Spooky Season! Fun Halloween Events in Orlando for Families
Halloween season is tons of fun here in Orlando, especially for families. Thankfully, there are many Halloween events in Orlando for families!
Of course, there are many fall festivals and festive pumpkin patches too. But for this list, we’ve pulled together spooky fun with friendly ghosts and Halloween themes that are great for kids of all ages.
Also check out our list of places to go for trick-or-treating in Orlando!
Featured Halloween Events in Orlando for Families
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SeaWorld Orlando Spooktacular
- Dates: Select dates, August 29-November 1, 2026
- Location: SeaWorld Orlando
- Cost: Included with Park admission
One of the best Halloween festivities in Central Florida makes waves at SeaWorld Orlando. This Halloween season, kids can trick-or-treat their way around an adorable treat trail, hear silly stories, see a Sesame Street Halloween parade, and more at Spooktacular. New this year is a visit from some of our favorite Transylvania friends from Sony Pictures Animation’s “Hotel Transylvania”.
LEGOLAND Brick or Treat
- Dates: Select dates, September 5-October 31, 2026
- Location: LEGOLAND Florida
- Cost: Included with park admission
From event-exclusive LEGO® character meet-and-greets to the stunning Monster Skytacular, it’s a not-to-miss Halloween celebration and best of all… it’s included with park admission.
Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival
- Dates: Weekends, September 19-November 22, 2026
- Location: 36111 County Rd 44A, Eustis
- Cost: $20+ for ages 3+
Amber Brooke Farms has some of the best photo opportunities for the whole family. We love how precious this place is and all the spots they set up to get that perfect fall photo.
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts & Goblins
- Dates: Weekends from October 10-25th
- Location: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando 32837
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts & Goblins returns for its 8th year of family-friendly Halloween fun! Enjoy the all-new Swamp Ghost’s Museum, meet Skunk Ape and Eddie the Yeti, hunt for legendary creatures aboard the Cryptid Express, visit Frank N’ Steins Oktoberfest, and brave the Gatorland Graveyard. Plus, enjoy animal encounters, live entertainment, a DJ, specialty vendors, games, candy giveaways, photo ops, and a Children’s Costume Parade. Select weekends October 10–25 and included with regular park admission!
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Disney Springs Halloween Fun
- Dates: Now, open daily
- Location: Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista
Shop, stroll, and enjoy seasonal decorations, special treats, and live entertainment on select days. It’s free to visit, easy to access with strollers, and ideal for families looking for a relaxed weekday outing with extra magic on the weekends.
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Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
- Dates: Now through November 1, 2026
- Location: Crayola Experience Orlando
Enjoy themed scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, photo-ops, and more with trick-or-treat stations in the attraction every weekend.
Painted Oaks Academy Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
- Dates: Wednesdays through Sundays, September 6-October 31, 2026, 11a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location: 15100 Lake Pickett Rd., Orlando
A local favorite with photo ops, mini corn maze, and gentle activities perfect for little kids. Bring a wagon or stroller for the uneven ground.
Boo at the Zoo & New: Beware the Night
- Dates: Various dates, September 10 – October 31, 2026
- Location: Brevard Zoo
Pick from 2 ways to Halloween at the Zoo: returning for daytime trick-or-treating, there’s Boo at the Zoo; otherwise, Beware the Night is a new, family-friendly after-dark event where you can see the Zoo transform into a spooky playground filled with eerie lights, mysterious sounds, and hauntingly fun surprises.
Music for the Macabre: Halloween In Concert Live
- Date: September 13, 2026, 3 pm
- Location: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Step into a thrilling new LIVE orchestral experience where music, atmosphere, and vintage classic-film moments merge into a darkly enchanting performance. This one-of-a-kind event brings together professional musicians and rising student artists from Orange County Public Schools for a powerful, community-driven celebration of the season.
Vampirates: The Haunting Search for Neptune’s Treasure
- Date: Select nights September 14-October 31, 2026
- Location: Pirates Dinner Adventure, 6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando 32819
- Cost: $69.95 per person
Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts, and dynamic duels in this Broadway-style 90-minute adventure.
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium – Pirates of the Haunted Seas
- Dates: Select dates, September 19-November 1, 2026
- Location: ICON Park, Orlando
- Cost: Included with admission
At this family-friendly aquarium, little ones can follow a “haunted” pirate treasure map without anything scary involved. Colorful fish, sea turtles, and gentle lighting make it a calm yet festive experience. Some of the decorations include skeletons and bat shapes, but nothing is scary. Perfect for weekday mornings when crowds are low.
Green Meadows Farm
- Dates: September 26-November 8, 2026, Wednesday-Sunday, various hours
- Location: 1881 Jack Calhoun Drive Kissimmee
- Cost: $18 per person (ages 2+)
Fall family fun at Green Meadows Petting Farm! Admission includes a free pumpkin, friendly animal encounters, a corn box for play, and tractor-pulled hayrides under shady trees. All ages welcome.
MADD Monster Mash & Dash
- Date: September 27, 2026, 5:30-10:30 am
- Location: SeaWorld Orlando
Run through SeaWorld Orlando before the park opens! Don your best costume and join 1,000+ people for the MADD Monster Mash & Dash — MADD Central Florida’s signature fall race, where the costumes are just as important as the finish line. Following the race, enjoy a full-out celebration with awards, a DJ, and surprises!
Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience at JoJo’s Orlando
- Dates: October 1-31, 2026
- Location: JoJo’s ShakeBAR, Orlando
What’s included with your $35 ticket:
- One choice of cozy comfort entrée
- Their signature Pumpkin Patch Shake
- A pumpkin to paint (from their patch) + all painting supplies
Designed for families, friends, coworkers, or groups looking for a festive, interactive dining & crafting experience.
Gators, Ghosts & Goblins
- Dates: Select weekends in October 2026
- Location: Gatorland Florida
Gatorland’s annual Halloween celebration includes themed zones, interactive characters, and spooky- but-not-scary fun. Older kids will love the “Haunted Museum,” which explores the folklore behind classic monsters and Halloween traditions; included with admission.
Halloween Flix at The Garden
- Dates: Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026
- Location: The Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden
Historic Downtown Winter Garden is hosting free Halloween movie showings, including: The Fourth Kind, Little Shop of Horrors, The Shining, and Poltergeist on select dates.
Fall Festival at Grande Lakes Orlando
- Dates: October 10 and 11, 2026
- Location: 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando
If you’re looking for a slightly more elevated fall fest, skip the farm and head over to Grande Lakes Orlando. Beyond pumpkin decorating and crafts, there’s lots to do for bigger kids as well, like archery, laser skeet shooting, and canoeing. There’s also a live-fire cooking demo from Chef Jack Arnold on Saturday night, a grilling competition, and a beer garden for mom and dad to enjoy too.
The Best Halloween Ever at Orlando Family Stage
- Dates: Select dates, October 10- November 1, 2026
- Location: Orlando Family Stage,1001 E Princeton St, Orlando
Enjoy a show at Orlando Family Stage! Halloween is canceled, and everyone blames the Herdmans. But as rumors spread and mysteries unfold, the children of Woodrow Wilson Elementary discover that the people they thought they knew may have more to teach them than they ever expected…
Kids Market at Avalon Park’s Oktoberfest
- Date: October 10, 2026, 5-9 pm
- Location: Avalon Park
Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center, Orlando Kids Markets are exciting, family-friendly farmers market-style events where children ages 5-17 can get real-world experience running a business.
Songbirds’ Annual Spooktacular Halloween Parade
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 6 p.m.
- Location: Oviedo Aquatic Center, 148 Oviedo Blvd, Oviedo, FL
This spooktacular Parade will include sweet treats, live music, familiar faces from local Oviedo businesses and organizations, and most importantly, fun! The parade route will begin at the Oviedo Aquatic Center and end at Center Lake Park.
Halloween Light Show
- Dates: October 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, 2026, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street
Halloween Light Show, projected on the front façade of City Hall and synchronized to spooky tunes. The FREE event will be shown on select Friday and Saturday nights, including on Halloween!
Zombietoberfest
- Dates:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 (Kidstoberfest), 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., free outdoor movie at 7:45 p.m.
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Location: Audubon Park, 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Zombietoberfest returns as a two-day event! Enjoy Kidstoberfest from 5-7pm, a Spooky Concert at 7pm, and Labyrinth on the big screen starting at 7:45pm. Then, come back Sunday afternoon for the craft market and parade.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit – Kids’ Halloween Party at The Enzian
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11 a.m.
- Location: Enzian Theatre
It’s time for Enzian’s annual Kids Halloween Party! This year they’ve got a hare-raising adventure the whole family will love, so put on your costumes and join for a costume parade, crafts, and trick or treating after the film!
Halloweentown in Avalon Park
- Date: October 17, 2026, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: 13002 Founders Square Dr, Orlando
Sip, shop, and enjoy autumn vibes at this festive fall market hosted by Collective Corner. Explore seasonal drinks, local vendors, and unique treasures while celebrating the magic of fall with the whole community.
Winter Garden Halloween Experience
- Dates: October 18-31, 2026
- Location: Historic Downtown Winter Garden
A 14-day family-friendly Halloween experience with a spooky hay maze outside City Hall, festive decorations, light displays, themed photo spots throughout downtown and a Halloween celebration at the Winter Garden Farmers Market.
Cowboy Adventure Park at Westgate Resorts
- Dates: Every day, open at 12 p.m.
- Location: 3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch
- Cost: $19.95 per person
Get ready for an unforgettable fall season at Cowboy Adventure Park with activities for everyone! Step into the legendary Fort Kicco with their Gel Tag Experience, a thrilling game that’s fun for all ages. Capture the essence of autumn in their Pumpkin Patch, where you can pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy delightful seasonal photo opportunities throughout the park.
Spooknona Graveyard Smash
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5 p.m.
- Location: Lake Nona Town Center
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.
After you’ve visited each of our interactive trick-or-treat stops, dance the night away with the DJ or take your costume to the next level with the help of face painters.
Maitland Fall-O-Ween
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Maitland City Hall, 1776 Independence Lane, Maitland
The City of Maitland hosts a fantastic Falloween festival, combining seasonal fun with Halloween festivities. Activities include a kids’ costume contest, carnival games, candy, train rides, and more. There is candy and costumes at this event, but plenty of other Halloween fun besides the sweets.
Cassadaga Fall Festival
- Dates: Saturday-Sunday, October 24 and 25, 2026
- Location: Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp
The Fall Fest is a great time to bring out the family to see Cassadaga in its glory, all local businesses will be celebrating in style with a wide assortment of holiday features including spirit walk photo tours (get your orb photos here!), messages from spirit via mediumship and psychic readers, artists, vendors, and you’ll be sure to find a haunt or two!
Toddler Boo Bash
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-12 pm.
- Location: St. Cloud Civic Center
Bring your little one for a morning of costumes, games, crafts, and fun! Children ages 2–4 are invited to wear their best costumes.
Homeschool Costume Party
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
- Location: 3001 17th St, St. Cloud
Homeschool families will love this fun-filled Costume Party at the St. Cloud Civic Center, where children ages 5–14 can dress in their favorite costumes and enjoy a movie, games, activities, and more!
Boochella at Millie Moo’s
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location: Millie Moo’s Play Café, McLeod Rd., Orlando
A not-so-scary Halloween celebration just for kids ages 8 and under. Enjoy a K-pop themed photo setup, costumes, music, and sweet treats in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Costumes are encouraged, and space is limited—reserve early to join the spooky fun.
registration required
Now that you’ve explored this list of spooky season fun, check out these Trunk or Treat Events.
Autumn Artisan Market & Family Fest
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Avalon Park
Enjoy everything you want in one cozy fall evening, like local artisans, live music, and a dedicated kids’ market!
PAST HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN ORLANDO
Oddities & Art Market
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11am – 6pm
- Location: The Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando
- Cost: Tickets $10 online, $15 day of or at the door, kids 10 and under are free
Shop over 100 artists, oddities artists and vendors, crafters, vintage, hobby vendors, and more. Check out some live art being created and music and grab some food from our food trucks!
Spooky Season Events in Orlando For Families To Be Announced
While we are still gathering details for Halloween events for families this year, be sure to bookmark this page and revisit us often, as details will be added as events are announced!
Halloween Show at Santa’s House by the Bigda’s
- Dates: 2026 TBA
- Location: Santa’s House by the Bigda’s, 4314 Shadow Wood Trail, Winter Haven
Obviously, this house is a favorite for Christmas lights, but they also go all out for Halloween! It is a bit of a drive from Orlando, but if you’re into a Halloween adventure, it’s worth it!
Santa’s House by the Bigda’s features Halloween lights and decorations synchronized to music!
