ORLANDO, Fla. – From a costume party inside a museum to a daytime street festival with a pet costume contest, Central Florida is stacked for Halloween weekend. Here are six events happening Oct. 30-31, 2026, ranked for broad appeal, uniqueness and how easy they are to drop into your plans.
1) OSC After Dark Halloween Fundraiser (21+)
If you want Halloween night to feel like a big, social “grown-ups only” event, this is the one. Orlando Science Center is decorated for Halloween, and the vibe is part costume party, part interactive museum night with laser light shows, a costume contest, karaoke, trivia, and time to explore the exhibits without kids. There’s also the observatory for some late-night skywatching, plus a vendor market and food available for purchase. Proceeds support the Science Center’s mission.
📍Orlando Science Center | 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
📅October 31, 8-11 p.m.
🎟️ General admission tickets are $50 and only $35 for OSC Members and Young Professionals. Purchase tickets here
🅿️Paid self-parking is available in the Orlando Science Center Parking Garage at 782 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803
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2) LEGOLAND Florida Resort: Brick or Treat
Brick or Treat is designed for families — especially kids who want the Halloween payoff without anything too scary. On Oct. 30 and 31, the park adds themed fun across the day, with seven trick-or-treat candy locations opening at 2 p.m. (courtesy bags included). New this year: Brick or Treat Street, an indoor, climate-controlled walkthrough with themed LEGO monster houses where kids knock or ring bells for treats. When the sun goes down, the Monster Skytacular brings a nighttime drone show over Lake Eloise with 500 synchronized drones, plus fireworks and music.
📍LEGOLAND Florida Resort | 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
📅October 30 & 31
LEGOLAND Florida is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Candy stations are open throughout the Park from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
🎟️ This event is included with Included with theme park admission & select annual passes
🅿️Paid regular and covered parking is available on property
🧱Costume tips:
Adults and children are welcome to wear costumes, however, costumes depicting graphic violence, gore, mutilation, or other content that may be inappropriate for young children are not permitted.
Comfort: Consider how comfortable your costume will be for walking and enjoying the Park throughout the day.
Plan for weather: We recommend packing a change of clothes in the event of rain or high temperatures.
3) Daylite Halloween Festival at Great Southern Box Company
This one’s for anyone who wants Halloween energy during daylight hours — with music doing most of the heavy lifting. Daylite Halloween Festival features 20-plus DJs and headliners, spread across three rooms, plus indoor/outdoor space so you can bounce between sets and chill zones. You’ll also find an artist and vendor market, a supercar showcase, and food and drinks available — including international food options and a full bar. It’s listed as safe and family-friendly and all ages, with free parking and a $300 costume contest if you’re showing up in your best look.
📍Great Southern Box Company | 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804
📅October 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets start at $24.69. You can purchase tickets here
🅿️A dedicated, complimentary multi-level parking structure is located right next to and across the street from the venue.
4) Clermont Harvest Festival
If your Halloween plan is more “cute fall outfit” than “chainsaw sound effects,” Clermont’s Harvest Festival is an easy yes. Downtown Clermont turns into a walkable festival zone with 100-plus artisan vendors plus live music, food trucks, a Kid Zone and family activities. The costume contest is a standout here because it’s not just for people — pets can compete, too.
📍Downtown Clermont | 8th Street between Minneola & Montrose; Montrose Street from Lake to West
📅October 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
🎟️ Free & open to the public
🅿️City Center and Minneola Avenue parking lots
5) Tunnel of Terror Orlando (haunted car wash)
This is a Halloween twist that’s hard to forget: you drive into a car wash, but instead of relaxing, you get a haunted experience with jump scares and sound effects — and then you come out the other side with a clean car. The best part for last-minute planners: you don’t need to register ahead of time or buy tickets in advance.
📍Tommy’s Express Car Wash | Goldenrod, 4512 Old Goldenrod Rd., Orlando, FL 32822
📅October 30, 7-9:30 p.m.
🎟️$0 for members; $20 for non-members
6) Hawks and Haunts at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
This daytime Halloween event leans cute-and-creepy — with feathers. Hawks and Haunts includes a “trick or tweet” trail, a spooky bubble dance party, and kid-friendly story time, plus raptor education throughout the event. A can’t-miss moment: the center says the whole family will love seeing the birds receive their pumpkin toys.
📍Audubon Center for Birds of Prey | 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland, FL
📅October 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
🎟️$10 per person for adults and children over 3; free for children ages 3 and under. All activities are included with admission. Tickets available here
🅿️Free parking is available across the street from the entrance
🎃More weekend ideasSeaWorld Howl-O-Scream
If you want a major Halloween event in Orlando, this one brings the big-budget scares.
📍SeaWorld Orlando | 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
📅Now through Halloween (select nights Sept. 11 through Oct. 31)
Gates open: 6:30 p.m.
Event starts: 7 p.m.
What to know: Features five haunted houses, six scare zones, themed bars and entertainment, plus select SeaWorld rollercoasters operating during the event.
Cookies & Scream donut at The Salty (one-day special)
A quick Halloween treat stop: The Salty’s Cookies & Scream donut is available Oct. 31 at all Orlando locations.
The Allen Asylum: “School for the Insane” (20th anniversary)
For 20 years, the Allen family has turned their Dr. Phillips home into a walk-through Halloween attraction and it’s back with a new theme for 2026: “School for the Insane.” Expect eerie classrooms, hallways and a principal’s office as you move through the residential haunt. Admission is free, with voluntary donations encouraged to benefit The Kindness Project and its kindness and inclusion programs in local public schools.
📍9239 Cypress Cove Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (South Bay/Dr. Phillips)
📅Oct. 23-24 (also Oct. 30-31); not-so-scary experience (ages 10 and under) 6-6:30 p.m.; full scare 7-9 p.m.
🎟️Admission free; donations encouraged for The Kindness Project.
I-Drive Thriller Halloween Bar Crawl
A Halloween-night option for adults on International Drive, with one wristband covering 12-plus venues across Pointe Orlando. The crawl runs nine hours from 5 p.m. to close, with the kickoff party at Blue Martini Orlando from 6-8 p.m. Tickets start at $32.85, and the party pass includes four premium drinks.
📍Pointe Orlando (kickoff: Blue Martini Orlando, 6-8 p.m.)
📅October 31, 5 p.m. to close
🎟️Tickets start $32.85. You can purchase tickets here
ICEBAR Orlando “Deadly Sips” + Halloween weekend event
ICEBAR’s seasonal “Deadly Sips” Halloween cocktail menu is available now in the Fire Lounge, and ICEBAR is also hosting a Halloween weekend event Oct. 30-Nov. 1 with a DJ starting at 9 p.m. and a nightly costume contest.
📍ICEBAR Orlando | 8967 International Drive, Orlando
📅October 30 till November 1. DJ starts at 9 p.m.
Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo
Zoo Boo Bash brings Halloween fun to the Central Florida Zoo with trick-or-treating, dance parties and not-so-scary decorations — a solid pick for families who want costumes and candy during the day. Costumes are encouraged for everyone, including adults, and all activities are included with Zoo Boo Bash admission.
Festivities include: conservation-friendly candy at trick-or-treat stations; DJ Darren’s dance party; fall festival games; special character meet-and-greets; a pumpkin decorating contest; animal enrichment and keeper chats; and seasonal food and drink options.
📍Central Florida Zoo | 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
📅October 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last admission 4 p.m.
🎟️Ticket details can be found here
🎃Meet the Sanderson Sisters at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Night Creepers Presents the 9th annual haunted house | The Village Reformatory
A free haunted house experience in Baldwin Park. This year’s theme is “The Village Reformatory,” turning a creepy institution setting into a walkthrough scare experience. Organizers note the haunt is PG-13 after 7 p.m. but there’s also a 6-7 p.m. behind-the-scenes window without scare actors, which is a smart option if you want a lights-on look at how the haunt is built.
📍 5366 Shea St., Unit 104, Orlando (Baldwin Park)
📅October 30 & 31, 7-11 p.m.
Behind-the-scenes tours: 6-7 p.m. (no scare actors)
🎟️ Free admission (donations appreciated)
🅿️Parking is available on-street around the venue location in the Baldwin Park neighborhood of Orlando
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium: “Pirates of the Haunted Seas”
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is hosting Pirates of the Haunted Seas, a limited-time experience with themed décor, hands-on activities and an underwater “quest” through the exhibits. Families can meet the Pirate Captain, follow a treasure map and complete pirate-themed challenges while spotting sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, axolotls, seahorses and more. The event includes themed décor and interactive activities throughout the aquarium.
📍SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium | 8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
📅 Saturdays and Sundays now through November 1st. Included with aquarium admission.
🎟️https://www.visitsealife.com/orlando/
Beware the Night at Brevard Zoo
Beware the Night is the zoo’s Halloween-after-dark experience. A nighttime stroll through eerie lighting, foggy pathways, glowing jack-o’-lanterns and larger-than-life displays. It’s described as family-friendly, with some areas that may feel spookier than others.
📍Brevard Zoo (8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940)
📅Fridays and Saturdays in October, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
🎟️Prices start at $33; children under 3 are free. You can buy your tickets here.
Celebration Brewing “Not So Scary” Halloween Pop-Up Market
Want Halloween vibes without the full scare factor? Celebration Brewing is hosting a “Not So Spooky” pop-up market on Saturday afternoon with local vendors, seasonal goodies and plenty of browse-worthy finds — the kind of stop where you can shop a little, snack a little, and leave with something you didn’t know you needed.
📍Celebration Brewing Company | 1601 Future Way, Celebration, FL, United States, 34747
📅October 31, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
However you celebrate, we hope you have a safe and fun Halloween weekend across Central Florida. If you check out any of these events or you’ve got another great pick we should add to our list — let us know. Share your photos and videos and tag Central Florida Insider on all social channels so we can see what you’re up to (and, of course, those costumes).
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