(This article was written by Lisa Campos and was featured in the October 2024 issue of Explore Harlingen Magazine.)
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. And there are many ways to celebrate it in Harlingen.
The main city-sponsored event in Harlingen is the 4th Annual Trails of Treats by City of Harlingen. This year, it will be held on October 31, from 6 pm to 9 pm, at Lon C. Hill Park.
Additionally, here is a list of Halloween-related activities and events for your family to enjoy in the Harlingen area.
Pumpkin Patches
Location: T-Ranch Pumpkin Patch, 25492 N. FM 2556, La Feria TX
Features: The largest pumpkin patch in South Texas; fall photo displays; animal exhibit; pumpkin houses; pumpkin painting; tractor hayride; games and activities; food and drinks
Hours: Season runs from October 3 through November 3
Cost: $10 per person; kids 2 and younger are free
More info: https://www.thetranch.com/
Location: First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, 321 E. Harrison Ave, Harlingen TX
Features: Photo opportunities, special events such as movie nights, pie eating contests, etc. as announced
Hours: October 7 through October 31
Cost: Free to enter; pumpkins priced by size
More info: https://firstharlingen.org/
(The photo on the cover of the magazine was taken at First Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch two years ago. My beloved dog, Natedogg, passed away last year so I wanted to honor him in this issue with his picture. He loved playing dress up and wearing costumes! Halloween just isn’t the same without him.)
Community Events
Fall Family Day, Big Red’s Ranch, San Benito
Features: Canoes and paddleboats, hayrides, petting zoos, car bash, golf cart track, giant sling shot, bazooka ball, hay/tree maze, and more
Hours: October 5, 12, 19, 20, 26, and 27, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: $12 per person if purchased online, $14 per person at the gate, kids up to age 2 and single parents are free (pony/horse rides are $4/$5 extra respectively)
Trunk or Treat and Candy Giveaways
The Cameron County Sheriff's Office will have its Halloween Event on October 9, from 6 pm to 9 pm in Olmito. They will have a costume contest, haunted house, treats, games, and fun.
The Moon Rock will have its Trunk or Treat on October 12. Doors open at 5 pm with winners announced at 8 pm. They will have family-friendly fun and prizes.
Our Lady of the Lake University Rio Grande Valley (OLLU RGV) will have its 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on October 19, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm in La Feria. They will have candy, music, and fun costumes.
Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will have its 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on October 24, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. They will have candy, games, and a bounce house.
Luna Sky Lounge will have its 4th Annual Trunk or Treat on October 26, from 5 pm to 9 pm. More details to be announced for this family-friendly event.
La Feria Early College High School (ECHS) CTE will have its 4th Annual Monster Mash Candy Bash on October 29, from 6 pm to 8 pm or when candy runs out. They will have music, games, and hayrides.
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen will have its Trunk or Treat on October 30, from 5 pm to 7 pm. They will have candy, games, and music. Food will be available for purchase.
Costume Contests
The Moon Rock food truck park will have a Halloween costume contest on October 12. Prizes to be awarded include Best Kid Costume, Scariest Costume, and Crowd Favorite. Doors open at 5 pm with winners announced at 8:30 pm.
Pets
The Moon Rock food truck park will host a pet Halloween costume contest on October 12. Doors open at 5 pm with winners announced at 9 pm. Cats and dogs must be in a kennel or on a leash.
Altas Palmas Animal Clinic will have its pet Halloween costume contest on October 26, from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The Moon Rock food truck park will host an additional pet Halloween costume contest and market on October 31, from 6 pm to 10 pm, with $150 in winner prizes.
It is anticipated that additional Halloween events will be announced as the holiday gets closer. Please check Explore Harlingen Blog on Facebook for the most up-to-date information. A Halloween events post is pinned at the top of the page to make it easy to find.
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