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SeaWorld’s Spooktacular runs through November 2 with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more! Photo by the author
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular runs through November 2 with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more! Photo by the author
10/29/25 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the most spooktacular things to do in Orlando this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Round up your little goblins and ghouls! Halloween weekend in Orlando is packed with fang-tastic events for all ages. Enjoy safe trick-or-treating on Halloween night at EEK-onville Trunk or Treat, Halloween at Cranes Roost Park, Halloween at Old Town, and Mall-O-Ween at the Oviedo Mall. Then, make the most of the nice fall weather with exciting outdoor festivals like Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire in Tavares, Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola, and many more fall festivities. And for those eager to sleigh into the holiday spirit early, head to Bass Pro Shops this Saturday for Santa's Arrival & Kick-Off Event!

Check out our Orlando Halloween Guide for more details about the holiday, including the Best Orlando Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating! 

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Club Lake Fall Festival

Apopka
Final days! October 30 & 31, 2025
Enjoy a day of family fun at Club Lake's Annual Fall Festival. Visit the pumpkin patch, navigate through the corn maze, take a hayride, let the kids play their way through the toddler maze area and the many play structures available, and much more. READ MORE

Boogie & Boo Dance Party

Orlando - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
Bust out your best monster moves and get ready to BOO-gie. This Halloween-themed dance party is going to be a scary good time. READ MORE

EEK-onville Trunk or Treat

Eatonville - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
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 - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
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 - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
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

Mall-O-Ween at the Oviedo Mall

Oviedo - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
Families wanting to trick-or-treat indoors can head to Oviedo Mall for its annual mallwide trick-or-treating event. Guests should bring bags or containers to collect candy. READ MORE

Spooky Caboose at the Winter Garden History Center

Winter Garden - FREE
Friday, October 31, 2025
Visit the Spooky Caboose outside of the History Center, with spooky decorations and fun frights for all ages. READ MORE

Halloween Movie Night at Leu Gardens

Orlando
Friday, October 31, 2025
Spend Halloween night in the gardens for a hauntingly good time. Step into the shadows of the garden for a chilling screening of the classic Halloween film, 1982 Poltergeist.  READ MORE

Spooky Empire

Orlando
October 31 - November 2, 2025
Spooky Empire has been delivering the best sights, sounds, and screams to Halloween lovers since 2003. This event features vendors, a zombie walk, music, celebrity speakers, live performances, and more to satiate even the most diehard aficionados of the spooky season. READ MORE

Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus

Clermont
Final days! Daily through November 1, 2025
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

A Petrified Forest Scream Park

Altamonte Springs
Final days! Through November 1, 2025
A Petrified Forest is now an official Scream Park! Survive three all new haunted trails, plus a brand new escape ride and an all-new immersive theater experience. Guests can also enjoy laser tag or book a backstage tour where guests can participate in the scaring.  READ MORE

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Santa's Farm

Eustis
Final days! Through Saturday, November 1, 2025
Spend a fun fall day at Santa's Farm. Pick a pumpkin from the lot, visit Jack's barnyard animals, ride a horse or pony, and tour the farm on a hayride. There is also a play area with jump pillow, giant slide, barrel rides, zipline, Shark Tooth Beach, and more. READ MORE

Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film

Orlando
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Join your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra for this magical Halloween romp through Salem. Follow Max, Allison, and Dani as they match wits with the legendary Sanderson sisters – the film stars Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah) and Kathy Najimy (Mary). Watch this bewitching film on the big screen in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center as the Orlando Philharmonic performs the score live.  READ MORE

Longwood Dogtoberfest

Longwood - FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Enjoy a paw-some afternoon filled with dog-friendly activities, a variety of vendors catering to all things canine, animal rescue groups, live entertainment, live music, food trucks, and a full bar. Don't miss out on the chance to show off your furry friend's flair in the highly anticipated Dog Costume Contest. READ MORE

Santa's Arrival & Kick-off Event at Bass Pro Shops

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Santa is coming to town and Bass Pro Shops is celebrating with a kick-off event including a magical Santa arrival, tree lighting, and seasonal treats. Kids get a free plush while supplies last. READ MORE

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Florida Resort

Winter Haven
Final weekend! November 1 & 2, 2025
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

Farm Festival at Hastings Ranch & Farm

St. Cloud
Final weekend! November 1 & 2, 2025
Hastings Ranch & Farm Fall Festival includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel train, face painting, gem mining, and more. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Orlando
Final weekend! Through November 2, 2025
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

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Orlando
Final weekend! Through November 2, 2025
Universal Orlando has been serving up scares for over 30 years with its Halloween Horror Nights event, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and attractions. READ MORE

Fall Fiesta in the Park

Downtown - FREE
November 1 & 2, 2025
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and get the family outdoors to Lake Eola Park for the annual Fall Fiesta in the Park. Little ones can explore the kids zone, and adults can browse hundreds of artists and crafters from all over the United States. READ MORE

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Tavares
November 1-2 & 7-9, 2025
Step back in time to the 1600s at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire. This two-weekend event features artisans showcasing their talents in swords, candle making, leather work, corsets, kilts, and more. There are also stage shows, combat shows, food vendors, and kids entertainment including storytelling, a fairy grotto, and unicorns. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis
November 1-2 & 8-9, 2025
Amber Brooke Farms is hosting its annual fall festival. Explore a pumpkin patch, wander through golden flower fields, enjoy live music, festive treats, and fun activities for all ages. READ MORE

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Places featured in this article:

Eatonville Chamber of Commerce
Winter Garden History Center
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Longwood Historic District
Lady Of The Lakes Renaissance Faire
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake

About the Author

Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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