Halloween

The second 31 Days of Denton Halloween brought hundreds of thousands of people to the downtown Square in October.

The coffin races are Saturday at noon on Hickory St. in Denton.

The event for ages 18+ includes music, drag shows and a Halloween costume runway.

Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to check out these haunting activities and events in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Whether you’re chasing jump scares or creepy photo ops, these haunted houses in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond promise thrills, chills and a few nightmares.

In Denton, Halloween lasts for the entire month of October. The second 31 Days of Denton Halloween, a monthlong spooky celebration that helped solidify the city’s new designation as the Halloween Capital of Texas, begins on Wednesday.

After the success of the city’s 31 days of Denton Halloween last year, it decided to pursue an official title for its spooky season prowess.

After the success of the first 31 days of Denton Halloween last year, the city now wants to be the premier destination for Halloween enthusiasts in the state.

Many residents have long gone all out to celebrate Halloween, but this was the first year the city made it official with 31 Days of Denton Halloween, a monthlong collection of spooky events in and around downtown.

Don't be surprised if you see fewer chocolate treats in your trick-or-treating loot. Customers are souring on costly chocolate, resulting from a few disappointing cocoa crop years.

Halloween often means heavy candy consumption, but a North Texas dietitian and nutritionist suggest ways to handle the sugar more responsibly.

Here are eight films to get you in the Halloween spirit. From scares and thrills for mature audiences to a family movie night, there's something for your weekend.