Explore Harlingen has compiled a list of Halloween activities in Harlingen, Texas and surrounding towns this year. They are listed by category and then date order. As I discover more events, I will continue to update this list. Please bookmark this page, come back often, and share this link with your friends.
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Big Red's Ranch Pumpkin Patch and Fall Family Days
Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2022
Time: 3:30 -7:30 pm
Location: Big Red's Ranch, Citrus Ranch Blvd., San Benito TX 78586
Cost: $12 online for adults and children older than age 2 (ticket sales close the night before); $14 cash at the gate (if space allows); single mothers and fathers are free with purchase of tickets for their children.
Info: Fall Family Days at Big Red's Ranch includes photo opportunities, canoes and paddleboats, hayrides, petting zoos, car bash, golf cart track, giant sling shot, bazooka ball, hay/tree maze, and more. Extra charges include pony rides ($4); horse rides ($5); and food and vendor fees.
Contact: Big Red's Ranch website
Pumpkin Patches
T-Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Dates: September 30, 2022 through November 13, 2022
Hours of operation:
Mondays - Thursdays: Closed
Fridays: 5-8 pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 2-8 pm
Cost: $10 per person. Kids ages 2 and younger are free. Tickets must be purchased in person (cash or card accepted).
Location: 25492 N. FM 2556, La Feria TX 78559 (Exit Solis Road, then head 1.5 miles north of Expressway 83.)
Contact: 956-244-5253
First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Pumpkin Patch
Dates: October 10, 2022 through October 31, 2022
Hours of operation:
Mondays - Fridays: 10 am - 12 pm and 4 pm - 8 pm
Saturdays: 8 am - 8 pm
Sundays: 12 pm - 8 pm
Cost: Free to enter; pumpkins priced by size
Location: FUMC, 321 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen TX 78550
Contact: 956-423-0540
Garcia Farms Pumpkin Patch
Dates: October 15, 2022 and October 16, 2022
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Garcia Farms, 34348 FM 732, San Benito TX 78586
Cost: $20 per vehicle, includes a free pumpkin.
Contact: Garcia Farms on Facebook
Community Events
1st Annual Diesel Creative Cuts Pumpkin Patch Photos
Date: Open daily (closed Mondays)
Time: 4-7 pm on Tuesdays through Saturday; 10 am to 7 pm on Sundays
Location: Diesel Creative Cuts, 322 N. Commerce, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free with your own phone; $5 for 4x6 print; $7 for 5x7 print.
Contact: Diesel Creative Cuts on Facebook
Donna Corn Maze
Date: October 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2022
Time: 5-10 pm on Fridays; 1-10 pm on Saturdays; 1-9 pm on Sundays
Location: Donna Corn Maze, 807 N. Valley View Rd., Donna TX 78537
Cost: $15.50 for ages 3-60; $12.50 for seniors aged 60+; free for children younger than age 3
Info: Activities include pumpkin patch, kiddie train, pillow jump, pedal karts, hay rides, friendly adventure barn, corn box, super slide, and hay bale mountain.
Contact: Donna Corn Maze Website
Camp Rio Fall Festival
Date: October 15, 2022
Time: 4-8 pm
Location: Camp Rio, 280 Fish Hatchery Rd., Brownsville TX 78520
Cost: $10
Info: Fall Festival at Camp Rio includes activities like canoeing, archery, carnival games, and more!
Contact: Camp Rio on Facebook
Halloween-Themed Movie Night
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Edith's Elegant Candles, 901 W. Jackson Street, Suite D, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Info: Free spooky treats and drinks. Costume contest at 6 pm.
Contact: Edith's Elegant Candles on Facebook
Cameron County Halloween-Themed National Night Out
Date: October 21, 2022
Time: 6-8:30 pm
Location: Sheriff's Office, 7300 Old Alice Road, Olmito TX
Cost: Free
Info: Games, food, drinks, music, and prize. Trick or treating for the kids.
HCISD Films on the Field
Date: October 26, 2022
Time: 7 pm
Location: Boggus Stadium, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Info: Come watch Hotel Transylvania
SCI Spooktacular Fall Festival
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 4-7 pm
Location: Southern Careers Institute, 1122 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen TX
Cost: Free
Info: Haunted house, trunk or treat, food, raffles, giveaways
Contact: Fairway RGV on Facebook
Halloween Block Party
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 5:30-7 pm
Location: Phase 4 of McGee Autrey Subdivision, Primera TX
Cost: Free
Info: Candy, refreshments, and grand prize costume contest
Contact: Fairway RGV on Facebook
City of San Benito Halloween on the Trail
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: W.H. Heavin Memorial Park, San Benito TX 78586
Cost: Free
Contact: San Benito City Hall on Facebook
Rising Scholars Academy Fall Festival and Hallway of Horror
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy, 151 S. Helen Moore Road, San Benito TX 78586
Cost: Free
Contact: Rising Scholars Academy on Facebook
J&R Snack Bar Halloween Party
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: 602 W. Harrison, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Info: Free candy and popcorn for the kids; costumes encouraged.
Contact: J&R Snack Bar on Facebook
Drury Lane Block Party
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 8418 Drury Lane, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Info: DJ, costume contest, food, drinks, haunted house, candy, and games
Batcave Barbershop Costume Party
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 7-11 pm
Location: 1246 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Info: Costume contest, food, games, adult beverages
Contact: Batcave Barbershop on Facebook
Halloween in the Park Trails of Treats
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Lon C. Hill Destination Park, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Peter Piper Pizza Halloween Party
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Peter Piper Pizza, 306 N Highway 77, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Info: Join us on Monday, October 31st, from 5 to 8 PM for a night of fun for the entire family! The event will include free candy, a costume contest, and other fun activities.
Contact: Peter Piper Pizza on Facebook
Just Fresh Trick or Treat
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 5 pm
Location: Just Fresh, 1501 S. "H" Street, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Contact: Just Fresh on Facebook
Metro "Brew up a Good Time on Halloween"
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 5 pm
Location: Metro by T-Mobile, 509 S. Expressway 72, Suite A-1B, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Contact: Purely Wireless on Facebook
Ice Monkeys Presents Trick or Treat
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: Ice Monkeys, 205 W. U.S. Business 77, San Benito TX 78586
Cost: Free
Contact: Ice Monkeys on Facebook
Trunk or Treat Events
Our Lady of the Lake University Trunk or Treat
Date: October 15, 2022
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Our Lady of the Lake University RGV Campus, 1650 S. Main Street, La Feria TX 78599
The Pour Station Trunk or Treat Market
Date: October 22, 2022
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: The Pour Station, 1600 W. Harrison Ave., Harlingen TX 78550
Contact: The Pour Station on Facebook
District 2 Neighborhood Watch Trunk or Treat
Date: October 23, 2022
Time: 4 pm
Location: Vestal Park, 501 Lafayette Ave., Harlingen TX 78550
Treasure Hills Elementary Trunk or Treat
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 5-6:30 pm
Location: Treasure Hills Elementary School, 2525 Haine Drive, Harlingen TX 78550
Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Trunk or Treat
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3810 Hale Ave., Harlingen TX 78550
Horizon Montessori School Trunk or Treat
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 5-6:30 pm
Location: Horizon Montessori School, 2802 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen TX 78550
Wal-Mart 4th Annual Trunk or Treat
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 5:30-7 pm
Location: Wal-Mart Harlingen, 1801 W. Lincoln, Harlingen TX 78552
Cost: Free
Contact: Wal-Mart Harlingen on Facebook
St. Anthony's Trunk or Treat and Loteria
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Location: St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 1015 E. Harrison, Harlingen TX 78552
Cost: $2 donation per child for Trunk or Treat; 2 cards for $10 for Loteria
6th Annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 4-8 pm
Cost: $20 registration for car-truck-motorcycle show; free general admission to see the show
Location: Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Drive, Harlingen TX 78552
Info: Costume contest for kids, adults, and pets; music; food vendor; trick or treating. Call/text 956-454-3065; register at https://rebeccaoproductions.com/car-register
Contact: Rebecca O' Productions on Facebook
Trunk or Treat Halloween Spooktacular
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Premier Martial Arts, 624 N. Ed Carey Drive, Harlingen TX 78550
Info: Prizes for best trunk and best costume; games; food; trick or treating.
Contact: Premier Martial Arts on Facebook
St. Paul Trunk or Treat
Date: October 30, 2022
Time: 4-6 pm
Cost: Free
Location: St. Paul, 602 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen TX 78550
Info: Candy, games, pumpkin carving, bounce houses, and food, all for free.
Contact: St. Paul on Facebook
Elks Lodge Halloween Trunk or Treat
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Harlingen Elks Lodge, 1426 S. Commerce Street, Harlingen TX 78550
Info: Shows off your costumes and get some candy. Located on the side parking lot facing Commerce Street.
Contact: Harlingen Elks Lodge on Facebook
First United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: FUMC, 321 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen TX 78550
Contact: 956-423-0540
Pets
Altas Palmas Animal Clinic Pet Costume Contest
Date: Submissions accepted October 17-28; Facebook voting October 29-30; winners announced on October 31
Location: Altas Palmas Animal Clinic, 201 Stuart Place Road, Harlingen TX 78552
Sugar & Hayley's Halloween Pet Costume Contest
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 2 pm
Location: Sugar and Hayley's Harness Wear, 221 E. Jackson Street, Harlingen TX 78550
Cost: Free
Info: Prizes for Best Pet Costume and Best Pet/Owner Combo
Scary/Spooky
Haunted Historical Downtown Walk
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in October
Time: 7 pm, 9 pm
Location: Downtown Harlingen
Cost: $15/person (kids aged 10 and younger are free)
Info: Interactive walking tour of downtown Harlingen; lasts an hour and a half; limited spots per tour.
The Haunted San Juan Hotel
Dates: October 6-31, 2022
Time: 8 pm - 12 am
Location: San Juan Hotel, 125 W. 5th Street, San Juan TX 78589
Cost: $25/person general admission; $40 Slash Pass
Info: Interactive walking tour of downtown Harlingen; lasts an hour and a half; limited spots per tour.
Contact: San Juan Hotel Website
Terror on Texas Ave.
Date: October 27-30, 2022
Time: Thursday - 4-11 pm; Friday - 4-11 pm; Saturday - 4-11 pm; Sunday 4-10 pm
Location: Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, 1000 North Texas Ave., Mercedes TX 78570
Cost: 2 years & younger - FREE; 3 to 12 years - $5; 13 years & older - $10
Bullriding & Lucha Libre Wrestling in RODEO ARENA - $10
Parking- FREE
Info: Haunted House, Texas Ave. Chainsaw Massacre, Flash Mob, Live Music, Carnival, Hayrides, Scarecrow Row, Pumpkin Patch, Rio's Roundup Kiddie Play Land, Shopping Bootique, Food & MUCH MORE!
Silent Hall by RGV Apocalypse
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 6-10 pm
Location: Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, 5001 E. Expressway 83, Mercedes TX 78750
Cost: Free
Contact: RGV Apocalypse on Facebook