When your child is grown but you still love Halloween and Trick or Treating but they refuse to have any part of it you have to find a alternative for your family to do. That will keep the teen from saying “o mom” that’s lame or rolling there eyes at you as yu try and talk them into doing something with you.
I wanted to remind you Halloween gift bags don’t have to be filled with the same candy, little toys, and things the kids will forget about before Halloween is even over. As Charlie has gotten older, I’ve found myself looking for Halloween fun that feels a little different. Charlie is 19 now, so putting together a Halloween gift bag for him means thinking beyond the little-kid Halloween aisle.
That’s one reason the Rhythm & Relics Halloween Market at AM/FM caught my attention which is taking place Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AM/FM in Dallas. Admission is free, which is always something I like to see when we’re looking for a family outing.
The market brings together more than 25 local vendors, giving shoppers an opportunity to find handmade items, jewelry, crystals, alternative apparel, vintage-inspired finds, zines, collectibles, handmade goodies, dog treats and other unique items. And honestly, that’s what makes a market like this fun for a Halloween gift bag.
You aren’t limited to walking into a store and picking up the exact same things everyone else is buying. When you’re shopping for an older child, teenager or young adult, finding something they will actually enjoy can be a challenge. A Halloween gift bag can be a little more personal.
Maybe you find a piece of jewelry. Maybe there’s a cool collectible. Maybe you discover something for their room, something connected to one of their hobbies, or simply something that makes you think, “That’s so them.” For our family, those are the kinds of gifts I enjoy finding.
Halloween is still an opportunity to surprise someone you love — even when that someone isn’t a little kid anymore. I also noticed that the market includes dog treats, and anyone who knows me knows that I can’t completely ignore the dogs when I’m putting together something fun for the family.
A little Halloween treat for the four-legged members of the family can easily become part of the celebration, too. Because around here, the dogs are family. One of the things I love about Halloween is that there really isn’t one right way to celebrate it. You can decorate the house. You can watch Halloween movies. You can go shopping. You can make a gift bag. You can head out for an afternoon and see what you discover. And you can still enjoy Halloween together even after the kids have grown up.
That’s where the Rhythm & Relics Halloween Market comes in for me. It isn’t necessarily about buying a whole gift bag in one place. It’s about finding those unexpected little things that can make a Halloween gift bag feel personal. So if you’re looking for something a little different this Halloween, consider checking out a local market and seeing what catches your eye.
You never know what you’ll find. And sometimes the best part of a gift bag is the surprise.
Rhythm & Relics Halloween Market
When: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: AM/FM, Dallas
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Whether you’re shopping for a teenager, young adult, spouse, friend, or even your favorite four-legged family member, a local Halloween market can be a fun place to start looking for something different. And that’s exactly what we’re looking for as we put together our Greatful Moments Halloween Gift Bag this year.
Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed — and still having fun with Halloween!
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
