Spooky Events at the Library

Published on September 29, 2025

Spooky Events

Shake off the shivers with fun, free programs from the Grand Prairie Libraries. Please note age requirements and registration information.

Creep Fest

(Ages 18+) Do you love horror movies? Meet up with horror enthusiasts to watch movie clips of exorcisms in horror movies, discuss and try your hand at trivia!

  • Main Library: Friday, October 1O at 6 p.m.

Not-So-Spooky Singalong

(All Ages) Get into the Halloween spirit with crafts and activities, all while singing along to a musical performance by the Grand Prairie Library Ukulele Club.

  • Main Library: Thursday, October 23, 6- 7 p.m.

Cuentos y Cantos y Caramelos

(All Ages) Put on your Halloween costume and join us for bilingual stories, songs and activities.

  • Main Library: Monday, October 27 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Shotwell Library: Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m.

Boo Babies

(Ages 0-18 months) Bring your little one dressed in their fa-boo-lous costume to sing some spooky songs, read a batty book and make an eerie-sistible craft.

  • Warmack Library: Monday, October 27th at 11 a.m.
  • Main Library: Friday, October 31st at 11 a.m.



Spooky Sweets

(Ages 11-17) Celebrate the spooky season by creating edible graveyards and creepy crafts!

Note: Email dvaldes@gptx.org for information regarding potential allergens. While supplies last! 

  • Warmack Library: Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m.



Spooky Toddler Time

(Ages 1-3) Jump into your costume and boo-gie to spooky songs, listen to a fang-tastic book and get creative with skele-fun crafts!

  • Main Library: Wednesday, October 29 at 11 a.m.
  • Warmack Library: Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m.



Halloween Costume Contest

(All Ages) Whether your costume is horrifying, heroic, or hilarious - join us for a frightfully fun costume contest the whole family can enjoy! Family-friendly costumes are welcome, and we highly encourage homemade flair.

Contestants will walk down a haunted runway to display their costume to their peers and the panel of judges for a chance to win Best in Show!

Note: Register by October 20

Registration: Email jvaldez@gptx.org

  • Main Library: Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 p.m.

Monster Bash

(All Ages) Dare to scare! Get your spooky dance moves ready to dance the night away with family and friends. Wear your costumes, show off your singing and dancing skills with the DJ, and make room for the Monster Mix Snack Bar.

  • Warmack Library: Thursday, October 30 from 5:30-7 p.m.