October 26

A Petrified Forest

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
1360 E. Altamonte Dr.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
$15-$45
Enjoy two scare trails with uniquely themed rooms and mega scares around every turn. There are also live bands on stage, food concessions, backstage tours and more.

October 27

A Petrified Forest

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
1360 E. Altamonte Dr.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
$15-$45
Enjoy two scare trails with uniquely themed rooms and mega scares around every turn. There are also live bands on stage, food concessions, backstage tours and more.
http://www.apetrifiedforest.com/

October 28

7th Annual Truck ‘R Treat

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Lake Mary
780 N. Sun Dr.
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Free admission
Enjoy bounce houses, carnival games, hot dogs roasted over an open fire and decorative trunks with lots of candy. There will be prizes for best costumes and trunk.

9th Annual Colonial Town Park Halloween Block Party

8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Liam Fitzpatrick’s Restaurant and Irish Pub
Colonial Town Park
951 Market Promenade Ave., Suite 1115
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Free admission
This annual event features live DJ, all-night drink specials, spook-tacular costume contests and more. Plaza neighbors Graffiti Junktion, Dexter’s of Lake Mary, Duffy’s Sports Grill and F&D Cantina will join in the celebration. Just Our Solders’ Helpers Inc. will be on site collections donations to lift the spirits and provide aid to deployed service members. Ages 21 and up only.

A Petrified Forest

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
1360 E. Altamonte Dr.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
$15-$45
Enjoy two scare trails with uniquely themed rooms and mega scares around every turn. There are also live bands on stage, food concessions, backstage tours and more.
http://www.apetrifiedforest.com/

Funtober Fest

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Secret Lake Park
200 N. Triplet Lake Dr.
Casselberry, FL 32707
Free admission
Hosted by several Casselberry churches, this event will include a costume contest, Trunk or Treat, hayrides, carnival games, free food and more.

Sanford Avenue Block Party Halloween Extravaganza

5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
S. Sanford Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771
Free admission
Celebrate the anniversaries of WopsHops Brewing Company and Sanford Brewing Company during these Halloween festivities. Block party includes costume contests for kids and dogs, live entertainment, vendors and more.

Zoo Boo Bash

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 NW Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL 32771
Included in general zoo admission
Trick or treat in the wildest neighborhood in town. Kids are invited to bring goody bags and wear costumes for trick or treat stations. There will also be a special book reading of “The Skeleton in the Closet,” Music Tim with Tom, a costume contest and more.

October 29

Zoo Boo Bash

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 NW Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL 32771
Included in general zoo admission
Trick or treat in the wildest neighborhood in town. Kids are invited to bring goody bags and wear costumes for trick or treat stations. There will also be a special book reading of “The Skeleton in the Closet,” Music Tim with Mr. Richard, a costume contest and more.
www.CentralFloridaZoo.org

Trunk or Treat

3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Longwood Leisure Services
Historic Downtown Longwood
Free admission
This family friendly event includes a costume contest for kids, trunk or treating, bounce houses, games, free candy and a special showing of “Halloweentown” starring Debbie Reynolds.

October 31

Halloween at Cranes Roost Park

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cranes Roost Park
274 Cranest Roost Blvd.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407.571.8180
Free admission
This community oriented event features local businesses sponsoring booth to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000 kids. There will also be live entertainment, a costume contest at 6 p.m., and food and beverages available for purchase. No coolers, glass or pets are permitted.

Halloween Bash

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Oviedo Mall
1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd.
Oviedo, FL 32765
Free admission
Bring your little monster for a safe night of Halloween fun that includes trick or treating, face painting, a Not So Scary Halloween Show, a kid-friendly haunted house and more.