Central Florida has a range of Halloween events planned for Oct. 30-31, from family-focused trick-or-treating to an adults-only museum fundraiser. Here are six options, with locations, hours and admission details reported by ClickOrlando.
OSC After Dark Halloween Fundraiser takes over Orlando Science Center on Oct. 31 from 8 to 11 p.m. for guests 21 and older. The event includes costume festivities, laser light shows, karaoke, trivia, a costume contest, exhibit access, observatory skywatching and a vendor market. Tickets are $50, or $35 for OSC members and young professionals; paid self-parking is available in the science center garage. Proceeds support the center's mission.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort runs Oct. 30-31 in Winter Haven. The park is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with seven candy locations open from 2 to 7 p.m. This year's additions include Brick or Treat Street, an indoor walkthrough with LEGO monster houses, and the nighttime Monster Skytacular over Lake Eloise, featuring 500 synchronized drones, fireworks and music. The event is included with LEGOLAND Florida park admission and select annual passes. Paid parking is available on property.
Daylite Halloween Festival is scheduled for Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Great Southern Box Company in Orlando. Organizers list more than 20 DJs and headliners across three rooms, along with indoor and outdoor spaces, vendors, a supercar display, food and drinks, and a $300 costume contest. The all-ages event has tickets starting at $24.69 and complimentary parking in nearby dedicated structures.
Clermont Harvest Festival brings more than 100 artisan vendors, live music, food trucks, family activities and a Kid Zone to downtown Clermont on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event also includes costume contests for people and pets. Festival streets include 8th Street between Minneola and Montrose, plus Montrose Street from Lake to West; parking is available in the City Center and Minneola Avenue lots.
Tunnel of Terror Orlando turns Tommy's Express Car Wash on Old Goldenrod Road into a haunted drive-through car wash on Oct. 30 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The experience includes jump scares and sound effects, followed by a car wash. No advance registration or ticket purchase is required. It is free for members and costs $20 for non-members.
Hawks and Haunts at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland runs Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include a “trick or tweet” trail, a bubble dance party, story time, raptor education and pumpkin toys for the birds. Admission is $10 for adults and children older than 3; children 3 and younger enter free. Activities are included with admission, and free parking is available across the street.
