Spooky season is creeping up. Below is a list of Halloween events and activities in Orlando for those who enjoy a good scare.Explore spooky scare trails, haunted houses, Halloween theme park events, and even a few to die for dining options. Halloween events in OrlandoEola Pets costume contest and pet paradeCheck in for the 6th annual pet costume contest presented by Thornton Park District and She Sells Orlando begins at 6 p.m., and the first 50 people in line will snag a free goodie bag full of treats.When: Saturday, Oct. 11Where: 431 E. Central Blvd. (In the circle in front of World Of Beer Downtown Orlando) Cost: Free Trick or Treat Safe Zone – Orange County History CenterEnjoy trick-or-treating throughout the History Center and the Orlando Public Library, along with a scavenger hunt, creepy crafts, candy, games, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult.When: Sunday, Oct. 12 (1 p.m. –3 p.m)Where: Orlando Public Library 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801Cost: FreeGatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins*Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween event for a seventh year in a row. The daytime, family friendly event is included with park admission.When: Select Dates Oct. 11-26Where: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail. Orlando, FL. 32837 Cost: Tickets starting at $21.99Orlando Family Stage presents Goosebumps the MusicalThe 75-minute Goosebumps musical has catchy songs, spooky fun surprises. The show is perfect for elementary students, families, and anyone who grew up with the books.When: Showtimes available on Saturday and Sunday until Nov. 2 and Monday, Oct. 13.Where: 1001 E Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803Cost: $20 – $48Adult Halloween Party – OSC after DarkSee the Orlando Science Center transformed for Halloween, all while enjoying a night of thrilling activities and grown-up fun. Costumes are encouraged. Ages 21+ only. When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.Where: 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803Cost: $35 for OSC members and Young Professionals for OSC, $40 early bird, $50 general admission. ICEBAR After Dark SpecialShow a 2025 Halloween Horror Nights ticket for $10 off standard ICEBAR entry. 21+ only. Spooky seasonal cocktails are available for a limited time. When: Monday- Wednesday open – midnight. Thursday and Sunday till 1 a.m.. Friday and Saturday till 2 a.m.Where: 8967 International Drive. Orlando, FL. 32819Cost: Entry for ICEBAR starts at $15 (Additional package options available) Scare trails and ghost tours in OrlandoOrlando Haunts Ghost ToursOrlando Haunts invites guests to explore the haunted history of Orlando with two guided tour options: the Ghosts and Ghouls tour or the “Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl.”When: NightlyCost: Tickets start at $25A Petrified Forest Scream ParkA Petrified Forest offers three scare trails, an escape ride, immersive theater and laser tag. Get the big scares without the big price tag. When: Starts Oct. 3Where: 1360 E Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701Cost: Tickets range from $34.98 – $59.98 (Additional add-ons available for purchase) Mortem Manor – Year-Round Haunted HouseNamed one of the scariest haunted houses in America by the Travel Channel, Martem Manor features live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects. The haunted house in Kissimmee is open year-round just outside Orlando.When: Open year-roundWhere: 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746Cost: Tickets start at $21.19 Spooky dining in OrlandoMangoni’s Italian Market Halloween menuStep inside Haunted Mangoni Italian Market Pizza. The Winter Garden restaurant is offering a spooky experience in October, featuring creepy cocktails, eerie decor, and Halloween-themed food items. When: through Oct. 31Where: 251 Tremaine St., Winter Garden, FL 34787Reservations suggested.Helena’s Phantom of Helena Halloween pop-up The Phantom of Helena has turned the usual Mediterranean vibes of Helena Modern Riviera in ICON park into something way more mysterious and romantic. When: October 2025Where: 8441 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819Reservations suggestedHalloween events in Orlando theme parksHalloween Horror Nights 2025Enter 10 haunted houses inspired by popular horror movies and TV series. This year’s latest additions include: “Terrifier,” “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” and “Fallout.” When: Aug. 29 – Nov. 2Where: 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819Cost: Tickets start at $95.99Hall-O-Scream SeaWorld OrlandoNow in its 5th year, Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando unleashes a new wave of screams with unexpected horrors lurking around every corner.When: Now until Nov 1Where: 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL. 32821Cost: Starting at $50.99Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween The Magic Kingdom in Orlando transforms into a not-so-scary Halloween experience. Safe for the little ones, witness a masquerade of characters and a few faces from the Haunted Mansion. Bring your trick-or-treat bag and gather goodies from land to land.When: Now until Oct. 31 (Select nights) 7 p.m. to midnightWhere: Magic Kingdom 1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830Cost: Tickets start at $119 (SOLD OUT)
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Spooky season is creeping up. Below is a list of Halloween events and activities in Orlando for those who enjoy a good scare.
Explore spooky scare trails, haunted houses, Halloween theme park events, and even a few to die for dining options.
Halloween events in Orlando
Eola Pets costume contest and pet parade
Check in for the 6th annual pet costume contest presented by Thornton Park District and She Sells Orlando begins at 6 p.m., and the first 50 people in line will snag a free goodie bag full of treats.
When: Saturday, Oct. 11
Where: 431 E. Central Blvd. (In the circle in front of World Of Beer Downtown Orlando)
Cost: Free
Trick or Treat Safe Zone – Orange County History Center
Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the History Center and the Orlando Public Library, along with a scavenger hunt, creepy crafts, candy, games, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Sunday, Oct. 12 (1 p.m. –3 p.m)
Where: Orlando Public Library 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
Cost: Free
Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins*
Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween event for a seventh year in a row. The daytime, family friendly event is included with park admission.
When: Select Dates Oct. 11-26
Where: 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail. Orlando, FL. 32837
Cost: Tickets starting at $21.99
Orlando Family Stage presents Goosebumps the Musical
The 75-minute Goosebumps musical has catchy songs, spooky fun surprises. The show is perfect for elementary students, families, and anyone who grew up with the books.
When: Showtimes available on Saturday and Sunday until Nov. 2 and Monday, Oct. 13.
Where: 1001 E Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803
Cost: $20 – $48
Adult Halloween Party – OSC after Dark
See the Orlando Science Center transformed for Halloween, all while enjoying a night of thrilling activities and grown-up fun. Costumes are encouraged. Ages 21+ only.
When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803
Cost: $35 for OSC members and Young Professionals for OSC, $40 early bird, $50 general admission.
ICEBAR After Dark Special
Show a 2025 Halloween Horror Nights ticket for $10 off standard ICEBAR entry. 21+ only. Spooky seasonal cocktails are available for a limited time.
When: Monday- Wednesday open – midnight. Thursday and Sunday till 1 a.m.. Friday and Saturday till 2 a.m.
Where: 8967 International Drive. Orlando, FL. 32819
Cost: Entry for ICEBAR starts at $15 (Additional package options available)
Scare trails and ghost tours in Orlando
Orlando Haunts Ghost Tours
Orlando Haunts invites guests to explore the haunted history of Orlando with two guided tour options: the Ghosts and Ghouls tour or the “Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl.”
When: Nightly
Cost: Tickets start at $25
A Petrified Forest Scream Park
A Petrified Forest offers three scare trails, an escape ride, immersive theater and laser tag. Get the big scares without the big price tag.
When: Starts Oct. 3
Where: 1360 E Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Cost: Tickets range from $34.98 – $59.98 (Additional add-ons available for purchase)
Mortem Manor – Year-Round Haunted House
Named one of the scariest haunted houses in America by the Travel Channel, Martem Manor features live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects. The haunted house in Kissimmee is open year-round just outside Orlando.
When: Open year-round
Where: 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Cost: Tickets start at $21.19
Spooky dining in Orlando
Mangoni’s Italian Market Halloween menu
Step inside Haunted Mangoni Italian Market Pizza. The Winter Garden restaurant is offering a spooky experience in October, featuring creepy cocktails, eerie decor, and Halloween-themed food items.
When: through Oct. 31
Where: 251 Tremaine St., Winter Garden, FL 34787
Reservations suggested.
Helena’s Phantom of Helena Halloween pop-up
The Phantom of Helena has turned the usual Mediterranean vibes of Helena Modern Riviera in ICON park into something way more mysterious and romantic.
When: October 2025
Where: 8441 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations suggested
Halloween events in Orlando theme parks
Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Enter 10 haunted houses inspired by popular horror movies and TV series. This year’s latest additions include: “Terrifier,” “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” and “Fallout.”
When: Aug. 29 – Nov. 2
Where: 6000 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819
Cost: Tickets start at $95.99
Hall-O-Scream SeaWorld Orlando
Now in its 5th year, Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando unleashes a new wave of screams with unexpected horrors lurking around every corner.
When: Now until Nov 1
Where: 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL. 32821
Cost: Starting at $50.99
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween
The Magic Kingdom in Orlando transforms into a not-so-scary Halloween experience. Safe for the little ones, witness a masquerade of characters and a few faces from the Haunted Mansion. Bring your trick-or-treat bag and gather goodies from land to land.
When: Now until Oct. 31 (Select nights) 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: Magic Kingdom 1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Cost: Tickets start at $119 (SOLD OUT)
