Posted on October 21st, 2011
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Select Days: October 23, 25, 27, 30, 31 & Nov 1
7 p.m. – midnight
· Best Halloween parade!
· This is a great event for kids 6+ because of event time and scare level. The Headless Horseman is the Boo-To-You parade grand marshall and the voice from the Haunted House is piped throughout the park.
Cost: Depends on the dates; Approximately $60 for adults and $50 for kids.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular
Every weekend in October
12 p.m - 8 p.m.
· Great event for wee ones!
· The dance party is absolutely amazing with friendly characters, stilt walkers, bubbles and a live DJ who keeps the party pumping. This is truly a “Happy” Halloween event with no scary ghosts or skeletons.
Cost: Event is free with SeaWorld park admission
www.seaworldparks.com/Halloween
Old Town Halloween
October 21-22, 27-31
6 p.m. – Midnight
· Best budget-friendly alternative to other Central Florida theme park Halloween activities!
· Entrance to the theme park is free (so is parking) and there are a number of activities up and down Main Street that are no cost, as well. The park has been decorated into four “Haunt zones.” Live entertainment will be happening throughout (sword fighting, stunt shows, bull whip artists, stilt walkers and more). Everything will be in a safe, fun atmosphere and appropriate for young children, too.
Cost: Free
Trunk or Treat at Children’s Safety Village of Central Florida
Saturday, October 22
1 – 4 p.m.
· The safest Halloween event!
· A great way to have a fun and SAFE time while kids “Trunk or Treat” to each decorated car trunk. The Children’s Safety Village educational programs include: Bike & Pedestrian Safety, Water Safety, Fire Safety, Stranger Awareness, Car Seat & Buckle-Up Education and Internet Safety.
Cost: Free
www.childrenssafetyvillagefl.com
Zoo Boo Bash @ Central Florida Zoo
October 22, 23, 29 & 30
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
· Wildest Halloween event starts this weekend!
· Wear costumes for trick-or-treat stations, haunted hayride, face painting, visit the Pumpkin Patch for a fun photo, and learn about the myths and realities of some misunderstood animals.
Cost: Adults $12.95; Children 3-12 $8.95 (Under 3 are free)
Halloween Story Time @ Pottery Barn Kids
Tuesday, October 25
11 a.m.
· Show off those baby costumes!
· Enjoy a spooky story time at Pottery Barn Kids at Mall at Millenia in celebration for Halloween. Kids can dress up and enjoy stories, sticker giveaways and other activities.
Cost: Free
Healthy Halloween Bash @ Amaya Papaya
Friday, October 28, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 30, 3 – 5:30 p.m.
· This is a HEALTHY Halloween event disguised as a dance party!
· Flashlight trick or treating, family costume contest, “glow in the dark” freeze dance contest, games, healthy “treats” and refreshments.
Cost: $7 per person (8 months and up)
Spooky Skate at RDV Ice Den
Saturday, October 29
2 – 4:45 p.m.
· Best place to win a costume contest!
· Ice skating, costume contest (2 categories: ages 3-10 and 11+), spooky music and candy are all included.
Cost: $10.15; Wear a costume and receive $1 off admission
Naturally Creepy Trick or Treating at Bok Tower Gardens
Saturday, October 29
6 - 9 p.m.
· Best place to enjoy the fall weather!
· Kids can Trick or Treat throughout one of America’s finest gardens. Tip toe down a candlelit path to find bowls of candy and other treats hidden in secret spots guarded by the leafy arms of bushes. Fairies, soldiers, princesses and wizards reveal strange mysteries about plants and animals as you make your way through the tree-lined paths.
Cost: $1 for those in costumes; $12 for others
Spooktacular Science Extravaganza at Orlando Science Center
Sunday, October 30
Noon – 4 p.m.
· Educational Halloween event!
· An all-day event with trick-or-treating, crazy scientist, creepy critters and Bloody Bingo. Get dressed in your most creative, creepy costume. There will also be face painting and a chance to sport a fake bruise or scab from the make-up artist.
Cost: Included in admission to the Science Center
Halloween at Cranes Roost Park
Monday, October 31
5 – 9 p.m.
· Best place door-to-door alternative for Trick-or-Treating on Halloween!
· Local business sponsor booths that wrap around Cranes Roost Lake. There are also costume contests, inflatable games and live entertainment.
Cost: Free
