Orlando Halloween events offer a jaw-dropping array of tricks, treats and terrors. With over two months of funtastic frights for all ages, Central Florida truly is the Halloween Vacation Capital of the nation.

From kid-friendly treats to terrifying tricks, there’s nowhere quite like Orlando for Halloween, so come and enjoy the extended scare-fest with us. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun, spine-chilling thrills, or something in between, Orlando offers a hauntingly good time for everyone.

While the rest of the nation waits for October for spooky season, Halloween in Orlando begins in August! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party kicks off scary season on August 9th 2024. September sees most other Halloween events starting and October has something every day and night to offer all ages.

Let’s dive into the best Orlando Halloween happenings for 2024, so you can make the most of Central Florida’s extended spook-tacular season!

Check out all the other event happening in September and October too.

Orlando Halloween Horror Nights – Universal Studios

Select Nights from August 29th – November 2nd 2025

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is Orlando’s premier Halloween event. Now in its 33rd year, HHN34 starts on August 29th and runs on  select nights through November 2nd 2025.

With terrifying Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and roaming hoards, Universal gathers together the baddest and meanest for Halloween. There’s no place to hide, make sure you have a scare buddy to share the screams with. It offers some of the most intense and elaborate haunted houses and scare zones you’ll find anywhere.

Halloween Horror Highlights:

• Haunted Houses: Walk through ten terrifying haunted houses where the scariest parts of your favorite horror movies and shows come to life.
• Scare Zones: Scare Actors in terrifying costumes are ready to jump out and give you the heebie-jeebies.
• Live Shows: Enjoy live performances that mix horror with entertainment, giving you a brief break from the scares.
• Rides in the Dark: Experience Universal’s rides with an added thrill of darkness and eerie effects.

You’re in for a night of terror and treats, check out our guide to Halloween Horror Nights.

Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Dates – WE’LL UPDATE WHEN 2025 DATES ARE RELEASED: 

• August 30, 31 + Preview Night on August 29th
• September 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
• October 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31
• November 1, 2, 3

Where: Universal Studios, Orlando
Web: Halloween Horror Nights

Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens Tampa

Select nights September 5 through November 2, 2025

Over in Tampa, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens is the ultimate horror event for those who love a good scare.  It’s one of our favorite Halloween events offering a variety of horror-themed attractions including haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and reimagined rides in the dark.

The haunted houses are well organized with a “pulse” entrance. It means you don’t always see where the person in front of you gets a fright.

Howl-O-Scream Highlights

• Haunted Houses: Enter elaborately themed haunted houses designed to terrify even the bravest souls.
• Scare Zones: Try to keep your cool as you navigate through areas filled with scare actors waiting to pounce.
• Live Shows: Enjoy creepy performances that add to the overall eerie atmosphere.
• Thrill Rides in the Dark: Experience Busch Gardens’ top coasters under the night sky, adding an extra layer of terror to your ride.

Is Howl-O-Scream suitable for children? No, it’s aimed at adults. Busch Gardens say: “Howl-O-Scream contains intense adult content such as violence, gore and blood and is not intended for children”.

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2024 Dates – WE’LL UPDATE 2025 WHEN AVAILABLE:

• September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
• October 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31,
• November 1, 2,

Busch Gardens Event Details

When: Select nights September 5 through November 2, 2025
Where: Busch Gardens, Tampa, Fl
Web: Howl-O-Scream

Howl-O-Scream SeaWorld Orlando

Select nights September 5 through November 2, 2025

For thrills and chills by the sea, Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando offers a terrifyingly good time with haunted houses, scare zones and thrilling live shows. This event is geared towards an adult audience, with scares that will keep you on your toes. For the 2024 season, they have 4 new haunted houses, 3 new scare zones and 2 new themed bars.

Howl-O-Scream Highlights:

• Haunted Houses: Navigate intricate and terrifying haunted houses.
• Scare Zones: Beware of ghouls lurking in shadows as you make your way around the park.
• Live Shows: Catch spooky performances for some haunting fun.
• Thrilling Rides: Ride your favorite SeaWorld coasters in the dark.

Howl-O-Scream includes intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood and is aimed at mature audiences. (For the littles, Spooktacular will be held during the day on weekends – see below for more info).

SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream 2024 Dates – WE’LL UPDATE 2025 WHEN AVAILABLE:

• September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
• October 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31,
• November 1, 2,

When: Select nights September 5 through November 2, 2025
Where: SeaWorld Orlando
Web: SeaWorld Website

Orlando Halloween: Petrified Forest

Select Dates October 4th to November 2nd 2024

Orlando Halloween events include A Petrified Forest, an outdoor haunted experience located in Altamonte Springs. This event features haunted scare trails that take you deep into the dark, where you’ll encounter all manner of terrifying creatures.

2024 Petrifed Forest Dates:

• October 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 17 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31,
• November 1, 2,
• Kids Day on Saturday October 12
• Blood Moon on October 13th
• Special Needs Night on October 16th

Petrified Forest is rated a PG13. Children under 18 must have a parents signature. The event is not recommended for children under 13, but those that do attend must be accompanied by an adult.

Enjoy live music and food trucks while you take a break from the scares. Plus, backstage tours, special event nights and Laser Tag.

When: Select Dates October 4th to November 2nd 2024
Where: 1360 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, Fl
Web: A Petrified Forest

Orlando Halloween Events: Scream-A-Geddon

Select nights from August 30th to November 2nd 2024

Scream-A-Geddon is an outdoor horror park in Dade City that offers an intense and immersive Halloween experience. With 5 haunted houses with terrifying themes, it’s perfect for those who are looking for a serious scare. For terrors and trembles, Scream-A-Geddon also offers a Zombie Paintball Assault attraction, plus monster meet n greets, carnival games, Hell’s Hatchet Throwing and spooky props for photo ops.

Scream-A-Geddon 2024 Haunted Houses:

• Breach
• Rage 3D
• Ravenhill Assylum
• Bloodwater Bayou
• Demon’s Revenge

Scream-A-Geddon 2024 Dates:

• August: 30, 21
• September: 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
• October: Every night
• November: 1, 2

Advance ticket prices are date dependent and range from $32.95 to $54.95. Tickets give you access to all attractions excluding Zombie Paintball Assault, which are available separately. Tickets are $5 more at the box office.

Two upgrades are available:

• VIP Fast Pass enables you to skip the General Admission line plus use the Fast Pass lane once per attraction.
• Super VIP Fast Pass includes unlimited no wait with a tour guide, plus a $20 gift shop apparel credit.

None of the upgrade tickets include Zombie Paintball Assault, which starts at $12.95.

After your scream fest, you can head over to Bonzo’s Beer Garden for a selection of local craft beers. Or head to Monster Midway for games and drinks and a new food court.

When: Select dates August 30th to November 2nd 2024
Where: 27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City, FL 33525 
Web: Scream-A-Geddon

Spooky Empire

October 11-13th 2024

One of the nations largest horror convention with celebrity guests and a host of events and experiences. It’s perfect for fans of all things horror, from movies and TV shows to comics and collectibles.

The convention offers a weekend of panels, celebrity appearances, screenings, and more.

Spooky Empire Highlights:

• Celebrity Guests: Meet and get autographs from the stars of horror movies and TV shows.
• Panels and Q&As: With horror industry professionals, including directors, actors, writers and more.
• Costume Contest: Show off your best horror-themed costume in a contest for creativity and craftsmanship.
• Vendors: Browse through an extensive marketplace offering horror-themed art, collectibles, clothing and more.

Visitors will enjoy celebrity autographs, a tattoo festival, film festival, exhibitor room, photo ops, kid zone, costume contest, seminars, live entertainment and more.

When: October 11-13 2024
Where: Hyatt Regency Orlando
Web: Spooky Empire

Showcase of Citrus Nightmare Hours

Friday/Saturday  September 28 – October 26 2024

Showcase of Citrus in Clermont is holding the first of an annual halloween event, recommended for mature adults and kids 10 and over. The event features sinister scare zones, and eerie haunted house and a creepy trolley ride.

• The Tractor Bar – specialty drinks such as Witch’s Brew and Boolini and non-alcoholic Candy Corn Cutie
• The Country Store – fun unique wares for sale such as jams, jellies and local honey
• Food Trucks – feed those hunger pangs
• Trick or Treats – purchase a reflective reusable tote bag for treats throughout the night
• Campfires & s’mores
• Carnival Games with Prizes
• Family Photo Spots

Tickets are $20 per person and include Scare Zone, Haunted House, Trolley Ride and Parking.

A Daytime Walk-Through of the haunted house is also available for just $5 per person – No Live Actors

When: 6pm – 10pm Every Friday and Saturday from September 28 – October 26 2024
Where: The Showcase of Citrus 15051 Frank Jarrell Rd, Clermont, FL, 34714
Web: Showcase of Citrus

When it comes to celebrating Halloween in Orlando with little ones, Central Florida is second to none. There’s a mix of world-class theme park events, family-friendly attractions and spooky seasonal parties providing fang-tastic fun for kids of all ages.

Here’s our Top Picks for Orlando Halloween events for kids:

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Select Nights from August 9 to October 31 2024

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is one of the most popular Orlando Halloween events. MNSSHP is a special-ticketed event that transforms the Magic Kingdom into a Halloween wonderland, where even the youngest guests can enjoy a night of spooky fun without any real scares. The atmosphere is festive rather than frightening, making it perfect for all ages.

Great for adults too – you’ll never be too old for this party!

Mickey’s Not So Scary Highlights:

• Boo-to-You Halloween Parade: Watch as Disney characters don their Halloween costumes in a delightful parade that includes the Headless Horseman.
• Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks: A dazzling display of fireworks, lasers, and projections that light up the night sky, all centered around a Halloween story featuring Mickey and friends.
• Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular: A spellbinding live show starring the Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” and a cast of Disney villains.
• Rare Character Meet-and-Greets: Snap photos with your favorite Disney characters dressed up in their Halloween best, including some rare characters that are exclusive to this party.
• Trick-or-Treating: Kids (and kids at heart) can trick-or-treat their way through the park, collecting candy from multiple stations.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Party Dates 2024:

• August: 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27,30
• September: 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
• October: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31

When: Select dates August 9th to October 31st 2024
Where: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Web: Disney Website

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Select dates August 30 through November 2 2025

SeaWorld Orlando provides a trick-or-treat “fantasea” with oceans of fun during the SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular. This daytime event is perfect for families with young children and offers a variety of kid-friendly Halloween activities in a fun environment.

SeaWorld Spooktacular Hightlights:

• Trick-or-Treating: Kids can dress up and collect candy around the park.
• Halloween Dance Party: Dance along with the SeaWorld Scarecrow.
• Sesame Street Halloween Parade: Enjoy a Halloween-themed parade featuring your favorite Sesame Street friends.
• Spooky Storytime: Listen to fun and slightly spooky stories read by Big Bird.

SeaWorld Spooktacular 2024 Dates – WE’LL UPDATE 2025 WHEN AVAILABLE:

• August: 31
• September: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
• October: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 31
• November: 1, 2, 3

No separate ticket is needed, Halloween Spooktacular is included with park admission.

When: Select dates August 30 through November 2 2025
Where: SeaWorld Orlando
Web: SeaWorld Website

Busch Gardens Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebrati0n

Saturdays & Sundays September 6 – November 1 2025

This family friendly event takes place at Busch Gardens every Saturday and Sunday from September 7th, plus October 31st 2024. As well as trick or treating, there’s an array of family friendly events.

• Kandy’s World – Kandy, Busch Gardens’ witch-in-training, shares her story of how she became a real witch
• Trick or Treats – Purchase reusable bags to enjoy spooky goodies
• Sweetacular Costume Parade – Kids 13 and under are invited to dress up in costumes and join in the costume parade
• StoryTime – Enjoy the tale of “Room on the Broom”
• Spooky Kooky Science – Professor Pufflemintz demonstrates anything is possible
• Taffy Twist’s Black Cat Dance Party – A halloween dance party to festive grooves

When: Saturdays & Sundays September 6 – November 2 2025
Where: Busch Gardens, Tampa
Web: Busch Gardens Sweetacular

Brick or Treat LEGOLAND Florida

Select Dates September 13 – October 27 2024

Brick or Treat at LegoLand is a perfect Orlando Halloween event for the younger kids.

Lots of activities including LEGO ghost building, Scavenger Hunt, Costume Contest, Meet & Greet with LEGO characters, a 13 foot Vampyer Hearse and a fireworks finale. All included with the entry ticket.

Brick or Treat Highlights:

• Monster Skytacular: An aerial show featuring lots of drones, fireworks and ghoulish beats.
• Brick or Treat: Collect candy from ghoulish lanes and meet LEGO monsters along the way.
• Ghoulish Fun: From dance parties to out of control plants, there’s lots of monstrous fun

Brick or Treat 2024 Dates:

• September 13, 14, 21, 28
• October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

When: Select Dates September 13 – October 27 2024
Where: LEGOLAND Florida, Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL
Web: LEGOLAND Florida

Gators Ghosts and Goblins

The alligator capital of the world is joining in the Halloween festivities this season with Gators, Ghosts and Goblins.

Join in the fun with , Monster Museum, Invasion of the Bubba Snatchers haunt zone, children’s Halloween Costumer Parade, and lots of family fun for all ages. Gators, Ghosts and Goblins is included wit regular park admission.

When: October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2024 – 10am to 5pm
Where: Gatorland Orlando
Web: Gatorland Orlando

Orlando Halloween Events: Boo on Broadway

October 25th 2024

Boo on Broadway Events Include:

• Live Music & Entertainment
• Food & Drink Specials
• Candy & Games
• Vendors

When: October 25th 2024
Where:  Kissimmee Main Street
Web: Boo! on Broadway

Happy Frights & Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens

September 27th – October 31st 2024

Two events happening at Harry P Leu Gardens this Halloween in Orlando season.

Happy Frights Highlights

Enjoy immersive spooky worlds throughout Harry P Leu Gardens along with 8 trick or treat stations, plus:

• Mysterious Swamp
• Crazy Carnival Clowns
• Hedge Maze with Mad Hatter
• Hip-Hop Dancing Aliens
• Día de Muertos celebration

Tickets cost $29.15 for adults and $27.90 for ages 3 to 11, plus $16 parking.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets not available at the gate.

Happy Frights 2024 Dates:

• September 27, 28
• October: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Haunting Nights Highlights

Enjoy an elevated artful Halloween experience recommended for ages 13 and over.

• 12 foot tall spiders
• Bigfoot on Lake Rowena
• Crazy Carnival
• Hedge Maze
• Hip-Hop Dancing Aliens
• Día de Muertos celebration

Tickets cost $29.15 for adults and $27.90 for ages 3 to 11, plus $16 parking.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets not available at the gate.

Haunting Nights 2024 Dates:

• September 27, 18
• October 3-6, 9-13, 16-31

Web: Happy Nights & Haunting Frights

Winter Garden Halloween Experience

October 18th-31st 2024

If you’re looking to hang out with locals for Halloween, the Winter Garden Halloween Experience is a fun filled family 14 day event. Check out the unique stores & restaurants surrounded by historic charm and holiday ambiance. Dine outdoors on extended patio’s offering seasonal fall menu’s.

Winter Garden Halloween Events:

• Hay Maze at City Hall 10am-9pm
• Fall-Themed Photo Stations
• Seasonal Decorations & Light Displays
• Halloween Light Show: Enjoy an animated light show from 7-9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays + October 31st, projected onto the front façade of City Hall and synchronized to music. (City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street)
• Nighttime Entertainment & Street Performers: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays + October 31st
• Halloween at Winter Garden Farmers Market – Every Saturday. As well as an array of local produce, seasonal merchandise, local arts and crafts and live music, the Halloween themed Farmers Market also features a special Halloween craft to make and take home at the KidZone tent and family-friendly games on the lawn.

There’s always lots of free parking around Downtown Winter Garden plus a three-level parking garage (160 S. Boyd St.) and a 117-space parking lot (37 N. Boyd St.).

Orlando Halloween: Vampirates at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure

Select nights September 3 – October 31st 2024

Vampirates are taking over Treasure Bay at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure on select nights from September 3 through October 31st 2024.

Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises is a Halloween-themed dinner show perfect for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.

As the Blood Moon casts an eerie glow over the high seas, the notorious Captain Sebastian the Black and his pirate crew of vampires are in search of the Sulzana’s Eye, a cursed necklace that will allow them to live in the daylight. And only you can stop them before the necklace falls into the wrong hands! Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts and dynamic duels.

There’s also Trick R Treat Trail and the whole family is encouraged to dress up for Halloween.

When: Select nights September 3 – October 31st 2024
Where: Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
Web: Vampirates

Screamin’ Green Hauntoween at The Crayola Experience

September 21st – October 31st 2024

Screamin’ Green Hauntoween at the Crayola Experience includes hands on monster-rific crafts, a themed scavenger hunt, dance parties, character photos, trick or treating and SlimeTime a slime themed show for all the family.

This is one of the Orlando Halloween events that is both fun and creative. Kids will love it!

When: September 21st – October 31st 2024
Where: Crayola Experience, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail #1300A, Orlando, FL 32809
Web: Screamin’ Green Hauntoween

Promenade at Sunset Walk

Halloween Pumpkin Patch – October 18 – 30th 2024

Enjoy fabulous pumpkins and seasonally themed fall photo ops.

Pumpkin Painting is available on October 26th and 27th from 2pm to 4pm, when kids will receive a free paint kit with every pumpkin purchased.

Trunk or Treat Car Show – October 26th 2024

The Promenade at Sunset Walk’s October Car and Truck Show hosts an Annual Trunk or Treat Car and Truck Show on October 26th, from 4pm through 8pm.

To celebrate, drivers are encouraged to decorate their vehicles for a spooktacular stroll while drivers give out wrapped candy to all the little ghouls and goblins walking the streets of The Promenade.

Live music, street performers, over 2 dozen candy locations, 24 unique restaurants and shops. Free admission and parking.
Bring the kiddos dressed in costume and be ready to Trunk or Treat.

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Halloween Costume Contest – October 31st 2024 – 6-10pm

With $1200 in cash prizes, get on your spooky best outfits to enter. Runner up prizes include a stay in Margaritaville Resort Orlando and gift vouchers for vendors at Sunset Walk.

Live music, street performances and live DJ, plus over 30 restaurants, free entry and free parking.

Where: The Promenade at Sunset Walk
Web: Sunset Walk

Old Town Halloween

Enjoy a spooky night of Halloween fun at Old Town Kissimmee. The spookiest of holiday celebrations features free trick-or-treating, Thriller Dancers, and a Costume Contest.

• Free trick-or-treating is from 5:00pm – 7:00pm (while supplies last) at candy stations
• Costume Contest at 7:00pm at the Old Town Stage.
• Thriller Nights Dancers performing throughout the night.

Halloween Costume Masks are not permitted on property for any age.

When: October 31st 2024 – 5-9pm
Where:  Old Town Kissimmee
Web: Old Town Kissimmee

Funoween Monster ‘Ganza at FunSpot America

Spooky happenings at FunSpot America in both Kissimmee and Orlando with fun for all ages. As well as Halloween decorations and frightful Foto Spots, there’s friendly monsters, creepy decorations and spooky surprises every Saturday in October.

Image Credit: FunSpot America©

And if you’re feeling a little peckish, check out the range of Frite Bites available.
View the Kissimmee Menu and Orlando Menu.

October Events:

• October 5th – Ghoulish Game Night – 6:30 PM
• October 12th – Ambrose’s Scavenger Hunt – 6:30 PM
• October 19th – Monster ‘Ganza Costume Contest – 6:30 PM
• October 26th – Silly Spooky Pumpkin Decorating – 6:30 PM

Plus, there’s a huge range of kiddie rides, thrill rides, multi-level go-kart tracks, arcades at both locations, and the the world’s tallest Skycoaster at Kissimmee.

When: September 30th – November 3rd 2024
Where: FunSpot America Kissimmee: 2850 Florida Plaza Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746 and FunSpot America Orlando: 5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819
Web: FunSpot America

Orlando Halloween events offer experience for everyone. From family-friendly events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and SeaWorld’s Spooktacular to heart-pounding scares at Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream, there’s no shortage of fun and fright to be had. So, grab your costume and prepare for a hauntingly good time this Halloween season in Orlando.

If you are visiting for Orlando Halloween season, we’d love to welcome you to one of our Orlando vacation homes.