Halloween Events
Check out these fun Halloween events happening in October.
SEAWORLD’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
Through Oct. 25 A “fantasea” filled with trick-or-treating, dancing sea creatures, and pumpkin fish. Costumes are encouraged, and children can create sea-themed arts and crafts. Included in regular park admission on select weekends. seaworldparks.com
HOWL-O-SCREAM AT BUSCH GARDENS HALLOWEEN PARTY
Through Oct. 31 Roaming creatures and tormenting surprises around every corner; chilling live shows and some of Florida’s most challenging thrill rides. The fear and fun begin at 7:30 p.m. on select nights, with a separate admission fee. buschgardens.com
HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
Through Nov. 1 The theme park comes alive on select nights with hordes of horrifying mutants, monsters and maniacs. Jack the Clown makes a triumphant (and twisted) return to an event filled with original scares and authentic horror-movie moments. 6:30 p.m. A special park ticket is required. halloweenhorrornights.com
MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Through Nov. 1 Dress up for this not-so-scary Halloween celebration, with all kinds of treats waiting to be found throughout the Magic Kingdom. Many favorite Disney characters are dressed in Halloween costumes. Select nights from 7 p.m.-midnight. Separate park ticket required. disneyworld.disney.go.com
WEREWOLVES AND WITCHES AND TIPS! OH MY!
Oct. 1-31 Trick-or-treat while exploring 25 colorful hands-on attractions during Crayola Experience’s Monster Mania at The Florida Mall. crayolaexperience.com/orlando
VAMPIRATES
Oct. 1-31 Guests will need to watch their backs—or necks—at Pirates Dinner Adventure, as they may end up being dinner for the evil Captain Sebastian the Black and his horde of hungry Vampirates. Pirate’s Dinner Adventure at Pirates Town Dinner Theater Complex, 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando. 407-206-5102. piratesdinneradventure.com
BRICK OR TREAT AT LEGOLAND
Oct. 3-31 Dodge the ghouls, ghosts and goblins in Miniland USA while on a haunted scavenger hunt; trick-or-treat, view the largest Lego Jack-o-Lantern in the world, enter costume contests, dance at the Monster Mash, and end the day with fireworks. Select weekend days. florida.legoland.com
SPIRITS IN SANFORD ART SHOW
Oct. 9-10 Handmade and one-of-a-kind offerings will be available for sale at this edgy and spirited holiday art show. Friday evening is a reservations-only event; meet gifted artisans and stroll the show, with a Champagne Reception Preview Party from 6-8 p.m. offering a first look and early purchase opportunities, as well as photo opportunities with costumed characters. Saturday is open to the public, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery, 211 E. 1st St., Sanford. 407-323-2774. spiritsinsanford.com
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
Oct. 15-31 This musical comedy/horror show is based on a tabloid news story about a bright-eyed, pointy-eared bat boy discovered by teenagers in a West Virginia cave. Adopted by a small town veterinarian, which both intrigues and shocks the town’s inhabitants, Bat Boy eventually acquires an education and even falls in love with the vet’s daughter, all the while struggling to keep his blood thirst under control. Saturday 2 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., most other nights 8 p.m. The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. abbeyorlando.com
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS/MONSTER FACTORY
Oct. 15-Nov. 13 An annual juried and themed art exhibition of works in various media. CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave, Orlando. orlandoslice.com
THRILLER CONCERT: CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS
Oct. 23-24 This CFCArts Symphony Orchestra concert will feature pulse-pounding music ranging from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Night on Bald Mountain to Grim Grinning Ghosts and a Michael Jackson tribute, all to get you in a Halloween mood. 8 p.m. Calvary Assembly, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com
ZOO BOO BASH
Oct. 17-31 Trick-or-treat in the wildest place in Central Florida. Wear your costume and bring a gorilla-sized goodie bag. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Most activities are included in regular admission. Central Florida Zoo, 3755 U.S. Highway 17, Sanford. centralfloridazoo.org
A HAUNTING CABARET
Oct. 26-27 Local professional singers and musicians join to present an evening of music from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Titanic the Musical, Corpse Bride and more, all to get you in the Halloween spirit. 7:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. drphillipscenter.org
CARVED: A PUMPKIN’S MUSICAL ADVENTURE
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 It has been 25 years since the king of Pumpkinville mysteriously disappeared. Each year, young pumpkins leave their village hoping to find him but return empty-handed. Will things be different when a young pumpkin named Earnest is finally allowed to search? Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m.; Sunday 3 and 4:30 p.m. Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. 407-877-4736. gardentheatre.org
