Trunk or Treat events, Carnivals, Hayrides, Halloween Movies, Fall Festivals & more – with over 60 family-friendly Fall and Halloween events happening this month, there is something for everyone on our calendar in October!
Our calendar of Halloween events includes family fun in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Mulberry, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Dundee, Davenport, Polk City, Haines City, Plant City, and even special events in Central Florida. If you don’t see an event on our list, leave us a comment or visit our calendar page to submit an event.
Prefer to trick or treat from you car this year? We also have a list that only shows Drive-Thru Halloween events.
Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Fall & Halloween Activities for a full list of fun things to do this fall in Lakeland and Central Florida including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, Halloween events, trunk or treat, drive-thru Halloween attractions and more.
Note that this list will be MUCH shorter than in previous years. We will continue to add events as we receive information, so keep checking back!
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(If you’re new to the area, Trunk or Treats are popular here! People decorate their trunk / back of their car in a certain theme, kids meander through the line of cars and stop to “Trunk” or Treat at each one, ending up with a basket of candy just like Trick or Treating. These are safe alternatives to Halloween if you need one, and many of them are held on a night prior to October 31 so you can enjoy Trunk or Treating AND traditional Halloween)
Please check directly with event organizers or local businesses for safety protocols, mask requirements, advance registration, and any last-minute changes. All information on our website is for informational purposes only – we are not qualified to provide health or safety recommendations. Be informed, wear a mask, social distance, wash your hands, have fun, and make good choices!
Halloween Events in Lakeland & Polk County
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
October 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33884 United States + Google Map
On weekends in October you can celebrate Haloween and the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
October 11, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33884 United States + Google Map
On weekends in October you can celebrate Haloween and the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25.
Creepy Crawly Fall Festival at Camp Fire
$5October 13, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLakeland, FL 33803 US + Google Map
Join Camp Fire for our annual Creepy Crawly Fall Festival. Play and collect prizes at our carnival-style games, show off your best getup in the costume contest, and express yourself with a craft project.
Moonlight Mischief with Maleficent
$35October 15, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Come join Maleficent for some spooky fun! A Trick or Treat Trail featuring some of our new neighbors at Enchanted Fairytale Hollow, a frightful Halloween craft and Meet and Greet with the Mistress of Evil.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
October 17, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33884 United States + Google Map
On weekends in October you can celebrate Haloween and the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25.
Hidden Gem’s Fall Fest
October 17, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmLakeland, FL 33810 United States + Google Map
Vendors, games, snacks, and live music.
Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree – Polk County Parks & Rec
$3October 17, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmJan Phyl Village, FL 33880 US + Google Map
Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree is a fun day time Halloween event for the whole family. This event will feature: music, pumpkin patch, games, trick or treat village, obstacle course, photo stops, and much more. Advance Ticket Purchase Required.
Tall Tales of Old Florida
$10. – $14October 17, 2020 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pmTampa, FL 33610 US + Google Map
Explore Tampa’s 19th century living history museum by night. Along the way, meet storytellers who will spin wild yarns about a few of Florida’s unexplained oddities! A little scary, a little funny and always family friendly, the Tall Tales tour is a Florida history adventure by lantern light.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
October 18, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33884 United States + Google Map
On weekends in October you can celebrate Haloween and the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25.
Frightfully Delightful Princess Masquerade Party
$50October 18, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Come join the Frog Princess and Cinderella for a Spooktacular Celebration! Guests will visit a Trick or Treat Table, participate in a Halloween Parade/Costume Contest and Decorate their own Masquerade Mask! Halloween themed Interactive Storytime, a Sing and Dance Along and Meet and Greet/Photo Oppor...
Drive Thru Halloween Event at Walmart in Winter Haven
FreeOctober 20, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33880 United States + Google Map
Walmart shoppers are invited to a spooktacular family-friendly Halloween Drive-thru experience from the convenience and safety of their car. Happening at the Walmart on Cypress Gardens Blvd in Winter Haven.
Halloween Harvest Festival in Auburndale
FreeOctober 22, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmAuburndale, FL 33823 US + Google Map
In 2020 this will be a drive-thru style event! Remain in your car as you go on a guided tour of the Auburndale trick or treat trail.
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches + Fall Festivals
October 23, 2020Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? Interested in a fall festival or pumpkin farm? We’ve got a list of the best corn mazes and pumpkin festivals happening in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and across Central Florida. Most are only open on weekends.
Trunk or Treat in Plant City
FreeOctober 23, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmPlant City, FL 33563 United States + Google Map
We invite everyone in the community to join us for Halloween fun! come and enjoy candy, contests, & games!
Trick or Treat Party with Polk County Parks & Recreation
FreeOctober 23, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33881 US + Google Map
Put on your favorite costume and join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun. Stop by for some fun Halloween games and candy!
Blissed Out Brujas Halloween Celebration at Pura Vie
FreeOctober 23, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Pura Vie is excited to announce their 1st. boutique event on Friday Oct. 23: Blissed Out Brujas (Witches). It’s a combination of a Halloween Party, Metaphysics and Holistic Wellness collaboration, and supporting women-owned businesses.
Buckingham Terror Haunted House (Camp Fire)
$8 – $10October 23, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pmLakeland, FL 33803 US + Google Map
Buckingham Terror presents “Twisted Forest: Beware the Witches’ Vengeance.” These cursed woods are a legend among locals. Nearby residents whisper tales of the curious who have entered the forest only to never be seen again. And those who do reemerge share tales of unimaginable horrors and enc...
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches + Fall Festivals
October 24, 2020Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? Interested in a fall festival or pumpkin farm? We’ve got a list of the best corn mazes and pumpkin festivals happening in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and across Central Florida. Most are only open on weekends.
Ghosts, Goblins & Goodies – Fall Harvest Festival at the Visitor’s Information Center
FreeOctober 24, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pmDavenport, FL 33837 US + Google Map
BOGO Ticket️s, Trick-or-Treating and a Pumpkin Contest! Put on your costume and start your trick-or-treating at Central Florida's Visitor Information Center.
Touch-a-Truck in Haines City – Trunk or Treat Edition
FreeOctober 24, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmHaines City, FL 33844 US + Google Map
Touch-a-Truck is a family event for kids to explore all types of vehicles! We will have police cars, emergency vehicles, trucks, farm & construction equipment, tow trucks, and more! We will also have food trucks & bounce houses!
Halloween Drive Through with Polk County Parks & Recreation
FreeOctober 24, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmLakeland, FL 33815 US + Google Map
Drive through eight Halloween stations collecting sweet treats, toys and crafts to take home. ONE trick or treat bag per child (Child must be present in car).
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
October 24, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33884 United States + Google Map
On weekends in October you can celebrate Haloween and the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25.
Little Monsters Pumpkin Express Drive-Thru in Ybor City
FreeOctober 24, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmTampa, FL 33605 United States + Google Map
Cars will travel through our "Little Monsters Pumpkin Express" where the kiddos can show off their costumes while enjoying trick or treating, pumpkins handed through your car window, goodie bags with all the best decorations to jazz up their pumpkins, and finally, a Halloween family picture to wrap ...
Mulberry’s Harvest Festival
FreeOctober 24, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmMulberry, FL 33860 US + Google Map
Come out for a rootin', tootin' good time! Mulberry's Annual Harvest Festival is a celebration of that classic Harvest from years ago. There will be vendors, free candy, hay rides, a hay bale maze, AND a live Bluegrass Band!
Trunk or Treat at Pep Boys
FreeOctober 24, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmLakeland, FL 33809 United States + Google Map
Come on out and bring the kids, so they can get some goodies and treats.
Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat at St. Anthony Catholic Church
FreeOctober 24, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmLakeland, FL 33809 US + Google Map
Our High School Youth Group is hosting a Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat on Saturday October 24th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. There will be free candy and crafts for the kids.
Buckingham Terror Haunted House (Camp Fire)
$8 – $10October 24, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pmLakeland, FL 33803 US + Google Map
Buckingham Terror presents “Twisted Forest: Beware the Witches’ Vengeance.” These cursed woods are a legend among locals. Nearby residents whisper tales of the curious who have entered the forest only to never be seen again. And those who do reemerge share tales of unimaginable horrors and enc...
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches + Fall Festivals
October 25, 2020Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? Interested in a fall festival or pumpkin farm? We’ve got a list of the best corn mazes and pumpkin festivals happening in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and across Central Florida. Most are only open on weekends.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
October 25, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33884 United States + Google Map
On weekends in October you can celebrate Haloween and the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25.
Trunk or Treat at Epic Church Lakeland
FreeOctober 25, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Join us for a family friendly event with games, food and lots of candy!
Drive-Through Trunk or Treat at First United Methodist Church
FreeOctober 25, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 US + Google Map
Come to our Drive-Through Only Trunk-or-Treat event on the East parking lot of the Church. Drive through in the comfort and safety of your vehicle as you enjoy several displays based on the theme "Noah's Ark" including some live animals. At the end of the drive through, we'll give every kid in the v...
Fall Festival Drive-Thru Plant City
FreeOctober 28, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmPlant City, FL 33566 United States + Google Map
Our fall festival is right around the corner! Grab a fun costume, invite your friends, and be sure to register ahead of time for this fun drive-thru experience.
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches + Fall Festivals
October 30, 2020Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? Interested in a fall festival or pumpkin farm? We’ve got a list of the best corn mazes and pumpkin festivals happening in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and across Central Florida. Most are only open on weekends.
Plant City Boo Bash
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmPlant City, FL 33563 United States + Google Map
Join us for a wicked good time on Friday, October 30th, 2020 at 2:30pm! Costume party, games, food, music & more!
Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church Bartow
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmBartow, 33830 + Google Map
We are delighted to host Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat on October 30 from 5-7 PM. Come in your car and drive through a row of free candy for you and your family! Wear your costume and have lots of fun from the safety of your vehicle. We hope to see you!
Plant City Halloween on Main Street
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmPlant City, FL 33563 United States + Google Map
Halloween comes to downtown Plant City on Friday, October 30! Mark your calendars to join us for food trucks, vendors, trick or treating, and downtown's amazing small businesses. Children are invited to stop by the Main Street tent to pick up a trick or treat goodie bag. Participating downtown busi...
Lake Wales Trunk or Treat at Dyer Kia
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmLake Wales, FL 33853 United States + Google Map
Join us for a SPOOK-TACULAR time! We know how much the kids are looking forward to this Halloween and we wanted to give them a safe space to celebrate! We invite you to decorate your cars and join in on the fun! See you on Friday October 30th!
Halloween Treat No Trick Drive Thru Winter Haven
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33881 United States + Google Map
The Salvation Army of Winter Haven will host a Halloween Drive Thru on October 30, 2020.
Beymer Church Trunk-or-Treat – Winter Haven
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33881 US + Google Map
Join Beymer Church and Lake Howard Heights for a socially distant Trunk-or-Treat event! The event will take place outdoors, but masks and social distance will still be required in order to create a fun and safe event for everyone!
Cotumes + Candy Parade at First Presbyterian Church
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 US + Google Map
First Presbyterian Church with be hosting a Costumes & Candy Parade that is free and open to the community. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and join us for some fall fun! Kids will be socially distanced as they walk through the line of festively decorated cars and pick up pr...
My Pet’s Animal Hospital Drive Thru Trunk or Treat
FreeOctober 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmLakeland, FL 33811 United States + Google Map
My Pet's Animal Hospital is hosting a trunk or treat and pet costume contest. The trunk or treat will be a drive-thru, there will be an entrance and an exit. This way all the traffic will follow the same direction. We look forward to seeing you and your pets!!!
Buckingham Terror Haunted House (Camp Fire)
$8 – $10October 30, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pmLakeland, FL 33803 US + Google Map
Buckingham Terror presents “Twisted Forest: Beware the Witches’ Vengeance.” These cursed woods are a legend among locals. Nearby residents whisper tales of the curious who have entered the forest only to never be seen again. And those who do reemerge share tales of unimaginable horrors and enc...
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches + Fall Festivals
October 31, 2020Looking to explore a corn maze, working farm, or just get outside for a fall afternoon? Interested in a fall festival or pumpkin farm? We’ve got a list of the best corn mazes and pumpkin festivals happening in Lakeland, Winter Haven, and across Central Florida. Most are only open on weekends.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
October 31, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pmWinter Haven, FL 33884 United States + Google Map
On weekends in October you can celebrate Haloween and the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats. October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 & 24-25.
Trunk or Treat at Main Street Baptist Church Bartow
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmBartow, FL 33830 United States + Google Map
4th Annual Trunk or Treat . Candy will be given. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Family Halloween Party at Family Fun Center
October 31, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmLakeland, FL 33813 US + Google Map
Join us for spooky safe family fun on Saturday, October 31st from 11am to 1pm. Admission is just $12.99 per person and includes Funtasia or Mini Golf, a $5 Arcade Card, Trick-or-Treating around the park, and a coloring activity sheet! {Family Fun Center will still be open to the public during this t...
Trick or Treat Shop-to-Shop in Downtown Lakeland
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Enjoy our 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Shop-to-Shop event from 3pm-5pm. Bring your costumed kiddos to Downtown Lakeland to gather candy and other treats. Want a list of participating merchants? Text the keyword TREAT to short code 41400 for a link on the day of the event!
Enchanted Trick or Treat Trail at Enchanted Fairytale Hollow
$20October 31, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Come join 5-10 of your favorite characters for some ENCHANTING Halloween fun! Guests will get to participate in a Trick or Treat trail with candy handed out by your favorite princesses, heroes and fairies, a Halloween parade, a Costume Contest with a Magical Grand Prize, and show off their moves at ...
Trunk or Treat at the Plant City YMCA
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pmPlant City, FL 33563 United States + Google Map
Celebrate Halloween with your fellow community members in a safe and fun environment. Trick or treaters are invited to dress up and drive through the YMCA parking lot to visit our decorated trunks. We will be handing out candy and other goodies.
Boo Bash Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt around Lakeland
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 US + Google Map
Explorations V Children’s Museum is bringing Boo Bash to you! Everyone is invited to the trick-or-treat scavenger hunt. Local businesses signed up as a trick-or-treat spot. All participating businesses are on the map and distributed electronically to families by Explorations V Children’s Museum ...
Drive-Thru Trunk or Treats in Frostproof
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pmSaturday, October 31st is the official Trick or Treating and Trunk or Treating night for the City of Frostproof, FL. Several churches will be offering trunk or treat (either walk thru or drive-thru) and trick or treating will take place in our neighborhoods. Mark your calendars now for this fun nigh...
Harvest Fest at Heart of the Father Ministry
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Join us at Heart of the Father Ministry in Lakeland for our annual Harvest Fest! There will be free food, games, music, bounce houses, face painting, a photo booth, and of course lots of candy! Everything is completely free, and all families are welcome to attend. We can't wait to see you there!
Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at Bethel Baptist Church
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmLakeland, FL 33810 + Google Map
Our annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival is coming Saturday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m. The event is great for families who want a fun, safe environment to take their children to for Halloween. The event takes place on our softball field with the safety and security of a chain-link fence surrounding i...
Just Cares Annual Fall Festival in Downtown Lakeland
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmLakeland, FL 33801 United States + Google Map
Just Cares' Fall Festival has become the biggest family-friendly alternative to Halloween event in downtown Lakeland. Come join us for a night of fun for the whole family. There will be lots of games, activities, music, dancing and a ton of candy.
Trunk or Treat at Graceway Church Plant City
FreeOctober 31, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmPlant City, FL 33566 United States + Google Map
Bring your family and join us on Saturday, October 31st from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at GraceWay Church for a great time of food, fun, candy, door prizes, music, and more! Be sure to let this be one of your stops on your trick or treating route! Come and enjoy a safe and protected event for you and your fa...
Buckingham Terror Haunted House (Camp Fire)
$8 – $10October 31, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pmLakeland, FL 33803 US + Google Map
Buckingham Terror presents “Twisted Forest: Beware the Witches’ Vengeance.” These cursed woods are a legend among locals. Nearby residents whisper tales of the curious who have entered the forest only to never be seen again. And those who do reemerge share tales of unimaginable horrors and enc...
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