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Spooky Things to Do in Orlando & Central Florida: Haunted Houses, Halloween Shows and Events, Dining, Markets & More

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Just Announced Events

  • A promotional poster for the Monsters Movie Marathon featuring the movie Silver Moon at a drive-in theater on Friday, October 30th at 7:30, costing $35 per car load. The poster has a black background with silhouettes of bats, spiders, and monster characters in black and white. The title is in large, orange, spooky font.

    Silver Moon Halloween Movie Marathon

    (Horror Movie Marathon / Drive-In Event)

    October 30, 2026

    Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre — Lakeland, FL

    Spend Halloween weekend under the stars with nine classic horror movies across two drive-in screens, including a screen dedicated to Universal Monsters and another packed with all-night horror favorites.

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  • A dark, spooky illustration of the Cassadaga Nightmare Hotel with a full moon overhead. The hotel is old and gothic-looking, with lit windows, and signs that say 'VACANCY' and 'OPEN' in red. In front of the hotel, a shadowy figure stands in the doorway. The bottom of the image has the large red text 'CASSADAGA NIGHTMARE HOTEL' with a dripping effect.

    Cassadaga Nightmare Hotel

    (Haunted House)

    October 23–25 & October 29–30, 2026

    Cassadaga, FL

    Welcome to Cassadaga Nightmare Hotel — where nightmares come to life in the heart of one of Florida’s most mysterious towns. Featuring immersive haunted experiences, terrifying live actors, and detailed cinematic sets, we deliver high-intensity scares.

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  • Dark autumn forest under a red and purple sky with a spooky sign promoting 'Fear Reach Scream Park,' featuring a skull and crossbones and sponsored by Dona Vista Arts, with the tagline 'Hearts For The Arts'.

    Fear Reach Scream Park

    (Haunted Attraction)

    October Friday & Saturdays

    Tavares, FL

    Prepare your sanity for Fear Reach Scream Park’s most terrifying season yet! Step into the fractured mind of Willow, who is trapped in cryogenic stasis. Her frozen consciousness has manifested into living, breathing terrors from her memories and nightmares.

    Live music by The Dismembered , The Purple Pirate Sideshow, Dr. DeViAnt’s Midway of Games, The Florida Oddities Market & more!

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  • Graphic poster with three people with intense expressions, rain, and a dark cityscape background. Bold text reads "NOSFERATU THE CITADEL," with "YOU HAVE BEEN SUMMONED." in smaller font at the bottom. Logo of Renaissance Theatre Company is at the bottom left.

    Nosferatu: The Citadel

    (Immersive Show)

    Select Nights Aug. 28-Nov. 7

    Renaissance Theatre Company Orlando, FL

    Nosferatu is a one-of-a-kind immersive vampire experience where guests explore a haunting world of live performances, stunning sets, and unforgettable characters. Produced by Orlando's Renaissance Theatre Company, it's one of Central Florida's most unique Halloween-season events.

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  • A zombie-like face with greenish skin and yellow hair holding a sign that says

    Spooky Empire

    (Horror Convention)

    October 30–November 1, 2026

    Orlando, FL

    One of Florida’s biggest horror conventions, featuring celebrity guests, vendors, tattoo artists, cosplay, panels, collectibles, horror merchandise and more.

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  • Group of children in Halloween costumes at a Halloween-themed event called Spooky Soiree at Mikk Mart on October 4th from 12PM to 6PM, with logos of various local businesses at the bottom.

    Milk Mart Spooky Soiree

    (Halloween Market)

    October 4

    Milk District/Orlando

    There’s no better way to start the season than by wearing last year's costume, buying this year's Halloween decor, and haunting Bumby Ave with your weirdest friends for local art, live music, and tasty treats! Join us on October 4th from 12pm-6pm for Milk Mart's Spooky Soirée, where over 300 local artists, makers, chefs, and small businesses will be popping up from The Nook on Robinson to Otto's High Dive, and everywhere in between.

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  • Halloween event flyer showing a cartoon drawing of a classic yellow car with a black flag that reads October 17th Avalon Park, Orlando, fl; children dressed in costumes at the bottom right; a cartoon pumpkin at the bottom left; bats and stars in the background.

    The Collective is Going Back to Halloweentown

    (Halloween Market)

    October 17

    Avalon Park/Orlando

    Spend the day exploring a curated lineup of local makers, artists, vintage finds, boutiques, handmade goods, seasonal treats, and more. Wander through a marketplace full of Halloween magic, discover bewitching finds around every corner, and support incredible small businesses from across Central Florida.

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