It’s officially FALL and we’ve got the Ultimate Guide to Fall Activities and Halloween Events in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Mulberry, Auburndale, Plant City, and across Polk County and Central Florida.
If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Lakeland and Polk County during September, October, and November, you’ll find it all right here. The great thing about fall is that most activities are outside, making it easy to enjoy outdoor fun.
What do you love about fall?
🎃 Visiting the pumpkin patch and carving pumpkins?
🎃 Planning Halloween costumes?
🎃 Hayrides and special fall events?
🎃 Getting lost in a corn maze?
🎃 Filling your candy bowls up with candy corn?
🎃 Visiting Haunted Houses and getting SCARED?
🎃 Eating apples and caramel dip or drinking a pumpkin latte?
🎃 Watching Halloween movies or scary TV shows?
🎃 Trunk or Treat events and Fall Festivals?
🎃 Going Trick or Treating?
We love ALL THINGS FALL!
This is the best list of Polk County Halloween activities for kids and families. We’ll be updating this page all the way up until October 31, so be sure to check back often for any new events and things to do.
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Things to Do in Lakeland + Polk County This Fall
✦ Check out our list of Top 10 Things to do in September and our Top 10 Things to do in October to kick off our fall festivities.
✦ Visit a pumpkin patch in Lakeland to take fall pictures or pick out the perfect pumpkin.
✦ Spend the day at a Polk County Fall festival or pumpkin festival held at local farms across Central Florida.
✦ Take your family to one of these a-MAZE-ing corn mazes in Central Florida and put your navigational skills to the test.
✦ Go on a hayride at Harvest Holler Corn Maze – open September 20 – November 17, 2024.
✦ Check out the trick-or-treat trail and meet special Halloween LEGO characters at Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida.
✦ Enjoy German beer, food, and festive fun with family-friendly Oktoberfest celebrations.
✦ Visit a Sunflower Field in Central Florida for U-Pick Sunflowers.
✦ Find Lakeland Halloween Activities and local Halloween parties that include face painting, bounce houses, food, games, and family friendly fall fun.
✦ Check out the Calendar of Lakeland Halloween Events + Winter Haven Halloween Events and Trunk or Treats across Polk County and let your kids get more than one wear out of their Halloween costumes.
✦ Speaking of costumes, we’ve got a handy list of Halloween costume stores in Winter Haven and Lakeland.
✦ If you have older kids, teens, or want a scary date night out, check out the best Haunted Houses and Scary Attractions in Central Florida.
✦ Get the scoop on Trick or Treat Times in Polk County.
✦ Check out the Best Places to Trick or Treat in Lakeland – events on Halloween night and neighborhoods.
✦ Stay safe on October 31 with our safety tips for Halloween night.
✦ Lace up your running shoes and take the entire family out for a Fall 5K Race or Kids Fun Run.
Fall Fun by City
Looking for Halloween events near you? Check out our Fall + Halloween pages for a list of events in specific cities in Polk County:
- Auburndale Halloween Events (and Polk City)
- Bartow Halloween Events
- Lakeland Halloween Events
- Plant City Halloween Events (we know – not technically in Polk County – but it is super close and they have lots of fun events!)
- Winter Haven Halloween Events
Browse all of our Fall Articles:
Top 10 Things To Do in Lakeland + Polk County in October
There are SO.MANY.EVENTS in October so we’ve put together a Top 10 list to be sure the “can’t miss” events are on your calendar, including plenty of activities that have nothing to do with pumpkins or Halloween. Check out our October Top 10 for Lakeland and Polk County.
10 Oktoberfest Events in Polk County: Your Guide to Local Beer, Brats, and Fall Fun
Get ready to raise your stein! Polk County is home to several Oktoberfest events this fall, offering everything from authentic German beer and bratwursts to lively music and family-friendly activities. Discover the best Oktoberfest celebrations happening near you.
Take the Cutest Fall Photos at these 7 Pumpkin Patches in Lakeland + Polk County
Whether you’re trying to find the perfect pumpkin, or a place to take photos of your own little pumpkins, we’ve got a list of pumpkin patches in Lakeland and Polk County.
Fall Family Fun: Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is a Halloween Party built for kids! Festivities include live shows, a trick-or-treat trail, character meet & greets, LEGO® builds, and more. All of the activities are included in a regular LEGOLAND® Florida admission ticket.
10 Spooktacular Halloween Stores in Lakeland and Polk County for Cute Costumes + Halloween Decor
Whether your child has his/her heart set on a certain costume you need to track down OR you want to browse a variety of costume ideas, we’ve got 9 different websites that sell Halloween costumes. Plus a list of local retailers where you can shop in store.
Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals in Polk County + Central Florida
Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? We’ve got a list of corn mazes and fall festivals happening in Polk County and across Central Florida from September through November.
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