Four family-friendly Halloween events around the neighborhood

Photo courtesy of The Shops at Park Lane.

Halloween is just five days away, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate around the neighborhood. Here are four family-friendly Halloween events to add to your calendar.

NorthPark Center Pumpkin Patch

Through Nov. 1, NorthPark Center and Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) are hosting the NorthPark Pumpkin Patch, where visitors can enjoy a pumpkin-filled seasonal display.

The pumpkin patch is free and open to the public.

Fridays in the Patch: On Oct. 30, guests can enjoy live music, food from Bread Winners Café & Bakery To-Go and a showing of Hocus Pocus 2 at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, families can book five-minute family photo sessions for $20 between noon and 4:30 p.m. Earlier that day, at 11 a.m., visitors can attend Bookmarks Storytime with Creepy Critters.

Additional five-minute family photo sessions will be available Sunday, Nov. 1.

The Shops at Park Lane

The Shops at Park Lane will host a day of Halloween festivities on Saturday, Oct. 31. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can participate in free Halloween Sensory Play and a Kids Costume Contest.

Hosted by MyFestiGoodies, the sensory play event will feature Halloween-themed activities and hands-on experiences. The costume contest will give participants a chance to win a $200 gift card to any retailer at the shopping center, according to a press release.

After the festivities, guests can stop by the newly opened Toastique for gourmet toasts, açaí bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, coffee and grab-and-go options.

St. Michael’s Farmers Market Fall Family Day

St. Michael’s Market will host its Fall Family Day on Saturday, Oct. 31, inviting families to wear their costumes and spend the morning visiting local farmers, ranchers and artisans.

Activities will include tent-or-treating, market bingo, face painting, balloon art and a special visit from the Station 27 fire trucks.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson High School TJ Trunk-or-Treat

Thomas Jefferson High School will host its third annual TJ Trunk-or-Treat on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families within the TJ feeder pattern are invited to attend the free event.

Activities will include decorated trunks, candy, games and other family-friendly entertainment. More than 400 students are expected to participate.

Attendees can also receive a free book while supplies last, and free haircuts will be available during the event.