A Petrified Forest A Petrified Forest is back celebrating its seventh year of scaring guests. Prepare to walk down one of the scariest haunted trails in Central Florida. There will be creatures lurking around every corner. This trail is rated PG-13.When: Open weekends, through Saturday, Nov. 1Where: 1360 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte SpringsCost: $15 for a single trail Image via A Petrified Forest
The Shallow GraveLast year it was featured in our five favorite Orlando haunted attractions and it’s back again this year for more spine-tingling scares. The Shallow Grave guarantees “you will be begging for more, while you’re dying to get out.” When: Weekends through Saturday, Nov. 1Where: 701 42nd St. NW, Winter HavenCost: Tickets start at $15Image via The Shallow Grave
Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend Spooky Empire is one of the largest horror cons in the United States. There will be films, tattoos, horror, live acts, costume contests, games, car shows and celebrity guests all under one roof.When: Friday, Oct. 24 – Sunday, Oct. 26Where: Doubletree, 5780 Major Blvd.Cost: $30-40 for a day pass or $50-65 for the entire weekendRelated: 50 strangest shots from Spooky Empire’s May-hem Image via Instagram: mikesuicide
Orlando Haunted YardThis haunted yard is a maze that contains seven different paths with creepy monsters and special effects. When: 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Halloween weekendWhere: 3209 Calloway DriveCost: Free, donations acceptedImage via Orlando Haunted Yard
Outbreak on the FarmHelp! There is an outbreak on the farm … an outbreak of zombies, that is. Outbreak on the Farm will feature an array of activities ranging from extremely scary to not so scary.When: Thursday, Oct. 30 – Saturday Nov. 1Where: Good Neighbors Farmers Market, 1101 Lloyds Lane, Oviedo Cost: $10, get tickets here Image via Outbreak on the Farm
Orlando Zombie BallOrlando’s best Halloween party! VH1 celebrity DJ Brian Dawe will be in the house providing tunes to shake your bones to, Legends: A Haunting at Old Town’s scare zone will scare your pants off, and Phantasmagoria will perform live. Dress to impress (or kill). Bonus: There’s a $1,000 costume contest. When: 8 p.m. – midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 22Where: Venue 578 (formerly Firestone Live)Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the doorRelated: 15 Top Reasons to party at Orlando Zombie Ball
Legends: A Haunting at Old Town Since 1889, Ashdown and Son’s Undertakers have laid thousands of clients to rest. Unfortunately, many of those clients were not quite dead yet and are now seeking revenge. See what mayhem goes on for these murderous morticians.When: Year-roundWhere: Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy., KissimmeeCost: $15Related: Q&A with the masterminds behind Legends: A Haunting at Old TownImage via Legends
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Your worst nightmares come true as you experience eight increasingly horrifying haunted houses as well as multiple street experiences, live shows and rides. Mayhem and mystery are in the air at Universal Orlando.When: Through Saturday, Nov. 1Where: Universal Studios OrlandoCost: Florida resident tickets from $45.99Related: Here’s your haunted house hit list for Halloween Horror Nights 24 40 spooky shots from the opening night media tour of Halloween Horror Nights 24 Image via Universal
SpooktoberfestIf you’re looking for something spooktacular for the entire family, look no further. Bring the whole family to this year’s free Halloween Spooktoberfest! There will be a DJ Ghost & Ghoul Dance Party and a costume contest for kids up to 14 years old. The Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest for dogs will be held earlier in the day. Cost is $10 per registration and all proceeds will go to Franklin’s Friends, a local charity that provides supplies for animal shelters. When: Saturday, Oct. 25 Where: Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, CasselberryCost: Free
Lake Mary’s Annual Ghost Walks Embark on a walk around downtown Lake Mary and encounter ghosts of the past. Relive their stories as you hear true eerie tales. When: Saturday, Oct. 18 & Saturday, Oct. 25Where: 158 N Country Club Road, Lake MaryCost: $6Image via Lake Mary Life
13 Halloween Movies Count down the days until Halloween by watching 13 terrifying movies at Enzian Theatre. Watch all the classic horror films such as: The Wicker Man, Exorcist, The Last House on the Left, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and many more. When: Throughout OctoberWhere: Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland Cost: VariesImage via Enzian Theater
PhantasmagoriaOrlando’s original steampunk storytelling troupe is back this year with more “phantastical” talent. Under the creation and direction of John DiDonna there will be live music, dance, puppetry and stage combat all combined to evoke those emotions that come along with the spooky season.When: Through Friday, Oct. 31Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.Cost: $15-20Image via Phantasmagoria
Howl-O-Scream at Tampa’s Busch GardensGrab your friends, pile into the car and head over to Tampa’s Busch Gardens. Terror is unleashed from the moment you step into the park. Sinister surprises await around every corner.When: Select nights from Sept. 26 – Nov. 1.Where: Busch Gardens TampaCost: $50 – 65Image via Busch Gardens
The 14th Annual Church Street Halloween PartyChurch Street Bars presents its 14th Annual Church Street Halloween Party. The party is strictly 21 and up. There will be a costume contest where you can win $3,000 CASH. Competition is invitation only, so make sure your costume game is strong.When: 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31Where: Church Street Bars, Downtown OrlandoCost: FreeImage via Church Street Bars
SeaWorld’s Halloween SpooktacularAn underwater adventure for the entire family. There will be music, crafts and games for the children, colorful characters and a live DJ. There will also be several candy stations with sweet treats for the trick or treaters.When: Weekends through Sunday, Oct. 26Where: SeaWorldCost: Tickets starting at $55Image via SeaWorld
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyDress up as your favorite Disney character and have a magical evening with the whole family. With trick-or-treating, happy haunted attractions and entertainment so good it’s scary, this event will be frightfully fun.When: Through Friday, Oct. 31Where: Walt Disney World’s Magic KingdomCost: Event tickets start at $62 + tax Related: Villain encounters coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom Image via Disney
Zoo Boo Bash This is a safe and fun event for young and old alike. Treat stations, crafts and other fun activities such as face painting will be going on throughout the day. Kids are invited to bring goodie bags and wear costumes for trick or treating.When: Weekends through Sunday, Oct. 26Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, SanfordCost: $14.95Image via Florida Central Zoo