Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to visit Six Flags Over Texas—and not just because of the iconic Fright Fest! While the thrills and chills of Fright Fest draw crowds from all over, what I really love is how the park transforms into a fall-themed wonderland of kid-friendly fun to create whimsical childhood memories. In today's post, I will share highlights from my recent visit that was packed with magical moments for my children, including Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest activities! These activities run on Saturdays and Sundays through November 2nd. 
This past weekend, my children and I spent Saturday exploring all the park had to offer—from Tricks and Treats to Oktoberfest and our favorite rides—and it was absolutely magical. By the time we got home, my kids were sound asleep, exhausted from excitement, and my youngest son woke up the next morning with the biggest smile, telling me all about his dream of the Trick or Treat trail and the adorable little houses he explored! Moments like these are exactly why I recommend a family visit this fall.
Let's start with a question that I wondered myself - Can younger kids visit Six Flags Over Texas During Fright Fest? The answer is yes -- the park opens at noon and you can pack in 6 hours of fun before Fright Fest starts at 6pm. In fact, they cater to little ones during the day with the special Tricks and Treats activities and shows. Plus, everyone loves Oktoberfest food and activities! I took my own kids and we spent the day enjoying family-friendly fun from noon to 6, but anyone who wants to stick around is welcome to stay longer and can wear a No Boo necklace to skip the scary parts and keep the Halloween magic going! Of course, if you have teens, you will want to stay for Fright Fest. It still has the same iconic thrills with special attractions, actors, and more. It's among the best haunted venues in the country! However, daytime is for everyone -- even our little ones. Keep reading because my mom-heart loves that Six Flags clearly loves hosting little kids at this time of year!
Tricks and Treats: A Whimsical Halloween Adventure
Tricks and Treats is located in the charming “France” section of Six Flags Over Texas, and it’s the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the magic of Halloween. While Fright Fest gets all the attention, the park’s family-friendly activities are equally spectacular—and designed to spark joy for kids of all ages. The Six Flags Over Texas team goes big with decorations, costumes, and interactive experiences that make this area feel like a storybook come to life.
Here’s a quick look at our favorite Tricks and Treats activities—all included in the price of admission!
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Spectral Sisters Show – Enjoy a whimsical, magical performance that will enchant kids and adults alike.
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Costume Contest – Kids ages 10 and under can show off their costumes and participate in the fun!
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Skelebration Dance Party – Dance along to festive music and enjoy lively entertainment with other children.
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Trick or Treat Trail – Wander through adorable, storybook-style houses and collect candy in provided bags.
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Pumpkin and Mask Painting – Decorate pumpkins and masks for free—an adorable keepsake to remember your visit.
All of the activities are a blast! Let me share my personal Top 3 favorites!
The Spectral Sisters are the embodiment of Halloween. They seem like characters straight out of a spellbinding story that dazzle with charm and mischief. This enchanting trio sings, dances, and provides a magical performance for kids and adults alike. We enjoyed sitting on decorative benches that looked like festive hay bales while we enjoyed the mesmerizing show!
The Trick or Treat trail is a whimsical collection of little houses that look like they were pulled directly out of a fairytale book. The kids are given a little bag to use for candy collection at the start of the trail.
I only photographed one of the whimsical houses so that you have an idea of what to expect. I wanted to leave the rest as surprises for you They are magical! My son loved walking up to each house to ring the doorbell or knock. When he woke up the next morning, he had the sweetest smile and thanked me for taking him to Six Flags. I asked about his favorite part. He said that it was the Trick or Treat Trail and that he dreamed about it last night. My mom-heart loves that he felt the magic!
Rounding out our Top 3 favorite Tricks and Treats is the pumpkin and mask decorating. This is a really great time of year to visit Six Flags because the weather is cooling off, but it's also a particularly excellent value as this activity is also included in the price of admission. There is no extra cost for a pumpkin or mask. I loved that they had regular and ghost pumpkins!
My little guy loved decorating his ghost pumpkin!
They also had fun masks to get you into the Halloween spirit! It's also a nice chance to sit down and relax while the kids enjoy a craft.
This event left a big check mark for yet another Happy Childhood Memory!
For energetic little thrill-seekers, don’t miss Bugs Bunny Boom Town, the park’s area filled with exciting rides for younger children. There are also plenty of other kid-friendly rides throughout the park, including:
We are big fans of Bugs Bunny Boom Town! However, as a mom of two boys who have a large age gap, I am especially appreciative of how Six Flags Over Texas also wove over a dozen other child-friendly rides throughout the park so that we could enjoy walking around together and taking breaks where my older son goes on a thrill ride and my younger son can go on a ride geared toward younger kids like the Cloud Bouncer or Mini Mine Train!
Let me highlight some more festive fall features throughout the park. The entire park is meticulously decorated for Halloween, but I have to highlight the corn maze in front of Bugs Bunny Boom Town! My son loves fall mazes and the surprises around each corner.
Another hit with my kids was Casa Magnetica. This attraction is not haunted or scary, making it perfectly age-appropriate. The twisted halls, uneven floors, and befuddling furniture of this mesmerizing mansion will turn even the stablest of minds sideways. Get your world bent by this gravity-defying funhouse built of absurd angles, where physical objects seemingly disobey the laws of physics. Casa Magnetica invites you to question reality and embrace the extraordinary, making it a must-visit during Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! If you don't stay later for Fright Fest, you'll definitely want to visit this all-ages-appropriate spooky house for Halloween.
A very cool feature of the park is the No Bo Necklaces, which allow families with younger children to stay in the park past 6 PM when Fright Fest begins. These necklaces light up, letting actors know your little ones prefer to avoid scares. We ended up leaving shortly after 6 PM, but the necklace gave peace of mind after enjoying dinner and meandering our way through the park to the exit. (I’ll admit—I kind of wanted one myself! Fright Fest is seriously impressive and full of advanced-level scares, which explains its popularity.)
Oktoberfest: Festive Music, Activities, and Crave-Worthy Food
Simultaneously, Six Flags Over Texas transforms parts of the park for Oktoberfest, offering lively music, festive activities, and absolutely crave-worthy food. A pro-tip: if you have a dining wristband, it can be used for both Oktoberfest entrees and desserts! If you follow Six Flags regularly, you know they’ve hired professional chefs to revamp many of the menus, and I am a big fan.
For instance, check out our dinner in which all of the food items were redeemable with the food wristbands that you can purchase in advance (it's a great value!):
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Sausage on a pretzel roll with sauerkraut and mustard
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Chicken schnitzel (so good that I had it for both of my meals at the park!)
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Black Forest cake for dessert
They also have craft beer and German brews in festive steins!
The food, paired with festive music, makes Oktoberfest a highlight for the entire family. Extra bonus: I really have to share a photo of the chicken schnitzel—it was that good!
Some additional Oktoberfest highlights:
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Oompah Delics Show – Sit in the biergarten near the Aquaman ride and enjoy the band as they play festive music around the tables.
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Last Stein Standing – Test your strength and endurance by holding a stein filled with ice water as long as possible. (I gave it a try and lasted about 1.5 minutes. My son also tried and lasted just over 2 minutes. It was fun as everyone cheered us on. We have goals for next year!)
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Meet the Oktoberfest Mayor – A fun, interactive experience for kids and adults alike.
Finally, if you have a teen or college-age child, they will love visiting the gift shops. My teen was thrilled about the t-shirt and hat below! As a mom, I love the quality of everything that we've bought at the Six Flags Over Texas gift shops over the years. I see many teens at my son's school wearing the Fright Fest t-shirts. It's fun for the kids to bond and instantly have something to talk about when they see each other wearing their Six Flags Over Texas t-shirts.
Why You Should Visit This Month
Between Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest, and a variety of rides for all ages, Six Flags Over Texas offers countless opportunities to create magical memories with your children. From laughter-filled Trick or Treat adventures to festive music, amazing food, and whimsical attractions, you’ll leave with your hearts full and your kids already dreaming about the next visit. Additionally, if you have older children who are teens or college-aged in DFW, they definitely need to experience Fright Fest! It's a right of passage!
If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly outing this fall, Six Flags Over Texas is the perfect fall destination. Pack your smiles, costumes, and appetite—it’s time to make memories that your family will treasure forever.
Learn More
Visit Six Flags Over Texas to pre-purchase your tickets, flash passes, meal passes, and parking permit. (Hot tip - check out the season passes where you will quickly come ahead on price even after just a few visits! They even offer season meal passes!)
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