Calling all earthlings, extraterrestrials, and costumed creatures! The City of Celina invites you to join us for our annual, award-winning Halloween festival, Beware! of the Square, with this year's theme: Alien Invasion!
The extra-terrestrials have landed on Celina's Historic Downtown Square and are ready to explore. From spooky chills to cosmic delights, this FREE, family-friendly event offers the perfect blend of sweet and spooky fun! With trick-or-treating, a haunted house, a FREE Kids Zone, Cirque Shows, pumpkin decorating contest, and over 60 market vendors there is something for Halloween enthusiasts of all ages!
See you on the Square - if you dare!
Celina's Downtown Square
October 25, 2025
4 to 9 PM
Life Boo-nnected.
This event is free to the public. Interested in supporting us? Become a sponsor or volunteer.
Let the Countdown Begin!
Schedule
Cirque Show 1
5:30 - 6 PM
Cirque Show 2
8:15 - 9 PM
Step right up and witness the extreme! Cirque du Beware! brings you the most intense circus experience under the sun & moon! See skilled artists master the art of equilibrium in mind-bending balancing acts and lightning-fast juggling. Gaze skyward for graceful, yet perilous, aerial shows. Then, prepare for the ultimate rush as performers conquer the terrifying Wheel of Death and play with danger in a fiery display of fire performances. This show is not for the faint of heart!
Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest
Drop Off Entry Prior to Event
Pumpkins Displayed at Festival
Crowd Favorite Voting & Prizes!
Calling All Young Artists!
Join the City of Celina's Beware! of the Square Bookmark Contest and showcase your talent by illustrating this year's theme "Out of This World". Your creation could become the official bookmark for the 2025 event! Grab your art supplies, let your imagination soar, and submit your masterpiece for a chance to be a local art sensation.
Official Pumpkin Decorating Days in Celina
Join the Celina Public Library for a Pumpkin Painting Party on the Square! Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of pumpkin carving and decorating fun! The first 100 artists will receive a FREE faux pumpkin thanks to the Friends of the Library! Paint and decorations will be provided (supplies limited).
OR
Join the Celina Parks & Recreation Department for a Pumpkin Craft Night at the Ralph O'Dell Senior Center! Get ready for an evening of pumpkin painting and CARVING! Pumpkins, paints, stickers, and other decor provided! Registration required.
Ready for a gourd time? Join Us!
Wednesday, October 22
Location: Downtown Celina Pavilion, 141 N Ohio St
3 - 5 PM
RSVP FOR THE LIBRARY PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY
Thursday, October 23
Location: Ralph O'Dell Senior Center,
6 - 8 PM
FREE
$5
Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!
Bookmark Contest!
View the winning bookmarks illustrating this year's theme "Out of This World".
Pick up a FREE bookmark at the Celina Public Library!
Now Accepting Food & Beverage and Market Vendors!
Fall and Halloween themed, Handmade, and homegrown artists and artisans preferred.
*Applications are through Eventeny, which is a free platform for vendors to create a profile and apply. Please note, all applying vendors are required to enter a credit/debit card. Once approved to participate, you will be sent an approved message & invoice through Eventeny (also sent to your email). Payment will automatically be charged 5 business days after payment notification using the card you applied with. Please contact events@celina-tx.gov if you have any questions or concerns.
Cosmic Cowboy Merchandise is Here!
Giddy up, space travelers! The new Cosmic Cowboy collection is finally here. We've wrangled up a fresh batch of hats and shirts so you can show off your love for the final frontier, Texas style. We've got a spooktacular selection of gear to help you celebrate Halloween in the Halloween Capital of North Texas. Whether you're a fan of friendly extraterrestrials or just love that classic spooky vibe, we've got you covered. Ready to gear up for your next adventure? These items are in limited supply, so grab 'em before they're gone to a galaxy far, far away!
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Save the Humans, Give Blood.
The aliens are here. They are among us. We have one mission: Save the Humans! Celina Police and Fire Departments are in a high-stakes competition to see who can collect the most of the one resource that can save humanity: human blood. Before you donate, vote for Police or Fire in this friendly Public Safety Competition. Last year's victor was Celina Police Department...who will take home the trophy this year??
Save the Humans, Give Blood.
Friday, October 24
Location: Celina Police Headquarters, 3025 S. Coit Rd
8 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 25
Location: Beware! on the Square, 142 N. Ohio St
2 - 9 PM
Shop Local Vendors!
Shop local vendors selling handmade & homemade items perfect for the gifting season ahead. Enjoy traditional fair food such as corndogs and funnel cakes, as well as Texas BBQ, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisines. See the below list of approved vendors. Feel free to shop their websites prior to the event. #ShopLocal
Park & Play
Beware! of the Square is held on Celina's Downtown Square. Free Park and Ride Shuttles to and from the event will be available from 4 - 10 PM.
Shuttle Locations: Moore Middle School & Collin College
Pro Tip: Check out our Downtown Parking Maps!
Thank You Sponsors
Volunteers
The City of Celina has a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals age 16 years or older. Volunteering offers a great way to get connected and give back to the community. Our volunteers are a valuable and much-appreciated resource for our fast-growing City and the myriad of activities in the community. It only takes a few minutes to sign up: simply complete the form to be added to our volunteer database.
Gold: 2024
Gold: 2023
Silver: 2024
Silver: 2023, 2024
Bronze: 2023
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