BOO Yard Sign Challenge
Thank you to everyone to supported the 2026 BOO Yard Sign Challenge, sponsored by Land Rover Dallas and Land Rover Frisco. Thanks to the dedicated support of our community, we were able to spread BOO the Ghost throughout yards in Dallas, Plano, Frisco and beyond, directly helping the patients and families served by Children's Medical Center Dallas and Children's Medical Center Plano.
Check back here next fall for opportunities to support the 2027 BOO Yard Sign Challenge!
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor
What is the BOO Yard Sign Challenge?
The BOO Yard Sign Challenge combines Halloween fun with giving back to Children’s HealthSM. BOO your friends and neighbors by secretly placing a sign in their yard and leaving Halloween treats at their doorstep. The goal is to have a BOO yard sign on every lawn in your neighborhood. Every sign purchased helps support Children’s Health programs and services for patients and families.
How the Challenge works:
Buy a BOO Yard Sign to support Children’s Health.
Gather a few treats to share with a friend or neighbor.
Secretly deliver your BOO by placing the sign in their yard and treats at their door.
Ring the doorbell and disappear before you’re spotted.
Let the surprise unfold when your neighbor discovers they’ve been BOO’d and learns how to keep the challenge going.
Watch the challenge grow as more signs appear across your neighborhood.
How do I join the BOO Yard Sign Challenge?
To join the BOO Yard Sign Challenge, purchase a BOO yard sign, then surprise a friend or neighbor by placing the sign in their yard and leaving Halloween treats at their door. Starting in September, signs will be on sale for $25 each, through October 31st.
During the checkout, search by the ZIP code of your home, workplace or school to find the most convenient pickup location. Then, select your preferred pickup date and time.
Once you’ve picked up your sign, BOO a friend or neighbor by placing the sign in their yard and leaving a Halloween treat at their door. Instructions for keeping the challenge going are included on the back of every sign.
When is the BOO Yard Sign Challenge?
Start BOOing your friends and neighbors on Oct. 1 and keep the fun going throughout the Halloween season. The challenge continues through October 31 as participants purchase signs for their neighbors across the community.
How your BOO supports Children’s Health
Every BOO yard sign purchased helps support Children's Health and its mission to make life better for children. Funds raised through the BOO Yard Sign Challenge help Children’s Health provide exceptional care for patients and families through programs, services and research initiatives. By taking part in this fun community tradition, you’re helping create brighter days for the children and families who rely on Children’s Health.
Your impact:
Supports patients and families across North Texas
Helps fund programs and services that enhance the patient and family experience
Advances research and innovation in pediatric health care
Creates opportunities for the community to make a difference for local children
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BOO Yard Sign Challenge?
The BOO Yard Sign Challenge is a community fundraising event that combines Halloween fun with charitable giving. Participants purchase a BOO Yard sign and Halloween treats, place them in a friend or neighbor’s yard and encourage others to continue the tradition while supporting Children’s Health.
How do I BOO someone?
Purchase a BOO yard sign, choose a friend or neighbor to surprise and place the sign in their yard and treats at their door. The surprise delivery helps spread awareness of the BOO Yard Sign Challenge and inspires others to join the fun while supporting Children’s Health.
Which ZIP codes can participate in the BOO Yard Sign Challenge?
There are no ZIP code restrictions for participating in the BOO Yard Sign Challenge. Anyone is welcome to purchase a BOO yard sign and join the fun, provided they are able to pick up their sign from a designated neighborhood captain in the Dallas or Plano area.
Where do I pick up my BOO yard sign?
BOO yard signs are available for pickup through designated neighborhood captains in the Dallas and Plano areas. Pickup locations and instructions are shared during the sign purchase process.
When does the BOO Yard Sign Challenge take place?
The BOO Yard Sign Challenge begins each year on Oct. 1 and continues throughout the Halloween season. Check back annually for sign availability and pickup information.
How much does a BOO yard sign cost?
BOO yard sign pricing may vary from year to year. Visit the purchase page for current pricing, sign availability and pickup information.
Can I BOO someone anonymously?
Yes! Part of the fun is surprising friends, family members and neighbors. Many participants choose to BOO someone anonymously and let them discover who sent the sign on their own.
Are there any other Halloween fundraisers that support Children’s Health?
Yes! You can also support Children’s Health through the Spirit Halloween fundraiser. Through Spirit of Children, Spirit Halloween stores help raise funds that support the Child Life program at Children’s Health, helping make hospital experiences more positive for patients and families. Learn more about how to get involved on our Spirit Halloween fundraiser page.
Are there any other ways to support Children’s Health?
Yes. There are many ways to make a difference for patients and families at Children’s Health. You can donate, participate in community fundraising events, explore workplace giving opportunities, make a tribute gift and more. Visit our Ways to Give page to learn more.
