It's spooky season, and we're already making our plans for Halloween! Explore these lively 21+ parties for boos and booze below, and start planning your costumes now!
Updated October 2024
THE RUSTIC’S HALLOWEEN BASH
One of our favorite fall patios is hosting an epic party with themed cocktails, Texas-inspired eats, Halloween photo ops, and tarot card readings! Come dressed to impress and enter the costume contests, with prizes for the spookiest, funniest, and best dynamic duo costumes. Plus, enjoy live music from The Mississippi Bastard Project.
Date & time: October 26th from 8pm to 1am
Price: Free
Uptown | Directions
DALLASITES101 CHILLS & THRILLS
Start thinking up those epic costumes and join us at Echo Lounge for a spooky and boozy Halloween night! Enjoy activities like karaoke, photo ops, a mummy wrap contest, costume contests, and more. Plus, sip themed drinks from the bar, enjoy Tiff’s Treats cookies, and dance to music from a local DJ!
Date & time: October 31st from 7pm to midnight
Price: $15
Design District | Directions
MORE HALLOWEEN PARTIES & EVENTS
VIRGIN HOTELS DRAGGED TO HELL: DRAG BRUNCH
You better work, witch! Grab your ghouls and get ready for some slaying at Virgin’s Halloween-themed drag brunch, with live performances, prizes, and all-you-can-eat brunch stations.
Date & time: October 6th and 20th at noon
Price: $50 (includes brunch, mimosa packages available for additional purchase)
Design District | Directions
Boolesque at Swizzle
Our favorite (and maybe the only) haunted tiki bar in Dallas is hosting their annual Boolesque party! Enjoy Halloween-themed tiki drinks, tropical spooky decor, delicious island eats, and burlesque performances from Honey Cocoa Bordeauxx, Mary Lynn Mayhem, and Courtney Crave. (Pictured)
Date & time: October 24th at 8pm
Price: General admission $15, $25 VIP (includes welcome cocktail)
Lower Greenville | Directions
The Village Presents: Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Bash
Over Under and La Mina are transforming into a ghoulish Halloween wonderland with over-the-top decor, DJs, photo ops, drink specials, and more! This is one you’ll want to go all out on your costume for – the winner of the costume contest will receive a wicked $1,500 prize!
Date & time: October 25th from 9pm to 2am
Price: Free with RSVP, drink packages available for $10 to $30
Northeast Dallas | Directions
Virgin Hotels Nightmare on Turtle Creek
Put on your costumes and get ready for a frightful night dancing 'til dawn. This chilling party will feature spooktacular spirits, Halloween photo ops, and hauntingly good DJ performances.
Date & time: October 25th
Price: TBA
Design District | Directions
Woof-O-Ween at Tequila Social
Witch way to the treats?! Dogs can get in on the Halloween fun on this stunning patio on the Katy Trail! Make sure they’re in their costume – there will be prizes for the best outfits! Plus, $1 from every house margarita ordered to Friends of Dallas Animal Services, who will also be on-site with foster opportunities.
Date & time: October 26th from 11am to 2pm
Price: Free with RSVP
Harwood District | Directions
Cedar Springs Halloween Block Party
Strut and spook your way down Cedar Springs at this fabulously frightening Halloween Block Party! The annual event is hosted by beloved Oak Lawn bars Sue Ellen’s S4, TMC, JRs, and the Rose Room. The festivities include a Halloween costume runway show, performances from drag queens, themed cocktails from multiple bars, photo ops, live music, and more.
Date & time: October 26th from 6pm to 1am
Price: Free
Oak Lawn | Directions
Halloween Bash at Punch Bowl Social Dallas
Enjoy eerie entertainment galore at this fun-filled activity bar! Their haunted bash will feature themed cocktails and mocktails, custom flash tattoos from Electric Feels Studio, plus scavenger hunts, and more exciting games.
Date & time: October 26th at 9pm
Price: $10
Deep Ellum | Directions
THE CHURCH PRESENTS HALLOWEEN AT It’ll Do
The Church, a social group hosting all things goth and industrial in DFW, is hosting its annual Halloween party at the storied It’ll Do Club. Put on your spookiest costume and get ready to dance under the iconic ceiling lights and disco balls! DJ Virus will be spinning tunes, and the venue will be decked out in all things creepy.
Date & time: October 31st from 8pm to 2am
Price: $13
East Dallas | Directions
Babou’s Halloween Great Gatsby Soiree
Trade your ghouls for glamour this Halloween with a 1920’s 1920s-themed party! The swanky cocktail lounge Babou’s (inside Hotel Swexan) will have an open bar and live music to dance the night away. Come dressed to the nines in your finest flapper fits!
Date & time: October 31st from 9pm to midnight
Price: $150
Harwood District | Directions
Haunted Happiest Hour Halloween
For a spine-chilling night with skyline views, head to the massive rooftop at Happiest Hour! The space will be filled with Halloween decor and photo ops, themed cocktails, and a DJ spinning music til late. Don’t forget your costume!
Date & time: October 31st from 8pm to 2am
Price: Free with RSVP
Harwood District | Directions
TINY VICTORIES
This beloved Oak Cliff bar is hosting spooky parties every Saturday in October, and one on Halloween night! The costume party will feature themed drinks, live entertainment, and food pop-ups!
Date & time: October 31st from 4pm to 2am
Price: Free
Oak Cliff | Directions
SPOOK & FREAK Halloween Music Festival
Sons of Hermann Hall is hosting a Halloween-themed music festival! Make your costume your festival fit and enjoy music from local acts Pretty Boy Aaron, Berry Blue, Phantasma, Julys, and Phlowerie.
Date & time: November 1st from 6pm to 11:30pm
Price: $15 to $20
Deep Ellum | Directions