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SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular entertains kids until November 2, 2025. Photo by author
SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular entertains kids until November 2, 2025. Photo by author
8/29/25 - By Charlotte B

Labor Day kicks off September activities, launching Orlando's season of fall festivals and Halloween events!

Halloween festivities start at many of Orlando's theme parks this month, including SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular, Legoland's Brick-or-Treat, and for those looking for serious scares (over age 13), Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream. Fall festivals are also popping up throughout September: venture to Clermont for the annual Sips and Salsa Festival; celebrate the lunar holiday at Moon Over Avalon; and enjoy fun farm activities during the Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms. Plus, Florida kids get FREE admission at Brevard Zoo all month long! 

We’re adding more Orlando events to our family activity calendar daily, so check it frequently. And get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters!

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Become a true party monster at Legoland Florida Resort's Brick-or-Treat event. Photo by author
Become a true party monster at Legoland Florida Resort's Brick-or-Treat event. Photo by author

Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this September

Kids Free September at the Brevard Zoo

Melbourne - FREE
September 1-30, 2025
During the whole month of September, kids 11 years of age and younger receive FREE Zoo admission when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.  READ MORE

Orlando Boat Show

Orlando
September 5-7, 2025
The Orlando Boat Show features more than 500 boats, as well as fun activities for kids. Meet a Pirate Magician & Mermaid Stilt Walkers, help catch and release a live fish in the Trout Pond, and kids can attend a "Hook the Future" fishing clinic. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream

Orlando
Select nights, September 5 - November 1, 2025
Howl-O-Scream is back at SeaWorld, with haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, and nighttime coaster rides. READ MORE

Moon Over Avalon Night Market

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
This year's event embraces a vibrant Night Market theme, featuring an array of colorful lanterns to celebrate the Moon Festival. This evening event includes children’s arts & craft activities, DIY festival lanterns, food trucks, night market, and live performances. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Lake Buena Vista
September 6 & 13, 2025
Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon for an after-hours glow party with illuminated rides (with lower wait times), fun snacks, and a DJ dance party. READ MORE

Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour - Orlando

Orlando
Sunday, September 7, 2025
“Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour” is a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience coming to Orlando. The tour features Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley and Mekonnen Knife. The arena tour will celebrate the chart-topping music from Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” movie franchises, inspiring families and fans of all ages to dance, sing, and engage with their favorite stars. READ MORE

Fandom Kissimmee - Heroes vs. Villains

Kissimmee - FREE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Enter a universe of epic battles and legendary characters at Fandom Kissimmee. This year’s theme, Heroes & Villains, sets the stage for an action-packed day of fun. Dress as your favorite hero or villain and get ready to geek out with fellow fans! READ MORE

Hamlin Petalpalooza

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Enjoy a blooming day of floral beauty and festivities at Hamlin Petalpalooza, including live music, free craft projects for kids, and free face painting. READ MORE

Apopka's Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Apopka - FREE
Saturday, September 20, 2025
The City of Apopka is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Celebration complete with Hispanic music and dancers, kids art contest, food, community groups, and more. READ MORE

Clermont Sips & Salsa Festival

Clermont - FREE
Saturday, September 20, 2025
This annual event offers the community all things Salsa! A display of cultural cuisine will be available in a variety of dishes, accompanied by live salsa music and dancing. Plus lots of activities for the whole family. READ MORE

Nature Fest at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland - FREE
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Oakland Nature Preserve hosts its annual Nature Fest, featuring guided hikes, animal interactions, children's art tent, presentations, boat tours, and more. READ MORE

Repticon Kissimmee

Kissimmee
September 20 & 21, 2025
At Repticon, adults and kids get up-close animal interactions with several live reptiles. There are also animal-related seminars throughout the two-day event. READ MORE

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience

South Orlando
September 20 - October 31, 2025
This annual event at Crayola Experience Orlando includes Halloween crafts, a themed scavenger hunt, character photo-ops, and more. Trick or treating will take place on the weekends. READ MORE

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Florida Resort

Winter Haven
Select dates, September 20 - November 2, 2025
Legoland Florida celebrates Halloween with its annual Brick-or-Treat event. Kids can visit Brick-or-Treat stations for candy and goodies, meet LEGO Halloween characters, partake in a Monster Party with costume parade, and enjoy ghoul-tastic Halloween shows. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis
Weekends, September 20 - November 2, 2025
Amber Brooke Farms is hosting its annual fall festival. Explore a pumpkin patch, wander through golden flower fields, enjoy live music, festive treats, and fun activities for all ages. READ MORE

Lil' Bit of Life: Fall on the Farm

Mount Dora
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Guests are invited to enjoy a fun-filled fall day on the farm, complete with festive autumn décor, friendly farm animals, and activities for the whole family. READ MORE

City of Oviedo Oktoberfest

Oviedo - FREE
September 25-27, 2025
This three-day festival features authentic German beer, food, music, entertainment, contests, and more. Orlando Trachtenverein and King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band are the featured performers. READ MORE

Springs in Motion at Disney Springs

Lake Buena Vista - FREE
Final month! Select days through September 26, 2025
Spend the evening in an open-air venue where you and your family can enjoy a moment of interactive fun, with activities including singing along to some of your favorite songs, learning new dance moves, and dancing to your heart's content. READ MORE

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Santa's Farm

Eustis
Select dates September 27 - November 1, 2025
Spend a fun fall day at Santa's Farm. Pick a pumpkin from the lot, visit Jack's barnyard animals, ride a horse or pony, and tour the farm on a hayride. There is also a play area with jump pillow, giant slide, barrel rides, zipline, Shark Tooth Beach, and more. READ MORE

Great Scott Farms Fall Festival

Mount Dora
Weekends, September 27 - November 16, 2025
This seven-acre corn maze is complete with interactive stations and a climbing tower. Additional activities include a smaller kids corn maze, pumpkin patch, tree maze, rope maze, large wooden castle playground, jumping pillow, hayride, zip line, 60-foot super slide, and more. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Clermont
Select dates September 27 - November 23, 2025
The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, kids zone, and much more. READ MORE

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights through October 31, 2025
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back at Magic Kingdom! Event includes trick-or-treat trails, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, a Not-So-Spooky Fireworks Spectacular, and more. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Orlando
Select dates through November 2, 2025
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more. Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. READ MORE

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Orlando
Select nights through November 2, 2025
Universal Orlando has been serving up scares for over 30 years with its Halloween Horror Nights event, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and attractions. READ MORE

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Lake Buena Vista
Daily through November 22, 2025
Taste test foods from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt at this annual Epcot festival. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Orange County Convention Center
Avalon Town Founders Square
Kissimmee Civic Center
Clermont Waterfront Park
Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom

About the Author

Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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