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Top Free Halloween Events in Orlando

The Oakland Nature Preserve's Glow Trail will be lined with Jack-o-lanterns, creating a beautiful nighttime hike. Photo by Charlotte Blanton
The Oakland Nature Preserve's Glow Trail will be lined with Jack-o-lanterns, creating a beautiful nighttime hike. Photo by Charlotte Blanton
9/27/24 - By Melanie Preis

The only thing better than Halloween events in Orlando? FREE Halloween events in Orlando! Whether you’re into family-friendly fun or spine-chilling scares—or something in between—everyone loves saving money while soaking in the Halloween spirit. From festive fun to spooky thrills, you can enjoy all the fall festivities without breaking the bank. Plus, with Halloween’s creative flair and sweet treats, discovering a free event near you is easier than ever.

Want more Halloween ideas? Check out our Orlando Halloween Guide for countless local ideas of how to celebrate this sweet and spooky holiday with your family!

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Boo on Broadway attracts thousands of attendees each Halloween. Photo courtesy of the event
Boo on Broadway attracts thousands of attendees each Halloween. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Halloween Events in Orlando for Kids

Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus

Clermont
Daily through October 31, 2024
This annual event includes a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, photo spots, and specialty food and drinks. Guests can also enjoy the famous monster truck tour through the ranch, farm animals, and gem mining. READ MORE

Hamlin Pumpkin Patch

Winter Garden
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Get ready for a delightful evening of fall fun with family and friends. Visit the Hamlin Pumpkin Patch for an unforgettable experience filled with seasonal delights. READ MORE

Renninger's Fall in the Field

Mount Dora
October 5-6, 2024
The annual Fall in the Field event at Renninger's Twin Markets includes a pumpkin patch full of heirloom pumpkins fresh from Ohio, as well as music, food, make-and-take crafts, and mini pumpkin decorating for kids. READ MORE

Movie Night At The Patch - CANCELLED

Sorrento
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Enjoy an outdoor showing of The Addams Family (1991; rated PG-13).  Guests should bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the movie. READ MORE

Trick or Treat Trail & Market

Winter Garden
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Mark your calendars for Home State Brewing Comapny's Halloween Trick or Treat Trail & Market. Shop & trick or treat from 10+ local vendors, snap some spooky pics at a fun photo op, get your game on with Halloween Jukebox Bingo at 7pm, and don’t miss the Dog Costume Contest at 8pm. READ MORE

Ghoulishly Good Times Movie in the Park

Winter Springs
Friday, October 18, 2024
Join the Winter Springs Police Department at Torcaso Park for a spooky movie in the park. Food trucks, popcorn, and treats will be available for all.  READ MORE

Winter Garden Halloween Experience

Winter Garden
October 18-31, 2024
The City of Winter Garden is hosting several Halloween experiences this month, including a hay maze, seasonal decorations, Halloween photo stations, and more. A Halloween light show will also take place on select nights at City Hall. READ MORE

City of Longwood's Truck or Treat

Longwood
Saturday, October 19, 2024
The City of Longwood presents lots of Halloween fun for kids and families. Activities include bounce houses, games, food vendors, costume contests, and of course, "truck or treat" for candy! READ MORE

Rocktoberfest / Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In

Tavares
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Join the City of Tavares for its annual Rocktoberfest featuring the Monster Splash Seaplane fly-in with a crowd favorite "pumpkin drop" contest, a live rock show, food trucks, vendors, contests, and more. READ MORE

BOO! on Broadway

Kissimmee
Friday, October 25, 2024
This family-friendly Halloween celebration attracts thousands of attendees, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, and local vendors. READ MORE

Kissimmee Christian Church Fall Into Fun

Kissimmee
Friday, October 25, 2024
Coinciding with the Boo on Broadway in downtown Kissimmee, this event features a trunk or treat, pumpkin patch, family friendly DJ, ice cream, and bounce houses. READ MORE

Pumpkin Glow at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland
Friday, October 25, 2024
The Oakland Nature Preserve's Glow Trail will be lined with Jack-o-lanterns created by members of the community creating a beautiful night-time hike. Feel free to dress in costume. There is candy for the kids and some cool critters to see. READ MORE

Camp Winona's Halloween Harvest

DeLeon Springs
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Camp Winona's Halloween Harvest features haunted hay rides, pumpkin patch, trick or treating through the cabins, Monster Mash dance, zombie paintball, and more. READ MORE

City of Apopka Halloween in the Park

Apopka
Saturday, October 26, 2024
This is a free family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event with kid activities, vendors, and more. Children can trick or treat around the park, stopping at various vendor booths. Kids activities include bounce house, face painters, costume contest (ages infant to 12 years), vendors, and more. READ MORE

City of Lake Mary Halloween Spooktacular

Lake Mary
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Lake Mary's Halloween Spooktacular features safe trick or treating around the park, along with a DJ and costume contests. READ MORE

Lake Nona Graveyard Smash

Lake Nona
Saturday, October 26, 2024
One night a year, ghosts and ghouls descend upon Lake Nona Town Center for trick-or-treating, inflatables, a DJ, and much more. READ MORE

Maitland Fall-O-Ween

Maitland
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The City of Maitland is hosting a Falloween festival, combining seasonal fun with Halloween festivities. Activities include a DJ, games, vendors, costumes, candy, and more. READ MORE

Promenade at Sunset Walk's Trunk or Treat Car Show

Kissimmee
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The 5th Annual Promenade at Sunset Walk's Trunk or Treat Car Show is a free family-friendly Halloween event. Children can trick-or-treat at over two dozen candy locations and view more than 100 show cars and trucks, which will also distribute treats. READ MORE

Spooktacular at Avalon Park

Orlando
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Kids can trick-or-treat at this downtown Avalon Park event, which will also have bounce houses, community performances, vendors, food trucks, and a costume contest. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone

Orlando
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Dress up and trick-or-treat at Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional History Center. Create creepy crafts and complete a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

Trunk R Treat at Holy Cross Lake Mary

Lake Mary
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Kids can trunk or treat at this annual event featuring free food and beverages, music, and games. READ MORE

Winter Springs Hometown Harvest

Winter Springs
Saturday, October 26, 2024
At this annual event, enjoy free hayrides, bounce houses, fall activities, and delicious food trucks. Children are encouraged to dress in spooky, wacky, and fun costumes. Plus, the Winter Springs Police Department is hosting a National Night Out, so you can meet your local officers and check out the vehicles and equipment they use to keep us safe.  READ MORE

Zombietoberfest Night Market

Orlando
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Enjoy an immersive outdoor night market, DJ, live music, great food, free costume contests (for humans and pups), free outdoor showing of Gremlins on the big screen, costumed photo ops, and more. READ MORE

American Girl Trick or Treat

Orlando
October 26, 27, & 31, 2024
Girls who visit the American Girl store in costume will receive a sweet treat. READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at First Church Oviedo

Oviedo
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Bring the family to First Church Oviedo for its annual trunk-or-treat event, featuring a spider maze, bounce houses, food for purchase, and of course, candy. READ MORE

EEK-onville Trunk or Treat

Eatonville
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Join the Eatonville Chamber of Commerce for a spooktacular Halloween event featuring trunk or treat, costume contest, and festive decorations. READ MORE

Halloween at Cranes Roost Park

Altamonte Springs
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Halloween at Cranes Roost is a community-oriented, door-to-door trick-or-treat alternative for kids. 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. READ MORE

Halloween at Old Town

Kissimmee
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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 a costume contest. READ MORE

Spooky Caboose at the Winter Garden History Center

Winter Garden
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Visit the Spooky Caboose outside of the History Center, with spooky decorations and fun frights for all ages. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Renninger's Florida Twin Markets
Kissimmee Main Street
Kissimmee Christian Church
Audubon Park Garden District
First Church Oviedo
Eatonville Chamber of Commerce
Winter Garden History Center