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On Pointe contributor Krista Franks Brock, a Dallas-based editor and writer, is taking you inside the city’s most terrifyingly fun parties for a haunting look at Big D's Halloween hot spots.

Looking for a ghoulish good time? Whether you prefer a haute Halloween or a decidedly spooky soiree, we’ll help you find the right fright night fete with the scary scoop on three of Dallas’ best bashes.

ALL AMERICAN HORROR STORY

Go: Rock your craziest costume for Candleroom’s asylum theme part, All American Horror Story, on Wednesday, October 30. The famed nightclub is offering party packages and special bottle service options for the insane event, and you can book a table or submit your RSPV at 214.370.4155 or [email protected].

Gather: Head to the posh venue’s location just off of Knox/Henderson at 5039 Willis Avenue to join the sick soiree.

Greet: Hook up with frightening fellow revelers online at CandleroomDallas.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

CRAWL-O-WEEN

Go: Hit up five Halloween hot spots by joining Crawl-O-Ween on Thursday, October 31. The bar crawl kicks off at The Londoner Pub on Greenville Avenue at 5 p.m. and continues throughout Uptown and Knox/Henderson until closing time; guests can register for $10 online or at the door.

Gather: Go to The Londoner Pub, 2817 Greenville Avenue, to get the party started, and once you’ve got your official Crawl-O-Ween wristband, you can stay with the soiree through stops at J. Black’s, The Libertine Bar, Hacienda on Henderson, and Stan’s Blue Note; check BarCrawl.com/Dallas for directions and details on all venues.

Greet: Get to know the city’s Crawl-O-Ween crowd on Facebook.

      THE SIXTH ANNUAL PUMKIN CARVING CONTEST

Go: The Libertine Bar will welcome terrifyingly talented creatives for the venue’s annual pumpkin carving contest on Monday, October 28, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; the $10 entry fee includes your very own pumpkin to carve up, as well as a draught beer. Better polish your knives, because the first-place winner gets a $100 bar tab, while the second and third place winners earn $50 and $25 tabs respectively.

Gather: Join in the messy madness at The Libertine, 2101 Greenville Avenue.

Greet: Say “boo!” to fellow beer lovers at LibertineBar.com and on Facebook.

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