two stages. Costume contest with cash prize plus band merchandise for winner. Featuring American Lab Rat, No Scope, Suicide Opera, Deaf Angel, Eighth Circuit, Earthrot, Silent Surrender and more. www.ridgleatheater.com
"Taste of Greenville Avenue,"Oct. 24, 11am-5pm. Parking lot at Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. Food, beer, live performances all day. www.TasteOfGreenvilleAvenue.com
"Halloween Family Concert," Oct. 25, 2:30pm. Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas. 214-692-0203. Pre-concert activities include a costume contest for audience and musicians. An ever-popular DSO tradition, this year’s Halloween concert explores the magical world of animals. Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals will take center stage, accompanied by the poetry of Ogden Nash. Also featured will be The Town Musicians of Bremen, by Dallas composer Simon Sargon. $19-$43. 214-692-0203. www.dallassymphony.com
"First Fest" Concert, Oct. 25, 7:30pm. Levitt Pavilion, Founders Plaza, 100 W. Abram St. Arlington. 817-543-4307. A communitywide festival of First Baptist Arlington. Concert with The Afters. Festival begins at the church at 4pm with 5K Pumpkin Run; 4:30-8:30pm Free First Fest Carnival including trunk-or-treat and food vendors. www.levittpavilionarlington.org
Oct. 29, 1919 Halloween Show "Land of the Dead Bands," 1919 Hemphill St., Fort Worth. With Dead Ramones as the Subhumans, Fakeshrine as Crimpshrine, Genius Party as the Queers, Ippur as the Buzzcocks, Teenagers from Mars as the Misfits. www.1919hemphill.org
Wesleyan Instrumental Halloween Concert, Oct. 29, 7:30pm. Martin Hall, 1309 Wesleyan St, Fort Worth. There will be several musical guests throughout the haunted evening and a reception afterward. Awards will be given for outstanding costumes. Families with children are welcome to attend. www.txwes.edu/music/music/events.htm
The Lone Star Dead Halloween Party 2009, Oct. 30, 8pm. Poor David’s Pub, 1313 S. Lamar St., Dallas. 214-565-1295. With Forgotten Space and a Lone Star Dead live broadcast. Costume contest for wildest, weirdest and scariest costumes. KNON prizes, free candy and free food. No costume? Come out anyway. Advance tickets $6. www.poordavidspub.com
Halloween Costume Party, Oct. 31. J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill, 400 E. Abram St., Arlington, in the Draft House. Music by the Stingrays. www.jgilligans.com
Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Oct. 31. Sherlock’s Pub locations in Addison, Arlington and Dallas. Samuel Adams Beer, rich with flavors of caramel and toffee, all month. www.sherlockspubco.com
Monster Ball!, Oct. 31, 6pm. The Door, 2513 Main St., Dallas. 214-742-DOOR. Great metal/hard-core bands on two stages. Main stage: SICKATRIX, Resonant Chamber, The Apparition, Sky Bleeds Red; Side stage: Judah, Within Destruction, Where Crowds May Gather, Metasphere. $10 all ages. www.thedoorclubs.com
Monster Ball!, Oct. 31, 6pm. The Door, 2521 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth. 817-624-OPEN. Great metal/hard-core bands on two stages. Main stage: EMOROUS, Poverty, Addeus, Diotrephes; Side stage: Established Strength comeback show, Svrdwn, Tales Tell Lies (rock/metal/hard-core/progressive) $10 all ages. www.thedoorclubs.com
Halloween Free Show, Oct. 31, 7pm. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933.With White Denim plus Neon Indian. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. www.granadatheater.com
Halloween Party & Costume Contest, Oct. 31, 7pm. Stagecoach Ballroom, 2516 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth. 817-831-2261. With Johnny Lovett & Neon Therapy; $8. Doors open 7pm, band 8:30pm. www.stagecoachballroom.com
"Dusk to Dawn" Halloween party and movie, Oct. 31, 7pm-8am Nov.1. Lone Star Country Club, 1849 E. Belt Line Road, Coppell. www.waronboredom.com
Ghostland Observatory concert, Oct. 31, 8pm. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas. 972-343-2444. Electro/punk. $30. Ticketmaster. www.thepalladiumballroom.com
94.5FM KSOUL "Boo! Bash," Oct. 31, 8pm. Glass Cactus, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. 817-778-2800. Celebrity DJ Spinderella. Featured bands: M-80s, Inflatable Love Boys, Blaze of Glory, Suede, LC Rocks, Le Freak, Texas Unlimited Band, Moving Colors, Time Machine. 9pm-1am, $10 cover charge begins at 8pm. www.glasscactusnightclub.com
Costume Contest,Oct. 31, 8pm. Cyclone Anaya’s World Class Mexican Kitchen, Prestonwood, 5225 Belt Line Road, Dallas. Judging begins at 10pm. First prize, $300; second prize, $200; and third prize, $100. Kids get goody bags filled with treats.
Halloween 2009,Oct. 31, 8pm. 4 Horse Saloon, 9530 U.S. 80 West, Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. Ages 21+.
Off With Their Heads Halloween Ball, Oct. 31, 8pm. Curtain Club, 2800 Main St, Dallas. 214-742-6207. Attire: Burlesque,/Baroque/ Victorian/ Edwardian/ Steampunk/ Gothic. Wear a mask. Marquis of Vaudeville with sideshows, burlesque, magic, theater. Ages 17+. www.curtainclub.com
Costume Contest,Oct. 31, 8:30pm. Prophet Bar, 2513 Main St., Dallas. Crazy Ivans, Most, Justin Kipker Show, Helloch!c, The Donnatellos. Contest for best female and male costume to win $50 bar tab. www.thedoorclubs.com
Wizard of Za,Oct. 31, 9pm–2am. Hotel ZaZa Urban Oasis, 2332 Leonard St., Dallas 75201, 214-468-8399. Follow the yellow-brick road into Hotel ZaZa, as the entire first floor is transformed into scenes inspired by the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz with a ZaZa twist. In the spirit of Halloween, costumes are encouraged. Those dressed as a favorite "Za" character will be entered for a chance to win prizes. www.hotelzazadallas.com
Kreepy Karaoke, Oct. 31, 9pm. Back Porch Tavern, Grapevine. www.backporchtavern.com
Halloween Horrorble Party! and $500 Costume Contest, Oct. 31, 9pm. Hailey’s, 122 W. Mulberry St, Denton. 940-323-1159. With B3, Matthew & the Arrogant Sea, Lil’ Foot. DJs B & Yeah Def for Spookfest that will be a real floor burner. Doors open 9pm. $3 over 21, $5 under 21. All ages. Costume Contest: Winner takes all, after the bands and before the DJs at midnight. www.haileysclub.com
Trick and A Treat, Oct. 31. 9pm Scat Jazz Lounge, 111 W. Fourth St, Fort Worth. With the Shawn Pickler Trio, featuring Melissa McMillan. www.scatjazzlounge.com
Halloween Party Special Show, Oct. 31, 9:30pm. Keys Lounge, 5677 Westcreek Drive, Fort Worth. 817-292-8627. With Pat Boyack and Johnny Mack. Bands start at 9:30pm. www.keyslounge.com
The Goodshow Music Series presents: A Halloween Extravaganza, Oct. 31, 10pm. Lola’s Sixth, 2736 W. Sixth St, Fort Worth. With Skin and Bones Drum Cult and Oso Closo, 10pm, $6 at the door, all ages. www.lolasfortworth.com
Costume Contest, Oct. 31, 11:30pm. Best Friends, 2620 E. Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth. www.bestfriendsfw.com
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