Festivals, Halloween events to attend

From charming fall festivals to thrilling Halloween events, Central Florida has it all. Find events to check out this fall below:Seminole CountyAltamonte SpringsHalloween at Cranes Roost ParkWhat: Enjoy live entertainment, candy and costume contests with family in Altamonte Springs.When: Oct. 31 from 5-9 p.m.Where: Cranes Roost ParkHowl-o-Ween Dog Walk-a-thonWhat: Raffles, vendors and a canine costume contest are included in this Altamonte Springs event.When: Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to noonWhere: Cranes Roost ParkWinter SpringsHometown Harvest 2023What: A fall festival this October will feature hayrides, music, a bounce house and activities.When: Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Central Winds ParkSanfordFang-tastic FestWhat: Families can look forward to inflatables, a costume contest, games and treats at “Fang-tastic Fest.”When: Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m.Where: Jeff Triplett Community CenterHalloween on 13th StreetWhat: A Sanford Halloween event will include a dance performance, a trunk or treat for kids, and food.When: Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m.Where: Historic Goldsboro BoulevardTrunk or Treat at Texas RoadhouseWhat: Texas Roadhouse is partnering with Ladies 327 for their Trunk or Treat event, where children can wear their Halloween costumes and enjoy treats.When: Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.Where: Texas Roadhouse (100 Towne Center Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771)Tuffy’s Fall FestivalWhat: Enjoy live music from Lucas Nelson and POTR! at Tuffy’s Fall Festival.When: Nov. 4 from 4 to 10 p.m.Where: Tuffy’s Bottle Shop (200 S. Myrtle Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771)Turkey Day 5KWhat: Race Time Sports is hosting the 13th Annual Turkey Day 5K, where attendees can walk/run in the park.When: Nov. 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.Where: Ft. Mellon ParkSeminole State College Fall Jazz NightWhat: Enjoy a night full of jazz tunes from the SSC Jazz Ambassadors Big Band, Seminole Sound Choral Group.When: Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.Where: Ritz Theater SanfordLake MaryHalloween SpooktacularWhat: Families will have the chance to enjoy music, costume contests and trick-or-treating.When: Oct. 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Where: Central Park at City HallOviedoMall-O-WeenWhat: Children will be able to dress up in Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating at different stores in Oviedo Mall.When: Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Where: Oviedo Mall GenevaHalloween Fall Festival, Luau & Car ShowWhat: Attendees of this event will be able to enjoy music, games, a costume contest and a Hawaiian show with fire dancers.When: October 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Where: Horsepower Ranch (Attendees can enter here: 285 McLain Lane, Geneva, FL 32732)Orange CountyOrlandoThe Night Market at ZombietoberfestWhat: Enjoy an outdoor movie, costume contests, music and more in Orlando.When: Oct. 21. from 5 to 10 p.m.Where: Audubon Park Garden District, Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL 32803Thornton Park District 10th Annual Halloween Block PartyWhat: This Halloween-themed event features music, costume contests, prizes and more. Note: This event is for those ages 21 and up, and IDs are required.When: Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.Where: Burton’s Thornton Park, 801 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801Trunk-or-TreatWhat: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Halloween event this October. Children can trick-or-treat and wear their costumes.When: Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office (2500 W. Colonial Drive)Candy CrawlWhat: Some stores at the Waterford Lakes Town Center are participating in the Candy Crawl and giving out treats.When: Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.Where: Waterford Lakes Town CenterBoo & Brew EventWhat: Enjoy bounce houses, music, painting and more at this Orlando event.When: Oct. 28 from 4 to 8 p.m.Where: Waterford Lakes Town CenterSpooktacularWhat: Spooktacular features food trucks, performances, bounce houses and a costume contest.When: Oct. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m.Where: Avalon Park OrlandoHalloween Horror NightsWhat: Universal’s annual spooky event is full of scares and haunted houses inspired by films and shows.When: Select nights Sept. 1–Nov. 4, 2023Where: Universal OrlandoHappy Frights & Haunting NightsWhat: Attendees will have the chance to explore a maze, walk through a sunflower garden and go to trick-or-treat stations.When: Sept. 29 to Oct. 31Where: Harry P. Leu GardensGraveyard SmashWhat: Enjoy face-painting, inflatables, trick-or-treating and entertainment.When: Oct. 28 at 5 p.m.Where: Lake NonaWinter GardenHalloween ExperienceWhat: Several events are included in Winter Garden’s 12-day Halloween celebration. Families will be able to enjoy a hay maze, Halloween light show, crafts and performances.When & Where: Find the full event schedule and locations in Winter Garden here.Brevard CountyMelbourneSpooktacular Trick or TreatWhat: In Melbourne, a maze, candy and different organizations will be at the Spooktacular Trick or Treat event.When: Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Where: Melbourne Auditorium (625 East Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, Florida 32901)Palm BayFall FestWhat: Enjoy crafts, a haunted trail, music and food at Palm Bay’s Fall Fest. There will also be a costume contest.When: Oct. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m.Where: Fred Poppe Regional ParkTurkey Creek Fall Art ShowWhat: Dozens of vendors will be displaying handcrafted items at the Turkey Creek Fall Art Show.When: Oct. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Where: Tony Rosa Community CenterSpooky Saturday Movie at the PoolWhat: Attendees will be able to swim in the pool, play games, and then enjoy a movie, “Casper,” which will start at 6:45 p.m.When: Oct. 21 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.Where: Palm Bay Aquatic CenterCocoa BeachHalloween Paint PartyWhat: Create a Halloween-themed painting and learn different techniques.When: Oct. 27 from 6-9 p.m.Where: Studios of Cocoa BeachArt Pop-Up: Pumpkin Carving PartyWhat: Participants will be able to enjoy pumpkin carving, and painting will also be available to attendees.When: Oct. 29 at 11 a.m.Where: The Space Nextdoor (126 N Orlando Ave Cocoa Beach, FL 32931)Volusia CountyDaytona BeachA Spooky Good Time, Family Fun DayWhat: Enjoy crafts, music, a costume contest, and giveaways.When: Oct. 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.Where: Tanger OutletsHalloween Monster MashWhat: Trick-or-treating stations, karaoke and costume contests, music, spooky characters and games are all included in this event.When: Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.Where: Tomoka Town CenterPort OrangeHalloween FestWhat: Several vendors, games, candy and more are included in Halloween Fest.When: Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m.Where: City Center Municipal Complex New Smyrna BeachFall Music FestivalWhat: Restaurants and businesses along Flagler Avenue will have a variety of music.When: Oct. 19 – Oct. 22Where: Flagler AvenueDeltonaWhat: Haunted trails, hayrides, and more are included in this Deltona event. Attendees can also wear their costumes.When: Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.Where: Dewey O. Boster Sports ComplexFlagler CountyPalm CoastHalloween HooplaWhat: Children will have the chance to go trick or treating at the library and wear their Halloween costumes.When: Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m.Where: Flagler County Public LibraryOsceola CountyKissimmeeHalloween at Old TownWhat: Trick or treating, entertainment and a costume contest are included in this Kissimmee Halloween celebration.When: Oct. 31 at 5 p.m.Where: Old Town Entertainment DistrictLake CountyEustisEustis Fall FestivalWhat: Families can enjoy different activities and a costume contest at this Eustis fall event.When: Oct. 21 from 3-7 p.m.Where: Ferran ParkLady LakeNot Too Scary HalloweenWhat: Participate in Halloween-themed games, a costume contest and trick or treating.When: Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m.Where: Guava Street Athletic ComplexPolk CountyLakelandPumpkin Dash 5KWhat: Join a Halloween-themed 5K this October. Costumes are welcome and food trucks will also be available.When: Oct. 28 at 7 a.m.Where: Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus (4075 James C Ray Dr., Lakeland, FL 33811)Sun ‘n Fun Family SpooktacularWhat: Enjoy an event filled with trick or treating, decorating contests, activities and s’mores.When: Oct. 28 from 4-9 p.m.Where: 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33811Marion CountyOcklawahaTrunk-or-TreatWhat: Games, trick-or-treating and music will be available at this family event.When: Oct. 28 at 4 p.m.Where: Forest Community CenterBelleviewTrunk-or-TreatWhat: Enjoy hayrides, trick-or-treating and games at the park.When: Oct. 28 at 4 p.m.Where: Lake Lillian ParkOcalaSilver Springs State Park Trunk-or-TreatWhat: Candy, games and prizes are featured in an Ocala trunk-or-treat.When: Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.Where: Silver Springs State ParkHalloween Celebration at WECWhat: Families can bring their children to trick-or-treat at restaurants and businesses at the WEC Grand Plaza. A balloon artist will also be creating Halloween-themed creatures.When: Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.Where: World Equestrian CenterBoo BashWhat: Candy, crafts and face-painting are include in this event.When: Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Where: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place Arts & Crafts Fall FestivalWhat: Enjoy hayrides, inflatables, a petting zoo, a pie-eating contest and games.When: Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Where: Crossroads Church Related: Central Florida communities hosting trick-or-treating events