Arlington Scares

Halloween & HauntFest Show

Mesquite Convention Center

August 27-28 2017

The Halloween & Hauntfest Show made its debut in arlington in 2017 as a trade show, craft fair, and convention for casual haunt fans. the 2 day show will include celebrtiy appearances, classes and workshops, and a pre-season sneak peek of a local haunt attraction. Check them out at their new location in Mesquite! (Note: Due to the Loss of creator, Steven Colberg, the 2018 Event Was canceled, but will resume in 2019!)

EF Paranormal

A duo of paranormal investigators in Arlington, contact EF Paranormal for ghost hunting and investigation info. 

The Munster Mansion

3636 FM 813, Waxahachie

The McKee family has transformed their home into the Munster mansion 365 days a year! They offer private tours in groups of 10, and have an annual Halloween Charity Event.

Dark Hour Haunted House

701 Taylor Dr. Plano, 75074

Various Shows Feb. - Dec.

Dark Hour is about 45 minutes away from Arlington, but if you're looking for a scare, they're open year Round! Their shows include Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Christmas themes, And their Witchy Halloween show is Top-Notch, too.

Texas Frightmare Weekend

Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel, DFW Airport

May 3-5 2019

The Southwest's Premiere horror convention, featuring celebrity guests, Vendors, parties, and more.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

601 E. Palace Pkwy. Grand Prairie, 75050

Ripley's Believe It Or Not and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum have an Odditorium with vampire Killing kits, two headed animals, and even a spinning vortex tunnel!

Wizard Wayne's Magic Fun House Castle

4100 Rowlett Rd. Rowlett, 75088

Open Year Round

This spectacle is part magic shop, part entertainment venue, part Halloween theater!