Looking for free Halloween fun across Central Florida? From community trunk-or-treats and downtown celebrations to costume contests and haunted attractions, this county-by-county guide brings together 23 events scheduled for Halloween week in 2026.
Explore 23 free-admission Halloween events scheduled October 26–31, 2026, organized by county to help you find celebrations close to home. Each event has its own date and time; some may have already taken place by the time you read this guide.
Before you go: These events advertise free admission or free spectator access; food, shopping, parking, or optional activities may cost extra. Dates and schedules can change. Some entries rely on community event calendars rather than direct organizer announcements, so check the linked information before heading out. Events are retained here with their original dates even after they conclude.
Brevard County
1. CenterPointe Church Costume Candy Xtravaganza — Palm Bay
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: Starts at 6:30 PM
Admission: Free
Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating, bounce houses, face painting, and refreshments during this Halloween community gathering.
📍 891 Coply Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
2. Rockledge Christian Center Harvest Joy — Rockledge
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 6–8 PM
Admission: Free
Rockledge Christian Center is hosting a community harvest celebration with food trucks and family-friendly activities. Food purchases may cost extra.
📍 2175 South Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955
3. Space Coast Christian Academy Autumn Festival — Cocoa
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 6–7:30 PM
Admission: Free
Space Coast Christian Academy is combining its annual trunk-or-treat with an autumn festival for a family-friendly evening of seasonal fun.
📍 1950 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922
4. Historic Cocoa Village Halloween Golf Cart Parade — Cocoa
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 7–8 PM
Admission: Free to watch
Watch creatively decorated golf carts parade through historic Cocoa Village during this family-friendly Halloween tradition. Spectators can enjoy the parade for free. Registration is required for those wishing to enter a golf cart.
📍 Cocoa Village, along Delannoy Avenue and surrounding parade streets, Cocoa, FL
Flagler County
5. Trick or Treating at Redefined Food Co. — Palm Coast
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 (concluded)
Time: 5–6:30 PM
Admission: Free
Head to the outdoor patio at the Southern Recreation Center for Halloween treats and costume contests for children and pets. The children’s costume contest is listed for 6:15 PM.
📍 Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL
6. The Cabin in the Woods — Bunnell
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 4–6 PM
Admission: Free
The G.W. Carver Community Center is hosting a Halloween celebration featuring a haunted cabin experience, carnival-style games, music, and prizes. The haunted cabin is recommended for ages 11 and older, while carnival activities are available for all ages.
📍 G.W. Carver Community Center, 201 East Drain Street, Bunnell, FL 32110
7. Flagler Beach Trunk or Treat — Flagler Beach
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 5–7 PM
Admission: Free
The City of Flagler Beach welcomes families for an annual trunk-or-treat celebration at Wickline Park. Bring your costumes and candy bags for an evening of Halloween treats.
📍 Wickline Park, Flagler Beach, FL
8. Palm Coast Fire Department Hall of Terror — Palm Coast
Dates: Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 7–10 PM both nights
Admission: Free
Looking for something scarier? The Palm Coast Fire Department’s Hall of Terror returns for two nights of haunted Halloween entertainment. This attraction is intended for visitors who enjoy a good scare and may not be suitable for younger children.
📍 Palm Coast Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast, FL
Lake County
9. Groveland Trunk or Treat — Groveland
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 4:30–7:30 PM
Admission: Free
Enjoy decorated trunks, Halloween candy, music, entertainment, and contests for the best costumes and decorated vehicles during Groveland’s annual celebration.
📍 Cherry Lake Park, 131 Wilson Lake Parkway, Groveland, FL
10. Boo Fest — Tavares
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 6–9 PM
Admission: Free
Downtown Tavares is celebrating with trunk-or-treating, games, performers, DJ music, food vendors, and a movie in the park. A children’s costume contest begins at 7 PM.
11. Downtown Leesburg Trick or Treat — Leesburg
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 4–7 PM
Admission: Free
Participating downtown businesses will welcome children in costume and hand out Halloween treats. Families can pick up a participating-business map at Town Square near City Hall.
📍 Downtown Leesburg, near City Hall, Leesburg, FL
12. Astatula Trunk or Treat — Astatula
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: Starts at 6 PM
Admission: Free
Bring the kids to the Astatula Community Center for a neighborhood trunk-or-treat celebration with decorated vehicles and Halloween candy. Costumes are encouraged.
📍 Astatula Community Center, 13251 Park Avenue, Astatula, FL
13. Fruitland Park Trunk or Treat — Fruitland Park
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Community United Methodist Church is hosting a Halloween trunk-or-treat in its parking lot near the church’s pumpkin patch.
📍 Community United Methodist Church, 309 College Avenue, Fruitland Park, FL
Orange County
14. Orlando Police Department Trunk or Treat — Orlando
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 4–7 PM
Admission: Free
Bring the family in costume for decorated vehicles, Halloween candy, and a chance to meet members of the Orlando Police Department at this community celebration.
📍 Orlando Police Department Headquarters, 1250 West South Street, Orlando, FL 32805
15. Downtown YMCA Trunk or Treat — Orlando
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Admission: Free
The Downtown YMCA is celebrating Halloween with a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event. Bring your costumes and enjoy an evening of community Halloween fun.
📍 433 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
16. Central Parkway Baptist Church Trunk or Treat — Orlando
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 5–7 PM
Admission: Free
Enjoy a neighborhood trunk-or-treat celebration at Central Parkway Baptist Church. A convenient Halloween option for families in the south Orlando area.
📍 5281 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32821
Osceola County
17. St. Cloud Trunk or Treat — St. Cloud
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 5–7 PM
Admission: Free
The City of St. Cloud invites families to enjoy costumes, music, candy, prizes, and Halloween fun at Centennial Park. Bring a treat bucket and come dressed for the occasion.
📍 Centennial Park, 1214 10th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769
18. Halloween at Old Town — Kissimmee
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 3–11 PM; trick-or-treating listed for 5–7 PM
Admission: Free
Celebrate Halloween at Old Town with costumes and free trick-or-treat candy stations. The entertainment district offers a festive setting for an evening out, with optional shopping, dining, and attractions available for purchase.
📍 Old Town, 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL
Seminole County
19. FANGtastic FEST — Sanford
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 2–5 PM
Admission: Free
Sanford Parks and Recreation welcomes children ages 12 and younger for costume contests, carnival games, inflatables, and sweet treats at the Jeff Triplett Community Center.
📍 Jeff Triplett Community Center, Sanford, FL 32771
20. Halloween at Cranes Roost Park — Altamonte Springs
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 5–9 PM
Admission: Free
One of Central Florida’s larger community Halloween celebrations returns with trick-or-treat booths around Cranes Roost Lake, live music, costume contests, games, and photo opportunities. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
📍 Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs, FL
21. Sanford Avenue Halloween Block Party — Sanford
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 5–9 PM
Admission: Free
Downtown Sanford celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating for kids, a haunted house, costume contests for adults and dogs, entertainment, shopping, and local vendors. Bring the whole family, including your costumed four-legged friends!
📍 Sanford Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets, Sanford, FL
Volusia County
22. Halloween Fest — Port Orange
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 5–8 PM
Admission: Free
The City of Port Orange is hosting an evening of trunk-or-treating, a costume contest, games, a kids’ zone, and food from local vendors. It’s a great opportunity for families to celebrate together before Halloween night.
📍 City Center Municipal Complex, 1000 City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL 32127
23. Monsters on MainStreet — DeLand
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 6–8 PM
Admission: Free
Historic Downtown DeLand becomes a family-friendly Halloween destination as participating downtown businesses welcome trick-or-treaters. Put on your costumes, bring your candy bags, and enjoy Halloween in the heart of DeLand.
📍 Downtown DeLand, 100 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720
Make the Most of Halloween Week in Central Florida
From family-friendly trunk-or-treats to downtown celebrations and haunted attractions, Halloween week 2026 offers a variety of free-admission activities across Central Florida. Use the dates above to find events that fit your schedule; entries remain in this guide after their event dates pass.
Remember to check the organizer’s event page before heading out. Event schedules, activities, and weather plans can change, and some celebrations may have additional charges for food or optional activities.
Know of another free community Halloween event worth featuring in a future guide? We’d love to hear about it!
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