The Top Things to Do in Fort Worth for Halloween 2025
Atlas Fort Worth Spooktacular Bar (Image Soure: Atlas Facebook)
Fort Worth does spooky season with personality: haunted meatpacking plants, speakeasy murder mysteries behind a bookcase, and a zoo that turns into a candy-lined parade for three straight days. Whether you’re chasing a limited run cocktail menu, a family friendly trick-or-treat, or the kind of haunt that ruins your voice for 24 hours, Cowtown’s got you.
Use this guide to pick your lane—pop-ups, multi-day events, one-night bashes, and haunted houses & tours—then tap through to each official page to snag tickets or see menus. I’ve added a couple of strong, on brand extras (Stockyards Treat Street, a downtown ghost hunt, and a citywide bar crawl) to round things out.
A cocktail from the Halloween themed Black Lagoon Pop-Up featured at Nickel City (Image Source: Black Lagoon website)
Ongoing Pop-Ups:
Black Lagoon at Nickel City
The touring goth tiki pop-up returns to Nickel City Fort Worth with a limited cocktail list, foggy vibes, and decor that looks like a set piece from a stylish slasher. Official dates for Fort Worth are from now until November 1 (so you can still slide in after Halloween night if you’re moving slow on Nov 1). Expect themed glassware, spooky themed cocktails and drinks, and a Nickel City team that goes all in on the bit.
Website: https://blacklagoonpopup.com/pages/venues
Location: 212 S Main St Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Atlas Fort Worth — “Spooktacular” Cocktail Menu & Decor
Atlas flips the room with seasonal set dressing and a limited “Spooktacular” drinks selection. Think moody lighting, glassware, and drinks built for photos. Visit Fort Worth even spotlighted the transformation; Atlas’ own menu page lists a “Spooky Cocktails” section for October.
Website: https://atlascocktailbar.com/fort-worth/drinks
Location: 314 S Main St #100, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Multi-Day Events:
Boo at the Zoo Graphic (Image Soure: Fort Worth Zoo website)
Boo at the Zoo
Dates: Friday - Saturday, October 24–26 from 10AM - 5PM
Three days of costumes, treat stations, live entertainment, and animal shows—free with Zoo admission. It’s daytime and family forward, so you can knock out candy runs without a sugar crash bedtime meltdown. Pro tip: arrive on the early side to beat stroller gridlock.
Website: https://www.fortworthzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo
Location: 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Halloween Ghost Hunt (Self-Guided Game; Oct 30–Nov 2)
Dates: Thursday - Sunday, October 30th - November 2nd
A smartphone led, puzzle style ghost hunt that winds through Sundance Square—fun add on before dinner or a show. Runs evenings Oct 30–Nov 2; budget ~90 minutes.
Website: https://feverup.com/m/458297
Location: Starts in Sundance Square, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
One-Time Parties & Performances:
Costumes & Cocktails at TX Whiskey Ranch
Date: Saturday, October 25th from Noon - 5PM
Afternoon party on the bluffs with TX Whiskey cocktails, skyline views, and a chill time slot (great if you’re saving your big costume for the 31st). Tickets list one cocktail included; 21+.
Website: https://txwhiskey.com/en-us/events/costumes-cocktails-at-tx-whiskey-ranch-oct25/
Location: 2601 Whiskey Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76119
A Night of Texas Terror at Tannahill’s (Image Source: Tannahill’s website)
A Night of Texas Terror at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
Date: Wednesday, October 29th starting at 6PM
A two film scarefest (Texas Chainsaw Massacre + Pearl) projected in the Music Hall—right in the Stockyards. Doors at 6, show at 7; grab dinner at the with the “Bloody BBQ Buffet” and killer cocktail menu curated specially for this event. It’s a night full of fright!
Website: https://www.tannahills.com/events-calendar
Location: 122 E Exchange Ave, Ste 200, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Día de los Muertos Dinner at Don Artemio (Wed, Oct 29)
Date: Wednesday, October 29th starting at 6:30PM
An elegant, one night wine dinner honoring Día de los Muertos, with menu teasers already posted by the restaurant and local food media coverage. Expect refined Northern Mexican cooking, thoughtful pairings, and beautiful ofrenda decor. (EscapeHatchDallas)
Website: https://www.donartemio.us/
Location: 3268 W 7th St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
The Masquerade Party & Murder Mystery at Thompson’s Speakeasy
Date: Friday, October 31st starting at 6PM
Step behind the bookcase for a multi-floor whodunit with cocktails; masks required and the murder mystery starts at 8 p.m. Tickets currently listed at $60 with one themed cocktail included. Dress to impress—this one sells out. (Thompson's Bookstore)
Website: https://www.thompsons-bookstore.com/event-details/the-masquerade-party-murder-mystery-at-thompsons
Location: 900 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Halloween Costume Party & Contest at The Basement Lounge
Date: Friday, October 31st starting at 9PM
Camp Bowie’s neighborhood cocktail bar goes hard on spooky cocktails + a costume contest with a DJ. Expect a packed room and plenty of photo ops and a later start for an adults-only crowd.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/thebasementloungefw/
Location: 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd #125, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Treat Street at the Stockyards (Image Source: Stockyards website)
Treat Street — Stockyards Spooktacular Halloween Festival
Date: Friday, October 31st from 5 - 7PM
Trick-or-treating across Mule Alley & Stockyards Station, plus hayrides, face painting, and a “Legends of Texas” Halloween show. Free, kid-forward, and super convenient if you’re already in the district.
Website: https://fortworthstockyards.com/events/treat-street-stockyards-spooktacular-halloween-festival-2025/
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards & Mule Alley, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Haunted Houses & Ghost Tours:
The line to enter Cutting Edge Haunted House (Image Source: Cutting Edge website)
Cutting Edge Haunted House
Dates: Now - November 1st
Set in a massive, historic meat packing plant, Cutting Edge routinely pulls national praise (USA Today #1 by readers; America Haunts recognition) and stretches well past the “jump scare” baseline—think drumlines, fog, and anything and everything scary that you can think of. Buy timed tickets early; dates run through Nov 1. Pro Tip: The cut-the-line passes are worth the investment as we approach Halloween weekend!
Website: https://www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com/tickets-schedule/
Location: 1701 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Hangman’s House of Horrors
Dates: Now - November 2nd
“The Original Fort Worth Haunted House” marks its 37th season with multiple attractions and special “Scaredy Cat Nights.” Expect Friday/Saturday peak hours and ticket tiers (GA, Fast Pass, Timed Entry).
Website: https://hangmans.com/
Location: 4400 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76106
Cowtown Ghost Tours (Image Source: Cowtown Winery website)
Cowtown Winery Ghost Tours
Dates: Ongoing with added dates and weekday runs in October
Guided Stockyards walks mixing legends, haunted hotels, and Western lore—an easy pick if you want spooky and historical. Tours run on weekends with extra weekday availability this month; book via the winery.
Website: https://www.cowtownwinery.com/ghost-tours-index
Location: 128 E Exchange Ave Suite 610, Fort Worth, TX 76164
FAQ: Halloween in Fort Worth (2025)
What’s the most “only-in-Fort-Worth” Halloween thing to do?
Cutting Edge Haunted House in the old meatpacking plant is a rite of passage; pair it with a Stockyards ghost tour or a drink at a themed pop-up for the full Cowtown vibe. (Cutting Edge Haunted House)
Best family-friendly Halloween picks?
Boo at the Zoo (daytime, candy stations) and Stockyards Treat Street (free trick-or-treating, 5–7 p.m.) are easy wins. (fortworthzoo.org)
Any ticketing tips for the big haunts?
Buy timed entry early for Cutting Edge or Hangman’s—popular slots sell out, and on-site lines can be long. Budget for parking and bag policies. (Cutting Edge Haunted House)
A Halloween date night idea that isn’t a haunt?
Book Thompson’s Speakeasy Masquerade & Murder Mystery or the Don Artemio Día de los Muertos dinner; both are dress-up-friendly with great cocktails/wine. (Thompson's Bookstore)