Orlando Halloween Events 2023
Orlando Halloween Events 2023 – Central Florida is finding ways to celebrate Halloween in 2023. Check out some of the fun ways you can enjoy Halloween this year. We will continue to update this guide throughout the season. CHECK OUT EVEN MORE EVENTS IN THE DAILY CALENDAR.
Kidiverse Fall Festivalbulous Celebration
Kidiverse
October 27-28, 2023
More Info: Join us on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 in your spook-tacular costumes for a chance to win awesome prizes every two hours! Plus, every little pumpkin gets a sweet treat!Don’t miss out on the fun, it’s going to be fang-tastic!
GYMBOWEEN at Gymboree Nona (0-5 years old)
Gatorland | Orlando
October 25, 27, and 29, 2023
More Info: Join us for GYMBOWEEN! We have themed classes and costumes are encouraged for children and grown-ups! In this 45 minute Play & Learn Class for children 0-5 years old we will have seasonal teacher-led activities on the equipment. Through play your child will be challenged physically, cognitively and socially.
Gatorland Gators, Ghosts and Goblins
Gatorland | Orlando
October 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 28th, 2023 | 10am to 5pm
More Info: Gatorland’s “Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins returns for a 5th year of family friendly fun and fright! “Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum” returns with an all-new exhibit! Encounter specters, goblins, and more as you learn about the origins of everyone’s favorite haunted holiday! Explore new haunt-zones like “The Creepy Creature Carnival, where famous monsters moonlight as midway attractions!” and the “Frightful Frontier,” an old west town populated with cursed cowboys!
Trick or Treat Safe Zone
Orlando Public Library AND Orange County Regional History Center
October 28, 2023
More Info: Dress up and trick or treat at Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional History Center on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Create creepy crafts and complete a scavenger hunt! Visit the Orange County Regional History Center’s Events page for more Halloween fun. Recommended for families with children 0-12. Costumes must be family-friendly, adults may not wear masks that cover the face.
O2B Kids Spooktacular
O2B Kids Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Fleming Island
October 21, 2023
More Info: Join us for an evening full of fun for the entire family! Enjoy s’mores, eerie art, spooky science, games, a haunted walk, costume contest by age, face painting, and MORE!
Pumpkin Carving and Decorating with KaiPod Learning
KaiPod Winter Garden
October 25, 2023
More Info: Join our KaiPod Winter Garden Community for a fun-filled Pumpkin carving or decorating contest! We want to embrace fall and celebrate it with beautifully decorated pumpkins. Bring your creativity and skills and show us your best pumpkin!
XTRAVAG8 Family Fun Festival
Elev8 Sanford (Seminole Towne Center Mall)
October 27, 2023
More Info: Come dressed in your Halloween Costume and bring your treat bag, trick or treating will be taking place during the event at our vendor tables and kid zone.
Trunk or Treat at Aloma Bowl and Airport Lanes
Winter Park and Sanford
October 28, 2023
More Info: The entertainment centers will each bring back their popular Trunk or Treat events on Saturday, Oct. 28. Aloma Bowl in Winter Park will kick things off from 1 to 3 p.m. Then, the party will travel north to Airport Lanes in Sanford from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Outta Control Spooktacular Magic Dinner Show
WonderWorks
October 7-31, 2023
More Info: The Outta Control Spooktacular Magic Dinner Show. The show will run from October 7-31, 2023, with nightly showtimes at 6 pm, plus an 8 pm showtime on select nights. Tickets start at $35.99, plus tax, for adults and $25.99, plus tax, for children. This family-friendly show will feature brand new Halloween-themed magic, stories, interactive illusions, spooky Hollywood characters, and more. With shows expected to sell out nightly, Halloween lovers should snag their tickets before they vanish.
Orange County Library October and Halloween Events
Orange County Library Locations
throughout October 2023 – Trick or Treat Safe Zone – October 28, 2023
More Info: Fall is here again, and Orange County Library System invites everyone to continue to celebrate the library’s 100 years of service in 2023.
Halloween Happenings at Museum of Illusions
Museum of Illusions
Throughout October with Special Events on October 13 & 28, 2023
More Info: Halloween Happenings at Museum of Illusions – With over 50 mind-bending exhibits, Museum of Illusions at ICON Park invites guests to trick their senses and treat themselves to a…
Launch Halloweekend
Launch Orlando
October 27-29, 2023
More Info: Launch Halloweekend Countdown in ON! Can’t wait to treat you, see your incredible costumes, scare in our Haunted Laser Tag, and trick you silly. Add these dates to your calendar to not miss a moment of fun!
Fun Spot HUGE Halloween
Fun Spot
October 27-29, 2023
More Info: Have a ghoulishly good time with trick-or-treating, new menu items and non-stop family thrills!
Pedal to the Metal – Fun Spot’s HUGE Halloween is Your Fast Track to Fun!
- Join us for Trick or Treating on Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween
- Rev up your taste buds with limited-edition fright bites
- Strike a pose with pals at our Foto Spots
- Take a spin on thrilling rides & coasters
- Enjoy full-throttle fun with Halloween entertainment at no extra cost!
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Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween
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SeaWorld Howl O Scream
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Busch Gardens Howl O Scream
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Scream N Stream
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Tunnel of the Damned Haunted Maze
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LEGOLAND Brick or Treat
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SeaWorld Spooktacular
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Gatorland Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween
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Halloween Events (Community Events Too):
Owl Prowl: Witches and Wizards at Audubon Center
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland
October 20
More Info: Join us for a family friendly evening of owl education. This Owl Prowl will include up-close encounters with native Florida owl species, a presentation on owls and how to find them in the wild, and a walk around the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in the dark to encounter the Center’s owls as they awaken for the night. Costumes are encouraged at this Halloween themed event! We’ll have owl themed games, crafts, and you’ll even have the chance to be sorted into your owl house.
Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends
Kissimmee
September 9 through October 29, 2023
More Info: Bewitching thrills, chills and laughter will fill autumn weekends as guests are treated to family-friendly Halloween fun beginning Sept. 9, 2023, when Gaylord Palms Resort kicks off its annual Goblins & Giggles Weekends celebration. The event runs through Oct. 29.
14th Annual Dia de los Muertos & Monster Party
Orlando
October 19, 2023
More Info: Join us for 3rd Thursday at CityArts. Come check out all our new exhibitions!
Halloween at the Winter Garden
Historic Downtown
October 20, 2023
More Info: City hosts 12-day Halloween Experience with special entertainment: Halloween Light Show on City Hall (7-9 PM), Street Performances (6-9 PM). Plus, all day Hay Maze (City Hall), Holiday-Themed Photo Spots, Outdoor Seasonal Decorations & Light Displays, and more. Free admission.
Funtober
Lake Concord Park
October 21, 2023
More Info: Enjoy trick or treating event for kids in Casselberry.
Franklin’s Friends Howl-O-Ween
Cranes Roost Park
October 21, 2023
More Info: A dog walk, canine costume contest, pet-friendly vendors, raffles and more. Prizes for top fundraisers and costumes.
The Night Market with Zombietoberfest
Audubon Park Garden District
October 21, 2023
More Info: Save the date for the APGD’s biggest night of the year! Enjoy the area’s largest outdoor night market, DJ, live music, multiple craft beer gardens, free costume contests for hoomans and pups, free outdoor movie on the big screen and more.
Tutu Tales Villains Night Out
Casselberry
October 21, 2023
More Info: Hosted by the infamous Captain Hook, “Villains Night Out! Shipwrecked” promises an unforgettable Halloween experience for both children and adults alike. This enchanting event invites all to immerse themselves in a world of pirates, mermaids, heroes, and villains, promising a night of excitement, laughter, and spook-tacular fun. Trick or Treat Extravaganza: Children can wander through the venue, going station to station to collect delicious candies and treats from an array of whimsically adorned backdrops. Meet & Greet: From the cunning Captain Hook to mischievous villains and daring heroes, attendees will have the chance to interact with a variety of beloved characters, bringing the enchanting stories to life. Join Captain Hook’s Crew: Captain Hook himself will lead interactive training sessions, where brave young ones can learn the ways of a pirate and become part of his ghostly crew. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience life on a legendary ghost ship!
Orlando Philharmonic’s Spooky Serenades
Orlando
October 21-22, 2023
More Info: Pumpkins, candy, and ghosts, oh my! Join us as we trick or treat our way through this fun, spooktacular performance! The haunted sounds of the Woodwind Quintet, together with our storyteller, will help get you in the mood for the Fall Season. Our Symphony Storytime Series at The Plaza Live is specially designed with your family in mind. Enjoy live music for young children, ages three to seven, along with narration and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring favorite children’s classics to life.
Halloween Spookeasy
Orlando World Center Marriott
October 21 & 28, 2023
More Info: The Haunted Tavern is an immersive cocktail experience run by the descendants of Blackbeard. You will visit one of the most haunted locations in Orlando as the tavern keeper guides you through a 4 part interactive cocktail journey. Hear the chilling and dark tales that haunt the venue and Blackbeard’s past, and beware the ghost that never left… Your night will be filled with surprises—the ghost tends to sit in on the experience and scare those brave enough to enter!
Kids Halloween Party at Enzian
Enzian Theater
October 22, 2023
More Info: Bring the entire family for a costume party featuring Hotel Transylvania! Before sitting down to enjoy the film, dress your ghouls in costume and join us for a deliciously spooktacular lunch, games, and fun the whole family will enjoy!
Halloween Dance Party!
Longwood Community Building
October 25, 2023
More Info: Join Longwood’s first Halloween Dance Party for kids and teens ages 4-18. There will be light refreshments and candy, an audience-judged costume contest for ages 4-8, 9-12 & 13-18, dancing, and entertainment by D.J. Dennis
Scare Fare Open House
Keiser University Locations
October 25, 2023
More Info: Please register to join us at one of our Keiser University Campuses for our annual Scare Fare Open House! It will be an evening of Spooktacular fun for everyone.
ICON Park Halloween Deal
ICON Park
October 26-31, 2023
More Info: Bring your little princess, astronaut or cowboy out to ICON Park Oct 26 – 31 for a FREE ride on the Carousel on the Promenade (all costumed kids ages 12 and under).
Halloween Boo! Festival
Main Street Tavares
October 27, 2023
More Info: Join us for our 8th Annual BOO! Festival in Wooton Park & Downtown Tavares! Trunk-or-Treat, Games, Music, Performers, Food Vendors & more!
Ocoee Halloween Howl-Night
Apopka
October 27, 2023
More Info: The parks and Recreation Department will host Halloween Howl Night event on October 27th, 2023 from 6pm-9pm. For more information contact us at 407-905-3180. The Parks & Recreation Department will also be hosting a pumpkin carving contest on TBD all submissions must be in by 5pm day of the event.
A Special Needs Halloween Party
Eustis
October 27, 2023
More Info: A special night for individuals with special needs. The City of Eustis is hosting their first Halloween Party for ages 18 and older
Halloween Party will take place at the Eustis Community Center, located at 601 Northshore Drive. Eustis, FL 32726. Tickets are $15 dollars each and includes, food, dancing and an amazing evening to dress in your favorite HALLOWEEN COSTUME.. This is your night to have a great time with others just like you. The event is for individuals 18 and up.
Park Avenue Tavern’s Family Friendly Halloween Block Party
Winter Park
October 27, 2023
More Info: Park Avenue Tavern‘s family-friendly Halloween Block Party in Hannibal Square will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. Come dressed in costume (you, the kids, your four-legged BFFs!) and enjoy live music from Bloody Jug, food and drink tables with fun themed and seasonal treats for adults and kids, and a special dessert booth featuring Chef Leidy from The Wilson Cocktails & Seafood where kids can decorate their own cupcakes for the holiday! Play cornhole, ring toss and giant Jenga while enjoying the fall air,. The littles will enjoy a “candy crawl,” a scavenger hunt with glowing prizes, a face painter on-hand from 6 to 8 p.m., and a pumpkin painting craft table!
Oakland Nature Preserve Pumpkin Glow
West Orange County (Oakland)
October 27-28, 2023
More Info: Join us for what could be West Orange county’s only nighttime Jack-o-lantern hike. The Oakland Nature Preserve’s Glow Trail will be lined with Jack-o-lanterns created by members of the community creating an ethereal and beautiful night-time hike. Proceeds will benefit the Oakland Nature Preserve.
Spooky Empire Expo
Orlando
October 27-29, 2023
More Info: The Nations largest horror convention with celebrity guests and a host of events and experiences. Rock n Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo and Film Festival all rolled into one monstrous event!! The ultimate convention weekend for fans that enjoy the dark side of comic con! Visitors will enjoy celebrity autographs, a tattoo festival, film festival, exhibitor room, photo ops, kid zone, trick-treating, costume contest, seminars, live entertainment, creatures, zombies, and more.
We’re thrilled to include Spooky fans of all ages in what will be the Ultimate Halloween Weekend! Plus…Children 10 and under are admitted for free with an adult. We invite them to be a part of the zombie walk, and we also have a kids section to our costume contest. We love to have future horror fans at our events!
Boo & Brew
Waterford Lakes
October 28, 2023
More Info: This October, join us for a family-friendly Halloween event with a twist.
Celebrate this year’s spookiest holiday at your favorite shopping center, Waterford Lakes Town Center. Boo & Brew has something for the whole family to enjoy. This fall celebration is filled with tricks and treats for everyone!
Eolaween
Lake Eola
October 28, 2023
More Info: Looking for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly fun? Eolaween promises a bewitching time with a lineup of exciting activities, including games, a DJ, a pumpkin painting and craft station to awaken your artistic spirit, and a thrilling costume contest for all ages. Capture memories at our photo stations and don’t miss the Halloween movie feature, “Ghostbusters,” once darkness falls.
Lake Nona Graveyard Smash
Lake Nona Town Center
October 28, 2023
More Info:
One night a year, ghosts and ghouls descend upon Lake Nona Town Center. Join us on Saturday, October 28 from 5-10pm for trick-or-treating, inflatables, a DJ, and much more. Trick or treat stations: 5-8pm, Kids Zone inflatables and face painters: 5-9pm, DJ and themed entertainment: 5-10pm
ARC’s Owl at the Moon
Apopka
October 28, 2023
More Info: ARC will be hosting ARC’s Owl At The Moon! This event will have arts and craft projects, flight demonstrations, and our fabulous birds of prey on display! Families have the option to choose from (3) different packages with items such as paper owl masks, art projects, owl pellets, photo portraits, and event t-shirts.
Orange County District 5 Spooktcular Candy Bash
Winter Park
October 28, 2023
More Info: Join us for Orange County District 5 Commissioner’s Spooktacular Candy Bash on Oct 28! Enjoy family fun, games, selfies, delicious food, and more. Step into a world of enchantment and family fun. Immerse yourself in a world of engaging games, interactive activities, and delightful booths meticulously designed to entertain kids of all ages. From thrilling games that spark excitement to immersive booths that spark imagination, every moment is an opportunity to create cherished memories with your loved ones. Spooktacular Selfie Station: Experience the magic of the Spooktacular Selfie Station, where parents can capture precious moments of their children dressed in Halloween costumes against vibrant and fun backdrops. This enchanting setup includes inflatable, family-friendly ghouls and goblins, creating the perfect atmosphere for Halloween-themed photos that you’ll treasure for years to come. It’s a fantastic opportunity to snap unforgettable snapshots of your little ones in their spooky, adorable attire.
Vibrant Music and Dance: Let loose and dance to the rhythm of the event as our dynamic DJ sets the stage for a day of celebration. Feel the energy on the dance floor as you share laughter and movement with friends, family, and fellow event-goers. Delectable Food and Tantalizing Treats: Indulge your taste buds with a variety of delicious treats from an array of food trucks. From sweet to savory, our food options will keep your energy high and your spirits even higher.
City of Apopka Halloween in the Park
Apopka
October 28, 2023
More Info: This is a free family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event with kid activities, vendors, and more. Kid activities include: Face painting, bounce houses, costume contests (by age groups), photos with our First Responders from the Apopka Police Department and Apopka Fire Department, and more! This is a fun & safe trick or treat alternative for the children of Apopka. Local businesses and organizations will be handing out individually wrapped candy or small toys/prizes to the children in attendance. Prize ribbons will be given to the top 3 best decorated/themed booths. (Not too scary, please!)
A Haunting Weekend
Seminole Towne Centr
October 28, 2023
More Info: *Ghost Tours
*Trick Or Treat
*Kids Zone: Indoor Movies, Bounce houses & Kid friendly activities.
*Vendors
*Cars
City of Maitland’s Falloween
Downtown Maitland
October 28, 2023
More Info: In celebration of Halloween, Join the City of Maitland’s Fall-o-ween Festival on Independence Lane! There will be something fun for everyone including pet contests, train rides, kids costume parade, carnival games, food, prizes, candy, face painting, music, and so much more!
City of Lake Mary’s Halloween Spooktacular
Central Park at Lake Mary
October 28, 2023
More Info: Hope you’re feeling spook-tacular! Join us Saturday, October 28th from 4PM-7PM in Central Park for our annual Halloween Spooktacular event presented by @orlandohealth ! Come dressed in your best costume to enjoy safe trick-or-treating, DJ entertainment, food vendors, carnival games, and more! See you ghouls there!
Fall Family Fun Day
Earl Brown Park
October 28, 2023
More Info: Bring the whole family and join us for the Fall Family Fun Day. Admission is free and there is something for everyone. There will be all types of vendors, including […]
Halloween Oktoberfest!
German American Society of Central Florida | Casselberry
October 28, 2023
More Info: Join us for the BEST Halloween Oktoberfest in our Biergarten Noon to 10 PM. German cuisine, live music, beer on tap, shows, dancing!
Avalon Spooktacular
Avalon Park
October 28, 2023
More Info: Downtown Avalon Park Halloween Event with Costume Parade and Trick or Treating! Check out the free bounce houses and other offerings!
Avalon Spooktacular
Avalon Park
October 28, 2023
More Info: Downtown Avalon Park Halloween Event with Costume Parade and Trick or Treating! Check out the free bounce houses and other offerings!
Lake Nona Graveyard Smash
Lake Nona Town Center
October 28, 2023
More Info: One night a year, ghosts and ghouls descend upon Lake Nona Town Center. Join us on Saturday, October 28 from 5-10pm for trick-or-treating, inflatables, a DJ, and much more.
Spooky Family Fun Day
Boxi Park (Lake Nona)
October 29, 2023
More Info: Entertainment Lineup
L & G Live | 12 PM – 4 PM
Sanderson Sisters | 1 PM – 4 PM
Face Painters | 1 PM – 4 PM
Balloon Artists | 1 PM – 4 PM
John Sparling Band | 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Halloween Fall Festival, Luau, and Car Show
Horsepower Ranch
October 29, 2023
More Info: Join us on October 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for our Halloween Fall Festival & Car Show at Horsepower Ranch!
City of Sanford Fang-tastic Fest
Sanford
October 29, 2023
More Info: Load up your little ghosts and gobblins for a Fang-Tastic Fest with costume contest, carnival games, inflatables, sweet treats, and more! This event is for children under 12yrs old.
Pub Orlando’s Family PubKin
Orlando
October 29, 2023
More Info: Pointe Orlando, Butterfly Dreams & Metamorphosis invites you to The Pub Orlando’s 3rd Annual Family PubKin Fest, a DREAMY & Fun Family Halloween Event on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 12-5pm. Activities include: Interactive DJ, Games & Prizes, Face Painting, Magic Show, Family Costume Contest, Children’s Costume Contest, Dog Costume contents, Trick or Treating, And SO Much More! The PUB Orlando will also have food and drink available for purchase. Parking & Valet Compensated. Looking forward to making your Family’s Halloween ‘dream’ event come true and ‘morph’ into reality!
St. Cloud Boo Bash Toddler Time
St. Cloud Civic Center
October 30, 2023
More Info: Toddlers ages 2-4 are welcome to join our Boo Bash! event during Toddler Open Gym time at the St. Cloud Civic Center. Come join us for games, costumes, crafts, and fun for you and your little pumpkin. $3 per child.
Special Needs Halloween Events:
OCA’s Monster Dash
Orlando
October 14, 2023
More Info: ‘Tis the witching hour to break in your favorite costume before the tricks and treats. Stop for a spell with your family, co-workers, and friends at OCA’s Fourth Annual run event (formerly called 10K, 5K and Fun Run) to benefit services for people with autism and other disabilities. This year, Monster Dash includes three ghostly affairs: 5K, Kids Fun Run and Family Stroll (1/4 mile).
When you participate in the Monster Dash, you give OCA’s current and future participants affordable, empowering programming. YOUR support directly benefits the people served in OCA’s adult, therapy and recreation programs.
Lift Disability Network’s Monster Mash
Winter Garden
October 29, 2023
More Info: Lift Disability Network is that place! Each person and family impacted by disability has a unique story. No matter what the disability – developmental, intellectual, mobility or a result of chronic illness or pain – Lift Disability Network comes alongside to love and to inspire you to discover a new vision for your future. We help families and individuals move past the loneliness, poverty, helplessness and hopelessness disability can create.
Join us for a Monster of a Night! Have a disability/special need? This is an evening for the whole family to enjoy. There will be dancing, games, food and maybe a few goblins lurking! Come in your best Monster or Alien get up (nothing too scary please) and BOOgie the night away! You won’t want to miss the most epic dance party of 2023!! RSVP TODAY for the Dance and Costume Contests!
More Trick or Treat Events:
Longwood Truck or Treat
Reiter Park
October 21, 2023
More Info: Children’s Costume Contest, candy-filled vehicles, bounce houses, games, vendors and much more.
Boo on Broadway
Kissimmee
October 27, 2023
More Info: Its the most spookiest time of the year! Get your costumes out and bring the cobwebs with you to our Historic Downtown. Dress up and make your way through Broadway to collect candy , visit the adventures in Booville, witness the Great Kissimmee Case Race, see stilt walkers, dancers and more!
Winter Park Village Halloween Bash
Winter Park Village
October 28, 2023
More Info: You’re invited to Winter Park Village for a devilishly good time! Bring your little pumpkins out to the annual Winter Park Village Halloween Bash! Participating merchants will be giving out candy to all trick-or-treaters.
Win prizes through our Facebook Costume Contest!
Central Florida Zoo Boo Bash
Central Florida Zoo | Sanford
October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29, 2023
More Info: The Zoo will be filled with all treats and no tricks with not-so-scary décor and activities for children of all ages, including trick-or-treating stations around beloved animals. Costumes are encouraged for guests of all ages. Candy will be provided by T-Mobile.
Halloween in Cranes Roost Park
Altamonte Springs
October 31, 2023 | 5 – 9 PM
More Info: Halloween at Cranes Roost is a community-oriented, door-to-door trick-or-treat alternative for kids brought to you by the City of Altamonte Springs. The event features local businesses sponsoring booths to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000 kids. The event kicks off with trick-or-treating around Cranes Roost Lake and live entertainment, followed by costume contests, games and surprises throughout the event.
Mall-O-Ween Trick or Treating
Oviedo Mall
October 31, 2023 | 5 – 9 PM
More Info: It’s Halloween Time at Oviedo Mall! Join us for our annual Kid Crew Mall-O-Ween Trick or Treat Event
Halloween Safety Spooktacular
Kissimmee
October 30, 2023
More Info: FREE EVENT: No tickets or purchase necessary! The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is hosting our Annual Halloween Safety Spooktacular presented by The Hartford! Gather the family and come dressed in your favorite costumes for FREE Trunk-or-Treating and snow cones served up by our Snow Patrol. We’re excited to have various community partners join us for this family-friendly event. Music and entertainment provided by COX media, Star 94.5. Candy while supplies last.
Promenade at Sunset Walk Trunk or Treat and Car Show
Seminole State College
October 30, 2023
More Info: Featuring over 2 dozen candy locations, plus: Live music by the The Layla Brisbois Band and DJ K1X, Street Performers, Over 30 unique restaurants, shops, and experiences. More than 100 show cars and trucks will also be distributing treats and competing in the top 3 Merchant’s Choice trophies for Best Halloween Themed Rides! FREE admission and parking. Outdoor event. All ages, pet friendly.
Old Town Halloween Trick or Treat
Old Town
October 31, 2023
More Info: Grab your little ghoul or goblin for a night of Halloween fun at Old Town. Celebrate the spookiest of holidays with free trick-or-treating, entertainment and The Thriller Dancers. – Free trick-or-treating is from 5:00pm – 7:00pm with candy stations throughout Old Town. (While Supplies Last) – Thriller Dancers performing at the Old Town Stage.
Haunted Events:
The Haunted Road
East Orlando
TBA
More Info: One of the last remaining haunted roads in Central Florida is now a seasonal drive-thru experience. After launching in 2020, the cast and crew quickly realized everything was not as it seemed. Rumor spread that tortured souls who died on the land materialize when the sun sets, resulting in paranormal phenomena and eerie occurrences.
Happy Frights Haunting Nights
Leu Gardens
September 29-October 31, 2023
More Info: Goose-bump stories begin at 7:30 p.m. with the wickedest of storytellers coming forth, one by one, to spin frightening tales. There will be a 15-minute intermission around 8:30 p.m. Pack bring a dinner picnic basket. Alcohol is permitted. Seating is recommended, either chairs or blanket, this is an outdoor event, weather permitting. Caution: stories may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Fear Reach Scream Park
Far Reach Ranch
Weekends September 29 – November 4, 2023 | Select Dates
More Info: Far Reach Ranch is usually a peaceful, family farm full of smiling staff and plump U-PICK berries. But come this fall, a spooky force takes over the farm, ghouls and monsters roam the fields, and the ranch transforms into the Fear Reach Scream Park. The Scream Park runs Friday, September 29th and will continue every weekend through Saturday, November 4th (as well as Halloween night!), and, according to Brennan Hamill, Director of Operations and Business Development for Far Reach Ranch, this new Halloween-themed scream park will feature three haunted attractions with a bit of something for everyone.
Haunted Halloween Maze at Lake Catherine Blueberries
Groveland
Weekends September 29 – October 28, 2023 | Select Dates
More Info: An Nighttime Haunted Maze
Mortem Manor
Old Town | Kissimmee
Open Year Round
More Info: Journey through Mortem Manor, two floors of an old victorian themed haunted attraction filled with scares, thrills and fun. Featuring live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects. Mortem Manor is open year-round just outside Orlando!
Dr. Grimley’s Haunted Trail
Sunsational Farms
September 30, 2023
More Info: Dr Grimley’s Haunted Trail returns to our farm for its 3rd year of scares.
The Orlando Haunted Maze
3209 Calloway Drive, Orlando
September 29 – November 30, 2023
More Info: The quick and easy way to find all the exciting Halloween attractions in the Orlando area for 2023! Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for some spooky fun then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a list of local Orlando haunted houses, hay rides, spook walks, and more for the scariest day of 2023! Check out all the attractions below – there’s something for everyone!.
A Petrified Forest
Altamonte Springs
September 29 – October 28
More Info: Orlando’s premiere scare trails. Three all new haunted Scare trails. This year’s theme is “A Petrified Forest Storytime Slayhouse.” In addition to the scare trails, special dates are set aside for special needs, make-a-wish Kids Day, Day and Night tours with no scares.
Fields of Fright
DeLand
Select Dates – October 13-28, 2023
More Info: Fields of fright Haunted Hayride starts in a cornfield and descends down to the bottom of a giant sinkhole surrounded under a web of twisted gnarly oak trees. Cattle and other farm animals, including a few ranch hands, have gone in but never came out. Hear the sounds of the hayride trailer twist and buckle, and feel the chills of the night air, as the old farm tractors groan to pull you through the carnage. When the hayride is over, if you make it, you will walk through our haunted house and descend into the haunted cornfield with a twist and meet your favorite Horror Scare Crew lurking in the dark shadows …. Do you have the guts?
Catch ’ems Mad Manor
Orange City
Select Dates – October 19-28, 2023
More Info: In 1978, the ladies of the Sorosis Club came up with a fundraising idea that has grown into our Annual Haunted House. It was an instant hit for the residents in our community and they look forward to coming back every year. Many local residents have come through as children and are now sharing the experience with their own grandchildren! Catch’ems Mad Manor will open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from Oct 19th through Oct 28th.
The Longwood Haunted History Tour
The Bradlee-McIntyre House
Fridays and Saturdays – October 2023
More Info: The Longwood Haunted History Tour is being resurrected for its FOURTH consecutive year, raising community spirits and funds for the Longwood Historic Society!
Science Night DEAD
Orlando Science Center
October 21, 2023
More Info: Creep into the Science Center for a SCARY good time – just for adults! From creepy crawlers to terrifyingly tough trivia, we’ll be celebrating the SpOoOoKy season the right way. Whether you’re looking for a get-together of old ghoul friends or a unique date night out, Science Night DEAD is your final destination!
Theme Park Events:
SeaWorld Spooktacular
Orlando
Select Days | September 16-October 31, 2023
More Info: SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all our immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Sept. 16 – Oct. 31, and is included with park admission.
Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Select Dates September 8 – October 31, 2023
More Info: Guests can officially start warming up their vocal cords (it’s called Howl-O-Scream for a reason!). Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is slated to awaken the guests’ innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme with the ultimate parkwide terror including an all-new haunted house, two new scare zones, and all-new interactive entertainment offerings. Six spine-chilling scare zones, five hair-raising haunted houses and four elaborate entertainment productions will have guests screaming at the top of their lungs. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Howl-O-Scream takes place select nights from Sept. 8 through Oct. 31, 2023.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween
Magic Kingdom
August – October 31, 2023
More Info: Get your favorite costume ready! Come collect candies and treats while Magic Kingdom park thrills and chills you with eerie entertainment, delightful attractions and some beloved Disney Characters. Join some […]
SeaWorld Howl O Scream
SeaWorld
Weekends Ending October 31, 2023
More Info: – Howl-O-Scream is coming back with vengeance this year at SeaWorld Orlando as the park just revealed a bigger and more terrifying line-up for 2023 featuring all-new houses, scare zones, […]
Brick or Treat
LEGOLAND
Weekends September 16 – October 29, 2023
More Info: – The biggest, fun-est (yes, we said it!) party of the year will be even more monstrous this fall at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort when Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party! Families will be screaming in excitement as […]
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
Crayola Experience
Starts September 24 – October 31, 2023
More Info: – Screamin’ Green Hauntoween returns with Spooky Family Fun! Join our crayon crew on their quest to discover rare, Halloween colors and meet monster-ific characters as you go! To find them […]
Halloween Theater:
Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat
Orlando Repertory Theater
October 14-28, 2023
More Info: Just in time for Halloween is Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat (October 2 – 31, 2023), adapted from Doreen Cronin’s book by James E. Grote, with music and lyrics by George Howe. It’s Halloween! Duck, Pig, Cow, and Hen cannot wait to throw a Halloween party, complete with apple-bobbing, bottomless candy bowls, and a spook-tacular costume contest, against Farmer Brown’s wishes, as he is afraid of Halloween. Join the barnyard crew as they use some clever trickery to show Farmer Brown that sometimes a little scare can be big fun! A Halloween costume parade of children in costumes is a part of each weekend show.
Vampirates
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
Select Nights September 19 – October 31, 2023
More Info: But no show is complete without an audience, and at Pirates Dinner Adventure, our audience plays a special role in each performance. Every night, children, adults, and pirates of all ages have a chance to come on stage and take part in the action. Everyone is invited to cheer and sing along as our pirates fight and swoop through the air, accompanied by cannon blasts, pyrotechnics, and plenty of laughs. It’s the world’s largest interactive dinner show!
Ghoulish Grooves
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
October 20-21, 2023
More Info: You’re invited for a swinging wake! Join Central Florida Co–mmunity Arts Big Band for Ghoulish Grooves- a spook-tacular concert filled with not-so-scary thrills and chills fit for the whole family. Central Florida’s biggest, baddest big band has returned to haunt the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater for CFCArts’ inaugural Halloween concert. Audiences can expect big-band style reimaginings of frightfully fun tunes, such as Ghostbusters, Thriller, and the Addams Family theme. It’s sure to be a Halloween treat- and that’s no trick!
Fitness Events:
WOJSL Spooky Sprint
Winter Garden
October 14, 2023
More Info: Kick-off the Halloween season with the West Orange Junior Service League’s 14th annual 5K – Spooky Sprint! Come run or walk this evening race and enjoy the creative decorations through beautiful Oakland Park in Winter Garden. This unique, nighttime, family-friendly 5K is sure to be fun for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or a team to create new healthy, Halloween traditions and memories. This event features a 5K, a Kid’s Fun Run, trick or treating, festive activities, food trucks, live DJ, and much more.
Astro Skate’s Halloween Skate Events
Orlando
Throughout October 2023
More Info: Orlando’s newest Family Fun Center featuring roller skating, lots of games on the rink, bounce house inflatables, live DJ, music, dancing, food, arcade games & more! Astro Skate is hosting several halloween themed days and nights throughout the month for teens, tweens, elementary kids, and families!
Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K
Clermont
October 28, 2023
More Info: A spooktacular nighttime 5K run/walk featuring several interactive spook zones along the course. Costumes are encouraged with prizes being awarded to the best several categories!
Longwood Monster Dash 5K
Longwood
October 28, 2023
More Info: Be a part of our sixth annual race through the historic district of Longwood. All of the proceeds will go to benefit historic preservation in Longwood via the Longwood Historic Society. The society maintains three buildings within the district built in the 1870s and 1880s. We need your help to raise money for the continued restoration and preservation necessary to keep them around for another generation! The race will begin and end at the Historic Civic Center in downtown Longwood’s historic district.
Oviedo Mall’s Monster Dash 5K
Oviedo Mall
October 29, 2023
More Info: A Spooktacular Halloween-themed race presented by Oviedo Mall that promised fun, frights, and fantastic memories! Get ready to lace up your running shoes and put on your most creative Halloween attire, as we invite participants of all ages to join us in this hair-raising event. Registration is just $15 for the first 100 participants so register today!
Kids Eat Free:
We’ve uncovered some fun kids eat free (and cheap) options for Halloween. Click here or the image below to uncover them!
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