Events for October 31, 2026
Wonder House Halloween Tours
The Wonder House 1075 Mann Rd, BartowHalloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow, running Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start...
RCE Foundation Spooktacular 5K at Lake Hollingsworth (Lakeland)
Runners and walkers circle Lake Hollingsworth on Halloween morning in costume. The race is open to all ages and all fitness levels. Packet pickup runs from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15...
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Downtown Lakeland at Kentucky Avenue and Munn Park 200 N. Kentucky Ave., LakelandThe curb market fills North Kentucky Avenue from Lemon Street to Oak Street every Saturday. Produce, baked goods, plants and crafts fill the stalls. The market runs rain or shine....
International Market World Weekend Market (Auburndale)
International Market World 1052 US Highway 92 W., AuburndaleSee the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County's long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct....
Genealogy Talk on Reading Old Handwriting (Bartow)
Consulting genealogist Kelley Barret closes out the 2026 Genealogy Speaker Series at the Polk County History Center. The talk covers how to recognize difficult letterforms and common handwriting quirks in...
Art in Nature (Lakeland)
A Halloween morning art session at Bonnet Springs Park. When: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33815...
Boo-tanical Bash at Bok Tower Gardens (Lake Wales)
Bok Tower Gardens runs a Halloween morning event for families. It is part of the Gardens' Nature is Not Scary Festival. The Gardens does not publish a separate cost for...
Fall Fest at Golden Ridge Groves
Golden Ridge Groves 2129 Alturas Road, BartowA working citrus grove's fall festival with pumpkins, farm activities and family attractions, running Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22. Original event page: https://goldenridgegroves.ticketspice.com/fall-fest-2026
STEM Challenge at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)
Bonnet Springs Park 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., LakelandThe Florida Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida...
Story Sprouts at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)
Bonnet Springs Park 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland} The Florida Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:...
Asolo Rep Presents Jack in the Beanstalk at Bok Tower Gardens (Lake Wales)
Asolo Repertory Theatre brings a short touring production for families to the Gardens. Two performances run on Halloween as part of the Nature is Not Scary Festival. The morning show...
Mini Masterpieces at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)
Bonnet Springs Park 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., LakelandThe Florida Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:...
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Harvest Holler Corn Maze 950 Tavares Rd, Polk CityPolk City fall farm with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, animal demonstrations, hay mountain, tire swings, miniature golf and a slide. All attractions included with admission; food sold separately....
Halloween Nature Art Drop In at Bonnet Springs Park (Lakeland)
The nature center at Bonnet Springs Park keeps its art tables open on Halloween afternoon. Visitors build artwork from pinecones and pine needles. A nature themed Halloween bingo card earns...
Sensational Senses at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)
Bonnet Springs Park 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., LakelandThe Florida Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida...
Asolo Rep Presents Jack in the Beanstalk at Bok Tower Gardens (Lake Wales)
Afternoon performance of Jack in the Beanstalk. See the 11 a.m. listing for the full write up.When: Oct. 31, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower...
Enchanted Trick or Treat Trail at Enchanted Fairytale Hollow (Lakeland)
Dreams Come True Entertainment walks guests down a trick or treat trail staffed by storybook characters handing out custom treats. A costume parade follows. A judged costume contest hands out...
Rich Mistretta at Swan Brewing (Lakeland)
Rich Mistretta of the Sofa Kings makes his Swan Brewing debut on Halloween afternoon. The Brother Burgers truck parks on site.When: Saturday, Oct. 31, starts 2:00 PMWhere: Swan Brewing, 115...
Willy Wonka at Theatre Winter Haven
Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW, Winter HavenTheatre Winter Haven has Roald Dahl's chocolate factory musical on its MainStage all weekend. Four performances fall inside the weekend, including a Saturday matinee and a Saturday evening show. The...
Trot or Treat at Hope Equine Rescue (Winter Haven)
Hope Equine Rescue decorates its barn stalls and hands out candy from each one. Costumed horses and other rescued equines greet visitors. Donations cast votes for favorite stall and favorite...
Trunk or Treat in Downtown Dundee
The Town of Dundee runs its Halloween trunk-or-treat on Main Street. Costumes and candy fill the evening. The town does not publish a cost.When: Oct. 31, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to...
Super Late Model Twin 50s at Auburndale Speedway
Auburndale Speedway headlines Halloween night with twin 50 lap Super Late Model features. Mod Minis, Pure Stocks, Crown Vics, Mini Cup and Rookie Crown Vics fill out the card. Gates...
Live Music at Bowen Yard (Winter Haven)
Bowen Yard 308 4th St SW, Winter HavenThe downtown Winter Haven food hall courtyard runs live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Bowen Yard publishes a standing weekly schedule rather than a lineup, so the performer for...
Trick or Treat at Central Park in Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred runs its city trick or treat at Central Park and the adjacent football field on Halloween evening. It is the only city run Halloween event on the actual...
Trunk or Treat in Davenport
Davenport holds its trunk or treat at the Tom Fellows Community Center on Halloween night. Families collect candy from decorated trunks. Music, games and a costume contest run alongside. This...
Smokepoint at Swan Brewing (Lakeland)
Smokepoint plays the Swan Stage on Halloween night. Brother Burgers handles the food. The brewery's own listing mentions no costume contest.When: Saturday, Oct. 31, starts 7:00 PMWhere: Swan Brewing, 115...
Willy Wonka at Theatre Winter Haven
Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW, Winter HavenTheatre Winter Haven has Roald Dahl's chocolate factory musical on its MainStage all weekend. Four performances fall inside the weekend, including a Saturday matinee and a Saturday evening show. The...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience (Lakeland)
The Lipstick Players shadowcast the cult classic at the Polk Theatre. See the first listing for this event for the full write up and the organizer link. When: Saturday, Oct...