Globe Life Field in Arlington is making the most of a quiet season by debuting a new Halloween event. The home of the Texas Rangers will sub out baseball for a Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 27, when the venue will host seasonal and ballpark activities including trick-or-treat for the kids.

The event is from REV Entertainment, the official events partner of the Texas Rangers and the booking agent for Globe Life Field and Choctaw Stadium in Arlington.

Globe Life Stadium Manager of Tour Operations Valerie McCourt, who organized the event, notes that Globe Life has held other similar events since 2021, such as the summer family field day which attracts about 2,000 visitors.

"But those events we've held are typically in the spring and summer, rather than fall," she says.

This year, the venue became unexpectedly available when the Rangers ended their season on September 29. Sniff.

"This year, unfortunately, the Rangers weren't in the playoffs, so we saw an opportunity to get people into the stadium — to get down on the field where the Rangers play," she says. "They can run the bases, pitch in the bullpen, get a tour of the Rangers clubhouse, take pictures in the dugout — it's a chance to experience the stadium on a larger scale."

McCourt also saw an opportunity for synergy with other businesses nearby also doing Halloween-themed events such as Six Flags Over Texas. Plus, hanging out at the stadium during the fall seems a lot more appealing than during the summer heat.

"I think it'll be a lot of fun for people to come and have a good fall experience and hang out here at the ballpark," McCourt says.

They'll host about 20 vendors, including family-friendly small businesses and crafters. Some of Rev Entertainment’s partners will also be on the field, including the Cleburne Railroaders, a minor league baseball team; the Allen Americans, a minor league hockey team; and the North Texas Soccer Club that plays at Choctaw Stadium will have some interactive activities.

Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged and kids can bring their own trick or treat bags or containers. Each vendor is required to have candy available, since they'll double as trick-or-treat stations.

“We've invited a lot of our neighbors from the area here in the entertainment district, so it's a good way to give them some visibility and get them involved with the community here,” McCourt says. “But the big focus was on making sure we have a good variety of people to and a good number of candy stations, making sure that kids go home with a lot of candy at the end of the day.”

Festivities start at noon and last until 4 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for youth 14 and under, and free for children ages three and under.