Boo-tiful couples of Fort Worth, are you ready to turn up the chills and thrills this October? From ghostly dinners to haunted strolls and theatrical scares, here’s your guide to spine-tingling, heart-pounding date nights in Cowtown. Grab your favorite ghoul and let the romance (and frights) commence.
1) The Birds at Amphibian Stage~ Suspense on Stage
Step into a world of psychological tension as The Birds unfolds at Amphibian Stage, blending gothic imagination and eerie theatricality. This play explores what happens when killer birds start attacking and three strangers are forced to seek shelter in an isolated house. However, as paranoia creeps in, the strangers begin to realize that the birds outside may not be the biggest theatre. This production brings a chilling and suspenseful look at human nature. This performance is clever and creepy, just perfect for the spooky season.
2) Trails & Treats at Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge~ Spooky Trails
Enjoy strolling through the beauty of nature on the discovery trails at the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. The trails will be dotted with treat stations for you to enjoy. There will also be festive activities, crafts, and games for you to enjoy with your sweetheart. The best parts of Trails & Treats are the animal encounters and hayrides. Costumes are encouraged so make sure you and your sweetheart are gussied up in your Halloween costumes.
3) The Addams Family at Bass Performance Hall~ Mysterious & Spooky
Journey into the delightfully dark and kooky world of the Addams family at Bass Performance Hall. Laugh, sing, and swoon together as Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, and the gang remind us that weird is wonderful and love is forever (even in the weirdest homes). This magnificently macabre hit musical hits all the right notes for a spooky season date with your sweetheart.
4) Día de los Muertos Mercado at Paco’s Mexican Cuisine~ Transcending Death
Celebrate Día de los Muertos this spooky season at Paco’s Mexican Cuisine. During Día de los Muertos Mercado you’ll find vibrant altars, artisan vendors, and traditional music at Paco’s along with the always delicious Mexican fare. This special event is perfect for the couple who believes love transcends life and death and tacos are eternal.
5) Día de los Muertos Sacred Moon at Toro Toro~ Spirited Celebration
Toro Toro’s Día de los Muertos celebration is perfect for a romantic and delicious date. The Sacred Moon event features a 3-course meal and 6-drink Omakase by celebrity chef Richard Sandoval. The meal will be served by wait staff in traditional Día de los Muertos make up to add a spooky touch. There is also a ballet folklorico performance and a live cooking demo. Dress up, sip slowly, and let your taste buds dance to the flavors of the night.
6) Spooky Celebration at Walloon’s~ Seafood Spooktacular
Walloon’s is hosting a Spooky Celebration on Halloween night. The Spooky Celebration will feature spooky décor (of course), zombie-inspired drinks, and live music by Dre Synth. Costumes and reservations are encouraged for this spooktacular special event. Bonus points for nautical themed costumes (think Poseidon, mermaids, pirates, etc.). Expect the kind of intimate, haunted vibe that’s tailor-made for flirty scares and stolen glances across themed drinks.
From trails with treats under the trees to theatrical fright to ghostly cocktails, Fort Worth brims with hauntingly romantic possibilities. Whether you’re solving mysteries on stage, sharing sugar skull sweets, or sipping under a shroud of spook, these date nights will make your hearts race. Have a fa-BOO-lous spooky season!
