Lakeland Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

38 family-friendly fall activities in Lakeland and nearby

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Harvest Holler Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch)

Harvest Holler Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Sep 18 – Nov 8

Polk City 12 mi $$

Working family farm featuring a living corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort)

Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Sep 5 – Oct 31

Winter Haven 17 mi $$$

LEGO Halloween event featuring trick-or-treat trails, shows, and monster meet-and-greets.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Polk State College Annual FallFest)

Polk State College Annual FallFest

Sat, Oct 10

Winter Haven 14 mi Free

Community festival featuring a craft show, live music, and haunted house.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (2026 Hillsborough County Fair)

2026 Hillsborough County Fair

Nov 5 – Nov 15

Tampa 17 mi $$

Rides, youth livestock competitions, and grandstand demolition derbies.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Boat-Tober Fest Trunk-or-Treat at Rockstar Powersports)

Boat-Tober Fest Trunk-or-Treat at Rockstar Powersports

Sat, Oct 31

Tampa 25 mi Free

All-day trick-or-treating across every department

Fall Festival 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Wesley Chapel 23 mi

Features a youth talent show and young entrepreneur showcase.

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 2026)

Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 2026

Sep 26 – Oct 25

Plant City 13 mi $

Features an unlimited corn maze, hayrides, jump pad, and pumpkin patch.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat and Lighted Boat Parade)

Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat and Lighted Boat Parade

Sat, Oct 24

Tampa 31 mi Free

Over 50 treat stations, a costume contest, flash mob, and movie.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (SeaWorld Orlando Halloween Spooktacular)

SeaWorld Orlando Halloween Spooktacular

Aug 29 – Nov 1

Orlando 39 mi $$$

Family-friendly daytime Halloween festivities featuring trick-or-treating and character meet-and-greets.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium)

Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Tampa 31 mi

Family-friendly Halloween fun with costumed divers and underwater pumpkin carving.

Halloween Spooktacular

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Tampa 29 mi

Family-friendly Halloween festival featuring trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, and dance parties.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa)

Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Tampa 32 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween event with themed realms, entertainment, and animal encounters.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Halloween Jam at Apollo Beach Skate Park)

Halloween Jam at Apollo Beach Skate Park

Sat, Oct 31

Apollo Beach 34 mi Free

Skate park costume contest, coffin race, and best trick competitions.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Spooktacular Science at MOSI)

Spooktacular Science at MOSI

Sat, Oct 17

Tampa 28 mi $$

Spooky hands-on science experiments, planetarium shows, and drone flights for all ages.

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival)

Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Sep 26 – Nov 22

Clermont 33 mi $$

Features a five-acre corn maze, farm wagon rides, and u-pick flowers.

Trunk or Treat Car Show

Sat, Oct 24

Kissimmee 30 mi Free

Outdoor vehicle showcase with trick-or-treating, live music, and street performers.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (15th Annual A Night at the Museum)

15th Annual A Night at the Museum

Sat, Oct 24

Tampa 31 mi $$

Trick-or-treat alongside costumed characters and historic Florida exhibits.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Laser Light Show: Fright Light (Halloween))

Laser Light Show: Fright Light (Halloween)

Fri, Oct 30

Tampa 28 mi $

Halloween laser projections and music paired with a live star show.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Night of Sparks Halloween Dance)

Night of Sparks Halloween Dance

Fri, Oct 9

Odessa 39 mi Free

Inclusive Halloween dance party for adults with disabilities.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Halloween Hide & Seek featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin)

Halloween Hide & Seek featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Sep 28 – Oct 31

Kissimmee 33 mi

Solve puzzles to find Spookley's hiding spots and win a prize.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Halloween Fest at USF St. Petersburg)

Halloween Fest at USF St. Petersburg

Fri, Oct 30

St. Petersburg 46 mi Free

Free community celebration with tent-or-treating, touch-a-truck, and a haunted library.

St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch

Oct 8 – Oct 25

St. Petersburg 45 mi Free

Free admission patch featuring fall photo ops, games, and seasonal snacks.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Attractions)

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Attractions

Oct 10 – Oct 25

Bradenton 47 mi $

Features live music, stunt shows, a pumpkin cannon, and family farm attractions.

Halloween on Central

Sun, Oct 25

St. Petersburg 49 mi

A car-free street festival spanning 22 blocks of Central Avenue.

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Sweetfields Farm Fall Season Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Sweetfields Farm Fall Season Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 5

Masaryktown 41 mi $

Over six acres of corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, and pumpkins.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Aug 7 – Oct 31

Orlando 49 mi $$$

Separate-ticket Halloween party with trick-or-treating and exclusive entertainment.

Pumpkin Patch Express

Oct 17 – Oct 24

Parrish 42 mi

Train ride to a pumpkin patch with hayrides, crafts, and games.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando)

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Orlando

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Orlando 44 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween fun with crafts, scavenger hunts, and weekend trick-or-treating.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Groveland Halloween Trunk or Treat)

Groveland Halloween Trunk or Treat

Fri, Oct 30

Groveland 40 mi

Features a trunk decorating contest awarding trophies for the most creative trunks.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Spooky Island Market: St. Pete's Premier Indoor Halloween Experience)

Spooky Island Market: St. Pete's Premier Indoor Halloween Experience

Sat, Oct 10

St. Petersburg 47 mi $

A family-friendly Halloween market where dogs are encouraged to attend.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Avalon Park Spooktacular Halloween Celebration)

Avalon Park Spooktacular Halloween Celebration

Wesley Chapel 23 mi Free

Annual Halloween celebration with community spirit.

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (Wesley Chapel Fall Carnival)

Wesley Chapel Fall Carnival

Lutz 29 mi $$

New 'Zeus' Orbitor ride making its Florida debut

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival)

Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Poinciana 30 mi $$

10th Annual Fall Festival with 5-acre corn maze and pumpkin patch

Illustration of a fall festival with a tractor, striped pumpkin booths, hay bales and orange trees (Watermelon Swim Annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival)

Watermelon Swim Annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival

Tampa 35 mi Free

Free admission with pumpkin patches and fall festival

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Halloween Arts & Crafts Fest)

Halloween Arts & Crafts Fest

St. Petersburg 49 mi Free

Halloween-themed art and crafts with costumed attendees

Ghouls For Tools 5K

Clearwater 46 mi $

Halloween-themed 5K supporting manufacturing education

Frightfully Fun Lego Night

Winter Garden 42 mi $

Custom Lego train layout with a Halloween twist.

Great Eeks-plorations

St. Petersburg 45 mi $$

Eeks-Factor Room with creepy crawlies

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Fall Festival 2026Wesley Chapel

Sat17Oct Spooktacular Science at MOSITampa

Sat17Oct Pumpkin Patch ExpressParrish

thru31Oct Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyOrlando

thru1Nov SeaWorld Orlando Halloween SpooktacularOrlando

thru31Oct Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida ResortWinter Haven

Other Halloween categories in Lakeland

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights

LakelandHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties10 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

LakelandHaunted Experiences22 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience

LakelandHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

LakelandUnique Halloween Events7 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Lakeland

Lakeland families can find Halloween enjoyment. LEGOLAND Florida hosts a Halloween event, while Harvest Holler Corn Maze in Polk City offers a different kind of autumnal outing.

Many events are ticketed and require travel, but local options are also available for all to enjoy the season.

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38 family-friendly fall activities in Lakeland and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

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