Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus

When:  Sept. 19 – Nov. 1

Where: Irving Mall

Price: General Admission $35; VIP Admission $58

One of the most unique Halloween experiences in Dallas, the Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus, features 26 custom tractor trailers filled with creepy clowns, crazy creatures and animatronics that will satisfy even the most intense of thrill-seekers. Bring some friends along to this hour-long attraction filled with fun, fear and all sorts of scares.

Shear Madness

When: May 16 – Nov. 16

Where: Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201

Price: Student Admission $32; General Admission $35

A fun spin on the whodunit genre, Shear Madness is a murder mystery full of laughs. The action takes place in a hair salon full of crazy personalities and one mystery killer. During the course of the show, you and the rest of the audience will have to be paying close attention for subtle clues to question the suspects and solve the crime. The outcome changes from night to night, so even returning audience members will have a new murder to uncover.

Reindeer Manor Halloween Park

When: Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 8

Where:  Reindeer Manor Halloween Park

Price: $15 – $35

Prepare for chills and thrills when you enter one of the three haunted houses at the Reindeer Manor “abusement” park. Enter the world of James Sharp, a successful oil pioneer and banker who built his estate on the 13th Street Morgue in the early 1900’s. While this haunted house’s attractions and actors will scare you, its rich history of ghost activity will send shivers down your spine, as it is considered by esteemed members of the paranormal community to be the second most haunted place in Texas. Visitors and staff members alike often claim to have paranormal experiences that were not part of the attractions. Do not worry though; you will probably make it out alive.

Hansel & Gretel

When: Nov. 16

Where: The Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts

Price: $13 – $23

Do not miss the retelling of a fairytale involving two children, a gingerbread house and a witch who probably would have been sorted into Slytherin. Gather your friends and family together for this sweet evening downtown.

Dallas City Lights Holiday Festival

When: Nov. 22

Where: Main Street Garden

Price: Free

Head downtown for a day of family-friendly activities including an outdoor market, face painting, ornament making, musical performances, concessions and much more. The fun culminates with the lighting of the official downtown tree, and rumor has it that Santa Claus will be making a special appearance.

Justin Timberlake in Concert

When: Dec. 3

Where: American Airlines Center

Price: $53 – $178

Get ready folks. This is the big one. Justin Timberlake will be bringing his suit and tie back to Dallas for an encore performance as part of his 20/20 Experience World Tour. With dozens of award-winning songs in his repertoire, JT is one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Do not miss out on an unforgettable night of music.