Halloween in Orlando

October is my favorite month in Florida. The weather begins to cool off and the "fall" (we all know Florida doesn't have a fall!) festivities begin to emerge. Be sure to check out one or all of the below events this month! (Click on Venue Name for a direct link to their site.)


MICKEY'S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN @ WALT DISNEY WORLD
Guests are invited to dress in costume and join Mickey and friends for a boo-free bash at The Magic Kingdom, featuring parades, storytelling and trick-or-treating throughout the park.. The evening ends with a bewitching fireworks spectacular. 407-W-DISNEY

SHAMU'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR @ SEAWORLD
A festive fall feeling sweeps through SeaWorld Orlando during a ghoulishly good weekends of trick-or-treating, children's costume parades and kid-friendly spookiness. It's a fun-filled family spooktacular, included in Sea World's General Admission Price.

ZOO BOO BASH @ CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO
Trick or treat in the wildest neighborhood in town during the Central Florida Zoo'S Zoo Boo Bash. It’s a safe, fun, and a not-too-scary event for young and old alike. Kids are invited to bring goodie bags and wear costumes for trick or treat stations, and face painting. Take a haunted hayride, visit the Pumpkin Patch for a fun photo, and learn about the myths and realities of some misunderstood animals. October 18, 19, 25, 26, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free with paid Zoo admission. Call 407-323-4450 for more information.

PUMPKIN HARVEST @ GREEN MEADOWS FARM
Take a ride on the train or a tractor drawn hayride at Green Meadows Farm . Everyone picks their own pumpkin from the Patch during the month of October. Call for dates and information 407-846-0770

GHOST STORIES @ LEU GARDENS
Friday, October 17, 2008 from 7:30 - 9:300pm.Enjoy being frightened by the Central Florida Storytellers in a dark haunted garden. You never know who is lurking in the woods. Bring a blanket and chairs for this family fun, outdoor event. Adults $9, children $6.

GET LOST IN CORN! @ SCOTT'S CORN MAZE IN MOUNT DORA
Each year a different themed adventure is crafted from the cornstalks - open October 4, 2008 through the end of November. Admission charge.

HALLOWEEN @ CRANES ROOST
Friday, Oct 31, 2008 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Halloween at Cranes Roost is a community oriented door to door trick-or-treat alternative for kids, sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs. The Annual Halloween event features local business sponsoring booths to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000 kids. There are costume contests for all ages, inflatable games and live entertainment. No coolers or pets please. Free admission.

"SPOOKY HALLOW" IN SANFORD
Friday, Oct 31, 2008 from 6 - 8:30 pm at First Street & Magnolia Square - The City of Sanford Recreation Department invites children 12 & under to join them for a fun yet safe Halloween Event. Come trick or treat with their merchants, enjoy carnival games, music, tons of candy, surprises and a costume contest! For more information call 407-688-5120. Free event.