Halloween

Halloween Fun Around Ellis County: Trick-or-Treats, Mazes, and a New Fantasy Festival

Whether you’re into spooky adventures, candy hunts, or just some family-friendly fall fun, Ellis County has plenty going on this Halloween. Here’s your guide to what’s happening Friday, Oct. 31 — from downtown Midlothian to the magical new festival in Waxahachie.

• 10/29/25, 2:05 PM

Waxahachie to Host New Fantasy Festival After Screams’ Final Season

Those who used to spend October nights at Screams Halloween Theme Park were disappointed when organizers announced the park’s closure after 28 years. But Ellis County won’t be without Halloween fun—Scarborough Renaissance Festival has unveiled Scarborough’s Hollow, a brand-new fall fantasy festival set to bring magic, mischief, and autumn wonder to Waxahachie this October.

• 8/19/25, 2:16 PM