It is October, which means the temperatures are dropping, pumpkin spice is in the air, and the spooks are out to get you.

As with everything this year, COVID-19 has punched the fun levels down, but not completely.

This collection includes fun activities near and far to do with your family and/or friends to keep up your Halloween and fall vibes.

Fairfield, TX

The Freestone County Courthouse has a beautiful fall decoration on the front lawn that is just a perfect photo op. The front page makes sure that everyone knows about that.

The City of Fairfield, Creations Flowers and Gifts, along with Cuckleburs Trading put together this marvelous display, so make sure and give them a thank you.

H&R Block in Fairfield, Tx has also put together a beautiful photo op for families to come and enjoy during the fall season.

The Fairfield Scavenger Hunt hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is underway, check out their Facebook page or the GOFairfield app for more information.

Friday October 16, 17, 23, and on the 24 come out to the Haunted House at Enforcer Educational Services located at 424 TX-75, Fairfield, Tx.

It is only $3 dollars to get in, but more donations are always accepted. The Trooper Damon C Allen Memorial Foundation is hosting this spooky event, so head on out for a great time and a great cause.

Finally, do not miss Boo in the Park, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. This Drive-Thru event will still have all the candy and fun, but with the addition of decorated cars.

Teague, TX

Get your family and jump in the car to head out to Teague, Texas for their first annual Making the Drag Night on Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Decorate your vehicle even, swing by the fundraiser hotdog drive-thru, or you can pull up a lawn chair. All that they ask is that you remember your social distancing.

Get your taste buds ready for the Teague Farmers Market on Sunday, October 25, 2020, full of delicious foods, home décor and bursting with gift ideas.

Worth the Drive

The 2nd annual Blackcat Boo Bash in Mexia, Tx will be a trunk or treat event with live music, face painting and food trucks held on Halloween night.

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, the Jewett VFW Post #3542 will be having their second annual Bonfire Barbeque and Brew Scholarship fundraiser.

Live and silent auctions, a kids zone, and a Pushwater performance is only a portion of the fun to be had at this event.

The Waco Haunted Houses are open every weekend through Halloween, just $22 dollars gets you access to both locations.

On Saturday, October, 17, 2020 they have teamed up with everyone’s favorite vampires, Carter BloodCare, to get you a free entrance and a t-shirt for only one pint of your blood.

A Fall Festival held by East Texas Arboretum in Athens, Tx on Saturday, October 10, 2020. This event includes costume contest for children and pets.

There is a $5 dollar per car donation to get into all the fun and excitement of the day.

World of Khaos in Tyler, Tx is ready to scare you to your core Friday and Saturday nights through October, plus Sundays through Sunday, November 1, 2020.

Looking for a Corn Maze? Head out to Venus, Tx for the JM2 Farms Corn Maze, it is a five acre corn maze, surrounded by fun.

There will be a horse drawn carriage ride, food, a shop, games, and farm animals.

The Haunted Drive is a unique drive-thru haunted house, well not a house, but a drive.

Located in Splendora, Tx this drive has been featured on two different news stations, and brings the scares while you drive.

Remember, wear your mask and stay socially distanced. Monsters can catch COVID-19 too!