ORLANDO, Fla. – Who doesn’t love a good scare?
Spooky season is upon us once again, which means it’s time for haunted houses, thrilling trails and other Halloween events. We all know about the major Halloween events at the theme parks, but the real fun is at the local attractions.
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Brevard County
Foggy Bluff Haunt in Melbourne
- When: Oct. 19-29
- What: Visitors will have an unforgettable and eerie experience and may unleash their inner ghoul, all along the picturesque Indian River Lagoon. Get ready to embrace the shadows and become a part of the haunting history at Foggy Bluff’s “Dead & Breakfast” Halloween Haunt. Click here for tickets.
2nd Annual Halloween Pub Crawl in Cocoa Beach
- When: Oct. 14
- What: Kicking off spooky season with a pub crawl in downtown Cocoa Beach. This event benefits homeless veterans in the area. Click here for more information.
2023 Boo at the Zoo at Brevard Zoo
- When: Oct. 7-29
- What: Trick or treat at treat stations, enjoy Halloween-themed decorations, take advantage of photo opportunities, listen to spooktacular music, watch special performances, participate in activities, visit your favorite zoo animals and more. Click here to learn more.
Camp Holly Airboat Rides in West Melbourne
- When: Oct. 6-28
- What: Prepare for a heart-pounding, bone-chilling adventure that will haunt your dreams. Click here for tickets.
Lake County
Dr. Grimley’s Haunted Trail in Umatilla
- When: Sept. 30-Oct. 31
- What: Double the trails: In Cody’s Revenge, an envious Cody and Sarah’s corrupted clowns will inflict night terrors to those who survive and Amanda’s Army of Decay will prey upon your deepest phobias with horrific scares designed to unsettle and disorient. Click here for tickets.
Lady Lake’s Not Too Scary Halloween Party
- When: Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m.
- What: Costume contest, Halloween-themed games, and treat stations at this family-friendly event at the Guava Street Athletic Complex. More information on the Lady Lake website.
Orange County
Tales of Terror Haunted Attraction in Orlando
- When: Oct. 20-31
- What: A unique seasonal haunted attraction that will be ever changing and evolving through various storylines that focus on your worst nightmares. Two haunted trails, live music, food trucks and more. Click here to buy tickets.
Happy Frights, Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens
- When: Sept. 29 - Oct. 31
- What: Pick your adventure. Twelve different worlds are taking over Orlando’s Leu Gardens with an immersive Halloween event this season. Happy Frights and Haunting Nights kicks off Friday, giving unique experiences for the young ones and those looking for a little more fright. Click here to learn more.
Halloween Experience 2023 in Winter Garden
- When: Oct. 20-31
- What: Family-friendly event takes over downtown Winter Garden with light displays, a hay maze, photo ops and a fall-themed farmers market. Click here to learn more.
Candlelight Halloween Concerts in Orlando
- When: Various dates Oct. 12-27
- What: Experience a haunted evening of Halloween classics and even a Friday the 13th Special, featuring favorite Halloween movie themes. Click here to buy tickets.
Avalon Park Spooktacular
- When: Oct. 28
- What: Trick-or-treating, food trucks, costume contests and bounce houses. Click here for more details.
Sweetwater Car Wash “Tunnel of Terror”
- When: Oct. 27-28
- What: A regular car wash...with a scary twist. Click here to learn more (and see News 6 anchor Crystal Moyer and Trooper Steve go through the haunted car wash!)
Osceola County
Mortem Manor in Kissimmee
- When: All year long
- What: While this haunted house is open year-round, spooky season is the perfect time to experience Mortem Manor. The haunted house features “of an old Victorian-themed haunted attraction filled with scares, thrills and fun. Featuring live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects,” according to its website. Tickets are only sold at the gate, but you can still check out prices online.
Polk County
Lairs of Fear in Davenport
- When: Oct. 20-31
- What: Prepare to face your deepest fears as you make your way through dark corridors, encounter horrifying creatures and experience heart-pounding scares at every turn. Our Haunt will transport you to a world of nightmares, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience. Click here for tickets.
Seminole County
A Petrified Forest in Altamonte Springs
- When: Sept. 29 through the end of October.
- What: Three new trails will send guests on a journey through “Storytime Slayhouse.” This year, there are two “Total Eclipse” nights that sends you on the trail with only a glow stick to light the way. Click here for tickets.
Face the Fear in Winter Springs
- When: Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28
- What: You get to choose your scare experience with two options: The Mummer Memorial Manor or Sasquatch Park. The attraction is at the campus of The Church at 434 for two weekends only, so be sure to check it out while you can. Click here to learn more.
Sumter County
Hometown Halloween in The Villages
- When: Oct. 27-28
- What: Live music, performances, kid zone, food, market vendors and more. Click here to learn more.
Volusia County
Cassadega Haunted Attraction in Lake Helen
- When: Oct. 20-31
- What: For two weekends this season, you can experience the “Brothers Grimm haunt” in Lake Helen. There will also be some nights where it’s just you, the dark and what awaits you in it. Click here for tickets.
Sorosis Club of Orange City’s Annual Haunted House
- When: Oct. 19-28
- What: Catch-ems Mad Manor is scaring up terror in Orange City. With multiple rooms and a dark, twisted maze, you’ll be plunged into a world of horror that will leave you breathless. Click here for tickets.
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