Orlando is unbeatable when it comes to celebrating Halloween in a big way: Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights are world-renowned, with their haunted houses, terror tours, and roller coasters in the dark. www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us
At Disney World, the atmosphere is more family-friendly and less terrifying with the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which includes “Trick or Treat” throughout the park. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
And not far away in Kissimmee, Old Town on Bronson Memorial Highway hosts a big Halloween party on October 31 with a costume contest and a vintage car parade. www.myoldtownusa.com/car-shows-events
Further north in Altamonte Springs, the Scream Park at “A Petrified Forest” features two new attractions: “The Keeper’s Offering,” an interactive “escape ride,” and “Psychosis,” an immersive horror experience. www.apetrifiedforest.com
Palm Beach
In the southeastern part of the state, West Palm Beach offers vibrant family-friendly neighborhoods and hosts Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds, featuring haunted houses and entertainment. www.southfloridafair.com/events/2026/fright-nights
Delray Beach offers its famous street performances and the Art & Jazz on the Avenue festival, with a Halloween twist. https://downtowndelraybeach.com/events/signature-events/art-and-jazz
Boynton Beach hosts the popular annual Pirate Fest, a free two-day event featuring music and performances. https://www.boynton-beach.org/657/Pirate-Fest
Broward
A little further southeast, don’t miss The Haunt in Davie. This outdoor haunted trail bills itself as South Florida’s largest Halloween attraction. Live music, chef-prepared bites, and delicious themed cocktails, plus a terrifying walk through a natural forest featuring four unique haunted trails: Florida Man, Psycho Path, Camp Carnage, and La Bruja’s Graveyard. Thrills guaranteed! www.tormentedtrails.com
In Fort Lauderdale, Xtreme Action Park hosts the annual Nightmare Village, featuring three haunted houses (www.xtremeactionpark.com). For families, from October 20–22, Las Olas Oceanside Park hosts the annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. www.visitlauderdale.com
For a family-friendly atmosphere, Hollywood’s Hollyweird Halloween Festival is a street festival with a community vibe, taking place on October 24. www.hollyweirdfestival.com
In Hallandale, the Headless Horseman Halloween will be galloping back to Gulfstream Park Village on October 28. Free admission. www.gulfstreampark.com
Miami-Dade
Further south, Dade City’s Scream-A-Geddon, with its six attractions, was voted the best haunted house in the United States in 2024! https://screamageddon.com/
Jungle Land presents the annual Horror Land Scream Park: with a single ticket, you’ll explore six terrifying haunted houses, immersive scare zones, and a breathtaking circus show, featuring fire dancers, live music, themed bars, signature cocktails, and creative cuisine. It’s Miami’s most unforgettable horror experience. www.thehorrorland.com
Another tradition: the House of Horror Haunted Carnival at Miami’s Tropical Park, featuring a carnival atmosphere and rides. www.houseofhorrorcarnival.com
Finally, in the Wynwood neighborhood, the HalloWYN Block Party will take place on Friday, October 31. www.hallowynblockparty.com
Elsewhere in Florida
At Busch Gardens in Tampa, Howl-O-Scream transports visitors to a nightmarish realm with The Dark Side of the Gardens—Tampa Bay’s most terrifying Halloween event—a brand-new haunted house, Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape, and two new sinister scare zones. www.buschgardens.com
Not far away in Plant City, thrills abound on Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail. Throughout the month of October, visitors can get their thrills on three outdoor haunted trails and a terrifying hayride. www.sirhenryshauntedtrail.com
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