There is so much spooky, Samhain-y fun going on in North Texas this month, it was hard to choose just a few events to share. Check out what's happening in our awesome community!
This month's happenings:
Witches & Pagans Coffee/Tea Social
Saturday, October 5 at 2 PM
Hosted by Witches & Pagans North of Dallas
1418 Coffee (Prosper, TX)
A new casual meetup for Witches and Pagans to meet and mingle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/486096557364678/
A Murder of Crows Soirée
Saturday, October 12 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Hosted by The Witches’ Ball
Adriana Estates (Greenville, TX)
Immerse yourself in an evening of mystery and revelry with special musical guests (and Spirit Haven favorites) Marquis of Vaudeville. Vendors, readers, and lots of spooky photo ops will be scattered across this castle-themed event venue. Tickets $84-179/person. Overnight camping is available for an additional $37. 21+
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-witches-ball-a-murder-of-crows-soiree-tickets-838266697257
House of Horrors Pop-Up
Sunday, October 13 at 12 PM – 5 PM
Little Plank Vintage (Hurst, TX)
The spookiest pop-up of the season, featuring 50+ vendors with vintage, horror, gothic, oddities, and more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1249129596112401/
Gran Festival de Dia de los Muertos + Haunt the Block 2024
Thursday, October 17 at 5 PM – 8 PM
Hosted by Mariposas de Mansfield and the Mansfield Business Alliance
Two events in one! Enjoy an unforgettable evening as we honor our loved ones and celebrate the vibrant traditions of Dia De los Muertos at Farr Best Theater in downtown Mansfield. Explore Dia de los Muertos altars from local artists and pose for pictures with elegantly dressed Catrinas. At Haunt the Block, you are invited to wear your costumes and bring your little ones for trick-or-treating at dozens of local businesses.
https://www.facebook.com/events/381134241756963/
https://www.facebook.com/events/822592533365653
Make & Take Fall Witches Besom Class
Saturday, October 19 at 12 PM or 3 PM (two class times available)
Hemlock Haus (Fort Worth, TX)
Make your own Witches Besom for the fall season. All materials included. All ages welcome (under 13 are requested to have an adult present). $45/person.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1234972497816909/
Samhain Ceremony
Sunday, October 20 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Hearth Wisdom Store (Pantego, TX)
Join for food, fellowship, and a celebration of the third harvest on the Witch’s calendar, Samhain. All ages, paths, and traditions are welcome. $22/person.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1178985130155448
Samhain Tea Party & Ancestral Connection Ceremony
Saturday, October 26 at 8 PM
Hemlock Haus (Fort Worth, TX)
A small group ritual and tea party experience featuring contributions from several local small businesses. Savor vegetarian hors d'oeuvres The Wire Farm Pantry, a special tea selection from Virgo Teas, and an ancestral connection ceremony led by Ash of the Liminal Grotto. Limited to 13 advance tickets. $99/person. This event will also be offered on Saturday, November 1.
https://www.facebook.com/events/811328261066816
Monsters & Misfits Market
Sunday, October 27 at 11 AM – 5 AM
Hosted by Crossroads Bazaar (Pantego, TX)
Halloween-themed pop-up market featuring local creators. This outdoor event will be held in the parking lot in front of Hearth Wisdom Store. Free to attend and all ages welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1081663756233113/
DFW Pagan Unity Fest 2024
Saturday, November 2 at 10 AM – 5 PM
Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church
DFW’s annual community celebration and fundraiser since 2016. Gather for free workshops, a community raffle, and some early Yule shopping. [Disclosure: Grove and Grotto is a sponsor of this event.]
https://dfwpaganunityfest.com/
The Morrigan Calls: Preparing for the Dark of Winter
Saturday, November 2 at 7 PM
Denton Unitarian Universalist Church
A Samhain ritual dedicated to the Morrigan, goddess of battle and the cycles of life and death. Gather at 7 PM, ritual begins promptly at 7:30. All are welcome. Please bring a potluck dish if you are able. Donations for Denton CUUPS are gratefully accepted.
About This List
Grove and Grotto publishes a curated monthly list of Pagan, witchy, and earth-based events happening in and around our home base of Dallas, Texas.
This list comes out around the 1st of the month. (Or a couple of days before, if we're feeling organized.) Info is provided as a volunteer service only and we are not affiliated with any event, except as described in the listing. Please reach out to the organizer(s) with any questions or proposals.