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Spooky Events Where Kids Can Trick or Treat in Orlando

It just isn’t the Halloween season without those yummy treats! Family life in Orlando is pretty sweet especially this time of year. Make use of that Halloween costume as much as possible by heading to these events with trick or treating in Orlando.

You can find even more spooky fun at these Fall Events in Orlando. Plus there are trunk or treating events if you want to take the kids to see decorated cars while also collecting candy.

Where Kids Can Trick or Treat in Orlando

Happy Frights

Select nights, Friday, September 27 – Halloween, October 31, 2024
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
$29 per person

Gather the entire family for a fun, family-friendly Halloween adventure throughout Orlando’s Leu Gardens featuring exciting immersive worlds, live characters, food, and trick-or-treating. 

Guests will meet a dancing witch puppet, walk through a labyrinth, explore a neon-light dance party, climb up a giant hay-pyramid, celebrate Dia de Muertos and so much more – all while visiting trick-or-treat stations along the way.

Jack O Lantern Walkway lit up at night at Happy Frights Leu Gardens - image by Dani Meyering
Jack O Lantern Walkway at Happy Frights image by Dani Meyering

Happy Frights is great for younger kids, and if you’re looking for Haunted Houses That Are Okay for Kids then consider the Haunting Nights version of the event.

Pirates of the Haunted Seas at SEA LIFE Aquarium

Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, November 3, 2024
SEA LIFE Aquarium, Orlando

Prepare for swashbuckling Halloween event filled with a treasure trove of thrills for the entire family as the aquarium transforms into a haunted pirate paradise! Families with young buccaneers can head to the aquarium for meet-and-greets with Pirate Captain Sebastian, trick-or-treating, and educational stations that offer a glimpse into pirate lore and nautical history.

Festive decorations will set the scene for an eerie, unforgettable experience. During the week, you can even watch as aquarists dive underwater in the Indian Ocean Exhibit to carve up some pumpkins!

This event is included with general admission and annual memberships.

Boo at the Zoo

Saturdays and Sundays in October, 10am – 3pm
Brevard Zoo
8225 N. Wickham Rd, Viera, FL 32940

Trick or treat at our treat stations, marvel at Halloween-themed decorations, and snap the perfect spooky photos. Enjoy the eerie ambiance with music and special performances that will leave you thrilled. Participate in engaging activities and, of course, visit your favorite Zoo animals dressed in your Halloween best!

This event is included with general admission and annual memberships.

A Petrified Forest Kids Day

Saturday, October 12, 2024
A Petrified Forest, Altamonte Springs

One day a year A Petrified Forest hosted a kids event. This kids day takes place in the morning and there are no spooks or scares. Everything is kid friendly!

Trick or treating is offered out on the open lawn as well as along one of the spooky trails. There are no scary actors, but you will be passing by some of the props and sets if you go along the trail – and some of them are not necessarily appropriate for little tykes.

There are plenty of activities and games, including free trinkets and prizes, without having to go along the trail.

kids trick or treating at petrified forest altamonte springs, florida
Petrified Forest Kid Day image by Alayna Curry

Local food trucks are available to purchase snacks and drinks. Get there early! It gets crowded pretty quickly.

Zoo Boo Bash at Central Florida Zoo

October 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, 9am-3pm
Central Florida Zoo
3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
Zoo Boo Bash is included with regular zoo admission.

Zoo Boo Bash is 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 and activities, including trick-or-treat stations.

Gators, Ghosts & Goblins

October 12 – 27, 2024, 10am – 5pm
Gatorland Florida
14501 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837
Included in admission (Florida residents receive half off!)

One of our favorite trick-or-treating experiences and Halloween events in Orlando! Gators, Ghosts & Goblins at Gatorland Florida provides plenty of family friendly fun, including portions that appeal to older kids like the “Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum” is back with an all-new exhibit that delves into the origins of our beloved haunted holiday.

Performers at Gators, Goblins, and Ghosts greet guests on walkway
Performers at Gators Goblins and Ghosts image by Terri Peters

This year, the museum has returning haunt-zones to amp up the excitement. “Monster Midway” is where famous monsters take center stage as midway attractions, adding a unique twist to their personas. For a wilder adventure, explore the “Gator Gulch,” an old west town inhabited by cursed cowboys.

two performers inside Monster Midway at Gators Ghosts and Goblins Gatorland Halloween
Monster Midway at Gators Ghosts and Goblins image by Terri Peters

For younger kids, don’t miss the Children’s Halloween Costume Parade, where kids receive treat bags in return. The event also features fun shows, engaging games, and candy giveaways. And don’t miss meeting some Gargantuan Gourds as pumpkin monsters take over the brand-new Godwin’s Gourd farm.

READ: What to Expect at Gatorland’s Halloween Event

Halloween Trick or Treat Trail & Market

Thursday, October 17, 6-9pm
Homestate Brewing Co.
16016 New Independence Pkwy #100, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Grab your fur babies, your little ghouls, & enjoy a fun night in the Biergarten!

🎃 Shop & trick or treat from 10+ local vendors with the family
🎃 Snap some spooky pics at their photo op
🎃 Get your game on with Halloween Jukebox Bingo at 7PM
🎃 Don’t miss the Dog Costume Contest at 8PM

Orlando Halloween Fest

Saturday, October 19, 11am – 3pm
Waterford Lakes Town Center
413 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828
FREE

Trick-or-treating event with family-friendly businesses handing out candy and showcasing what they offer. Plus, FREE balloon animals, crafts, temp tattoo scans, reptile petting zoo and more fun activities. Come dressed up as a family and you might win a prize!

AAA Equestrian Center Treats N’ Tails

Friday, October 25, 6pm – 8pm
AAA Equestrian Center
1800 Gregory Rd Orlando, FL 32826
FREE

Enjoy evening trick or treating with ponies! Costume contest, pony rides, photo opportunities, and horse farm fun. Food and drinks available for purchase

Curry Ford West’s Candy Crawl

Friday, October 25, 6pm – 8pm
Dover Shores Community Center
1400 Gaston Foster Rd, Orlando, FL 32813
FREE

No need to fear the weather—rain or shine, you’ll be celebrating in cool, air-conditioned comfort! This is a free family-friendly event, so grab your costumes, bring the whole crew, and come enjoy a night of Halloween fun with your Curry Ford West community.

City of Apopka’s Halloween in the Park

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10 am – 12 pm
Kit Land Nelson Park
10 S Forest Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703
FREE

This is a free family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event with kid activities, vendors, and more. Children will get to trick or treat around the park, stopping at various vendor booths. Kids activities will include bounce house, face painters, costume contest (ages infant to 12 years), vendors and more! Don’t forget to bring your own bags for trick-or-treating.

Halloween Skate Party

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10 am – 12 pm (Tiny Tot Skate)
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6:30 pm – 9 pm (Family Fun Night Skate)
Semoran Skateway
2670 Cassel Creek Blvd, Casselberry, Florida 32707
$8

On Saturday, the 26th, enjoy Tiny Tot Skate—perfect for the littlest skaters to roll, play, and show off their costumes! Then, on Tuesday, the 29th, bring the whole crew to the Family Fun Night Halloween Skate Party! Wear your costume, skate the night away, and trick or treat in the snack bar.

Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm
Orange County Regional History City
65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
FREE

Calling all ghosts and ghouls: it’s time Orlando’s annual Trick or Treat Safe Zone! Enjoy trick or treating throughout the History Center and the Orlando Public Library along with creepy crafts, candy, games, and more! Costumes encouraged but not required.

Free admission; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Trick or Read

Saturday, October 26, 11am – Midnight
Gods and Monsters Comic Store
5421 International Dr, Orlando, FL
FREE

Come in costume for treats and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win special prizes. Halloween Sale of 10% OFF storewide and your choice of 2 FREE TRICK-OR-READ COMICS per person all day, when you mention the sale. 

Hallows Fall Fest

Saturday, October 26, 12-6pm
Krush Brau Park
2198 4 Winds Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Get ready to FALL in love with the spookiest season at Krush Brau Park’s Hallows-Fall Fest! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s brewing: Costume Contest, Pumpkin Decorating, Craft COrner, Trick-or-Treat Trail, Music from DJ, Beer Garden, and Enjoy their haunted house or try their haunted escape room!

Spooknona Graveyard Smash 

Saturday, October 26, 5pm – 10pm
Lake Nona Town Center
6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL
FREE

Tricks, treats, and festive beats! Grab your creepiest costume and join us for a night of ghoulish good times at Lake Nona’s annual Spooknona Graveyard Smash. Monsters and mummies of all ages are welcome to trick-or-treat around Lake Nona Town Center.

If candy is not your sweet of choice, take your pick from a menu of hauntingly good Halloween treats, like candy corn cupcakes, chocolate mummy cookies, and Halloween ice-cream sundaes, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

graphic for a Halloween event in Orlando lake nona

After you’ve visited each of the interactive trick-or-treat stops, dance the night away with DJ KD Queen or take your costume to the next level with the help of face painters and airbrush tattoo artists.

Creative Hands 5th Annual Fall-O-Ween

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 5-8pm
Creative Hands
6820 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, Florida 32822
FREE

Put on your spookiest costume and head to Creative Hands for their 5th Annual Fall-O-Ween family-friendly event! Enjoy treat stations, vendors, music, and more.

Avalon Park Spooktacular

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 5-9pm
Downtown Avalon Park
FREE

Downtown Avalon Park’s Halloween Event will feature trick or treating, performances, bounce houses, and a number of food trucks. Best of all, admission to this Halloween event in Orlando is totally free.

Maitland Fall-O-Ween

Saturday, October 26, 5:30-9pm
Maitland City Hall
1776 Independence Lane, Maitland, FL
FREE

The City of Maitland hosts a fantastic Falloween festival, combining seasonal fun with Halloween festivities. Activities include a kid’s costume contest, carnival games, candy, train rides, and more.

Partin Ranch Corn Maze

Sunday, October 27, 10am – 5pm
Partin Ranch Corn Maze
5601 N. Canoe Creek Rd., Kenansville, FL
Kids in costumes (3-12yrs) get in free

Enjoy fun on the ranch plus trick-or-treating. Please note candy is available while it lasts so get there early.

Trick or Treat Community Event

Sunday, October 27, 4-5:30pm
Winter Park Yoga
1740 Florida 436 #128, Winter Park, FL 32792
FREE

Come enjoy festive treats and activities, and visit Halloween-themed vendor tents!

Downtown Winter Garden’s Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat

Thursday, October 31, 3-5pm
Downtown Winter Garden
FREE

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of fun and kid-friendly frights! ring your little ghouls and goblins for an afternoon of safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating. There will also be Halloween-themed photo spots and enjoy eerie tunes and street performances that will keep the Halloween spirit alive.

OId Town Trick or Treating

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 5-9pm
Old Town
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
FREE

Old Town will also get its scare on for Halloween on Oct. 31 with free trick or treating from 5 to 7 pm. Candy stations will be located throughout the streets of Old Town, with live entertainment from the Thriller Dancers on the Old Town Stage and Costume Contest at 7 pm.

HALLOWEEN AT CRANES ROOST PARK

Thursday, October 31, 5pm – 9pm
Cranes Roost Park
274 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
FREE

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.

Cranes Roost Park Altamonte Springs Boardwalk
Cranes Roost Park Altamonte Springs Boardwalk image by Dani Meyering

The event features local businesses sponsoring booths to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000 kids.

Special Features:

  • Costume contests
  • Live music & dance performances
  • Promotional booths for trick or treating
  • Kids’ activities  

Boo Bash at SoBox

Thursday, October 31, 6-9pm
Great Southern Box Company Food Hall
2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804

No tricks, just treats! Trick-or-treating indoors means no spooky weather worries! GSBC will transform into HalloweenTown on October 31st. Trick-or-treaters can enjoy Halloween treats from each of the vendors. Enjoy face painting, balloon artists, live music, and more!

GAYLORD PALMS GOBLINS & GIGGLES WEEKENDS

September 28 – October 26, 2024
This year’s Goblins and Giggles Weekends at Gaylord Palms features an escape room, a Monster Mash bash, Jack-o’-Lantern walk, trick or treating, and much more.

Trick or Treating at Theme Parks

Naturally, you can trick or treat at some of Orlando’s theme parks and attractions.

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Born and raised in the land of sunshine and dreams come true, Dani is a proud Orlando native. She loves sharing her hometown with others from the theme parks to Florida's natural beauty. With over 15 years of experience, Dani is thrilled to serve as our Managing Editor at Orlando Date Night Guide, Orlando Parenting, as well as Tampa Bay Date Night Guide.