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The Oakland Nature Preserve's Glow Trail will be lined with Jack-o-lanterns, creating a beautiful nighttime hike. Photo by Charlotte Blanton
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The only thing better than Halloween events in Orlando? FREE Halloween events in Orlando! Whether you’re into family-friendly fun or spine-chilling scares—or something in between—everyone loves saving money while soaking in the Halloween spirit. From festive fun to spooky thrills, you can enjoy all the fall festivities without breaking the bank. Plus, with Halloween’s creative flair and sweet treats, discovering a free event near you is easier than ever.

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Boo on Broadway attracts thousands of attendees each Halloween. Photo courtesy of the event
Boo on Broadway attracts thousands of attendees each Halloween. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Halloween Events in Orlando for Kids

Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus

Clermont
Daily through October 31, 2025
This annual event includes a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, photo spots, and specialty food and drinks. Guests can also enjoy the famous monster truck tour through the ranch, farm animals, and gem mining. READ MORE

Renninger's Fall in the Field

Mount Dora
October 4 & 5, 2025
The annual Fall in the Field event at Renninger's Twin Markets includes a pumpkin patch full of heirloom pumpkins fresh from Ohio, as well as music, food, make-and-take crafts, and mini pumpkin decorating for kids. READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Trail at First Methodist Church of Apopka

Apopka
October 5-31, 2025
Visit Pumpkin Fest at First, complete with a scarecrow trail, pumpkin patch, and special events throughout the month. READ MORE

OCLS Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone

Orlando
Saturday, October 12, 2025
Dress up and trick-or-treat at Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional History Center. Create creepy crafts and complete a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

Winter Garden Halloween Experience

Winter Garden
Select days, October 17-November 1, 2025
The City of Winter Garden is hosting several Halloween experiences this month, including a spooky caboose, preschool program, and more. See website link for full schedule of events. READ MORE

City of Longwood's Truck or Treat

Longwood
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The City of Longwood presents lots of Halloween fun for kids and families. Activities include bounce houses, games, food vendors, costume contests, and of course, "truck or treat" for candy! READ MORE

Rocktoberfest / Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In

Tavares
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Join the City of Tavares for its annual Rocktoberfest featuring the Monster Splash Seaplane fly-in with a crowd favorite "pumpkin drop" contest, a live rock show, food trucks, vendors, contests, and more. READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at First Church Oviedo

Oviedo
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Bring the family to First Church Oviedo for its annual trunk-or-treat event, featuring a spider maze, bounce houses, food for purchase, and of course, candy. READ MORE

BOO! on Broadway

Kissimmee
Friday, October 24, 2025
This family-friendly Halloween celebration attracts thousands of attendees, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment, and local vendors. READ MORE

Kissimmee Christian Church Fall Festival

Kissimmee
Friday, October 24, 2025
Coinciding with the Boo on Broadway in downtown Kissimmee, this event features a trunk or treat, pumpkin patch, family friendly DJ, ice cream, and bounce houses. READ MORE

Pumpkin Glow at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland
October 24 & 25, 2025
The Oakland Nature Preserve's Glow Trail will be lined with Jack-O-lanterns created by members of the community creating a beautiful night-time hike. Feel free to dress in costume. There is candy for the kids and some cool critters to see. READ MORE

City of Apopka Halloween in the Park

Apopka
Saturday, October 25, 2025
This is a free family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event with kid activities (ages infant to 12 years), vendors, and more. Don’t forget to bring your own bags for trick-or-treating. READ MORE

City of Lake Mary Halloween Spooktacular

Lake Mary
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Lake Mary's Halloween Spooktacular features safe trick or treating around the park, along with a DJ and costume contests. READ MORE

Hamlin Pumpkin Patch

Winter Garden
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Get ready for a delightful evening of fall fun with family and friends. Visit the Hamlin Pumpkin Patch for an unforgettable experience filled with seasonal delights. READ MORE

Lake Nona Graveyard Smash

Lake Nona
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Enjoy trick-or-treating at creepy crawly interactive stations, Halloween-themed entertainment, inflatables, and more. Kids can interact with character performers or have their faces painted by scary-good artists. READ MORE

Maitland Fall-O-Ween

Maitland
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The City of Maitland is hosting a Falloween festival, combining seasonal fun with Halloween festivities. Activities include a DJ, games, vendors, costumes, candy, and more. READ MORE

Promenade at Sunset Walk's Trunk or Treat Car Show

Kissimmee
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The 6th Annual Promenade at Sunset Walk's Trunk or Treat Car Show is a free family-friendly Halloween event. Children can trick-or-treat at over two dozen candy locations and view more than 100 show cars and trucks, which will also distribute treats. READ MORE

Spooktacular at Avalon Park

Orlando
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Kids can trick-or-treat at this downtown Avalon Park event, which will also have bounce houses, community performances, vendors, food trucks, and a costume contest. READ MORE

Winter Springs Hometown Harvest

Winter Springs
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Winter Springs' annual fall festival, Hometown Harvest, invites the community to celebrate the beauty of autumn with a day full of family fun. Guests can enjoy free hayrides, live music, and plenty of activities for the kids. It promises to be an unforgettable event not to be missed. READ MORE

EEK-onville Trunk or Treat

Eatonville
Friday, October 31, 2025
Join the Eatonville Chamber of Commerce for a spooktacular Halloween event featuring trunk or treat, costume contest, and festive decorations. READ MORE

Halloween at Cranes Roost Park

Altamonte Springs
Friday, October 31, 2025
Halloween at Cranes Roost is a community-oriented, door-to-door trick-or-treat alternative for kids. The event features local businesses sponsoring booths to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000 kids. The event kicks off with trick-or-treating around Cranes Roost Lake and live entertainment, followed by costume contests, games, and surprises throughout the event. READ MORE

Halloween at Old Town

Kissimmee
Friday, October 31, 2025
Grab your little ghoul or goblin for a night of Halloween fun at Old Town. Celebrate the spookiest of holidays with free trick-or-treating, entertainment, and a costume contest. READ MORE

Boogie & Boo Dance Party

Orlando
Friday, October 31, 2025
Bust out your best monster moves and get ready to BOO-gie. This Halloween-themed dance party is going to be a scary good time. READ MORE

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Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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