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Best Halloween Activities for Toddlers in Orlando

The Halloween party at Enzian includes spooktacular activities, lunch buffet, fun parade, and costume contest. Photo courtesy of the theater
The Halloween party at Enzian includes spooktacular activities, lunch buffet, fun parade, and costume contest. Photo courtesy of the theater
10/6/23 - By Melanie Preis

When it comes to toddler Halloween activities in Orlando, it's always best to go the cute, cuddly route instead of the spooky, scary one. There are so many wonderful toddler Halloween activities to keep younger children happy, entertained, and most importantly, nightmare free! From theme park fun and trunk-or-treats, to daytime Orlando pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Orlando Halloween activities for toddlers and preschoolers keep things G-rated.

Take a look at just some of our favorite ways to celebrate Halloween for toddlers in Orlando this year that are age appropriate, family friendly, and totally awesome. Need Halloween ideas that will take it easy on your wallet? Check out our Free Halloween Events Near Orlando for fun and FREE ideas! Or better yet, visit our Orlando Halloween Guide for even more spooktacular ideas this month.

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Enjoy trick-or-treating, surprises, and more at SeaWorld's Spooktacular! Photo by the Charlotte Blanton
Enjoy trick-or-treating, surprises, and more at SeaWorld's Spooktacular! Photo by the Charlotte Blanton

Toddler Halloween Activities in Orlando

Goblins & Giggles at Gaylord Palms

Kissimmee - Select days through October 28, 2023
Halloween activities at Gaylord Palms include Monster Mash Bash, Pirate's Treasure escape room, trick or treat expedition, Spookley the Square Pumpkin meet & greet and dive-in movie, Phantom of the Atrium Light Display, and a Jack-O-Lantern Walk. READ MORE

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Florida Resort

Winter Haven - Weekends through October 29, 2023
Legoland Florida celebrates Halloween with its annual Brick-or-Treat event. Kids can visit Brick-or-Treat stations for candy and goodies, meet LEGO Halloween characters, partake in a Monster Party with costume parade, and enjoy ghoul-tastic Halloween shows. READ MORE

Happy Frights at Leu Gardens

Orlando - Select days through October 31, 2023
Experience Happy Frights at Leu Gardens, featuring immersive worlds like a mysterious swamp, a Crazy Carnival, and a Hedge Maze with the Mad Hatter. Enjoy Hip-Hop Dancing Aliens, a grand Día de Muertos celebration with live music, 8 trick-or-treat stations, and more. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Orlando - Weekends and select days through October 31, 2023
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 the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. READ MORE

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience

Orlando - Through October 31, 2023
This annual event at Crayola Experience Orlando includes monster-ific crafts, a themed scavenger hunt, characters photo-ops, and more. Trick or treating and DJ dance parties will take place on the weekends. READ MORE

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Lake Buena Vista - Select nights through November 1, 2023
Update: This event is SOLD OUT for 2024. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back at Magic Kingdom! Event includes trick-or-treat trails, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, a Not-So-Spooky Fireworks Spectacular, and more. New this year: Journey over to Fairytale Garden to meet Mirabel and her special visitor Bruno Madrigal, making his first ever appearance at the party. READ MORE

Boo at the Brevard Zoo

Melbourne - Weekends, October 7-29, 2023
At Brevard Zoo's annual Halloween event, guests can participate in themed activities, photo-ops, and trick or treating at the zoo. READ MORE

Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat

Orlando - Weekends, October 7-29, 2023
Based on the popular book, join Duck, Pig, Cow, and Hen (the barnyard crew) as they throw a Halloween party, against Farmer Brown's wishes. Kids can partake in a costume parade as part of each show. READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch Story Time

Oviedo - October 11, 13, 18, 25, & 27, 2023
Listen to stories in the pumpkin patch, take fall photos, and choose a pumpkin during this story time event. READ MORE

Kids Day at A Petrified Forest

Altamonte Springs - Saturday, October 14, 2023
Kids are invited to trick or treat along the haunted outdoor trail at A Petrified Forest (don't worry - characters will not be dressed as they are at night so as to not scare the little ones). Additonal activities include a dunk tank, costume parade, games, crafts, prizes, & more. READ MORE

Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins

Kissimmee - Weekends, October 14-29, 2023
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins returns for a 6th year of family-friendly fun and fright. Don’t be afraid to have a little fun in “Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum,” where Cyrus the Gravedigger is ‘dying’ to teach you about the paranormal. Meet Gatorland’s own Florida Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, at the Cryptid Petting zoo, then hop aboard the Cryptid Express, where you can seek out hidden beasties like Moth Man, Chupacabra, Jersey Devil, and more. READ MORE

Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford - Weekends, October 14-29, 2023
Celebrate Halloween at the fan-favorite Zoo Boo Bash, the perfect way for children and families to safely show off those Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat while enjoying the fun of the Zoo. The Zoo will have plenty of not-so-scary decorations, inflatables, a DJ with music for dancing, and trick-or-treat stations with candy that’s conservation-friendly. READ MORE

Winter Garden Halloween Experience

Winter Garden - October 20-31, 2023
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 21, 2023
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

Kids Halloween Party at Enzian Theater

Maitland - Sunday, October 22, 2023
There’s fun for all ages at Enzian’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. Put on your costumes and visit for a costume parade, crafts, and the film Frankenweenie. Kids can decorate their own spooktacular candy bag and enjoy some trick-or-treating outside after the movie. READ MORE

BOO! on Broadway

Kissimmee - Friday, October 27, 2023
This family-friendly Halloween celebration attracts thousands of attendees, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, and local vendors. READ MORE

Family-Friendly Halloween Party at Propagate Social House

Apopka - Friday, October 27, 2023
This annual Halloween Party features a costume contest, live music, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, food truck, and more. New this year, trick-or-treaters vote for their favorite table via a table decorating contest. READ MORE

Tavares BOO! Festival

Tavares - Friday, October 27, 2023
Visit the City of Tavares for the annual BOO! Festival at Wooton Park, featuring a large Trunk-or-Treat with tons of free candy, live DJ music, food vendors, a Creepy Tent for kids, a Costume Contest, a movie in the park, and more. READ MORE

Pumpkin Glow at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland - October 27 & 28, 2023
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

City of Apopka Halloween in the Park

Apopka - Saturday, October 28, 2023
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 28, 2023
Lake Mary's Halloween Spooktacular features safe trick or treating around the park, along with a DJ and costume contests. READ MORE

Maitland Fall-O-Ween

Maitland - Saturday, October 28, 2023
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

Spooktacular at Avalon Park

Orlando - Saturday, October 28, 2023
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 28, 2023
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

Blue Spring State Park Trunk or Treat

Orange City - Monday, October 30, 2023
Visit Blue Spring State Park for a family-friendly trunk or treat with candy, games, music, contests, and more. READ MORE

Halloween Safety Spooktacular

Sanford - Monday, October 30, 2023
Join the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for this annual event featuring trunk-or-treating, snow cones, music, and entertainment. READ MORE

Halloween at Cranes Roost Park

Altamonte Springs - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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 - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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

Places featured in this article:

Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom
First Church Oviedo
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Kissimmee Main Street
Propagate Social House
Seminole State College