Discover top Halloween events in Orlando, including options for families and adults.
Orlando is the Halloween Vacation Capital, offering an unbeatable selection of family-friendly events, world-famous haunts, trick-or-treating and spectacular live arts. We’re so into Halloween, in fact, that some of our events begin as early as August and run all the way through early November — so you can experience the magic long before Halloween night. Ready to spooky up your getaway? We’re sharing some of the top Halloween events for kids, teens and adults, so you can choose the event that’s just right for your crew.
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Halloween Vacation Capital®
Why is Orlando considered the Halloween Vacation Capital? For one thing, Halloween here lasts for months. Our world-famous offerings span theme parks, attractions, dining, nightlife, performing arts and more, with diverse options for all ages and comfort levels. And with year-round spooky attractions, ghost tours and themed boutiques, the Halloween spirit lives on well after the last jack-o-lantern goes out. Come see for yourself — if you dare.
Halloween Events for Families With Kids
Orlando boasts endless Halloween fun for families with young kids, from daytime events at our theme parks and attractions to separately ticketed evening events. Pack your imagination and your favorite group costumes and get ready to play with trick-or-treating, crafts and more family-friendly fun.
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Select Dates, Aug. 7 – Oct. 31, 2026
Join Mickey Mouse and his pals for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately ticketed event at Magic Kingdom® Park. This after-hours bonanza includes unlimited trick-or-treating, exclusive parades and shows, rare character meet and greets, dance parties, spooky ride overlays, and of course, specialty food and drink.
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Highlights include the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, and an all-new masquerade with Stitch. Collect sweet treats or allergy-friendly treat tokens as you explore, then see ghoulishly good fireworks, projections and lasers during the event’s grand finale, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.
SeaWorld® Spooktacular
Select Weekend Dates, Aug. 29 – Nov. 1, 2026
Included with daytime admission at SeaWorld® Orlando, SeaWorld® Spooktacular features imaginative trick-or-treat trails, specialty parades and plenty of themed entertainment along the way. Just purchase a reusable SeaWorld candy bag, then stroll in search of music, sweets, dancing and more interactive fun. Stay tuned for additional details as they are announced.
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Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
Select Dates, Sept. 5 – Oct. 31, 2026
Build your best Halloween yet with Brick-or-Treat, included with daytime admission at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. Explore an all-new trick-or-treat trail, step into a glowing Halloween light experience, and enjoy seasonal treats and exclusive LEGO® character meet-and-greets throughout the day. End the night with drones, fireworks, music and more with the return of the fan-favorite Monster Skytacular. Allergy-friendly treat bags are also available at this event.
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Screamin’ Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience
Sept. 19 – Nov. 1, 2026
Crayola Experience brings colorful crafts and spooky fun to The Florida Mall® during Screamin’ Green Hauntoween. Dig into daily themed crafts, embark on a ghoulish scavenger hunt, and enjoy weekend activities including trick-or-treating and more to be revealed.
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Gators, Ghosts & Goblins at Gatorland
Select Dates, Oct. 10 – 25, 2026
Gators, Ghosts & Goblins brings pure Halloween fun to one of Orlando’s oldest attractions, Gatorland. Explore trick-or-treating, themed activities, live shows and a kid-friendly haunted house, plus all of Gatorland’s incredible shows, animal encounters and wildlife-spotting opportunities. Halloween festivities are included with admission on select weekend dates.
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Boo at the Zoo & Beware the Night at Brevard Zoo
Select Dates, Sept. 10 – 31, 2026
Brevard Zoo will host two day-trip worthy Halloween events 90 minutes east of Orlando in Melbourne. Enjoy trick-or-treating, special activities, Halloween decorations and more included with admission during Boo at the Zoo (weekends from Oct. 3 – 31).
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The zoo will also host a brand-new, separately ticketed evening event called Beware the Night (select dates, Sept. 10 – Oct. 31). Join the after-hours fun for family-friendly trails, haunting surprises and larger-than-life Halloween displays, plus an optional thrill experience (Fridays and Saturdays in October) with jump scares, mazes and creatures recommended for ages 13+.
Halloween Thrills: Haunted Houses for Adults
Halloween Horror Nights
Select Dates, August 28 – Nov. 1, 2026
Celebrate 35 years of Halloween Horror Nights with 10 haunted houses, terrifying scare zones, harrowing live entertainment and more twisted thrills at Universal Studios Florida. Brave streets crawling with monsters and houses filled with your worst fears, including headliner houses themed after Sinners, Stranger Things 5 and the original Hellraiser trilogy. Then escape if you can with themed food and drink, specialty merchandise, haunted hotel offers, and more ways to scream at Universal Orlando Resort.
Discover: Halloween Horror Nights Survival Guide
Want a head start on the fun? Enjoy shorter wait times, all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages, and the rare opportunity to wear costumes during the event with Halloween Horror Nights Premium Scream Night, single-night events available on August 27 and October 19.
WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.
Howl-O-Scream
Select Dates, Sept. 11 – Oct. 31, 2026
SeaWorld Orlando will unleash all-new terrors during Howl-O-Scream, a premium after-hours event with five haunted houses, six scare zones and two roaming hordes — not to mention electrifying entertainment, five all-new themed bars and some of the most terrifying roller coasters in Orlando.
Get the nightmare started with the Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run (Sept. 18), a heart-pounding tradition that includes free parking, a race through eerie landscapes, exclusive post-race Howl-O-Scream entry, and a Howl-O-Scream event ticket valid for a return visit any night to experience the whole event.
This event is designed for mature audiences and contains intense adult themes including blood, gore, and violence. Costumes are not permitted.
A Petrified Forest
Select Dates, Oct. 2 – 31, 2026
A Petrified Forest will return to Altamonte Springs this Halloween season, bringing three new haunted trails through real woodlands. Explore spooky entertainment, food trucks, laser tag and shopping while you wait for your return time, then brave the trails and see what horrors await beyond the trees. Want to really test your limits? Up the ante on a Total Eclipse night, where characters are allowed to touch you and a single glowstick is your only source of light.
While this homegrown haunt is generally geared toward adults (ages 12+), A Petrified Forest also has a Kids Day (Oct. 10) with trick-or-treating and games and an Accessibility Night (Oct. 14) to provide everyone a chance to move at their own pace.
Halloween Shows & Theatrical Experiences
Add a little Halloween magic to your Orlando getaway with thrilling live arts throughout Orlando, including concerts, stage shows, festivals and more spooktacular fun.
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Nosferatu: The Citadel
Select Dates, Aug. 28 – Nov. 7, 2026
Renaissance Theatre Company summons you to the citadel for the return of Nosferatu, an immersive, adults-only vampire experience hosted in Loch Haven Cultural Park. Wander at your leisure, exploring various stories throughout the multi-level warehouse, then gather when the bell tolls for showstopping music, drag performances, dancing, cocktails and more.
Discover: Loch Haven Cultural Park
Music for the Macabre: Halloween in Concert
Sept. 13, 2026
Hosted at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Music for the Macabre is an immersive concert experience featuring iconic movie moments accompanied by a live community orchestra.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Orlando Shakes
Select Dates, Sept. 23 – Nov. 8, 2026
This zany monster mashup transforms the classic tale of Dracula into a side-splitting comedy complete with witty wordplay and pop culture references. Laugh out loud as five actors take on dozens of characters in this Comedy of Terrors at Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Loch Haven Cultural Park.
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Evil Dead The Musical
Oct. 2 – 4, 2026
If dancing deadites are your idea of a good time, don’t miss Evil Dead The Musical at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring performers from Central Florida Vocal Arts and Opera del Sol, this sidesplitting show blends comedy, horror nostalgia and rock musical energy.
Symphony Storytime Series: Spooky Serenades at The Plaza Live
Oct. 10 – 11, 2026
Created for children 3 – 7 years old, the Symphony Storytime Series features live music from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra paired with narration and beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations. Spooky Serenades sets a spectacular Halloween vibe with the haunting sounds of the orchestra’s string quartet.
The Best Halloween Ever
Select Dates, Oct. 10 – Nov. 1, 2026
Kids can get into the Halloween spirit with The Best Halloween Ever, a family-friendly stage show hosted at Orlando Family Stage.
17th Annual Dia de los Muertos & Monster Party
Oct. 15, 2026
Explore the city’s artistic side during this fan-favorite event hosted at CityArts gallery in downtown Orlando. Browse Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional, national and international artists, then venture outside for food, drinks, live entertainment, and spooky art vendors. Admission is free, with paid VIP options available.
Discover: Orlando Galleries & Museums
Haunted Illusions Starring David Caserta at Garden Theatre
Oct. 22, 2026
Fall under the spell of master illusionist David Caserta during Haunted Illusions, a mind-blowing theatrical experience packed with interactive storytelling, jaw-dropping magic and supernatural suspense. Enter if you dare at the Garden Theatre in downtown Winter Garden, 30 minutes west of downtown Orlando.
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RedRum: The Unauthorized Parody Musical of the Shining
Select Dates, Oct. 22 – Nov. 1, 2026
This hilarious musical spoof of The Shining invites you to come and play at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. But hold on tight — this unauthorized parody quickly descends into madness, complete with visions, creepy twins and the unhinged musical mayhem of theater kids with a serious case of cabin fever.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at The Abbey
Oct. 23, 2026
Experience your favorite Halloween tunes in a haunting new light during an intimate, candlelit concert at The Abbey. The Haunted Evening program includes eerie movie and television themes, iconic classical pieces, and instrumental takes on iconic Halloween songs, all performed by a string quartet.
The Midnight Drearies
Oct. 27, 2026
Gothic literature fans can join The Midnight Drearies for an evening of chilling tales and haunting harmonies at Judson’s Live, an intimate listening lounge serving drinks, small plates and captivating live arts.
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The Ring in Concert at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 30, 2026
Relive the psychological horror film The Ring with Hans Zimmers’ score performed live by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. (I don’t know about you, but this movie absolutely haunted me in my early teens. Now it can haunt you too!)
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
Oct. 31, 2026
Experience the eerie silent-era masterpiece Nosferatu on the big screen, accompanied by Grammy-nominated organist/composer Cameron Carpenter performing his own original score live.
Magnolia Park: Halloween Fest Presented by WJRR
Oct. 31, 2026
Celebrate Halloween night with a multi-artist Halloween Fest at House of Blues, part of Disney Springs®. Presented by WJRR, the concert will feature Magnolia Park, Ekoh, Oxymorrons and Lost Trees in a haunting celebration of the season.
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Haunt Night at the Conduit
Oct. 31, 2026
Conduit in Winter Park will also host a Haunt Night show, featuring drag performances inspired by the nightmares of Halloween Horror Nights.
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Pumpkins & Punchlines
Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2026
Blow out the jack-o-lantern and bid farewell to the season with Pumpkins & Punchlines, a fast-paced improv show inspired by classic old-time radio mysteries. Presented by Central Florida Community Arts, this fun show includes plenty of audience participation.
Halloween Parties & Nightlife
Creatures of the night can have a ball with Halloween parties, themed bar takeovers and more spirited fun for adults throughout the destination.
Discover: Orlando Drinks & Nightlife
Themed Halloween Bars
Several Orlando bars will feature seasonal overlays throughout the Halloween season, most notably The Courtesy Bar. The first dedicated cocktail bar in Orlando was also one of the first to introduce a recurring Halloween takeover, aptly titled Nightmare on Orange. Explore The Courtesy and more with our guide to the city’s best Halloween pop-up bars.
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2nd Annual Thriller Halloween Bar Crawl (21+)
Oct. 31, 2026
Don your favorite costume and party all night at the 2nd Annual Thriller Halloween Bar Crawl, a multi-venue nightlife experience hosted throughout Pointe Orlando and the International Drive District. Explore costume contests, dancing, drink specials, live entertainment and more at 12 highly themed venues, with four premium drinks included per person.
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More Unique Halloween Events
Spooky Empire
Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2026
Get up close and personal with the faces of Halloween at Spooky Empire, a two-day horror convention hosted at Hyatt Regency Orlando. The festival features over 200 vendors, a film and tattoo festival, celebrity appearances, and more thrills and chills for diehard Halloween aficionados.
Year-Round Halloween Fun in Orlando
Orlando also has several spooky spots that are open year-round, providing the perfect finishing touch for your Halloween-inspired vacation itinerary. Explore creepy boutiques, a haunted house, ghost tours and more to round out your trip.
Discover: Year-Round Halloween Haunts
Map of Orlando Halloween Events
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