Are you in search of the best things to do in Florida for Halloween and a wickedly awesome good time?
Well, let me stop you dead in your tracks.
The Florida Hipster Blog is creepin’ it real and has dug up all the ghoulish Florida October events.
Come explore the dark side of the Sunshine State and spend Halloween in Florida. So, let’s get this party startled!
Read on to find out our list of 35 fun things to do in Florida for Halloween.
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Central Florida
1. Cassadaga Haunted Attractions
With this year’s psychotic twist on their Ward of Oz theme, you know it is going they are going to be some frightful nights.
Keep calm and scare on through the haunted house and fright maze full of jumps and scares but do not fear the costumed actors and monsters do not touch you.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
As you approach this hotel it looks like a sleepy Florida town with a lot of history lurking about.
However, tourists come from all over the country to explore the mysteries of the Cassadaga Hotel.
Cassadaga Haunted Attractions will also have psychics available for readings inside the hotel.
I love it here because there are plenty of food, drinks, and alcohol in case you want to hang with your boo crew!
So, eat, drink, and be scary at one of Central Florida’s up close and nightmarish haunted houses in a truly haunted hotel…
Location: Cassadaga Hotel 355 Cassadaga Rd, Lake Helen, FL, 32744
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2. Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights is THE premiere haunted experience in all of Florida.
Each year it debuts new levels of terror within its haunted houses, scare zones, and entertainment. Making it one of the best Florida Halloween Events.
If you did not know, Halloween Horror Nights is an annual event that takes place at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
This year’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) will take place on a record-breaking 48 nights from August 30th through November 3rd of 2024 at Universal Studios Florida. That’s over two whole months of wickedly wild fun.
With 10 haunted houses, five scare zones, and one live show based on the biggest names in horror and pop culture, delicious treats, and one-of-a-kind experiences, you’ll love visiting this place during the spooky season!
2024 Halloween Horror Nights Houses
- A Quiet Place
- Ghostbusters
- Insidious
- Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines
- Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America
- Slaughter Sinema 2
- The Museum: Deadly Exhibits
- Major Sweets Candy Factory
- Goblin’s Feast
- Triplets of Terror
2024 Halloween Horror Nights All New Scare Zones
- Enter the Blumhouse
- Duality of Fear
- Demon Queens
- Swamp of the Undead
- Torture Faire
Plus Halloween Horror Nights is THE premier haunted experience (and yes I did call it an experience) that every fan of the spooky season must do in Florida.
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3. Tales of Terror Haunted Attraction
Orlando’s haunted trail leads you into the wasteland to see if you can survive.
Lurking in the wings of the wasteland’s darkness are creatures just waiting for you to face your ultimate fears.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
Tales of Terror is a fangtastic night out with food, vendors, an escape room, and even some terrifying performances.
This year will also feature a Spook N Splash Weekend from October 11-12, 2024 with unlimited trail access, a foam mechanical bull, an inflatable waterslide, and more.
This is THE place in Florida where you’ll appreciate the artistry and beautiful, yet grotesque details across this haunted attraction.
Plus, it’s a local haunt that’s absolutely loved by horror fans in Orlando!
Location: 14200 Corkwood Lane, Astatula FL 34705
4. Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort
Did you know that LEGOLAND Florida offers their own Halloween experience?
Be sure to venture out to Polk County to enjoy trick-or-treating in LEGOLAND during the Brick or Treat Halloween event.
What to Expect from Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND:
- Brick-or-Treat Trail
- LEGO Halloween Characters
- Brick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt
- The UnbeLEAFable Halloween Night
- V.I.M. Dance Party Hosted by Lord Vampyre
- MONSTER SKYTACULAR Aerial Show
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5. Vampirates: The Haunting Search for Neptune’s Treasure
Pirates Dinner Adventure is falling under the Halloween spell and adding a twist to their popular dinner adventure.
Your ticket this spooky season will get you not just one ghoulishly good dinner but a Halloween-themed dinner show.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
Anyone who wants to sink their teeth into a fang-tastic time will want to come out to this vampire-themed interactive dinner show. I love that they encourage EVERYONE to throw on their capes and dress in their most chilling costume for the frightful festivities.
So if you are ready for a night of batty adventures and a fun and unique Halloween experience in Florida then be sure to reserve your seat for their nights from September 3rd through October 31.
Location: 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida
6. SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular
Be sure to make your way over to SeaWorld Orlando from August 31st through November 3rd if you want more of a family-friendly Halloween vibe.
SeaWorld Spooktacular is another Florida fall event that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the amazing attractions along with Halloween shows, treats, and more!
SeaWorld Orlando Halloween Activities
- Candy Walk Trick-or-Treat Trail
- Shamu & Crew Spooktacular Breakfast
- Harvest Maze
- Bubble Dance Party
- Sesame Street Halloween Parade
- Halloween Storytime with Big Bird
- Halloween Scavenger Hunt
- Halloween Cookie Decorating and Kids Crafts
- Pumpkin Garden and Storyteller
- Costume Contest
7. Petrified Forest (Altamonte Springs)
With your ticket price, Petrified Forest: Storytime Slayhouse gives you access to 3 terrifying trails.
Every year is a new petrified adventure tearing the previous year down and recreating an all-new killer event.
However, the one thing that remains every year is the macabre merriment and bone-chilling blast that each year brings.
The Haunt has been rebuilt around the theme of The Observers where evil things continue to happen all thanks to their presence. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
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It’s not just tricks here, there are treats too. Food trucks will be set up along with plenty of tasty goods as well as entertainment in the front yard. Plus there will be backstage tours, laser tag, special event nights, a blood moon, a total eclipse, and more!
So, stay for a bit of wicked fun!
If you want to bring the family, they have put together special nights just for you.
Come out on Saturday, October 12th for Kids Day and Wednesday, October 16th has been set aside for Special Needs Night.
Location: 1360 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
8. Howl-O-Scream Orlando (SeaWorld)
One of the newest events to the Central Florida haunt scene is Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando!
Similar to the one in Busch Gardens Tampa, you’ll come face-to-face with 4 new terrifying houses, 3 new scare zones, and even 2 new bar additions as SeaWorld puts its fun aquatic spin on this event.
SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream Halloween Details
- Dates: Select nights from September 6th through November 2, 2024
- Cost: Tickets start at $49.99
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9. Orlando Halloween Fest at Waterford Lakes
This year promises to be a boo-tifully thrilling night the whole family can enjoy.
Orlando Halloween Fest at Waterford Lakes is one of the best things to do for Halloween in Florida if want to embrace the Halloween magic early.
Cruise through the 30-minute Haunted Road of epic fear. Along the way stop to set your sights on the scenes of some of the most demented minds.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
Family-friendly businesses are inviting you and the family to dress in your most haunting outfits and join the spooky fun at Orlando Halloween Fest at Waterford Lakes on Sunday, October 19th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.
At this Florida Halloween event, you can enjoy:
- Fun trick-or-treating experience
- FREE balloon animals
- Bewitching crafts
- Balloon twister
- Giveaways
- Video Games
- Hair-raising temporary tattoo scans
- Reptile petting zoo
- And more ghostly good activities!
Remember to slip into your spookiest costume, you and your family might be one of the lucky winners to take home a prize.
Location: Waterford Lakes Town Center 413 North Alafaya Trail Orlando, FL 32828
10. Disney’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
The Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back this year and in full gear!
It’s a spook-tacular affair where you can enjoy things such as Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, Hocus Pocus Villains Spectacular, the Boo to You Parade, unlimited candy, and The Cadaver Dans Barbershop Quartet.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
If you want to experience the classic Disney Halloween adventure, then this After Hours event is for you!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party allows you to go trick-or-treating, dress up like your favorite Disney villain, watch incredible shows, and even meet some of your favorite Disney characters.
Remember that this Disney Halloween party is a separately ticketed event that occurs each fall at the Magic Kingdom.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Details
- Dates: Select Dates from August 9th to October 31st of 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight
- Cost: Currently $119 to $199 for adults (there are only a few tickets left for this event so get yours now!)
- Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
- Boo to You Parade is at 8:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular: August 9 through September 28, 2024 (9:05 p.m., 10:40 p.m., 12 a.m.); September 29 through October 31, 2024 (7:40 p.m., 9:05 p.m., 10:40 p.m., 12 a.m.)
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11. Dare to Escape
Dare 2 Escape is one of the most immersive escape room experiences anywhere.
Made up of nine different escape rooms, Dare to Escape brings forth some hair-raising creations and performances.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
The Seventh Room Escape Game at this location is one of the scariest escape rooms in America!
Only do this if you and your friends are ready to conquer some of your deepest fears.
It is an experience of both hauntings and horrors.
If you are willing to be bad to the bone, then take on Dare to Escape for some extra scares when celebrating Halloween in Florida.
Location: 5041 W. Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy Kissimmee, Florida 34746
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12. Face the Fear House – Longwood
Face the Fear in Longwood creates some of the award-winning haunted houses each year.
If you didn’t make it out for 2023 you’ll be happy (or terrified) to know that you missed out on two spine-chilling Halloween experiences: The Mummer Memorial Manor and Sasquatch Park.
So we are all excited to see what monstrously good time they are concocting for this year.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
This haunted Florida attraction will place you deep inside of a restricted area of Winter Springs.
While you trespass into places unknown, you’ll come face-to-face with the terrorizing legends told from the mysterious folklore known to this part of Central Florida.
What to Know Before You Go to This Orlando Halloween Event:
- Dates: Dates are still to be announced for 2024
- Location: The campus of The Church @ 434 at 817 E. State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708
13. Mortem Manor-Old Town, Kissimmee
Just outside of Orlando lies one of the “scariest haunted houses in America” by the Travel Channel.
Old Town, Kissimmee features Mortem Manor. An old Victorian-themed haunted house with two levels of terror.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
With live actors to knock your socks off and state-of-the-art special effects, you may just go a little bit mad.
For the ultimate test of fear, try out the coffin burial simulator. If you are lucky, you will come out alive!
If you can’t make it out during the Halloween season, no need to fear. It’s open for a scare year-round!
Location: 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
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14. Cocktails and Screams
Nothing starts the day right like a Sunday afternoon Ghostly Brunch. Am I right?
Have some Texas Chainsaw Toast or some Eggs of Purgatory or a plate of The Big Bad Wolf for your Sunday Brunch.
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Wanting a night out, then the drink menu has some spooktacular choices. Sip on some Scarlett Fever or wash it down with a trick shot of Children of the Corn.
Choose from choices off of the shiver & shrills, classic & monsters, or some cocktails & screams. Don’t be scared there is something non-alcoholic too for those who are driving.
Location: 39 West Pine Street Orlando, FL 32801
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15. Atomic Horror Store
Stop into the horror shop of your dreams, or nightmares perhaps. Pick your poison, it has all your haunted horror needs to get your creative juices flowing.
A walk through the Atomic Horror Store brings back the nostalgia of days past.
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There’s vintage Halloween décor and memorabilia of iconic terror tales of the past and your childhood favorite scares.
From the horrors of today, masks, costumes, trinkets, souvenirs, and quirky things it has what you need to make your Halloween just right.
Location: 4805 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
16. The Hollow Pumpkin Store
This gift shop can get you your personalized spooky goods made to order in 7 days or less. It almost sounds too gourd to be true!
The Hollow Pumpkin Store has all those creepy items that you never knew your life needed to add that perfect touch.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
From Grem-a-lin and hatchet bath bombs, ghoulish scrunchies to slasher leggings. You will go batty going through all the horrific items.
Although the physical store is no longer open, you can definitely get your Halloween fix from this small business owner in Florida online or download their App for even more convenience.
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17. Phantasmagoria XIII
The thrills and Tales of the Undead come to life through Central Florida.
Performing in Ocala, Tampa, Orlando, Deland, and Eustis, the macabre and haunting works fill up the stage.
Come out and have a bloody good time! The dancing, music, and storytelling will put you right into the Halloween spirit.
Location: Ocala, Tampa, Orlando, Deland, and Eustis, Florida on select dates
18. Fall Festival at Great Scott Farms
Charming Mt. Dora gets into the spooky season with maze adventures and old-time fun.
Get lost in the Cornfusion Tree maze of over 1,000 trees or venture into the corn maze and pumpkin patch. It is sure to be a gourd of a time.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
You’ll be entering a fall festival with activities for the whole family to enjoy such as the:
- Corn maze
- Super slide
- Tasty food and drinks
- Pumpkin patch
- Humongous jumping pillow
- Castle playground
- Hayrides
- Labyrinth and mazes and even night mazes
- Vintage trucks and tractors
- Entertainment and more!
There is also a country market, and café on site to fuel up at or beer and wine for some adult bevies.
Location: 26216 County Road 448A, Mt Dora, FL 32757
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North Florida
19. Halloween Panama City Beach 2024
Are you ready to have the ultimate Halloween celebration?
That’s what you’ll get with this year’s Halloween Panama City Beach Party!
Not only get a terrifying experience, but you’ll also get to party the night away with top musical hits and drinks galore!
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
If you want something lowkey, then you’ll love the family-friendly Ghostly Gathering at Gulf World on Friday, October 25, 2024, and Saturday, October 26 2024 from 5 pm to 8 pm.
With a special Halloween Dolphin and Bird show, haunted house, kid’s games with prizes, food trucks and a DJ playing spooky music to dance it is a devilishly delightful day full of tricks, treats, and marine adventures.
Characters like GW Dolphin, GW Penguin, Zombie Pirates, and mermaids will be there for fun photo opportunities, and of course lots of candy for those who dare to join.
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20. The 13th Floor Haunted House (Jacksonville)
With more than 5 years of ongoing fear, the 13th Floor Haunted House knows exactly how to scare the jeepers creepers out of you.
The 13th Floor is one of the most fun and scariest things to do in Florida for Halloween!
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Don’t become the next soul to be hunted down by Boomer the Clown and his crew at Clown Alley. They are on the loose to feed on fresh souls.
If you can fight for your life and survive the ancient virus that is mutating rapidly then The Nightwalkers awaits you.
Be sure to venture deep into the Lycans Curse and Craft of the Midnight as your final challenge.
Here you don’t only have to scream your head off in the four haunted houses. You can also get the crap scared out of you in their Escape Game and Zombie Shootout or even let all that adrenaline out in their Axe Throwing experience.
Location: 9230 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32225
21. Scary Train (Willingston)
Kirby Family Farm is a must to put on your list of things to do for Halloween in Florida.
This non-profit education organization does amazing outreach for children and families. A visit here is a wonderful way to support them.
Frightening creatures roam through the farm and 5 frightful attractions invite you. Making it one of the best things to do in Florida for Halloween.
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The scary train is a must! Ride on the 1800s historic locomotive hearing terrifying tales then beware as you enter into the Clown Woods.
The Trailer Park isn’t friendly to visitors and the mutant rats in the brand new 2024 Rat Attack aren’t your average critters. Are you afraid of the dark? Enter to find out!
Location: 19630 NE 30 St, Williston, FL 32696
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22. Pensacola Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl
Something wicked has come to Pensacola for another year. The Pensacola Downtown Halloween Bar Crawl!
Get out your double, double, toil, and trouble, and hit up some of the best local bars and restaurants in Pensacola.
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Dress sweet as candy or as handsome as a devil. Give yourself an extreme makeover, costume up, and get out crawling.
This Halloween Bar Crawl is a local favorite event and one of the best things to do in Florida for Halloween if you love a good scare and a good drink!
Location: Pensacola on October 26th from 4 p.m. until 12 a.m.
Hipster Power Tip: Not interested in the downtown bar crawl? Check out the Halloween Pub Crawl on the beach!
23. Pensacola Beach’s Beach O’Ween
Fun for all ages, it is one of the best family-friendly Florida Halloween events.
Oh, and did I mention it is free? Yep, this annual spooktacular is totally free, so there’s no excuse to miss out.
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Face painting, Halloween bouncy house, hot dogs, and games for everyone. Don’t miss out on the photo booth to see how boo-tiful you look in your killer costume.
Pick up some candy, try out some crafts, and have a ghostly time at the beach!
Location: 1 Via de Luna Dr.Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561 on October 18, 2024, from 4 pm until 8 pm.
24. Terror of Tallahassee
The Terror of Tallahassee will take you to places that you never imagined and may never want to see again.
It’s terrorizing! Making it one of the best things to do in Florida for Halloween.
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This extreme haunted house takes you through what seems like endless corridors of horror dimensions.
Prepare to be scared out of your wits by the mysterious life forms lying ahead. Will they be contained or will you be contaminated?!
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Location: 1408 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304
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Southwest Florida
25. Scream-A-Geddon
Monster midway, food court, beer garden, and zombie paintball takes Scream-A-Geddon to the next level. It’s not just your typical haunted outing.
Six different attractions await you. The urban legends of Bloodwater Bayou are ready for their victims to go missing.
And the sensory overload of Rage 3D wants to push you to insanity.
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If you still feel sane, then test your limits at Ravenhill Asylum and battle Demon’s Revenge.
Still not afraid, well then enter Breach and see if you can human testing…
Scream-A-Geddon is absolute insanity but in the best way for Halloween season!
Location: 27839 Saint Joe Rd Dade City, FL.33525
26. Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa
If you’re ready for a wild take on Halloween, then Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream is a Florida haunt that you can’t miss!
Since this is Tampa’s premiere Halloween event, you can expect top-notch attractions, haunted houses, scare zones, wickedly tantalizing treats, and more as you make your way through this Florida theme park.
The 2024 dates for Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream dates are from September 6th through November 2nd of 2024, on select days Thursday through Sunday.
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This year there are five demented houses, eight terrifying main scare zones, and multiple stage shows with top-notch entertainment to enjoy during this frightful adventure.
2024 Howl-O-Scream Houses at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Stranglewood Estate
- Witch of the Woods: Rise of the Coven (Reimagined)
- The Forgotten: Uprising
- D.H. Baggum’s Circus of Fear
- Shadows of Wonderland (NEW)
2024 Howl-O-Scream Scare Zones
- Howl-O-Scream 25: Terror Through Time (NEW)
- Tree Lot Massacre (NEW)
- Sawgrass Slaughter – Legend of the Skunk Ape (NEW)
- Little Nightmares: Trick or Treat (NEW)
- Ragnar’s Wrath (NEW)
- Ravens Mill
- Beyond The Veil
- Sin City Zombies
It’s one of our favorite things to do here at Florida Hipster for Halloween and an event we know you will love!
Howl-O-Scream does have a lot of intense adult content like violence, gore, and blood and they even have a statement advising that it is not intended for children. So sit the little ones out on this one, there are a lot of other family-friendly Halloween events in Florida for a night of thrills.
Location: Busch Gardens Tampa located at 10165 N McKinley Drive Tampa, FL 33612
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27. Eerie Family Fun: Creatures of the Night
It’s time to get spooky at the Tampa Zoo. All ages can make their way to the Tampa Zoo for a safe night of adventure from September 27 to October 27. Making it one of the best things to do in Florida for Halloween.
Creatures of the Night is a fun way to get out and have some eerie fun. Come find out about their newest residents in the zoo the Pygmy Hippo Calf, Red Wolf pups, and the endangered Komodo dragons.
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Have you met the vampires yet?
Sink your teeth into some monstrous treats, get up close to the animals, and take in some of their howling shows.
The zoo has set up its eerie realms to connect with some of their boo crew.
If you are already a ZooTampa member then you are in luck! This event is free for you and don’t forget to use your discount on dining and some spooky souvenirs.
Location: 1101 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa FL,33604
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28. The Vault of Souls
The vault has been unsealed and is ready for you to face your fears in one of Tampa’s premier haunted events.
Come out and play with the spirits at The Vault of Souls with several interactive performances, it is an evening of elegant fear.
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Arrive to tarot readers and magicians and cocktails. Then descend to the Ritual if you dare to the underground labyrinth.
Dine out in the garden and its oasis of aperitifs for the final Starlight Portion.
It is a night of luxurious hocus pocus. Reservations will be required for this event as it typically sells out every year, so stay tuned here for when ticket sales open.
Location: 611 N Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602
29. UNDead in the Water: The Breach (The American Victory Ship Presents)
Try something a bit different and visit the UNDead in the Water. Can you stay afloat at Tampa’s nautical haunted attraction or end up becoming the next sacrifice?
Step aboard The American Victory Ship amongst the crew that has fallen into The Gathering.
Endure the screams of those on the run from the possessed cult that has overtaken the WWII cargo ship.
Something wicked has come across these waters and She is here…
…be careful not to fall under its spell.
Location: 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
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30. Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
The bravest of souls can make their way to Plant City and Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail. It’s considered to be I-4’s premier fear park.
Three Haunted Trails and a haunted hayride are wreaking havoc on those who dare to enter. The horror trails are interactive so don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is one of the most iconic haunts in Florida with lore that goes way beyond this annual event.
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You can also read the amazing book series dedicated to the mysteries surrounding Boggy Meadow and the horrific tales told by the author.
While at Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, don’t forget to try your arm at axe throwing, mind-boggling escape games, and laser tag.
If you plan on adding this to your must-do list of things to do in Florida for Halloween, be sure to buy your tickets online.
They need to be purchased in advance before you go haunting.
Location: 2837 S Frontage Rd, Plant City, FL 33566
31. Spookeasy Lounge and The Catacombs Lounge
Spookeasy Lounge invites all ghouls and ghoulfriends out for an alcohol-free good time.
Sit back with some tea, kava, or coffee, and bring the kids if you want. Before 6 pm children are welcome.
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If you feel like drinking, then head down to The Catacombs. How about a Vampire’s Kiss or a cup of lotion potion off the drink menu?
Don’t know what you want? Then ask the ghostess with the mostess! They can concoct you just the right spirit.
Location: 1909 N 15th St. Tampa, FL. 33605
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South Florida
32. The Terror Trail
Terror Trail has been awaiting your return in Sebring! It’s a night of mischief and a horrific good time. Making it one of the best things to do in Florida for Halloween.
Trapped inside a prison for the criminally insane, decaying dolls, swamp saws, a maze of madness, and toxic clowns rising from chemical waste, it is everything nightmares are made of.
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Celebrating over 20 years of frights, you know their haunts must be terror-ific.
Will you fall victim to The Ritual and the cult descending upon Black Oak, or end up in the Nightmare in Yamato.
I wish you luck resisting the lure of the Nuclear Beats be warned of those that stalk the streets of the Autumn of Terror.
Location: 7421 Haywood Taylor Blvd, Sebring, FL 33876
33. Fright Nights The South Florida Fairgrounds: Xtreme Action Park Nightmare Village
South Florida has some of the scariest haunted houses leaving you sleepless for nights to come
Celebrating their 21st anniversary of frights, you know their haunts must be terror-ific. J
Just ask the Haunted Attraction Association, which has named it “Top Haunted Attraction yet” again.
Will you fall victim to the ghosts of Christmas past in their Dead of Winter: Chapter 2 or end up served up at Jed’s Chop Shop?
Resist the lure of Lady Hockley and don’t avoid the Cutting Edge of Tech Co. Industry…
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Spend the rest of the bone-chilling night at the carnival midway being bribed by all the sweet candies.
With scare zones and live entertainment, it’s a full frightening night out. It’s not recommended children under 12 come out so leave the little ones at home.
Location: 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL. 33411
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34. The Berry Farm Harvest Festival
The Berry Farm of Miami is rolling out its Halloween festivities for all ages again for 2024. They will have two different chillingly fun events so that all ages can experience the ultimate Halloween thrill in Florida.
The 5th Annual Trick & Treats Halloween Extravaganza is kid-friendly so round up your little ghouls and head out for some trick or treating at their candy stations and keep an eye out for those scarecrows.
While the 3rd Annual Haunted Halloween Experience: Nightmare in The Redland is recommended for visitors 13 years of age and older.
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The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, October 26th, and Sunday, October 27th while the adult scream-tastic celebration runs Saturday, September 27, and every Saturday in October (5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th) October 27th, October 30th, and October 31st.
The terrifying maze of nightmares is full of heart-pounding scares and you will quickly find out why it’s not geared for children and only the brave souls that are willing to face their fears.
Location: The Berry Farm 13720 SW 216th St, Miami, FL. 33170
35. The Horrorland Miami
Jungle Island has just gotten wild and insanity has arrived in town. Still feeling brave then the 5 haunted houses will test your will to live.
This isn’t your merry and bright trip to the North Pole this is one of Holly Jolly Horrors. These haunted attractions will have your deepest fears come to life here in the terrifying world of The Horrorland.
Why This is One of the Best Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
Calm those nerves at the spooky beer garden and coffin bar and refuel for more fun at the macabre food village.
The Horrorland Miami is back again to torture the souls of those who dare to enter!
Location: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132
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My Final Thoughts on Things to Do in Florida for Halloween
Halloween is a night bone to be wild! How many of The Florida Hipster Blog’s best things to do in Florida for Halloween can you stab off your list?
We dare you to try them all! So, get out there, have some fun, and have a bloody ghoul time!
Until next time, Happy Spooky Florida Travels!
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About the Author
Sarah Jordan is a solo traveler enthusiast, professional travel writer, and proud mama to her rescue dog Coconut.
With a love for destinations across the globe, she made Epcot her first theme park and still treasures her EPCOT World Showcase passport to this day.
After finally following her inner wanderlust, she discovered the freedom and empowerment that solo travel brings.
(Original Article Date: October 11, 2022/Updated by Editor on September 5, 2024)