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Halloween Weekend 2023 in Orlando: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

The Oakland Nature Preserve lets families show off Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat, all while enjoying the outdoors. Photo by the author
The Oakland Nature Preserve lets families show off Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat, all while enjoying the outdoors. Photo by the author
10/25/23 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Gather your goblins and ghouls! It's Halloween weekend in Orlando, and we've got with fang-tastic events for all ages. Spooktacular Orlando Halloween events are taking place in Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Apopka, Maitland, Lake Eola, and Avalon Park. Take the family to see the amazing fly-overs at the Orlando AirDotShow in Sanford; stroll through Oakland Nature Preserve for its annual Pumpkin Glow event; and visit the Central Florida Zoo for the final weekend of the Zoo Boo Bash. Plus enjoy more bewitching Halloween activities this weekend by referring to our Best Halloween Events in Orlando. 

Check out our Orlando Halloween Guide for more details about the holiday, including the Best Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating! Subscribe to our email list and receive updates about everything happening around Orlando all year round.

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Watch the Air Force Thunderbirds soar over the city, along with other performers, at the Orlando Air & Space Show. Photo courtesy of the event
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Things to Do This Halloween Weekend in Orlando

BOO! on Broadway

Kissimmee - Friday, October 27, 2023
Bring the kids to this free family event, where they can trick or treat, enjoy themed entertainment, activities, and more. READ MORE

City of Edgewood Trunk or Treat

Orlando - Friday, October 27, 2023
Bring the kids to trunk or treat in front of Edgewood City Hall. Event includes free hot dogs and drinks for kids while supplies last, a BBQ food truck, bounce house, and spooky tunes. READ MORE

Family-Friendly Halloween Party at Propagate Social House

Apopka - Friday, October 27, 2023
This annual Halloween Party features a costume contest, live music, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, food truck, and more. New this year, trick-or-treaters vote for their favorite table via a table decorating contest. READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch Story Time

Oviedo - Friday, October 27, 2023
Listen to stories in the pumpkin patch, take fall photos, and choose a pumpkin during this story time event. READ MORE

Tavares BOO! Festival

Tavares - Friday, October 27, 2023
Visit the City of Tavares for the 8th annual BOO! Festival at Wooton Park, featuring trunk-or-treat, games, music, vendors, performers, and more. READ MORE

Pumpkin Glow at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland - October 27-28, 2023
Bring the family to this nighttime jack-o'-lantern trail. Guests are welcome to wear costumes. There will be candy bags for the kids. Some of the preserve's resident critters will be available to visit as well. READ MORE

ARC's Owl At The Moon

Apopka - Saturday, October 28, 2023
The Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey is hosting an Owl at the Moon event featuring arts and crafts, flight demonstrations, and meet and greets with the resident birds. READ MORE

City of Apopka Halloween in the Park

Apopka - Saturday, October 28, 2023
The City of Apopka's Annual Halloween in the Park is back with local businesses and organizations teaming up to provide trick or treating for the kids, plus fun activities. READ MORE

City of Lake Mary Halloween Spooktacular

Lake Mary - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Lake Mary's Halloween Spooktacular features safe trick or treating around the park, along with a DJ and costume contests. READ MORE

Curry Ford West Trunk or Treat

Orlando - Saturday, October 28, 2023
This annual trunk or treat is hosted by Curry Ford West and features a costume contest, live performances, special guests, and lots of candy. READ MORE

Eolaween

Lake Eola - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Looking for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly fun? Eolaween features a lineup of exciting activities, including games, a DJ, craft station, and a thrilling costume contest for all ages. Capture memories at photo stations and don't miss the Halloween movie, Ghostbusters. READ MORE

Longwood Monster Dash 5K

Longwood - Saturday, October 28, 2023
This Halloween themed race includes a 5K event and a free kid's dash. Runners are invited to wear costumes. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. READ MORE

Spooky Skate at Orlando Ice Den

Maitland - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Wear your costumes to Orlando Ice Den for a spooky ice skating session, complete with costume contest, spooky music, candy and family fun. READ MORE

Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Orlando - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Dress up and trick or treat at Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional History Center. Create creepy crafts and complete a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

Winter Springs Hometown Harvest

Winter Springs - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Celebrate Fall at Winter Springs' Hometown Harvest with free hayrides, bounce houses, trunk or treat, and a Got Talent competition. READ MORE

Maitland Fall-O-Ween

Maitland - Saturday, October 28, 2023
The City of Maitland is hosting a Falloween festival, combining seasonal fun with Halloween festivities. Activities include a kids costume contest, carnival games, candy, train rides, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Spooktacular at Avalon Park

Orlando - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Kids can trick-or-treat at this downtown Avalon Park event, which will also have bounce houses, community performances, vendors, food trucks, and a costume contest. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat Car Show

Kissimmee - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for its 4th annual Halloween Kids’ Trick-or-Treating and Car & Truck Show, featuring live music, street performers, over two dozen candy locations and 24 restaurants and shops. READ MORE

Mount Dora Craft Fair

Mount Dora - October 28-29, 2023
This popular craft fair held in historic Mount Dora features more than 400 exhibitors. Kids can play in the free kids zone. Live entertainment and festival food will round out the event. READ MORE

Orlando Air Show

Sanford - October 28-29, 2023
Watch the Air Force Thunderbirds soar over Orlando, along with many other performers, at the Orlando Air Show. READ MORE

Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford - October 28-29, 2023
Bring your little trick-or-treaters to the Central Florida Zoo's annual Zoo Boo Bash, where they can show off their costumes and get treats throughout the zoo. There will also be decorations and activities. READ MORE

Ghost Files Live at Hard Rock Cafe

Orlando - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Experience the excitement of ghost hunting and enjoy a special screening of a never-before-seen episode of Ghost Files followed by a Q&A session with the hosts of the show, Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej. READ MORE

Peace Church Trunk or Treat

Orlando - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Peace Church's annual Trunk or Treat event features lots of festively decorated trunks where kids can get treats, as well as photo ops and a petting zoo. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Orangewood Church

Maitland - Sunday, October 29, 2023
Dress in costume for this free community event, featuring decorated cars with games and treats, free food, candy, and activities. READ MORE

Blue Spring State Park Trunk or Treat

Orange City - Monday, October 30, 2023
Visit Blue Spring State Park for a family-friendly trunk or treat with candy, games, best trunk contest, costume contest, food, prizes, and more. READ MORE

Carvana Orlando Trunk-or-Treat

Orlando - Monday, October 30, 2023
Stop by Carvana's Car Vending Machine to trunk or treat and enjoy inflatables, balloon animals, sweet treats, and more. READ MORE

Halloween Safety Spooktacular

Sanford - Monday, October 30, 2023
Join the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for this annual event featuring trunk-or-treating, snow cones, music, and entertainment. READ MORE

EEK-onville Trunk or Treat

Eatonville - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Join the Eatonville Chamber of Commerce for a spooktacular Halloween event featuring trunk or treat, games, and more. READ MORE

Halloween at Cranes Roost Park

Altamonte Springs - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The Altamonte Springs Police Department is hosting this FREE event as a safe alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating. The event includes games, activities, live music and entertainment, costume contests, and of course, trick-or-treating around the lake. READ MORE

Halloween at Old Town

Kissimmee - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Bring the family to Old Town this Halloween for trick or treating, a costume contest, and thriller dancers. Local merchants will have candy stations for the little ones to trick or treat safely. READ MORE

Mall-O-Ween at the Oviedo Mall

Oviedo - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Families wanting to trick-or-treat indoors can head to Oviedo Mall for its annual mallwide trick-or-treating event. Guests are encouraged to register in advance, and should bring bags or containers to collect candy. READ MORE

Winter Park Halloween Trunk Fest

Winter Park - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Winter Park businesses will be lined up with decorated car trunks filled with candy for trick or treaters. READ MORE

Spooky Caboose at the Winter Garden History Center

Winter Garden - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Visit the Spooky Caboose outside of the History Center, with spooky decorations and fun frights for all ages. READ MORE
Grab your little goblins for Halloween fun at the Winter Springs Hometown Harvest. Photo courtesy of the events
Grab your little goblins for Halloween fun at the Winter Springs Hometown Harvest. Photo courtesy of the events

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Places featured in this article:

Kissimmee Main Street
Propagate Social House
First Church Oviedo
Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey
Curry Ford East Shopping Center
Longwood Historic District
Orlando Sanford International Airport
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Eatonville Chamber of Commerce
Winter Park Community Center
Winter Garden History Center
Central Florida Railroad Museum