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Get Your Spooky On: The Top 27 Things To Do In Orlando This Halloween Weekend!

The weekend is finally here, and it's Halloween Weekend! Time to get your spook on and have some fun are in Orlando.


We've compiled a huge list of all the spooky events taking place this weekend, Friday, October 28 to Sunday October 30.


Halloween is an awesome time to be in Orlando and over the next few days we have an amazing choice of things to do, from the scariest of theme park haunts, to kid friendly trick or treat events, to adrenalin fuelled monster trucks and pretty much everything you can imagine in between.


Get out and enjoy the spookiest of weekend here in Orlando, Happy Halloween!


Halloween Horror Nights Universal Orlando


Top Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend


 


Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort

Now through October 31

Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is Orlando’s most famous Halloween event for adults and teens, bringing together the stories and visions of the world’s most notorious creators of horror.


From cinematic greats and crazed current cult favorites to the park’s original abominations — every year, the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares.


Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort

 


Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando

Now through October 31, 2022

After a successful “inaugural fear,” Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld and you will have nowhere to hide.

This year also promises to be bigger than ever with more pulse-pounding, sweat-inducing haunts, thrills and chills.

Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you’ve entered a house of horrors. Deepen the thrill with nighttime coaster rides. Quench your thirst for fear at a fiendishly interactive bar. And feel the monstrous electricity of three live shows.


Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando

 


SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Now through October 31


SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more!


Kids will love collecting ghoulish goodies as they explore SeaWorld Orlando’s fun-filled trick-or-treating trail while meeting colorful characters including a Halloween mermaid along the way, plus the kids are encouraged to dress up in costumes.


Don’t miss the Scarecrow Dance Party, Halloween Cookie Decorating, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, Halloween Storytime with Big Bird and so much more!


Wander through the Pumpkin Garden to look for friendly pumpkin fish. Curious adventurers may even run into the Pumpkin Queen as she reads stories in the garden.


SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular is included with regular park admission.



 


LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat

Now through October 30


Families will be screaming in excitement at LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat this year.


The kids will enjoy more candy, more LEGO characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before .


This Halloween spectacular will bewitch families with so many amazing NEW experiences including V.I.M. Dance Party Hosted by Lord Vampyre, the new show The UnbeLEAFable Halloween Night and NEW 4D Movie: The Great Monster Chase.


Enjoy live shows, costume contests, meet and greets, spooky LEGO decorations and Monster mischief around every corner – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes


LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat

 

Ride The SunRail Stranger Train To Boo! On Broadway In Kissimmee!

Friday, October 28


Kissimmee Main Street are hosting its annual free family halloween street party, Boo! on Broadway, this Friday, October 28, 2022 at Kissimmee's historic Main Street.


BOO! on Broadway takes place between 6 pm and 9 pm, and features live music, dance performances, DJ, entertainment and candy!


This year they are partnering with SunRail to help ease any transportation headaches getting to and from the event.


This Friday, October 28, hop on board the Stranger Trains for a ride to the Upside Down, courtesy of SunRail.


SunRail will be offering an additional northbound pickup train at 9 p.m. during the free event, and they will be decorating the train station with an Upside Down, Stranger Things vibe and will be giving away free SunRail swag as well.


Also, at the Boo! On Broadway event, stop by the Stranger Trains booth for exclusive SunRail giveaways.


Sundial granger Train Halloween

 

Till Death Do Us pARTy: A Day of the Dead Cocktail Evening

Friday, October 28

You are invited to an extra special evening cocktail party in celebration of Día de los Muertos.


Guests will enjoy an evening filled with art, music, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, live performances of traditional Mexican dance, and more!


The event takes place in the Orlando Museum Of Art and features an open bar serving specialty cocktails, complimentary Mexican-Inspired Hors d'oeuvres by Maya Rosa Catering, live music, full Museum Gallery access, a Mexican-Heritage Artist Showcase Featuring Patricia Cavazos


For details and to buy tickets check out the Museum's event page.


Till Death Do Us pARTy: A Day of the Dead Cocktail Evening

 

Scream N Stream

Now through October 31

The Orlando haunt offers a unique Halloween experience as you drive along the Haunted Halloween Road. The theme for the 2022 haunted season is the movies, where you will drive through a series of 7 horror movie scenes.


Scream N Stream is terrifying Orlando until Halloween on October 31, get your tickets booked now on the official website.


Scream N Stream Orlando

 

Sir Henry Haunted Trail

Now through November 5


Halloween is happening now, and you just gotta check out the horrific Sir Henry's Haunted Trail before its too late,


Sir Henry's is an outdoor scare attraction located between Orlando and Tampa in Plant City, stabbing a knife through the heart of Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando.


Sir Henry Haunted Trail is a horrific one hour drive from Orando in your doom buggy.


The scare attraction is open until Saturday 5 November, 2022 giving you more time to get your horror fix. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, so make you you do!


Sir Henry Haunted Trail Plant City

 


Scream-A-Geddon

Now through October 31

If you go down to the woods today your in for a horrific time if you dare to visit Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park in Dade City Florida.


Spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the scariest of horror parks has six haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight and monsters who can and will grab you.


Scream-A-Geddon is terrifying guest until Halloween itself on October 31, 2022, and if you jump into your hearse now, its only a miserable 1 hour, 30 minute drive from Orlando.


Scream-A-Geddon Haunt

 

The Haunted Road

Now through October 31

The Haunted Road is a terrifyingly horrific must do before it's too late this Halloween week.


The Haunted Road is a drive through scare attraction, and it's only a spooky 30 minute drive from Orlando.


This year start with the haunted drive along Lake Pickett Road in Orlando, in the same location as Corn Maze Orlando and Painted Oaks Academy, where flesh-craving ghosts are seeking revenge upon foolish mortals.


You will encounter a brand new 30 minute route of The Haunted Road, stopping at the murder sites of infamous serial killers.


The Haunted Road Orlando Haunt

 

A Petrified Forest

Now through October 29

One of the best spooky season scare experiences in Central Florida is a horrifying journey into A Petrified Forest!


This terrifying independent outdoor scare trail which is located in the Altamonte Springs area of Orlando is legendary around these parts.


A Petrified Forest is a home grown community attraction, offering three intensely horrifying scare trails set in a genuinely spooky forest location covering around 2 acres.


The trails are long, with uniquely themed rooms and awesome scares around every turn.


The annual Halloween event continues to grow ever year, and now offer a whole night out with great music, food concessions, local art vendors, laser tag, backstage tours, and so much more.


A Petrified Forest Orlando Haunt

 

Nightmare On Bumby

Friday, October 28

Friday night is a nightmare on Bumby, as Southern Nights Orlando gets its freak on!


Join in the fun, October 28, 2022 as the LGBTQ nightclub welcomes Brooke Lynn Hates from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11.


Join in the Halloween Costume Party with the chance to win $2000 in Cash & Prizes!


$7 Grey Goose, $5 Three Olives till 12a, with $5 Fireball All night


Show times are11pm & 12:30am with Roxxxy Andrews, Maya Andrews, Tashae Royale Sherrington, Sassy Devine, Cara Cavalli Andrews, & Melony Munro.


Southern Nights Orlando Nightmare On Bumby

 

TPD Halloween Block Party

Saturday, October 29


The Thornton Park Main Street will be hosting its legendary 9th Annual Halloween Block Party on Saturday, October 29 on Washington Street from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.


The adults night out will feature outdoor bars, live DJs, and entertainment including Blue Star, go-go dancers, Cirque-themed crowd performers and stilt walkers, a costume contest, a night market, and more.

Tickets are only $10 in advance and includes one free Tito's Spooky specialty Cocktail!


The Thornton Park Main Street will be hosting its legendary 9th Annual Halloween Block Party

 


Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Saturday, October 29

Dress up and trick or treat at Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional History Center on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Annual Trick Or Treat Safe Zone.


Create creepy crafts and complete a scavenger hunt!


Plus, visit from Thursday, October 27 – Monday, October 31 for take-home crafts and candy, while supplies last.



Free for families with children ages 12 and under, children must be accompanied by an adult.


Trick Or Treat Safe Zone

 


The Fairy Doors

Now through November 7


Leu Gardens has magically extended The Fairy Doors thru November 7, 2022 due to the Orlando attractions enforced closure due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian.


This amazing exhibit has become a much loved Central Florida tradition, featuring twenty, one-of-a-kind, whimsical fairy doors which will inspire your child’s imaginative world of enchanted forests, secret gardens and the magic of fairies.


Each door is created by a very special fairy and all you have to do is find these beautiful doors located throughout the 50-acre garden.


For more information check out Leu Gardens website.


The Fairy Doors At Leu Gardens

 


Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends

Now Until October 30


This year's Goblins and Giggles Weekends at Gaylord Palms is bigger than ever and features 13 themed events that guests will have the opportunity to participate in, including an Escape Room, a Monster Mash Bash, Jack-o'-Lantern Walk, Monster Dance Parties, Ghoul School: Interactive Shows, Character Interactions and more.


Couples won't want to miss the Spookeasy bar experience, a haunted hideaway straight out of the prohibition era featuring spine-chilling craft cocktails and a spooky atmosphere.


Plus you won't want to miss the nightly 9pm Halloween light show in the atrium!


Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends Orlando

 

Lake Eola Movie Night

Saturday, October 29


Join the Orlando Downtown Development Board for a SPOOK-TACULAR evening at Lake Eola Park!


On Saturday, October 29 at 7 pm, we will be showing a free, family friendly movie, Hotel Transylvania, on the East Lawn at Lake Eola Park.


Lake Eola Movie Night

 


Halloween At Aloma Bowling Centers

Saturday, October 29


Boo! If your looking for something fun to do for all the family then Aloma Bowling Centers across Central Florida have spooky specials and amazing events this Halloween that will bowl everyone over!


On Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 4 pm, guests can visit Boardwalk Bowl for the Kids Costume Party. Dress up the whole family and come on down for haunted bowling with Brunswick Sync’s Creature Feature. The party will be filled with fun, Halloween-themed mini games and treats, of course.


Take a trip to the haunted alley that is Aloma Bowl who are hosting its third annual Trunk-or-Treat event for families. The premiere entertainment center in Winter Park is hosting the Truck-or- Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m.


Fly into Airport Lanes where they are hosting their first Trunk-or-Treat event for families.


The premiere entertainment center in Sanford is hosting the Truck-or-Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29, starting at 1 p.m. Dress up the family in their costumes and enjoy an afternoon of food, drinks, activities and treats, of course! Admission is free.


Halloween At Aloma Bowling Centers

 


Caliente Saturday - Halloween Edition

Saturday, October 29

Halloween is here and it's time to do the monster mash all the way to Mango’s Tropical Café on International Drive.


Halloween at Mango’s is a next-level experience. The party venue and nightclub is decorated in cobwebs, spiders, and spooky décor guaranteed to get your freak on for a night of horrifyingly awesome fun.


Caliente Saturday - Halloween Edition features a costume contest with a $1000 GRAND PRIZE!


Come dressed in your best costume and dance like a monster all night long.


Caliente Saturday - Halloween Edition Mango'S tropical Cafe Orlando

 


Sunset Walk Trunk Or Treat

Saturday, October 29

Whether you’re visiting from near or far, the 3rd Annual Promenade at Sunset Walk Halloween Kids’ Trick-or-Treating / Car & Truck Show is taking place on Saturday October 29, 2022 between 4 pm and 8 pm.


Drive on over with your spooky squad to the Promenade at Sunset Walk which is located just off the 192 in Kissimmee where you can enjoy over two dozen Candy Stations, Live Music, Street Performers, a Car & Truck Show, all set within Sunset Walks many unique restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.


Sunset Walk Trunk Or Treat Kissimmee

 


Fall On The Farm

Now through October 30


Grande Lakes Orlando's Fall on the Farm features family-friendly offerings celebrating the best of the fall season here in Orlando, all taking place at Whisper Creek Farm, an 18,000 square-foot farm located on-property at Grande Lakes Orlando.


This fun, intimate event features family friendly activities such as kid-friendly arts and crafts, corn hole games, mazes, and more.


Fall on the Farm, a family friendly fall-themed outdoor event – this Saturday and Sunday , from 10am - 3pm.


Fall on The Farm Orlando

 


Halloween At ICON Park

Now through October 31

Happening now through October 31, bring your little princess, astronaut or cowboy out to ICON Park and they can ride The Wheel for FREE, plus the whole family can get 50% off the attraction as well (up to five tickets).


Plus, on Saturday, October 29, ICON Park is hosting a trick-or-treating event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. when the kids can get all the treats and no tricks at participating locations including The Wheelhouse, Museum of Illusions, Brother Jimmy’s Sloppy Joe’s, Tapa Toro, Tin Roof, In The Game and Ole Red.


PLUS, the kids 12 and under, dressed up in their costumes can also get a FREE ride on the Carousel on The Promenade!


This year, ICON Park is bringing back its popular Halloween light show to light up the eerie I-Drive night with a spooky spectacle.


Gather the family on the lawn after dark and watch as The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights dance to a spooky soundtrack during a 10-minute production.


Halloween At ICON Park

 


Hansel & Gretel

Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29

Opera del Sol invites guests to a night(mare) at the opera on October 28 and 29 at Dr Phillips Center to experience an adaptation of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel is more grim than Grimm and more creepy than classic.


This twist to the beloved classic results in a horrifying tale that will leave guests wondering if everyone lives “happily ever after” after all.


Opera Del Sol Hansel & Gretel Dr Phillips Center Orlando

 


The Magic Flute

Saturday, October 29 & Sunday, October 30

Opera Orlando‘s performances of The Magic Flute at Dr Phillips Center on October 28 and 30 will prove that the Halloween season is not just spooky but also magical.


This enchanting and whimsical fairy tale about gods and heroes will transport guests to a mythical realm where a prince is pursued by a terrifying dragon, rescued by three ominous women and tasked with rescuing the daughter of an awe-inspiring sorceress from the clutches of an “evil” high priest.


Tickets available at Dr Phillips Website.


Opera Orlando The Magic Flute

 

KARATE COMBAT: SOUZA vs SKRIVERS

Saturday, October 29

Karate Combat 36: ‘SOUZA vs SKRIVERS’ is Live from the backlot of Universal Studios Florida, on Saturday, October 29th.


Machida Protege BRUNO ‘THE TIGER’ SOUZA Faces Former Lightweight Champion EDGARS ‘THE BEARSLAYER’ SKRIVERS


Join Bas Rutten & Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson on scene to watch the fearsome Main Event live and in person on the backlot of Universal Studios Florida.



KARATE COMBAT: SOUZA vs SKRIVERS

 

Monster Jam

Saturday, October 29

What's that coming over the hill? Is it a monster? No, it's the adrenaline-charged Monster Jam returning to Orlando's Camping World Stadium on October 29, 2022 just in time for Halloween.


The night is going to be a real monster spook-tacular especially with the presence of the legendary Grave Digger and Zombie!


Don't miss the ultimate in family entertainment featuring the most famous trucks in the world.


Purchase your tickets now and don’t miss a minute of the incredible action! Tickets start at only $15, and can be purchased at MonsterJam.com.



 


Hamilton

Now through November 20

Watch a performance of Hamilton, the world-renowned musical has made a welcome return to downtown Orlando's Dr Phillips Center For the Performing Arts this week, where it has taken up residency through November 20 with matinee and evening performances six days per week.


Tickets are still available, book your tickets now on the Dr Phillips Center website to see this remarkable production this week.


Hamilton Dr Phillips Center Orlando

 

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