Halloween Events and Fall Festivals in Polk County Florida
There is no shortage of fun family events for adults and children of all ages to take advantage of.
AUBURNDALE, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2023) – Happy Fall, y'all! Summer has passed and cooler temperatures have arrived so get outside and enjoy some popular fall festivals and Halloween events in Polk County. There is no shortage of fun family events for adults and children of all ages and below is a list of some of our favorite fall events to add to your calendars.
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party
Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29.
Florida's greatest Halloween event for the little ones! During select weekends in September and October, your family can experience the spooky, kooky fun of one of the most popular Halloween Events in Central Florida. Visit LEGOLAND Florida Resort and enjoy neighborhood-style trick-or-treating, plus plenty of spooktacular sweets and seasonal shows. Additionally, Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party weekends include exclusive creepy-cool LEGO characters in the ultimate kids Halloween celebration. Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party is included with regular day admission. Read our Halloween Time at LEGOLAND blog for more details!
Fall Festival at the Welcome Center
Oct. 21, 2023 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Start your trick or treating at the Central Florida Welcome Center's annual Fall Festival. This free family-friendly fall festival includes trick-or-treating, BOGO Bok Tower Gardens tickets, face painting, and local seasonal vendors. Food and gifts will be available for purchase from local vendors. Most importantly, vendors will be passing out candy for the kids. Costumes are welcome.
The Haunting of River Ranch
Fridays & Saturdays starting Sept. 29 – Nov. 4 | 6-10 p.m.
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is bringing back a thrilling event this Halloween season! Experience a haunted hayride that uncovers a bone-chilling tale never-before-heard at the ranch. Grab a friend and make your way, twisting and turning, through a haunted house. Then, visit a family-friendly county fair in your fall best to pose for pictures and pick out your favorite gourds. Book an accommodations package to receive discounted tickets and a $25 daily food & beverage credit.
Polk State College Annual FallFest
Oct. 14, 2023 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Upwards of 100 locals, businesses, and college clubs will set up booths throughout the Winter Haven Campus with exciting, seasonal, and innovative homemade arts, crafts, and products. The event will also feature family-friendly activities such as games, haunted houses, bounce houses, shows, and presentations from local law enforcement and EMS. Polk State College clubs and athletics programs will also participate in the event to raise money for their organizations by hosting different activities and food sales.
Harvest Holler Corn Maze
Weekends only starting Sept. 15 – Nov. 19, 2023
Harvest Holler Corn Maze is fun for the whole family! This event features a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, a pumpkin patch, and so much more! Located in Polk City, near Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Auburndale.
Silver Moon Drive-In Howl at the Moon 2023
Enjoy a series of Halloween events at Silver Moon Drive-In in Lakeland.
Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Halloween Movie Marathon
Featuring Hotel Transylvania, Labyrinth, Ghostbusters, Christine, I Know What You Did Last Summer OR Corpse Bride, Gremlins, Little Shop of Horror, Lost Boys, Nightmare on Elm Street
October 14 at 11 p.m. Rocky Horror Live
Featuring Hell on Hells Shadow Cast
Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Halloween Movie Marathon
Featuring Megan, Black Phone, Belko Experiment, Split, The Hunt OR Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Wolf-Man, Wolf-Man Meet Frankenstein
Tickets will be $25 per car per event or $60 for all 3 events.
The SUN 'n FUN Spooktacular
Saturday, Oct. 28
Normally home to spectacular air shows and flying aces, every Halloween SUN 'n FUN opens up for the spirits and the ghoulies at the SUN 'n FUN Spooktacular. Take a camper for the weekend or just head over in the car on Saturday afternoon from 4-9 p.m. The woods will be decorated and there will be plenty of great spooky fun, including Ms. Pat's Traveling Emporium of Horror, Camper-Treating festivities, and s'mores at the fire pit. And if you're bringing a camper to the Haunted Campground, enter it in the People's Choice Award for the best-decorated camper!
Fall into the Gardens
Visit Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales and let your imagination take flight this fall. The Central Florida attraction is offering a new season of educational programs, workshops, and special events. Explore how our connection to bees, butterflies, and birds powers the world around us. View all the upcoming fall events here!
About Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing:
Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing (known nationally as Visit Central Florida) is the official destination marketing organization for Polk County, Florida, and specializes in helping visitors plan a fun-filled Central Florida vacation. Click here for the Visit Central Florida website.
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