Your Guide to Halloween Fun in Grand Prairie
Published on September 29, 2026
Halloween is almost here, and Grand Prairie is getting ready for a spooktacular season of family-friendly fun. In 2025, Grand Prairie was ranked the No. 3 safest city in Texas for trick-or-treating by SafeHome.org, making it a great place to celebrate the season with family, friends, and neighbors.
This Halloween, residents can find plenty of ways to get into the spirit around town, including trick-or-treating, costume contests, fall festivals, Halloween movies, a costumed 5K, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
Check out the upcoming Halloween events happening throughout Grand Prairie.
Pumpkin Run
Saturday, October 10 | 8 a.m.
Lace up for the 40th Annual Pumpkin Run, hosted by the Grand Prairie Metro Rotary Club. Participants can choose from a 10K run, 5K run/walk, or 1-mile fun run/walk. The event also features pumpkin decorating and face painting.
Participants can enjoy a free pancake breakfast, T-shirt, and finisher medal. Proceeds support local charities and community nonprofits.
Location: Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway
Howl-O-Ween Party
Sunday, October 11 | 3–7 p.m.
Join Grand Prairie Animal Services for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! Enjoy games and activities for all ages, an indoor trick-or-treat trail for kids, an outdoor Bark-or-Treat trail for furry friends, local vendors, plenty of candy, and a spooky Haunted Hallway for those brave enough to enter.
Location: Grand Prairie Animal Services, 2222 W. Warrior Trail
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 16 | 5–7 p.m.
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Charley Taylor Recreation Center! Enjoy face painting, bounce houses, a petting zoo, food trucks, games, and local organizations with creatively decorated trunks handing out candy.
Location: Charley Taylor Recreation Center, 601 E. Grand Prairie Road
Forest of Fear
Saturday, October 17 & 24 | 6–10 p.m.
Get ready for a spooky drive-through Halloween adventure at the Forest of Fear! Hop in your car and make your way through a chilling Halloween experience filled with eerie sights and plenty of scares. All ages are welcome.
Location: Loyd Park, 3401 Ragland Rd.
Admission details: $20 per vehicle, and the last car must enter the line by 9:15 p.m.
Annual Fall Block Party
Thursday, October 29 | 5–7 p.m.
Come out to Dalworth Recreation Center for a fun-filled evening of fall activities. Enjoy games, inflatables, free food, entertainment, and time with family and friends.
Location: Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St.
Halloween Movie Night
Thursdays in October | 5 p.m.
Spooky season calls for a movie night! Bring your friends, family, and Halloween spirit, then settle in with free popcorn and lemonade.
Location: Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham St.
Trick or Trail
Friday, Oct. 30 | 5–7 p.m.
Head to the Tony Shotwell Life Center for a spooky Halloween night filled with fun activities, local vendors, and plenty of candy! Grab your family and come enjoy an evening of Halloween fun.
Location: Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham St.
Haunted Hustle
Saturday, October 31 | 8 a.m.
Hit the trail for the first-ever Haunted Hustle at Epic Rec. Participants can run or walk the family-friendly 5K while showing off their most creative, spooky, or hilarious Halloween costumes. A costume contest will also give one lucky participant the chance to take home a killer prize.
Street N Treat
Saturday, October 31 | 5–9 p.m.
Bring the family to Grand Prairie City Hall for an evening of Halloween fun. Enjoy trick-or-treating, free games, face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, and a costume contest. Put on your favorite costume and celebrate Halloween with the Grand Prairie community.
Location: Grand Prairie City Hall, 300 W. Main St.