Last Updated on October 22, 2023
October is a fun time of year in Florida thanks to all the unique Florida Halloween experiences that are hosted throughout the state.
Check out our list below if you want fun and spooky events to celebrate the season.
We’ve narrowed our list of Florida Halloween experiences down to a few of our personal favorites that you won’t want to miss.
These Halloween events happen to be sprinkled throughout the Sunshine State, so we recommend planning a weekend getaway and exploring the surrounding areas. They are all in destinations chock full of Authentic Florida treasures.
Happy Frights Haunting Nights – Orlando, FL
When: Select dates from September 29th through October 31st
Where: 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
More information: Visit Leu Gardens for not one but two of the best Orlando Halloween events.
While Orlando is known for events at theme parks like Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and The Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World, there are other great local options to check out.
Happy Frights Haunting Nights offers visitors two different experiences this Halloween season.
Happy Frights is a fun event suitable for young children, including a neon light maze and trick-or-treat station.
After dark, the garden hosts Haunting Nights, a spookier Halloween attraction for visitors 13 and up. Explore the gardens and be prepared for a few jump scares.
Learn more from the official Happy Frights Haunting Nights website.
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Kirby Farm Scary Train – Williston, FL
When: September 30th, October 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th, from 7 pm to 10 pm
Where: 19650 NE 30th St., Williston, FL 32696
More information: Scary Train is an exciting Florida Halloween experience at Kirby Family Farm.
The event includes haunted houses, trails through the woods, mazes, and a ride on a historic locomotive and railroad.
Learn more about the event from Kirby Farm.
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Fright Nights on Main Street – DeFuniak Springs, FL
When: October 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th, and, & 31st, from 7pm to 10 pm
Where: 852 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
More information: Fright Nights on Main Street is a haunted experience in Northwest Florida celebrating its 5th anniversary.
Located on Main Street DeFuniak Springs, this 9-night event includes thrilling scares for visitors ages 13 and up.
Tickets to Fright Nights are $10 (cash only).
Learn more about the event on the Fright Night Facebook Page.
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Goblin Gathering – Bradenton, FL
When: October 13th, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Where: 5502 33rd Ave Dr W, Bradenton, FL 34209
More information: Goblin Gathering is a family-friendly Florida Halloween experience taking place at GT Bray Park.
It includes trick-or-treating, a haunted treat trail, inflatables like a bounce house, and costume contests.
Learn more about the event from the Goblin Gathering Facebook page.
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Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins – Orlando, FL
When: October 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th, from 10 am to 5 pm
Where: 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
More information: Gatorland holds its 5th annual Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins Halloween event on weekends beginning on October 14th.
It is a daytime, family-friendly experience with live entertainment, haunt zones, a children’s Halloween costume parade, and animal meet-and-greets.
The event is included with admission to the park.
Florida Residents: Save HALF-OFF off our Single Day Admissions, now through October 31, 2023! Just in time for the Halloween. Pay just $16.50 plus tax per adult.
Learn more about the event from Gatorland.
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May-Stringer Haunted House & GhostFest – Brooksville, FL
When: October 20th, 21st, and 27th, from 7 pm to 11 pm, and October 28th from 11 am to 11 pm.
Where: 601 Museum Ct, Brooksville, FL 34601
More information: GhostFest is a scare house Halloween event held at the May-Stringer Museum in Brooksville. Join them on family day for all-day fun with fortune tellers, craft activities, a kid’s area, local vendors, and food trucks.
At 7 pm, doors to the scare house will open for a thrilling experience for the older kids and adults.
Learn more about the event from the May-Stringer Haunted House & Ghostfest Facebook page.
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Haunted Jail Tour – Bartow, FL
When: October 20th, 21st, 27th, and 28th
Where: 455 North Broadway, Bartow, FL 33830
More information: Polk County’s Haunted Jail Tour is back for four dates this October. Tour an actual old jail that has been enhanced for the spooky season.
Learn more from the official Polk County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
Fantasy Fest – Key West, FL
When: October 20th to 29th
Where: 922 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040
More information: If your favorite part of Halloween is dressing in costumes and having fun, Fantasy Fest is a must-attend event. It is a 10-day party for adults that takes place in Key West.
The event started in 1979 and grew larger every year. It’s now a 10-day celebration.
The experience includes parades, costumes, street fairs, food, art, and much more. It’s definitely an only in Key West type of event.
Learn more about the event from Fantasy Fest.
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Not So Spooky HallowFest – Port Orange, FL
When: October 21st, from 10 am to 3 pm
Where: 3459 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32129
More information: Head over to Riverwalk Park in Port Orange for the 2nd Annual Not So Spooky HallowFest. Enjoy free entry, food trucks, face painting, a kid’s costume parade, and more Halloween fun.
There will even be a meet and greet with the Sanderson Sisters at this family-friendly event that is perfect for little ghouls.
Learn more from the official Not So Spooky HallowFest Facebook page.
The Night Market Plus Zombietoberfest – Orlando, FL
When: October 21st, from 5 pm to 10 pm
Where: 3201 Corrine Dr #216, Orlando, FL 32803
More information: The Night Market Plus Zombietoberfest is a huge Halloween event in Orlando’s Audubon Park neighborhood.
The event is pet-friendly and will include tons of market vendors, craft beer gardens, costume contests, and a free outdoor movie.
Learn more from the official Night Market Plus Zombietoberfest Facebook page.
Spooky Secrets of the Stars – Fort Walton Beach, FL
When: October 26th at 5 pm, 6 pm, & 7 pm
Where: 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
More information: The Emerald Coast Science Center will be hosting a planetarium special feature.
Spooky Secrets of the Stars, is a unique Halloween experience where kids can dress in costume, trick-or-treat, and listen to spooky family-friendly stories on the floor of the science center’s inflatable dome planetarium.
The 5 pm and 6 pm shows are appropriate for kids 5 and up. The 7 pm show is a little spookier and geared toward kids 8 and up.
Learn more about the event from the Emerald Coast Science Center.
Suwannee Hulaween – Live Oak, FL
When: October 26th through 29th
Where: 3076 95th Dr, Live Oak, FL 32060
More information: Hulaween celebrates its 10th anniversary with an incredible 4-day music festival. Enjoy a great lineup of live music and camping at this unique Halloween experience in Florida.
Learn more from the official Suwannee Hulaween website.
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Halloween Symphony Spooktacular – Tallahassee, FL
When: October 27th from 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
More information: Halloween Symphony Spooktacular is a free Halloween concert will be held in Cascades Park. The event will include trick-or-treating, costumes, and Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra performances of classic spooky songs.
Learn more about the event from Tallahassee Symphony.
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Halloween BOO! Festival & Trunk or Treat – Tavares, FL
When: October 27th, from 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: 100 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32278
More information: The Halloween BOO! Festival and Trunk or Treat is another great Central Florida Halloween event. The festival is celebrating its 8th year with truck-or-treat, games, performers, food vendors, and more family fun.
Learn more from the official Halloween BOO! Festival Facebook page.
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Halloween Trick or Treat & Costume Contest – Winter Haven, FL
When: October 28th, from 9 am to 3 pm
Where: 1-35 4th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
More information: Winter Haven Saturday Markets is hosting its 2nd Annual Halloween Trick or Treat event in Central Park. There will be over 80 different vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to delicious food.
Halloween costumes are encouraged, with a costume contest everyone can compete in – even your dogs! Have a good time listening to live music, winning prizes, and more at this event.
Learn more from the official Halloween Trick or Treat & Costume Contest Facebook page.
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Día De Los Muertos – Lake Worth Beach, FL
When: October 28th, from 3 pm to 9 pm
Where: 1121 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
More information: Lake Worth Beach’s 8th annual Día De Los Muertos celebration is a South Florida event for the whole family. Enjoy free admission, live shows and art demonstrations, and a Day of the Dead procession.
Learn more from the official event Facebook page.
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Boynton Beach Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash Halloween Haunt – Boynton Beach, FL
When: October 28th and 29th
Where: Downtown Boynton Beach, Boynton Beach, FL
More information: Each year, the Boynton Beach Haunted Pirate Fest & Mermaid Splash attracts people of all ages to Downtown Boynton Beach for various swashbuckling adventures.
Visitors, who are encouraged to attend in pirate, mermaid, or other maritime-themed attire, will be immersed in the theme of the festival as they interact with a variety of roaming actors, street performers, and musicians.
This is one of the best family-friendly October events in Florida since it transforms the downtown area into a bustling port reminiscent of the Renaissance era.
Learn more from the official Pirate Fest event website.
Haunted 904 Pop Up – Jacksonville Beach, FL
When: October 29th from 11 am to 7 pm
Where: 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
More information: Haunted 904 Pop Up is a free and pet-friendly event held at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The event will include trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and tons of local vendors and food trucks.
Learn more about the event from the 904 Pop Up Facebook page.
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