Bump in the Night

Omni Dallas hosts trio of terrifyingly fun Halloween weekend events

Stay spooky this Halloween season with help from the Omni Dallas Hotel, which is hosting a trio of terrifyingly fun events over Halloween weekend.

Hauntingly fun movies
Gather on the Pegasus Lawn for a family-friendly, spooky good time with a weekend of spirited movies:

Friday, October 29, Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson sisters are awakened from the dead by a teen trying to fit in after his family moves to Salem, Massachusetts.
Saturday, October 30, The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack Skellington is tired of his Halloween habits and tries a new holiday on for size.

Omni Dallas will be serving popcorn and candy. Come early and grab some to-go tacos or burgers from Restaurants on Lamar and have a picnic on the lawn. BOYB (bring your own blanket) or low lawn chairs and enjoy the magic of a monstrously fun movie night.

Go trick-or-treating in downtown
Downtown Dallas Inc. is hosting the 2021 Trick-Or-Treat on Downtown Streets, and Omni Dallas is a stop on the way to filling up your candy bag with tons of treats.

This is a signature Halloween event for downtown merchants and families, and everyone is encouraged to enjoy some goodies. Find adult Halloween-inspired beverages in select Restaurants on Lamar, and have some treats just for the kiddos (and kids at heart).

Sniff out baked goods and candy in the lobby by Pegasus Bar, and pick out a free mini pumpkin to decorate. Both guests and locals are welcome.

The fun takes place October 29 from 4-7 pm, starting at Main Street Garden Park (but you can start at the Omni lobby, too!).

Bites and boo-ze
Order up some creepy cocktails and devilish desserts that are around for Halloween only.

At The Owners Box, enjoy the Blackberry Corpse Reviver (gin, Lillete, Cointreu, blackberry puree, and lemon) for $14.

Cafe Herrera has the Ghoul-Rita (Olmeca Altos Reposado, Midori, Blue Curacao, lime juice) for $15, the Franken-Spritz (Avion, Cointreau Noir, lime juice, Midori, and ginger beer) for $14, and the Pumpkin Churrotini (Rumchata, Kahlua, and pumpkin pie spice syrup, topped with a churro) for $16.

Do the Monster Mash for dessert: black sopapillas with brownie bites, ice cream, and candy, drizzled with strawberry puree.

Settle in
Get cozy with the Definitely Dallas Halloween offer, with rates starting at $209. This include $25 in hotel credit and complimentary self-parking each night. Go ahead and get away — you've earned it.

Do the Monster Mash at Cafe Herrera.

Photo courtesy Omni Dallas

Do the Monster Mash at Cafe Herrera.

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Local Festival

More than 100 Dallas acts will perform at free Deep Ellum Block Party

Photo courtesy of Deep Ellum Block Party

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A cultural bash is coming to Dallas' Deep Ellum: Called the Deep Ellum Block Party, it'll be a full day of music, art, shopping, and more at venues across the iconic Deep Ellum District, taking place on Saturday, November 22.

Headliners will include Dallas heavy metal band Mothership and country-folk artist Joshua Ray Walker — leading the way for a full day of live music at multiple venues, including Trees, Club Dada, Three Links, and DoubleWide.

This is the second year for the event, which debuted in 2024 as a way to honor Deep Ellum’s 100+ year history as the birthplace of the Dallas music scene.

More than 100 acts will perform including a reuniion of A.Dd+, as well as local sensations Tye Harris & Cure for Paranoia. In addition to the music, the festival-style event will offer a variety of activities throughout the day.

Fun and games. The celebration begins at noon with a district-wide Scavenger Hunt, the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market, mural painting by Dan Colcer on Deep Ellum Blues Alley, the Behind the Music exhibition on historic music venues at the Deep Ellum Community Center, and a Fish Fry fundraiser at Three Links with SOCK (Saving Our Community with Kindness).

Music will get started around 3 pm with a special daytime set by Branoofunck at Club Dada. Attendees can also whet their appetites for the night ahead with a colorful tour of Deep Ellum by local musician and Dallas Entertainment Awards founder, Dezi 5.

The main music portion starts at 6 pm, as venues throughout Deep Ellum will offer non-stop free live music all night long, featuring local legends and emerging talent, reflecting the neighborhood's vast and eclectic musical heritage.

Wine Walk. At 4 pm a special Wine Walk will kick off with a celebration of Kettle Art Gallery’s 20th anniversary. Four more local art galleries will be open and featuring new works for visitors to peruse while Madison King and Big Techs will play music outside Merit Coffee.

Food. To help fuel attendees, local eateries will be serving up their best bites, offering drink specials and other deals. Participating restaurants include Trees, Club Dada, Three Links, DoubleWide, Deep Ellum Art Co., Twilite Lounge, Ruins, Armoury D.E., The Freeman, AllGood Cafe, Adair’s, Elm Street Saloon, TX Tea Room, Puzzles, RBC, Will Call Bar, Sons of Hermann Hall and Reno’s as well as Dusty’s, DOT’s, St. Pete’s

The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP. The full schedule and venue map. are https://deepellumblockparty.com/

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