CitySurfing Orlando’s Picks For Celebrating Halloween 2024 In Central Florida

- Michelle Snow

CitySurfing Orlando’s Picks For Celebrating Halloween

Halloween falls on a Thursday in 2024, but that doesn’t mean Orlando isn’t celebrating the holiday for longer than that. There are plenty of events to enjoy for this week leading up to October 31st in Central Florida.

From family-orientated scares to adults-only thrills, here are our picks for 2024 Halloween events happening in the area: Just click the red links for more details.

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THEME PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS

Busch Gardens Tampa – Howl-O-Scream

October 24-27, 29-31; November 1-2
Separately ticketed event, from $44.99.
Fear returns to its most immersive form with the return of iconic horror-filled haunted houses to terrify guests.


Gatorland – Gators Ghosts & Goblins

October 28, 29
Included with regular admission. 50% ticket discount for Florida Residents. Kid-friendly.
Featuring Gatorland’s famous Social Distancing Skunk Ape, costumed characters, multiple photo opportunities,and more.

LEGOLAND Florida – Brick or Treat

October 26, 27
Included with regular admission. Kid-friendly.
Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, LEGO Halloween characters, shows, and more during regular park hours.

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium – Pirates of the Haunted Seas

October 25-27

Included with regular admission. Kid-friendly.
Families with young buccaneers are invited to embark on a new thrilling adventure throughout the aquarium, featuring meet-and-greets with Pirate Captain Sebastian, trick-or-treating opportunities, and educational stations that offer a glimpse into pirate lore and nautical history.

SeaWorld Orlando – Howl-O-Scream

October 24-27, 29-31; November 1-2
Separately ticketed event, from $44.99.
SeaWorld Orlando hosts the adults-only Howl-O-Scream event select nights with haunted houses, scare zones, and more.

SeaWorld Orlando – SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular

October 25, 26, 27, 21
Included with regular admission. Kid-friendly.
Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, a Halloween maze, and more during regular park hours.

Universal Orlando – Halloween Horror Nights 

October 23-27, 30-31; November 1-3
Separately ticketed event, from $84.99.
HHN is back and better than ever with haunted houses, scare zones, horror shows, and more. Separately ticketed event.

Walt Disney World – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

SOLD OUT
This “After-Hours” separately ticketed event features Disney characters in their Halloween finest, a parade, trick-or-treating, and more.

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HAUNTED HOUSES AND MAZES

A Petrified Forest in Altamonte Springs

October 24-27, 31; Nov 1-2
This haunted attraction features three trails this year, starting at $34.98.

Happy Frights and Haunting Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens

October 23-31
Choose the family friendly “Happy Frights” trail or the more adult “Haunting Nights” trail in this event from Creative City. Tickets from $25.

Scream-a-Geddon in Dade City

Open October 21-31, November 1-2
It’s a bit of a drive, but this horror attraction features six scare zones for the price of one. It’s highly rated among horror fans. Tickets start at $32.95 online, add $6 if buying at gate.

Scream N’ Stream Drive-Thru Haunted House at The Florida Mall

Oct 28-31
A drive-thru experience featuring seven scare zones with monsters, music, and special effects.

Trail of Terror in St. Cloud

October 25-26
From 8pm to 11pm at Peghorn Nature Park, enjoy this haunted trail for $10 per person.

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ADULT HALLOWEEN EVENTS (21+)

Disney Springs – Enzo’s Hideaway – Halloweeen Cocktails

Through Oct 31

The lavish, 1920s-themed restaurant, bar and entertainment destination will offer a lineup of crafty Halloween-themed cocktails throughout October:
– Blood Donor: Espolòn Silver, Solerno, Aperol and lime juice – $19
– Zombie Jamboree: Casamigos Blanco, Licor 43, Amaro di Angostura, fresh espresso and real vanilla – $19

Disney Springs – The Edison – Halloween Cocktails

Through Oct 31
– Jungle Bones Brew: Casamigos Blanco, Chinola passion fruit, orange juice, pineapple juice, lime, – = Monin hibiscus, Reál mango purée – $18
= Midnight Pumpkin: Absolut Vanilia, Monin pumpkin, Caffè Borghetti espresso liqueur and fresh espresso – $18

Disney Springs – Morimoto Asia – Halloweeen Cocktails

Through Oct 31
– Halloween Humor Aperol, gomme-infused sweet vermouth, iichiko Shochu, Pom, Fee cardamom bitters and Fee foam – $17
– Boo Berries & Scream Rémy Martin VSOP, blueberry gomme syrup, cream and St. Elizabeth allspice dram – $16

Lake Nona: Boxi Park – Halloween Events

Dress up in your scariest costume and enjoy a night of music, drinks, and dancing with friends at these events:
10/24: Winnie’s Rock Cauldron Caberet (Sanderson Sisters)
10/26: Halloween Costume Contest
10/31: Halloween Glow Party (Age 21 and older to attend.)

Maitland: Eden Bar Halloween at The Enzian

Oct 28

Tickets are $30 for the party plus $12.50 for the film. From 8pm-12pm. Enjoy a screening of the 80’s slasher “The Burning,” with a costume contest. Age 21 and older to attend.

Orlando: Cafe Tu Tu Tango – Art & Sip – Jack-O-Lantern Palette Party

Oct 29
Join Cafe Tu Tu Tango for a spooky night of painting Jack-O-Lanterns while sipping on your favorite drinks from 5-8pm. (Age 21 and older to attend.)

Orlando: Dr. Phillips Center – Opera Orlando Presents Macbeth

October 25 & 27
“Macbeth,” Shakespeare’s tale of ruthless desire set to some of Verdi’s most magnificent music, takes the stage to open Opera Orlando’s season of Destiny + Desire
Tickets start at start at $49.

Orlando: ICEBAR Orlando – “Joker” Halloween Weekend

October 25-27

Party with a live DJ, signature cocktails, dancing, and a costume contest.

Orlando: Judson’s Live – Halloween Upside Down Dance Party feat. DJ BMF

Oct 31
Get your boogie on as local legend DJ BMF spins iconic hits, deep cuts and music videos from the ’80s. Unleash your creativity in our costume contest, featuring special guests from the cast of Stranger Sings! Tickets from: $14.50. Must be 18+ to attend.

Kissimmee: Promenade at Sunset Walk – Halloween Costume Contest

Oct 31
On Halloween night, Promenade invites everyone to show off their spooky best and compete for thousands in cash prizes at the 2nd Annual costume contest. There will be live music, street performers and 30 shopping, dining and entertainment venues to pursue throughout the evening. Participants must be over 18 to enter. Admission and parking are free.

Orlando: Live at Pointe Orlando – Carnevil Halloween

Oct 26
A new Halloween block party at Pointe Orlando. Witness jaw-dropping acts of acrobatics, fire-breathing daredevils, and mysterious illusions. From creepy characters to fortune-tellers with ominous predictions, each booth and tent promises a new thrill or chilling encounter. Gen admission – $20 adv/$25 at door. VIP upgrades with drink packages available.

Orlando: Orlando Science Center – OSC After Dark Halloween Party

Oct 26
Experience the Science Center like never before at an exclusive Halloween event hosted by the Young Professionals for OSC benefiting the Science Center. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $35 for OSC Members & Young Professionals for OSC; $50 for General, and includes open bar and tasty bites. Must be 21+ to attend.

Orlando: Renaissance Theater – “Nosferatu”

Select nights through Nov 10
A a 90-minute horror experience where guests are led by vampires through hidden corners of the venue, followed by access to an exclusive Vampire Nightclub with specialty cocktails and drag performances. Must be 18+ to attend.

Orlando: Teatro Martini – “Halloween” Vaudeville Variety Revue

Oct 21-Nov 2
Teatro Martini’s Vaudeville Variety Revue showcases some of the world’s top performers in an exciting and interactive dinner show – featuring lyrical pole dancers, comedians, magicians, jugglers and singers. Ticket prices for the Halloween Revue are $73.95. Must be 18+ to attend.

Orlando: Thornton Park – 11th Annual Halloween Block Party

Oct 26
Drink Specials all Evening .Cirque du Soleil themed crowd performers from Vaudeville Entertainment; Stilt Walkers, GO-GO Dancers; TPD Full Liquor Outside Bars; Costume Contests with prizes. $10 adv./$20 day of. Must be 21+ to attend.

Orlando: Timucua Arts – Joseph Keckler: A Halloween Special

Oct 25-26
Presenting a special Halloween-themed concert, interdisciplinary artist Joseph Keckler serves an intoxicating brew of haunted balladry, spooky grooves, and tales from everyday life and transforms them into absurd and affecting underworld voyages.

Orlando: Wall Street Plaza – Halloween Block Party

Oct 31
A huge party featuring all of the bars that make up Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando. Must be 21+ to attend.

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FAMILY HALLOWEEN EVENTS (All Ages)

Apopka: Kit Land Nelson Park – Halloween in the Park

Oct 26
This free family-friendly Trick-or-treating event includes kid activities, vendors, and more from 10am to noon.

Deland: Phantasmagoria XIV: “Grim And Grimmer Tales at The Athens Theatre

Oct 24-25
Central Florida’s critically acclaimed Victorian Horror Troupe Phantasmagoria celebrates its 15th year of production with tales of terror and haunted poetry, wrapped within a haunting Ghost Story in the newest entry of their long running Halloween mainstage series. Tickets start at $38.

Edgewood: Trunk or Treat

Oct 25
From 6-8:30pm, dress up your little ghosts and goblins and come trick-or-treating at decorated trunks. Free hot dogs for kids, courtesy of the Edgewood Police Department (while supplies last).

Kissimmee: Downtown – Boo on Broadway

Oct 25
From 6-9pm, enjoy FREE trick or treating with road closures for the safety of your children! Free parking at 205 E. Dakin or 92 E. Pleasant Street Costumes welcomed.

Kissimmee: Old Town – Halloween

Oct 31
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. Free trick-or-treating is from 5–7pm with candy stations throughout Old Town. (While Supplies Last) Costume Contest at 7:00pm at the Old Town Stage, and entertainment throughout the night. Admission and parking are free.

Kissimmee: Promenade at Sunset Walk – Trunk or Treat Car & Truck Show

Oct 26
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk for its 5th Annual Trunk or Treat Car Show fr om 4-8pm. This free, family-friendly event invites kids to trick-or-treat at over two dozen candy locations, while viewing a variety of classic and contemporary vehicles, which will also distribute treats. The event includes a competition for the best Halloween-themed ride, live music, and street performers. Admission and parking are free.

Lake Nona: Boxi Park = Halloween Events

Oct 27
Dress up your family for Spooky Family Fun Day – a kid’s costume contest with face painting and live music:

Lake Nona: Lake Nona Town Center – Graveyard Smash

Oct 26
One night a year, ghosts and ghouls descend upon Lake Nona Town Center. From 5-10pm, enjoy trick-or-treating, inflatables, a DJ, and much more. Admission and parking are free.

Lake Nona + Orlando: Lime Fresh Mexican Grill – Taco or Treat Fiesta

– Oct 26 – Flamingo Crossings from 11am to 2pm
– Oct 27 – Lake Nona from 11am to 2pm
There will be a costume contest, pumpkin painting, face painting, candy, and beats by DJ Chino. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Orlando: Museum of Illusions at ICON Park

Through Oct 31

All month long, Museum of Illusions is transforming its most popular exhibits to truly immerse guests in a spooky spectacle with curated illusion rooms featuring classic Halloween motifs. Plus on weekends in October guests can solve riddles, decode illusions and unlock hidden doors to discover hidden candy treasures.

Orlando: JoJo’a ShakeBAR @ Pointe Orlando – Kids’ Halloween Bash

Oct 27
Bring The Kiddos To JoJo’s Kids’ Halloween Bash On Sunday, October 27th From 11am–12:30pm! For $32, your ticket includes an Entree, and a Cookies ‘N’ Scream Shake. Enjoy Pumpkin Painting, Face Painting, A Mummy Wrapping Contest, & A Halloween Costume Contest.

Orlando:Orange County Regional History Center – Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Oct 26

Enjoy trick or treating throughout the History Center and the nearby Orlando Public Library along with a scavenger hunt, creepy crafts, candy, games, and more! Costumes encouraged but not required. Candy bags will be provided. Free admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Orlando: WonderWorks – Outta Control Spooktacular Dinner Show

Through Oct 31
The popular nightly dinner show at WonderWorks Orlando will adopt a spooky theme for the fall holiday season. Shows will run nightly at 6pm, with additional shows at 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights. This family-friendly entertainment experience gives everyone a chance to have some mystifying fun, howl with laughter, and make memories together. Guests are also encouraged to dress in costume to add to the festive experience. Tickets to the holiday dinner show include unlimited cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, dessert, soda, beer, and wine. Halloween-themed cocktails will also be available for purchase for adult

Orlando: “Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical” at Dr. Phillips Center

Oct 31-Nov 3

Tickets from: $45. Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters and maybe, just maybe… justice for everyone’s favorite missing ginger, Barb Holland.

Orlando: Vampirates at Pirate’s Adventure Dinner Show

Oct 22, 24, 26, 29, 31
Enjoy a family-friendly tale of vampirates (vampire pirates), along with dinner. Ticket prices for “Vampirates” are $72.95 for adults and $46.95 for children ages three to 10. Children ages two and under are free. Pirates Dinner Adventure’s general admission includes a three-course dinner with unlimited soft drinks.

Sanford: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens – Zoo Boo Bash

October 26-27

Included with regular admission. Kid-friendly. The family-friendly event will feature treat stations and fun activities, plus, visitors of all ages are encouraged to show off their family-friendly costumes.

Winter Park: Central Park – Halloween Big Band

Oct 26
Bring a blanket and snacks to sing along with classic Halloween songs including the “Monster Mash,” “Addams Family,” “Headless Horseman,” and more.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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