Free Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here are some not-so-scary Halloween activities for young ghosts and goblins in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Best of all, the events are free.
Treat Street at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Join Stockyards Station and 92.1 Hank FM Party Patrol for costume contests, pumpkin decorating, games, hayrides and trick or treating at Stockyards Station shops.
Recommended ages: All
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, October 31
Where: Stockyards Station Mall, 140 East Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76164
Info: 817-625-9715, http://www.stockyardsstation.com/
Cost: FREE!
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Kidgits Boo Bash at North East Mall
Children can participate in craft projects and games. Each trick-or-treater will get a treat bag. Don't miss the Chick-fil-a cow and take a photo at the fall backdrop.
Good to know: Costumes are welcome, but masks are allowed only on children 12 years old or younger. No toy weapons are allowed.
Recommended ages: 12 and younger
When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 31
Where: North East Mall, 1101 Melbourne Road, Hurst
Info: http://www.simon.com/mall/north-east-mall/stream/kidgits-boo-bash-3706581
Cost: FREE!
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Scare on the Square in McKinney
This annual event has grown to hundreds of trick-or-treaters. Historic Downtown McKinney is closed off for trick-or-treaters to cross the street safely and go shop-to-shop for goodies.
Recommended ages: All
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, October 30
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
Info: 972-547-2660, https://www.mckinneytexas.org/index.aspx?NID=562
Cost: FREE!
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Halloween events at Bass Pro Shops
Children can make free Halloween crafts, get their photo taken with the Peanuts gang. On October 30 and October 31, there will also be trick-or-treating and a costume parade.
Recommended ages: 12 and younger
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday October 30 and Saturday, October 31
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051
Info: http://www.basspro.com/
Cost: FREE!
Do you know of any free Halloween events for families in Dallas-Fort Worth? Please feel free to add a comment.
Maricar Estrella: 817-390-7720, @maricare
This story was originally published October 28, 2015 at 12:16 PM.