We can't be the only ones who wish Halloweentown were real, and if you share our sentiment, there's a little-known place right here in Texas that's calling your name this spooky season. Celina, a mid-size city of about 30,000 located in Collin and Denton counties, transforms into a Halloween wonderland every October. The town square is filled with fangtastic fun for all ages, including rides, games, free trick-or-treating, a haunted house, festive photo ops, and so much more. Gather up the whole family and get ready for a spooktacular night of fright!
Recently designated the official Halloween Capital of North Texas by Collin County Judge Chris Hill, the entire town of Celina transforms into a family-friendly fright fest every October.
This year, the annual Beware! Of The Square event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 4 until 9 p.m.
Ghouls and goblins of all ages descend on the town square for an evening of "spooktacular" fun, with nearly a dozen activities suitable for all ages.
From trick-or-treating to pumpkin painting to psychic readings, there's plenty of fangtastic fun for everyone.
It wouldn't be a Halloween event without a haunted house, which, as usual, will be presented by the local high school.
This year's theme is "The Past Will Haunt You," featuring elements from various historical eras. Tickets are $5 per person, and all proceeds benefit the Celina Theatre Department.
Out on the lawn, visitors can enjoy a free showing of "Hocus Pocus," a classic festive film.
The Celina Fire Department will also lead a "Thriller" flash mob at 6:45 p.m. If you don't know the moves, get there early and practice along with the on-screen choreography.
Just for the little ones, a special kids' zone boasts an obstacle course, slides, carnival rides, and bounce houses.
It's a nice break from the spookiness, and everything is free of charge.
Vendors selling themed food and drinks will be stationed all up and down the square, so come hungry!
From ice cream to fresh-squeezed juice and everything in between, there'll be tons of scary good treats to sink your teeth into.
You'll also see myriad other products, such as local honey and boutique clothing items.
Each booth has candy for the kiddos, so make sure to stop by and check out all the goodies!
Of course, we'd be remiss not to mention the festive photo ops scattered all throughout the square.
A mixture of Halloween-themed and rustic autumn harvest scenes set the stage for picture-perfect snaps, no matter what look you're after.
Most of the attractions at Beware! Of The Square are free, however several do carry a charge. Visit the town's website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever been to Beware! Of The Square in Celina? If so, what was your favorite attraction? We'd love to hear all the spooktacular details of your experience in the comments section below. Don't forget to check out our previous article for another family-friendly Halloween event in Texas that'll make your spooky season one to remember!
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