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Good morning, Justin!
Halloween weekend is almost here, Justin! Get ready for adorable costumes, buckets of candy, and a whole lot of memory-making around town. From neighborhood trick-or-treating to community events, our streets will soon be filled with superheroes, princesses, tiny pumpkins, and the happiest sugar-powered smiles you’ve ever seen. Let’s make it a weekend the kids will never forget!
THE DIGEST
Justin Halloween Digest: Freebies, Treats & Fall Fun
Looking for ways to make memories around Justin this Halloween? Whether this is your first spooky season here or you’ve celebrated countless Octobers in town, one thing’s for sure—our neighborhoods are bustling with excitement. From decked-out porches to eager trick-or-treaters, Justin comes alive with that Halloween energy we all love. Get ready for costumes, candy, and community fun all week long!
Trunk or Treats & Fall Festivals
Pumpkins, costumes, and candy — catch the spooky fun.
Oct. 28: Clara Love PTA Trunk or Treat
Oct. 30: Justin Elementary Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31: Trick or Treat on Oak St
Oct. 31: 156 Produce Fall Festival
Oct. 31: PaPa’s Trunk or Treat & Movie Night
Halloween Freebies & Fun Deals
Treat yourself without the tricks!
7-Eleven — BOGO Pizza + $1 Candy (Oct. 31)
Buy one pizza, get one free, plus $1 candy deals for 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® members.Smoothie King — Free Avocado Toast (Oct. 31)
Show up in an avocado costume on Halloween and your Avocado Toast is free.Chipotle — Free Chips, Guac, or Drink
Rewards members get a free “Chip or Treat” item with an entrée through Oct. 31.Chuck E. Cheese — 500 Free E-Tickets
Every child in costume gets 500 free e-tickets, candy, and access to nightly Boo-tacular dance parties.Raising Cane’s — Free Treat Game
Collect 5 virtual bats in the Cane’s app by Oct. 31 to unlock a mystery freebie.SONIC — 50¢ Corn Dogs (Oct. 31)
SONIC Rewards members also get two weeks of freebies with any in-app purchase.
Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fun Spots
Ruby Creek Family Farm — Aurora, TX
Sept. 26 – Nov. 2 | Fri 10 AM–3 PM | Sat 10 AM–8 PM | Sun 11 AM–6 PM
Pony rides, hayrides, sand pile, corn pits, general store, live music, fall treats, fishing
Admission: $12/person (kids 24 mo & under free) | Hayrides $3/personHall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze — Grapevine, TX
Oct. 3 – Nov. 2 | Wed–Thurs 3–8 PM | Fri 3–9 PM | Sat 10 AM–9 PM | Sun 1–8 PM
Adults $15 | Kids (4–11) $10 | 3 & under free | Seniors/Veterans $5
Admission includes corn maze and hayridesCobbins Family Pumpkin Patch — Sanger, TX
Oct. 4 – Season ongoing | Sat–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
Petting zoo, hay maze, playground, sensory play, face painting, family games, pumpkins, hay bales, cornstalks
Admission: Ages 13+ $15 | Ages 3–12 $12 | Ages 2 & under free
Cruisin’ in Justin rolled on without a drop of rain! The skies held out, the engines fired up, and the rumble of motors could be heard all through our neighborhoods. What a fun way to bring everyone together—families waving from their driveways, kids pointing excitedly as the cars passed, and neighbors stepping outside just to catch a glimpse of the parade.
Events like this are what make Justin feel like home. Until next time… keep cruisin’, Justin!
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Business Spotlight: PetMePlus Now Open in Justin!
PetMePlus has officially opened its third location—right here in Justin—joining their established stores in Saginaw and Haslet. Known for friendly service and a passion for pets, PetMePlus is dedicated to helping your furry family members look, feel, and live their best.
This locally loved pet supply and service provider offers:
Grooming for dogs & cats
Boarding for dogs & cats
Self-serve dog wash
Dog training
Premium pet food & supplies
PetMePlus proudly serves dogs and cats and even offers discounted services for senior citizens and local rescue groups (pre-approval required).
📍 Justin Location:
1114 FM 156, Justin, TX 76247
Phone: (940) 526-7333
Whether you’re stocking up on treats, booking a groom, or looking for a new pet care partner, swing by and welcome PetMePlus to our community!
Jobs at a Glance – Justin, TX
Public Works Director – Lead water, wastewater, streets & parks teams. Pay: $121,805–$160,658.
Police Officer – Patrol, enforce laws, protect our community. Pay: $31.45–$39.76/hr.
Sales Associate – Justin Discount Boots – Full-time retail in western fashion. 101 FM 156, Justin, TX 76247
Kennel Tech & Lead – K9 Kind Resort – Work with dogs at our new luxury resort. Training provided.
EVENTS
Hometown Happenings & Nearby Fun
A new week is here, and so is the fun! Check out what’s happening in Justin and beyond—events, activities, and simple ways to get out and enjoy our community.
Monday~ Oct 27
Spooky Park Scavenger Hunt at Haslet Community Park starting at 5PM
Tuesday~ Oct 28
Clara Love Trunk or Treat from 4:30-6:30PM at 16301 Elementary Dr
City of Justin Notice of Possible Quorum City Council & Planning and Zoning Commission at 8AM
Wednesday~ Oct 29
Ages 55+ meet at Justin City hall for games, fellowship and lunch weekly beginning at 9:30AM
Thursday~ Oct 30
Justin Elementary Fall Festival from 5-7PM at Justin Elementary School
Safe Spook & Trunk or Treat at Historic DownTown Krum
Trunk or Treat with Southlake Police and Fire from 4-8PM at 600 State Street Southlake
Friday~ Oct 31
Breakfast with mayor James Clark at Lonesome Spur Cafe from 6-8AM
Sacred Smiles Ribbon Cutting at 7251 Canyon Falls Dr. Northlake
Twisted Acres Haunted Trail from 7-10PM at 6065 Michael R
156 Ice House Halloween Bash at 156 Ice House at 7PM
Halloween Bash~ Justin Ross & The Deadwoods at The Mule Barn from 9-11PM
Live Music~ Limelight from 7-10PM at Marty B’s
Saturday~ Nov. 1
Veteran’s Day Walk at Bishop Park at 9AM
Argyle Holiday Market from 9AM-3PM at Argyle Middle School 191 Us-HWY 377
Home Depot Kids Workshop~Excavator from 9AM while supplies last
Free Livesaving Teen Driver Training Program at Texas Motor Speedway
Denton Dig It! Archeology Fair from 9AM-1PM at Denton County Historical Park
Live Music~ Incognito from 7-10PM at Marty B’s
Live Music~ Josh Ward from 9-11PM at the Mule Barn
Sunday~ Nov. 2
Daylight savings time ends: set clocks back one hour at 2AM
📅See our online calendar for upcoming and ongoing events
Upcoming:
11/29~ Small Business Saturday shop gifts from your hometown
LOCAL HISTORY
History Spotlight: Towns That Time Forgot
Before 1880, several small towns around Justin began to grow right alongside it. But when the railroad chose Justin and Ponder for its route, many settlers packed up and moved to those booming new stops — leaving behind once-promising little communities.
Stony, Texas
Located about 8 miles northwest of Justin on Farm Road 2622, Stony was first settled in the late 1850s. The town even had its own post office from 1879 to 1918 and reached a peak population of about 130 residents.
Today, Stony is part of Ponder — but traces of its history remain. The old schoolhouse still stands, as does the Stony Cemetery.
🔗 Learn more about Stony | View on map
Elizabethtown, Texas
About 8 miles from Justin, Elizabethtown was also settled in the 1850s. Early residents built churches, schools, and even a post office, naming the community after the nearby creek it bordered.
By 1880, however, Elizabethtown had disappeared from the Denton County tax rolls. While its buildings have long vanished, the cemetery still stands — now along a paved road. In 2021, Amazon built warehouses on the land where Elizabethtown once stood.
🔗 Read more about Elizabethtown
That’s a Wrap for This Week!
Have a safe and spook-tacular Halloween! We’d love to hear from you—share your local finds, fun stories, or just say hi at [email protected].