Halloween Events in Orlando 2025
Orlando is filled with spooky fun this October. Celebrate the fall season from haunted theme parks to family-friendly festivals and local celebrations. Whether you’re into jump scares or just want an excuse to dress up, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while staying in Orlando.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
September 5 – November 2, 2025
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Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate scare-fest in Orlando. With haunted houses, terrifying scare zones, and live shows, this after-dark event is perfect for anyone looking for a good scream. Each year brings new themes based on blockbuster movies, cult classics, and original nightmares.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
August 8 – October 31, 2025
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For a more family-friendly experience, Magic Kingdom transforms into a Halloween wonderland during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Guests can trick-or-treat around the park, meet characters in special costumes, and watch the fan-favorite Boo-to-You Parade. The night wraps up with a spectacular Halloween fireworks show that adds a magical twist to the spooky season.
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld
September 5 - November 1, 2025
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Back for its 5th year, Howl-O-Scream is ready for more terrifying nights at SeaWorld Orlando. On select nights from now to November 1st, thrill-seekers can explore the park at night, with haunted houses, scare zones, nighttime coasters, terrifying treats, and more.
Orlando Haunts Ghost Tour
Nightly Tours in October 2025
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This guided walking tour takes guests through some of Orlando’s oldest and most haunted areas. From forgotten cemeteries to eerie tales of the city’s past, the Orlando Haunts tour brings a spooky side of the city to life. It’s a great way to spend an evening outside the parks while still getting into the Halloween spirit.
Spooky Empire Horror Convention
October 25 – 27, 2025
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Known as “the dark side of Comic Con,” Spooky Empire is Orlando’s top horror convention. Fans can meet celebrity guests from horror films, shop unique vendors, attend costume contests, and dive into panel discussions. It’s the perfect event for anyone who loves Halloween culture beyond the haunted houses.
Gators, Ghosts & Goblins at Gatorland
October 12 – 31, 2025
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If you’re looking for something uniquely Florida, Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts & Goblins festival blends spooky fun with the park’s famous reptile encounters. Families can enjoy themed photo ops, trick-or-treat trails, and not-too-scary haunted attractions. It’s a quirky twist on Halloween that kids and adults alike will love.
Haunted House at Harry P. Leu Gardens
October 17 – 27, 2025
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Orlando’s beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens gets a spooky makeover with its annual Haunted House experience. By day, families can enjoy a fun stroll through pumpkin displays and themed gardens, but by night, the grounds transform into a creepy walkthrough filled with eerie lighting, costumed actors, and chilling sound effects.
Orlando knows how to celebrate Halloween in style, with everything from gory scares to magical parades and community festivals. Whether you’re visiting the theme parks or exploring local favorites, October is packed with events to get you into the spooky spirit. So grab your costumes, bring your friends, and get ready for a Halloween you’ll never forget.