With the presence of theme parks that display their seasonal decorations in August and a year-round bar dedicated to the holiday, it is easy to say Central Florida residents take Halloween seriously.
There may not be cool weather to accompany your trick-or-treating or costume party, but our selection of creepy celebrations are sure to make you feel frightful in the right kind of way.
Halloween at Cranes Roost
Where : 274 Cranes Roost Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
When : 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday
Admission: Free
Extra info: Take part in a family-friendly trick-or-treat event including a costume contest, live music and dancing.
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Halloween Swamp Nights Airboat Rides
Where : 28500 E Colonial Dr.
When : 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday
Admission: $25 adults, $20 children 11 and under
Extra info: Spend your holiday night on a 30-minute airboat ride through a swamp, complete with spooky tales and wildlife.
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A Petrified Forest
Where : 1360 E. Altamonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
When: Gates open at 7:30 p.m. but event starts at sundown Thursday.
Admission: $20 to $35
Extra info: Take fright in a local haunted house and trail attraction recommended for ages 13 and older.
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Darkest Fears Haunted Attraction
Where: 4364 NE 140th Place, Anthony, Fl 32617
When : 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight.
Admission: $5 for adults and $3 for children
Extra info: Stop by and scream in terror from this homemade haunted house attraction allowing ages 6 and up to enter.
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Wall St. Plaza’s 19th annual Plazaween
Where: 25 Wall St., Orlando, FL, 32801
When : 8 p.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Friday.
Admission: Prices vary per participating bar.
Extra info: The essential 21+ Halloween block party in the heart of downtown Orlando, featuring live music.
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Halloween at Old Town
Where: 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway , Kissimmee, FL 34746
When : 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday
Admission: Free
Extra info: An all-ages Trick-or-treat event with a costume contest located in Kissimmee’s Old Town neighborhood.
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Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
Where: 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
When: Gates open at 6:30 p.m. but arriving in advance is encouraged. Event runs through Nov. 2.
Admission: $67.99 online advance pricing.
Extra info: Universal Orlando Resort’s legendary Halloween Horror Nights returns this year featuring nightmare-inducing icons from your favorite horror titles.
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Halloween Night with Switch ‘ 80s & ‘ 90s Mixtape Dance Party
Where: 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
When: 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thursday
Admission: Free
Extra info: Enjoy the Halloween of yesteryear with a decades-themed dance and costume party located at Lake Nona’s only food hall.
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Ninth Annual Pumpkins & Munchkins Trick-Or-Treat Trail
Where: 356 S Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday
Admission: Free
Extra info: All ages trick-or-treat trail in the heart of Winter Park with activities for every member of the family feeling spooky.
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