Happy Fall Y’all! Fall in Arlington may not always bring a chill to the air, but it sure does bring some spook-tacular thrills! For the thrill seeker and scaredy cat alike, there’s tons of fall fun in Arlington! 

By day, make your ultimate autumn bucket list dreams come true with fall festivals and quintessential family-friendly fall activities. Once the sun sets, get ready to test your courage with some seriously spooky fright fests, haunted houses, and ghost tours. 

 

Here’s our curated list of seasonal must-dos. 

 

Pumpkin Nights

Pumpkin Nights 
September 19 - October 31 
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 
Add Pumpkin Nights to your fall bucket list! Pumpkin Nights will transport you to fantastical lands built with over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. This is a family-friendly world of fun that you won’t want to miss - without the gore and scares. 

 

Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest

Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest 
September 13 - November 3 
Calling all adrenaline junkies! Leave the scaredy cats at home and step into Fright Fest – if you dare. Once again, haunted attractions and scare zones have taken over Six Flags Over Texas and this year they’re straight from your favorite scary franchises: Stranger Things, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The 20th Anniversary of Saw, The Conjuring Universe, Trick r Treat, and more.  

 

Six Flags Over Texas Boo Fest 
Saturdays & Sundays, September 14 - November 3 
If you and your little ones scare easily, opt for Boo Fest! During the day, enjoy family-friendly rides, a trick-or-treat trail, and all sorts of fall festivities without the threat of spooky, scary characters.  

 

Six Flags Over Texas Oktoberfest 
Saturdays & Sundays, September 7 - November 3 
Celebrate Oktoberfest this fall with special craft and seasonal brews along with a German-inspired menu. 

 

Ripley's Night of Fright Selfie Room

Ripley’s Nights of Frights 
October 5, 12, 19, 26 
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 
Can you escape Ripley’s Haunted Mirror Maze, 7D Carnival Ride, and Wax Museum of Fear?  Keep an eye out for their cast of live actors - you never know who or what may be lurking around every corner. This is not for the faint of heart! Don’t say we didn’t warn you. 
 
Go Ape! Frights at Heights 
Saturdays & Sundays, September 20 – November 3 
Are you brave enough to face the terrifying treetops after dark? Face your fears and put your skills to the test with wobbly obstacles, eerie ziplines, and treetop ropes course at Go Ape! 
 
Boos and Booze at Tanstaafl Pub
Friday, November 1
9:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween at Tanstaafl! Join them for a costume contest, horror movie trivia, and drink specials including their $10 witch's brew with a complimentary spooky glass.
 
Community Night at Grey Area Studio
Sunday, November 3
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Experience expert glass blowing up close and personal at Arlington's own Grey Area Studio. 

 

Old black and white photo of Arlington Music Hall

Ghosts of Arlington Ghost Tours
Take a step back in time for a haunted history lesson. You might stumble upon some paranormal activity walking through Downtown Arlington and UT Arlington’s campus. You’ll hear the spooky stories and legends of haunted UTA buildings, local historic Arlington homes, an infant cemetery, and more. 

 

Arlington is crawling with haunted spots! Check out our complete list of DFW’s best haunts.