Heading out on the town this Halloween? We’ve got the 6 top neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in Dallas
Are you looking forward to some Halloween fun with your kids in Dallas? Although we can’t ever guarantee Texas will be having crisp fall weather on Halloween night, these fun and spooky (but, you know, not too spooky) activities and places to trick or treat will help you have a great time celebrating with your little ghouls and goblins!
The following Dallas neighborhoods are known for great decorations, great candy, and welcoming hordes of Halloween fans. If you’d rather take your kids to an organized event versus door-to-door trick or treating in a neighborhood, we’ve listed some fun options for that, too. Or, go all out and combine one or more of the timed festivities with regular trick-or-treating. (Read: All. The. Candy.) Halloween only comes once a year, after all.
Highland Park is one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods. This walkable family-friendly community has historic homes sitting on wide streets and this neighborhood really does it up for Halloween.
2. Oak Cliff
Winnetka Heights is one of the largest historic districts and has a fun, welcoming Halloween vibe. The Kessler Park neighborhood is also known to be welcoming to trick-or-treaters. The Dallas Zoo, which is also located in Oak Cliff, has historically hosted fun, family-focused Halloween activities. Although there's nothing on their calendar for this Halloween yet, this could be a fun add-on or Halloween weekend activity if it is nice outdoors.
The streets near White Rock Lake that parallel Lakewood Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard itself are known for epic decorations and a great candy haul. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is about three miles from this neighborhood. Halloweekend, scheduled for Oct. 29-30, includes trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, live music, and even a visit from Miss Texas! Halloween events are included with regular admission.
Dallas’ original historic district has a variety of architectural styles done up for Halloween. The kids will only care about the goodies, but adults might enjoy taking in the Georgian and Craftsman-style homes. It's also worth hitting up Klyde Warren Park, which is three miles Southwest of Swiss Avenue. On Sat., Oct. 29 from 5-9 p.m., the park has free trick-or-treating, costume contests, and a showing of the Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus. But if you're angling to fill your candy bucket, come early. Trick-or-treating takes place from 5-7 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Note: Swiss Avenue and Munger Place are within walking distance of each other so if you’re up for it, it’s doable to hit both neighborhoods on Halloween night.
The residents of Munger Place go all out with decorations and candy. Check out Munger Place Church's Mungerfest event that’s held right before Halloween. Less than three miles from Munger Place is the AT&T Discovery District, where free Halloween fun is happening on Oct. 29 from 4-7 p.m. There will be more than 20 vendors handing out candy and other goodies.
Both Plano and Frisco are increasingly popular with families moving to the area or moving from outside Dallas. Deerfield and Singletree Trail in Plano and Panther Creek Estates in Frisco are neighborhoods outside the city limits worth checking out.
