Halloween 2026 in Preston Hollow and North Dallas centers on NorthPark Center's free Pumpkin Patch through November 1, the BooMont Hotel walk-through haunt at Galleria Dallas, and Northaven Church's trunk-or-treat on Sunday, October 25. Just north, Addison hosts a free Little Night of Frights on Friday, October 30.
Preston Hollow is a residential neighborhood first, so most of its Halloween happens on its own streets and at the shopping centers around it. The Agency Dallas compiled this guide from organizer pages and established local outlets, with every date checked on October 20, 2026. Where we could not confirm a 2026 date, we say so. Events change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
What is the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch?
The NorthPark Pumpkin Patch fills Center Park at NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, from October 1 through November 1, 2026. It is free to visit, with photo spots throughout the garden. Five-minute family portrait sessions are $20 each, first come, first served. Coins tossed into the fountains benefit Community Partners of Dallas.
Two themed programs remain on the calendar:
- Bookmarks Storytime with Creepy Critters: Saturday, October 31, at 11 a.m.
- LEGO Halloween gifting: listed for Friday, October 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. Confirm the time with NorthPark, since it appears only in the page summary.
NorthPark also screens Halloween movies in the Patch, though a schedule was not posted when we checked.
What is the BooMont Hotel at Galleria Dallas?
BOO! The BooMont Hotel is a walk-through haunted hotel on Level 3 of Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, near the Play Place. It is open daily through November 1, 2026, with entry times set through its ticketing calendar. A visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. This year adds two rooms, a ghost pool, a haunted mirror maze and a 13-stop scavenger hunt.
Ticket pricing varies by source. CultureMap and PaperCity list tickets starting at $24.95, with options up to $49.95, and children 12 and under may be priced lower. Check theboomont.com for current pricing.
Is there a trunk-or-treat in Preston Hollow?
Yes. Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Road hosts a trunk-or-treat on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. Families decorate their trunks, dress in costume and hand out candy. It is an easy, low-key option for younger children the weekend before Halloween.
What Halloween events are near Preston Hollow?
A short drive opens up a few more options:
- Little Night of Frights, Addison: Friday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Les Lacs Park, 3901 Beltway Drive. Free, with trick-or-treating, inflatables, games and food. Parking is limited, with overflow at the Athletic Club across the street.
- Meadows Museum Family Day Trick or Treat, SMU: listed for Saturday, October 24, 2 to 4 p.m., free. The 2026 listing we found does not print the year beside the date, so confirm with the museum.
- Trick-or-treating in Highland Park and University Park: Saturday, October 31. See our Highland Park and University Park trick-or-treat guide.
Where do families trick-or-treat in Preston Hollow?
Preston Hollow does not publish an official trick-or-treat route, and many of its streets have no sidewalks. Families generally stay within their own blocks or on streets with neighborhood association activity. If you drive to see decorated homes, stay in the car on streets without sidewalks and keep speeds low, which is what city officials asked visitors to do this October.
We did not find 2026 Halloween events posted for Preston Center, Preston Royal or Preston Hollow Village when we checked.
2026 Preston Hollow and North Dallas Halloween events at a glance
Event | Location | 2026 date | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
NorthPark Pumpkin Patch | NorthPark Center | Through Nov 1 | Free; portraits $20 |
Creepy Critters Storytime | NorthPark Center | Oct 31, 11 a.m. | Free |
BOO! The BooMont Hotel | Galleria Dallas | Daily through Nov 1 | From $24.95 |
Northaven Church Trunk or Treat | Preston Road | Oct 25, 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Free |
Little Night of Frights | Addison | Oct 30, 6 to 8 p.m. | Free |
What does Halloween tell you about living in Preston Hollow?
Preston Hollow's large lots and quiet, tree-lined streets make for a different Halloween than a dense, walkable neighborhood. Fewer houses per block means less door-to-door volume, and many families build their evening around a few nearby streets or an organized event. That trade of space and privacy for walkability is one of the main questions buyers weigh here.
Our guides to whether Preston Hollow is a good place to buy and which Preston Hollow streets are most desirable go deeper, and the Preston Hollow housing market report has current numbers. The Agency Dallas represents buyers and sellers throughout Preston Hollow and North Dallas.
For more 2026 plans, see our Halloween guides to East Dallas, McKinney, Frisco, Allen and Plano, Uptown and Downtown Dallas, and the full Dallas-Fort Worth guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch free in 2026?
Yes. The NorthPark Pumpkin Patch in Center Park at NorthPark Center is free to visit from October 1 through November 1, 2026. Optional five-minute family portrait sessions cost $20 each and are first come, first served. Coins tossed into the fountains benefit Community Partners of Dallas.
How long does the BooMont Hotel take?
A visit to BOO! The BooMont Hotel at Galleria Dallas takes 45 to 60 minutes. It is open daily through November 1, 2026, on Level 3 near the Play Place, with entry times set by its ticketing calendar. Tickets start at $24.95 according to local listings, so check the organizer's site for current pricing.
When is the Northaven Church trunk-or-treat in 2026?
Northaven Church's trunk-or-treat is Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the church parking lot at 11211 Preston Road. Families decorate their car trunks, wear costumes and hand out candy. It suits younger children who want a shorter, organized evening the weekend before Halloween.
Is there a free Halloween event near Preston Hollow on October 30?
Yes. Addison's Little Night of Frights is Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Les Lacs Park, 3901 Beltway Drive. It is free, with trick-or-treating, inflatables, games and food. Parking is limited, with overflow at the Athletic Club across the street, and crossing guards will be posted.
Sources
- NorthPark Pumpkin Patch 2026: northparkcenter.com/events/northpark-pumpkin-patch-2026
- PaperCity Halloween events: papercitymag.com/culture/best-halloween-events-dallas-spooky-season
- BooMont Hotel: dallas.culturemap.com (event detail and 2026 haunted house guide); peerspace.com
- Northaven Church events: northaven.org/events
- Town of Addison: parks.addisontx.gov/FallWinter-2026-2027/Halloween
- Halloween in Dallas 2026: welcometodallas.com/halloween-in-dallas
- Fox 4, October 5, 2026: fox4news.com
