Daytona Halloween Bash
Trick-or-treat on the ballfield with bounce houses, games, and prizes.
Daytona Beach Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
36 family-friendly fall activities in Daytona Beach and nearby.
Daytona Beach area families have several Halloween events to choose from, including Tanger Outlets' free trunk-or-treat and Port Orange's Halloween Bash.
For those willing to venture slightly further, attractions like the Halloween Experience in Winter Garden or the Halloween Nights Under the Sea in St. Augustine offer distinct outings.
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City Of New Smyrna Beach - Halloween Teen Bash
New Smyrna Beach
Free Halloween party tailored for middle and high school students.
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Haunted Experiences
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Harvest Fields Corn Maze & Fields of Fright Haunted Hayride
DeLand
Central Florida's largest corn maze on a 100-acre working farm.
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Pro Wrestling Action: Monster Mash 4
Deltona
Halloween-themed professional wrestling matches and a costume contest.
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Spooktacular Surf Contest & Festival
New Smyrna Beach
Surf contest with Halloween costume competition
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the logistics plan for actually picking and hauling pumpkins in Daytona Beach?
Grab a wagon at the entrance before hitting the field, and set a size rule before kids start hunting, since the giant one costs the most and rolls off the wagon. Check the bottom for soft spots, keep stems as handles kids will snap, and pay by weight farms reward medium picks. Load pumpkins last so they don't crush the snacks.
What's the food strategy at pumpkin patches around Daytona Beach?
Farm food is fun but slow and pricey at peak: cider donuts and one treat as the event, real meals before or after. Lines shortest before 11:30 am. Bring water bottles and a backup protein snack per kid, and check payment types, since some stands are cash-only while others are card-only. Picnic tables fill by noon, so scout your base early.
What happens if rain washes out a family event we booked in Daytona Beach?
Read the policy before buying: farms usually offer rain checks for another day that season rather than refunds, while ticketed indoor events run regardless. Light drizzle often means a gloriously empty farm, so don't auto-cancel. Keep one indoor backup, a museum day, library event, or home carving afternoon, planned for each outdoor weekend so the costume doesn't go to waste.