When one thinks of central Florida, they usually think of palm trees and sunshine, not
fall foliage and pumpkin patches. However, in and around Orlando there are a variety of fall and
Halloween activities to suit everyone’s taste and spook level. This list includes daytime fall fun
and nighttime haunts. Stay-tuned for part 2 featuring: fall food and drinks spots.
Family Friendly:
Southern Hill Farms: Southern Hill Farms located in Clermont, FL, is home to a sprawling 120-acre
family-owned farm, just minutes from Walt Disney World. Every year they host a fall festival
complete with pumpkin picking, a sunflower patch, seasonal treats like cider donuts, a corn
maze, artisan shop, petting zoo, and more. This ticketed event is held on weekends in the fall,
and all details, including tickets, are available on their website: https://southernhillfarms.com/
Celebration Pumpkin Patch: Located in Disney’s backyard, Celebration is a quaint slice of
magical Americana. They host a large town pumpkin patch each year with charming décor and
fun events like trick-or-treating.
Boxi Park: Located in the Lake Nona part of Orlando, Boxi Park is a unique community based
outdoor dining and entertainment spot. Each fall Boxi Park transforms itself into a fantastic fall
hangout spot, complete with pumpkins, foliage and themed food and drink offerings. A great
spot for both family fun and adult adventures.
Screams and Frights:
The Haunted Road: Is a unique take on a haunted house or trail. This drive-thru experience takes
you on a frightful adventure full of scares around every turn. At the end you are invited into
their “Afterlife Party” with music, shop, cash bar and haunted walk-thru attraction.
https://www.thehauntedroad.com/
Scream-o-geddon: This place is truly what nightmares are made of and is rated the #1 Haunted
house in the US. Scream-o-geddon features four unique haunted houses, an interactive zombie
paintball arena, as well as a terrifying carnival midway with games, food, and a beer garden.
This is not for the faint of heart and is the ideal destination if you like to be scared out your wits.
You will be asked to sign a waiver to participate, and it is not recommended for young children. It is located in Dade City, FL and all information and list of attractions can be found on their website: https://screamageddon.com/
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail: Located about 45 minutes south of Disney is Sir Henry’s Haunted
Trail. This top-rated outdoor attraction is home to 4 different interactive walk-thru
experiences, a haunted hayride, escape rooms, laser tag and axe throwing. This family-owned
operation donates a portion of all profits to charity. For tickets and more information check their website at: www.sirhenryshauntedtrail.com
As you can see, there are lots of different attractions in central Florida that have nothing to do with a theme park. If you check out any of these spook-tacular events, let us know your thoughts. And be sure to watch for part two where we share some fun, themed food and drink spots!
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