Looking for fall activities in Bartow, FL? We’ve put together a list of Pumpkin Patches, Trunk or Treat events, Carnivals, Hayrides, Halloween Movies, Fall Festivals & more.
Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Fall & Halloween Activities for a full list of fun things to do this fall in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Polk County, and Central Florida including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, Halloween events, trunk or treats, drive-thru Halloween attractions, trick or treat details, and more.
Below you’ll find family friendly Halloween events and fall things to do near Bartow including the popular Bartow Halloween Parade, Bartow Halloween Carnival, and Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour. For a full list of Halloween fun across Polk County, visit our full Halloween guide – link below.
Bartow Halloween Parade + Carnival
One of Bartow’s favorite family traditions is the annual Halloween Parade and Carnival! The event includes food trucks, games, costume contest, cake walk, and more.
2025 Fall + Halloween Events in Bartow
More events coming soon! Keep checking back for updates as we get closer to October and more events are announced.
We also have a full list of Halloween Events in Polk County or you can use our full Calendar to find upcoming events.
Pumpkin Patches in Bartow
While we don’t know of any church pumpkin patches in Bartow (contact us if you know of one!) you can find nearby pumpkin patches in Lakeland and Winter Haven in our Pumpkin Patch Guide:
Things to do in Bartow – Fall Fun
Multiple farms and corn mazes are just a short drive from Bartow – Harvest Holler Corn Maze, Heartland Fall Festival, and Fox Squirrel Corn maze are approximately 30 minutes away.
The Heartland Fall Festival
Bring the whole family to this pumpkin patch and Fall Festival located in Bowling Green, Florida. Admission includes Playground Area​, Giant Slides, Ball Zone, Duck Races, Games, Rat Rollers, Tire Climb, Hayrides, Human Foosball, Educational Area, Animal Area, Gaga Ball, Tetherball, And More!
Location: 3350 US Highway 17 North, Bowling Green, FL  33834 (MAP IT)Â
More info: Website / FacebookÂ
Dates + Times: October 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025
Haunted Houses in Bartow
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour – Ended in 2024
This Haunted House in Bartow is located in a jail. What could be spookier?? The HAUNTED JAIL TOUR hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office features never-before-seen areas of the old booking facility.
Dates & Times: 2024 was the final year for the Haunted Jail Tour
Location: PCSO Old Jail in Bartow – 455 N. Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL
Wonder House Halloween Tours – Bartow
Something spooky this way comes… the historic Wonder House in Bartow offers Halloween tours during the month of October. Both daytime and night tours are available inside this historic home decorated for Halloween.
The house will be decorated for Halloween with many personal oddity collections on display. This is a family friendly tour and does not have any jump scares, zombies or monsters.
Location: 1075 E Mann Rd, Bartow, Florida 33830
Dates: Tours begin early October. Check the website or Facebook for updates. Tours sell out quickly!
More info: Website | Facebook
Black Water Grave – Haunted Attraction
Are you ready for the RETURN of your favorite haunted attraction? Black Water Grave is opening its gates this October, bringing you more scares, more screams, and more unforgettable nights! We’re celebrating 5 years of terror, and this season is going to be our most terrifying yet! Multiple haunted trails, food onsite, entertainment and monster photo opportunities. New location in Bartow, FL. {Scary – not intended for children}
Location: New Connersville Rd, Bartow FL 33830
Dates: Select nights in October – early November
More info: Facebook
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Polk County Halloween Events by City
Looking for more Halloween Events Near You?
- Master List of Polk County Halloween Events by Date
- Auburndale Halloween Events {includes Polk City}
- Davenport + Haines City Halloween Events
- Frostproof + Lake Wales Halloween Events
- Lakeland Halloween Events + Fall Activities
- Mulberry Halloween Events
- Plant City Halloween Events + Fall Activities
- Winter Haven Halloween Events + Fall Activities
Fall + Halloween Activity Guide
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