Fantasy of Dreams Festival – Texas 2026

Fantasy of Dreams Festival – Texas 2026 will take place on October 24–25 at Willow Point Central in Killeen, Texas, with free general admission, fantasy costumes, vendors, games, costume contests, Trunk or Treat activities, and a ticketed Masquerade Ball.
The festival is designed as a family-friendly journey into a magical fantasy world where guests are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and bring imaginative characters to life. Across the weekend, visitors can enjoy vendors, food, games, fantasy-themed activities, costume contests, and Halloween-season entertainment.
Fantasy-focused celebrations like this one can also be found in the wider listings for Fantasy Fairs and Renaissance and Medieval Festivals in Texas.
🕒 Opening Hours
- Saturday, October 24: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 25: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
🎟 Admission
General admission to the festival is free for families, fantasy enthusiasts, and visitors of all ages.
Participation in the Trunk or Treat vehicle-decorating competition requires a separate entry, while the Masquerade Ball is a ticketed activity with its own pricing.
⚔️ Festival Activities
The published program includes a mix of family activities and fantasy-themed entertainment:
- Vendors
- Food
- Games
- Fantasy-themed activities
- Costume contests
- Trunk or Treat celebration
- Ticketed Masquerade Ball
The event combines fantasy costumes, contests, trick-or-treating, food, vendors, and special dining sessions, creating a creative Halloween-season celebration in Central Texas.
🎃 Trunk or Treat Schedule
The Trunk or Treat competition will take place on both festival days, with separate voting and trick-or-treating times.
Saturday, October 24
- 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Voting
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Trick-or-treating
Sunday, October 25
- 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Voting
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Trick-or-treating
🎭 Masquerade Ball
A ticketed Masquerade Ball is also part of the weekend program. The package includes a buffet, entertainment, a mask, and entry into a costume contest.
Saturday, October 24
- 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Dinner session
Sunday, October 25
- 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Brunch session
🎟 Masquerade Ball Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $25 |
| Guests age 55 and older | $21 |
| Children ages 12–17 | $18 |
| Children ages 6–11 | $15 |
| Children age 5 and younger | Free |
These prices apply only to the Masquerade Ball and are separate from the festival’s free general admission.
📍 Willow Point Central and Killeen
Willow Point Central hosts the festival in Killeen, a Central Texas city in Bell County with an estimated population of more than 160,000 residents. Killeen developed from a railroad town established in the 1880s and later became closely connected with the growth of the military community in the region.
The city is well positioned for visitors traveling by road across Central Texas. Killeen can be reached via major regional routes connecting it with Temple, Waco, Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Visitors arriving by train can use the Killeen Amtrak stop at East Avenue C or nearby regional rail connections, then continue locally by road.
🚗 Approximate Distances to Killeen
Major Cities in Texas
| City | Approx. Distance |
|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 70 miles |
| Waco, TX | 65 miles |
| San Antonio, TX | 150 miles |
| Dallas, TX | 155 miles |
| Fort Worth, TX | 145 miles |
| Houston, TX | 195 miles |
Major Cities in the United States
| City | Approx. Distance |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 330 miles |
| New Orleans, LA | 520 miles |
| Kansas City, MO | 680 miles |
| Denver, CO | 830 miles |
| Atlanta, GA | 920 miles |
| Chicago, IL | 1,110 miles |
Event details
Date:
October 24 - October 25
Location:
Killeen
,
TX
Organizer:
Fantasy of Dreams Festival