You know who loves Halloween? Your babysitter. Which means you may have to take the little ones out with you for some spooky fun. Here are 10 Family Friendly events sure to be scary good for both kids and parents alike.
CENTRAL FLORIDA
Mister Richard & the Pound Hounds: A Halloween Concert
Orlando Repertory Theatre, Orlando
October 28
With sing-along tunes about fish, skunks, cool snakes, and Halloween fun, kid-favorites Mr. Richard & The Pound Hounds play great music for hip kids.
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
Crayola Experience, Orlando
Through October 31
Create monster-rific crafts, snap spooktacular character photos, go on a themed scavenger hunt and trick or treat throughout the attraction!
Howl O’ Woof
Mennello Museum, Orlando
October 27
Both you and your pooch are encouraged to dress up for this first annual family-friendly event. There will trick-or-treating, a photo booth, costume contest, bobbing for apples pet pools, and more!
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista
Through November 1
The beloved Halloween event that take place in Magic Kingdom after-dark features unique entertainment like the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, and more. You’re encouraged in costume, but check the site for guidelines.
Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns & Ooky-Spooky Haunted House
Green Meadow’s Petting Farm, Kissimmee
Through October 29
Explore our impressive lighted trail of pumpkins set to music, then take a dare and visit a family-friendly haunted house.
TAMPA BAY
Brick or Treat
Legoland, Winter Haven
Through October 31
The Halloween party #BuiltForKids returns featuring a LEGO lineup of spooky, kooky, brick-tacular activities and extended park hours.
Pumpkin Fest
Rising Star Ranch, Plant City
Through November 5
Activities for the whole family include a pumpkin patch with pumpkin carving/painting, hay rides, pony rides, bounces houses, and more!
5K Pumpkin Fun Run & Family Mile Walk
Freedom Lake Park, Pinellas Park
October 21
Bring the family out for an evening of fitness, fun, music, and food trucks! Participants are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween-themed outfits or favorite costumes!
Boo Bash
Spectrum Field, Clearwater
October 31
All treats and no tricks at the ball field! This free Halloween celebration features interactive areas for kids, including games, hay rides, a costume parade on the field, and plenty of candy for everyone.
Halloween Spooktacular & Fall Festival
Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis, Treasure Island
October 28
Activities will include a costume contest, carnival games, moonwalks, spider mountain, bungee run, music, interactive games and entertainers, food and beverage concessions, a haunted hayride and spooky cemetery.
