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2) The Allen Asylum: \u201cSchool for the Insane\u201d (20th anniversary)<\/p>\n
For 20 years, the Allen family has turned their Dr. Phillips home into a walk-through Halloween attraction and it\u2019s back with a new theme for 2026: \u201cSchool for the Insane.\u201d Expect eerie classrooms, hallways and a principal\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udccd9239 Cypress Cove Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (South Bay\/Dr. Phillips)<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcc5Oct. 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.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fAdmission free; donations encouraged for The Kindness Project.<\/p>\n
3) Orlando City vs. New York City FC (Military Night)<\/p>\n
Orlando City is home at Inter.Co<\/a> Stadium on Friday night against New York City FC, with a Military Night theme. If you\u2019re going, plan ahead: Inter.Co\u2019s arrival guide covers parking, entry <\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdInter.Co Stadium | 655 W Church St, Orlando, FL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fMore ticket details here<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udd7f\ufe0fArrival and parking info can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n \u26bdMilitary Night<\/p>\n 4) Orlando Pride vs. Gotham FC: \u201cSpooky Season\u201d matchday<\/p>\n The Orlando Pride host Gotham FC Sunday afternoon at Inter&Co Stadium with a Halloween-themed \u201cSpooky Season\u201d matchday. Fans of all ages are invited to wear costumes and lean into seasonal stadium elements \u2014 it\u2019s a great pick if you want a daytime event with a fall vibe.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdInter.Co Stadium | 655 W Church St, Orlando, FL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fMore ticket details here<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udd7f\ufe0fArrival and parking info can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n \u26bdSpooky Season Night<\/p>\n 5) PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 (dog-friendly trail run\/walk)<\/p>\n If your weekend plans include your dog, PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition is a full afternoon of outdoor fun at Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento. The centerpiece is a dog-friendly trail run\/walk, with extras like a costume contest, stunt dogs, agility and lure courses, an expo, giveaways and a \u201cSpoooky Trail & Treat.\u201d Organizers frame it as a community day centered on strengthening the bond between \u201cPawRents\u201d and \u201cPawPals.\u201d<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdRock Springs Run State Reserve, Sorrento<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5Saturday, Oct. 24; event opens noon; 5K starts noon; <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36Registration and FAQs can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n 6) American Ghost Adventures: two ways to go full paranormal<\/p>\n If you want Halloween scares without staged jump scares, American Ghost Adventures offers investigations inside reportedly haunted locations using paranormal equipment. Tours run in multiple Central Florida cities. For this weekend, there multiple options but two are standout events: a one-night-only nighttime investigation on Saturday at 8 p.m., and an epic four-hour investigation on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. (booking details differ by event).<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7bOne-night-only nighttime investigation: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m.; American Ghost Adventures; tickets\/prices vary. Details can be found here.<\/a> <\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7bEpic 4-hour investigation going on Saturday and Sunday. Booking details can be found here. <\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7bGeneral info and all other tours and locations can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n Bonus: Cougs Care Food Drive Tailgate (UCF vs. BYU)<\/p>\n Before UCF\u2019s homecoming game against BYU, fans from both schools are swapping the usual tailgate menu for a service project \u2014 bringing canned goods and hygiene items to help stock UCF\u2019s Knights Helping Knights Pantry. Organizers say the last time BYU played in Orlando, fans donated about 2,000 pounds of food, and this year they\u2019re coming back to do it again as part of the fan-led Cougs Care initiative. Cougs Care, is a fan-led service project initiative that partners with a local nonprofit in the opponent\u2019s city at every BYU away game. Orlando is the third stop of the 2026 season. Last year, Cougs Care collected 76,500 lbs. of food, 15 times more than the year before, and participation doubled to 26,500 nationwide.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdCarillon Elementary School, 3200 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5Saturday, Oct. 24 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. before kickoff<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fFree and open to the public. Fans of both teams are welcome, and no game ticket is required.<\/p>\n \u27a1\ufe0fWhat to bring: Nonperishable food item or hygiene donation<\/p>\n Bonus: National Pumpkin Day at The Salty (Oct. 26)<\/p>\n National Pumpkin Day is Monday, Oct. 26, and The Salty is offering a one-day deal for PSL lovers: the seasonal Pumpkin Butter Cheesecake Donut and Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Latte for $6. It\u2019s a quick, easy stop if you want something festive \u2014 without committing to a full event.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdThe Salty locations in Orlando: <\/p>\n Audubon Park, 3025 Corrine Dr., Orlando, FL<\/p>\n Vineland Pointe, 11585 Regency Village Dr., Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5Monday, Oct. 26; one day only; $6. <\/p>\n Bonus: R&B Music Bingo Brunch<\/p>\n Head over to Teak Neighborhood Grill for 4 rounds of hit R&B hits, epic prizes and tasty brunch food! <\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdTeak Neighborhood Grill | 6400 Time Square Ave, Orlando, FL 32835<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f$5 per card<\/p>\n Bonus: Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo<\/p>\n Zoo Boo Bash brings Halloween fun to the Central Florida Zoo with trick-or-treating, dance parties and not-so-scary decorations \u2014 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.<\/p>\n Festivities include: conservation-friendly candy at trick-or-treat stations; DJ Darren\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdCentral Florida Zoo | 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc59 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31; last admission 4 p.m.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0fTicket details can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf83Character meet-and-greets run 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n Oct. 24-25: Anna, Elsa and Kristoff; <\/p>\n Oct. 31: The Sanderson Sisters<\/p>\n Bonus: Night Creepers Presents the 9th annual haunted house | The Village Reformatory<\/p>\n A free haunted house experience in Baldwin Park. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cThe Village Reformatory,\u201d turning a creepy institution setting into a walkthrough scare experience. Organizers note the haunt is PG-13 after 7 p.m. but there\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd 5366 Shea St., Unit 104, Orlando (Baldwin Park)<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5When:<\/p>\n Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24, 7-11 p.m.<\/p>\n Behind-the-scenes tours: 6-7 p.m. (no scare actors)<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free admission (donations appreciated)<\/p>\n \ud83c\udd7f\ufe0fParking is available on-street around the venue location in the Baldwin Park neighborhood of Orlando<\/p>\n Bonus: SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium: \u201cPirates of the Haunted Seas\u201d<\/p>\n SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is hosting Pirates of the Haunted Seas, a limited-time experience with themed d\u00e9cor, hands-on activities and an underwater \u201cquest\u201d 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 d\u00e9cor and interactive activities throughout the aquarium.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udccdSEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium | 8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc5 Saturdays and Sundays now through November 1st. Included with aquarium admission.<\/p>\n