Thursday
The Werewolf of London
When a London botanist returns from Tibet with a rather nasty bite, no one is safe, especially when the moon is full. Can popcorn-throwing audience members scare him off?
Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane
Cost: $10.50-$12.50
Info: pocketsandwich.com
Saturday
A Family Fun Weekend
Kick off a weekend of Halloween activities at the Arboretum. Kids can trick-or-treat through the garden, decorate pumpkins or get their face painted all weekend long. Costumes are encouraged for a new festive and frightful costume contest.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road
Cost: Free with $15 general admission ticket
Info: dallasarboretum.org
Fall Fest
Support local businesses with a fun-filled day of food, drinks, music and trick-or-treating on Lowest Greenville. Munch on a free s’mores pizza from Greenville Avenue Pizza Company while you browse pop-up shops featuring jewelry, art and leather goods. Participating companies include Rapscallion, the Truck Yard, Bullzerk and more.
Where: Lowest Greenville
Cost: Free, but purchase a $15 Lower Greenville Collective glass to access freebies, including beer and champagne
Info: facebook.com/events
A Howl-o-ween Costume Contest
Sunday
Be Our Guest
The Dallas Children’s Theater presents the classic Disney fairytale, “Beauty and the Beast.” Catch the last performance of this tale as old as time.
Where: Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St.
Cost: $15-$40
Info: dct.org