Planning a spooky season adventure with your family? If you are in Collier or Lee Counties, you’re within driving distance of some of Florida’s best theme park Halloween events. From not-so-scary fun at Disney and LEGOLAND to thrilling haunted houses at Universal and Busch Gardens, these kid-friendly (and parent-approved) Halloween happenings are worth the road trip this fall.
THEME PARK HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Family-friendly fun, trick or treating, character meet-and-greets, and eerie entertainment.
DATES: Aug. 15-Oct. 31
LOCATION: Walt Disney World Resort, 1180 Seven Seas Dr., Lake Buena Vista
INFO: www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Halloween Horror Nights
Endure 10 haunted houses, scare zones and more.
DATES: Aug. 29-Nov. 2
LOCATION: Universal Orlando Resort, 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando
INFO: universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us
Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream
Haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows, and more.
DATES: Sept. 5-Nov. 1
LOCATION: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr., Tampa
INFO: buschgardens.com/tampa/events/howl-o-scream
Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration
A costume parade, story time, trick or treating, and more in this immersive Halloween experience.
DATES: Sept. 6-Oct. 26 (Saturdays & Sundays only)
LOCATION: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr., Tampa
INFO: buschgardens.com/tampa/events/spooktacular
Busch Gardens’ Halloween Harvest
Trick or treating, costume parades, and dance parties, in a fall-themed park.
DATES: Sept. 7-Oct. 30
LOCATION: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr., Tampa
INFO: buschgardens.com/tampa/events/halloween-harvest
Brick-or-Treat
Overflowing cauldrons of candy, seasonal LEGO characters, themed seasonal treats, and fun surprises throughout the park.
DATES: Sept. 20-Nov. 2
LOCATION: LEGOLAND Florida Resort, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven
INFO: legoland.com/florida
A Sesame Street Halloween Event
Sesame Street-themed shows, favorite furry friends, family-friendly rides, and a scavenger hunt.
DATES: Oct. 6-26 (Sat. & Sun. only)
LOCATION: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr., Tampa
INFO: buschgardens.com/tampa/events/sesame-street-halloween-kids-weekends