Whether you’re looking for a place to take the kids for trick-or-treating or something a little more startling, the Insider’s Guide to Halloween in and around Waxahachie has all the details on what’s happening for Halloween.
Downtown Ennis Hay Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Every Day through October 31, 2024
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Ennis
302 N Dallas St, Ennis, TX 75119
Admission: free
Every October, Ennis throws a month-long fall event that attracts visitors from all over the area, from Corsicana to Dallas, all drawn to the city’s adventurous maze of hay and the largest pumpkin patch in at least 30 miles.
Witch’s Night Out
October 17, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 19:00 p.m.
Cassaro Winery and Vineyard
704 W Main St, Ovilla, TX 75154
Admission: free
Cassaro Winery is hosting an adult Halloween event, with a witch costume contest, DJ, a taco truck, candy and vendor booths.
Rebekah Lodge Ghost Hunt
October 19, 2024
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Oddfellows and Rebekah Lodge
208 South Rogers Street, Waxahachie TX 75165
Tickets: $30
Become a Ghost Hunter on a paranormal investigation tour of the historic 1891 Lodge in Downtown Waxahachie using “professional” paranormal equipment. The event is designed mostly for adults, but participants 10 years old and older are welcome. All proceeds benefit Waxahachie Rebekah Lodge #381 Charity Fund.
Buy tickets online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-a-ghost-hunter-registration-1026426859367?aff=oddtdtcreator
Trick-or-Treat at the Market
October 19, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Downtown Waxahachie Farmers Market
701 Howard Road, Waxahachie TX 75165
Free admission
Children will have a chance to dress up in their favorite costume and shake down the merchants at the Downtown Waxahachie Farmers Market for candy and treats.
Trunk-O-Palooza
October 19, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Railyard Park
455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Free admission
Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Railyard Park. Participants will dole out candy from the trunks of cars, and kids can win the costume contest, dance in the dance party, and bounce in inflatables. Food trucks will also be in site.
Trick-Or-Treat in the Park
October 25, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Getzendaner Park
400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Free admission
Children are invited to trick-or-treat from trunks at Getzendaner Park. Food trucks, bounce hoses and face painting will also be available.
Trunk-Or-Treat at B&B Theatres Red Oak 12
October 27, 2024
4:00 p.m.
B&B Theatres Red Oak 12
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154
Free admission
Children are invited to trick-or-treat from trunks at B&B Theatres in Red Oak. There will be games, face painting, music, candy, and (as always) more.
Creekside Manor
October 31, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
And Friday and Saturday evenings through November 2, 2024
7:30 p.m. – Midnight
Tickets start at $25
A dedicated haunted house for Halloween, Creekside Manor in Midlothian also has a zombie attack, a carnival of clowns and an insane asylum. Concessions are also available.
Screams Halloween Theme Park
Friday and Saturday evenings through November 2, 2024
2511 F.M. 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167
Tickets start at $42
Screams Halloween Theme Park is an annual Halloween experience with five haunted houses — each with a unique theme and design. Stroll down Cool Ghoul Boolevard and Rottingwood Cemetery walk-through attractions, and enjoy a live stage with scary entertainment, and play games of skill for an entire night of Halloween fun.
Trick-or-Treat on the Square
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. October 31, 2024
Downtown Waxahachie
111 W Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Free admission
The Downtown Waxahachie merchants will host a safe and friendly trick-or-treat event for children all around the courthouse after school.