Scary, enjoyable issues to do Halloween 2025 in Lake and Sumter counties

Enjoy pretend-spooky enjoyable at occasions for all ages in Lake and Sumter counties. Dress up your children and your cute selves, and go have some enjoyable this Halloween. You deserve it.

Here’s the place to go:

Through Oct. 31 | Haunted Halloween Maze & The Dark Forest

After darkish, Lake Catherine Farms transforms right into a Halloween wonderland with creatures and different mysterious issues rising from the shadows to amuse, shock and frighten. The Dark Forest takes you into the woods. A separate attraction, the Halloween Haunted Maze will get its inspiration from a spooky misplaced farm lady story: “Catherine Returns,” impressed by 100 years of ghost tales in regards to the farm and a bit of lady who disappeared a century in the past (by way of Oct. 31).

For G-rated enjoyable, take the little ones by way of a maze and take part in a scavenger hunt. The farm’s Fall Scavenger Hunt Maze takes place Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. till Oct. 26, and likewise on Halloween night time. On Friday and Saturday nights, we additionally supply our Dark Forest Trail of Terror for the extra adventurous. Dinner, throughout hours of operation, will likely be accessible for buy as will likely be a full liquor bar. Fire pits preserve guests cozy within the evenings, climate allowing, in fact. There are even s’mores packages. The farm’s retailer will likely be promoting snacks, drinks and ice cream.

Parking and admission to the blueberry farm at 5849 Lake Catherine Road, Groveland, are each free, however the points of interest cost a separate admission value. Check out lakecatherineblueberries.com/dark-forest.html for extra tickets, suggestions and schedule.

Through Oct. 31 | Mount Dora haunted home and horror present

Mount Dora Ghost Tours calls its 30-minute immersive haunted home tour and performances a “frightful freak show.” Its organizers say the Mount Dora Ghost Tours’ Menagerie of Horrors will “shock and mesmerize you.” It options “a weird and wondrous arrangement of miraculous monsters and carnivorous creatures collected from across the globe.” The ghost-hustlers additionally say they’ve “captured and contained and curiosities throughout the confines of the historic Donnelly House.” Fridays and Saturdays by way of Oct. 31. Reserve tickets at mountdoraghosttours.com/menagerie-of-horrors/

Through Oct. 26 | The Vaudeville Hotel at Lake Square Mall

It could really feel just like the 4th of July outdoors, however Lake Square Mall helps us get within the Halloween spirit with a creepy attraction that is scarier than the empty JCPenney retailer it is holed up in and acceptable for all ages (at the very least, in keeping with their poster. Call to search out out extra.) The Vaudeville Hotel is open on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 10 p.m. at 10401 U.S. 441, Leesburg. Details: 352-787-1200.

Now by way of Nov. 1 | Fear Reach Scream Park

Fear Reach Scream Park options three haunted points of interest and a spooky halfway with three haunted points of interest, the Possession of Reach Manor, Lab 12-55 and Obscura Agent Training, plus ax-throwing and carnival video games, meals and full-bar choices and, in fact, creepy cocktails. Find Fear Reach, in case you dare, at Far Reach Farm, 1255 S. Dora Blvd., Tavares. Tickets can be found at fearreachscreampark.com.

Through Nov. 1 | Dr. Grimley’s Haunted Trail in Umatilla

Umatilla’s anticipated attraction provides three “horrifying” trails, Squeakles’ Game, Sins of the Sacred and The Carvehouse. Squeakles’ Game has freakish twists of carnival grounds whereas Sins of the Sacred turns an outdated monastery right into a “possessed sanctuary of torment.” Event organizers promise The Carvehouse is “unlike anything you’ve faced before.” There may also be a horror present and a creepy cornhole course. Takes place at Sunsational Farms. Visit drgrimleyshauntedtrail.com for particulars.

Through Nov. 1 | Phantasmagoria exhibits

The roving multitalented performers of Phantasmagoria take us on a journey by way of the tales of writer Edward Gorey in celebration of his a hundredth birthday. Expect nods to “The Beastly Baby,” “The Wuggly Ump” or “The Gashlycrumb Tinies” with performative storytelling, ghostly dances, puppetry, projections, unique music and extra. “Renowned for his intricate pen-and-ink drawings, clever storytelling and a distinctive blend of elegance and playful whimsy, he left an indelible mark on the worlds of art, literature, and design,” says the Edward Gorey web site, EdwardGorey.org.

If you missed the current Leesburg present, check out the event’s Facebook page for the ticket link and updates. Other performances embrace the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Oct. 9-12; DeLand on the historic Athens Theatre, Oct. 24-25, and Tampa Theatre, Oct. 26 and Ocala’s Reilly Theatre on Nov. 1.

Through Nov 2. | ‘Evil Dead The Musical’

Perhaps the one play you will see with a “splash zone,” ‘Evil Dead’ as a “cult-classic horror comedy” comes “packed with over-the-top laughs, killer tunes, and buckets (literally, buckets) of blood.” Eustis’ Bay Street Players’ manufacturing contains tunes like “Look Who’s Evil Now,” “Ode to an Accidental Stabbing,” “Evil Puns” and “What the (bleep) Was That.” Runs Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 17-Nov. 2 at 109 N. Bay St. Tickets are $17.50 – $37.59. Questions? Email info@baystreetplayers.org. For tickets, go to eustisstatetheatre.org.

Oct. 18 | Indoor Halloween Vendor Event at Lake Square Mall

Looking for spooky baubles or to get some early Christmas buying out of the way in which? Support native distributors on Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. contained in the Lake Square Mall in Leesburg for our Halloween Vendor Event, when children can gown up and trick or deal with with distributors throughout the Mall. For extra data, e mail specialtypopupevents@gmail.com

Oct. 18 | Spooky Park Haunted Trail

“Double, double toil and trouble” … While nothing as darkish and nefarious as “Macbeth,” the witches of Lady Lake are certainly stirring up a double dose of Halloween enjoyable in northwestern Lake County.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m., Snooky Park turns into Spooky Park’s Haunted Trail. Ghosts, zombies, and vampires will lurk within the shadows, with Scare Team members guaranteeing loads of spine-tingling surprises. Admission is simply $5 per individual. Snooky Park is positioned at 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd. For data, textual content LLHalloween25 to 38276 or contact Amy Alicea at occasions@ladylake.org, name 352-205-2826, or go to ladylakefl.gov.

Oct. 23 | Whimsy Market’s Ghouls Night Out

Gather your besties and be a part of the marketeers of Whimsy for buying, socializing and a dressing up contest. The occasion highlights 40 or so woman-owned and operated companies, providing merchandise, companies and indulgences. Speaking of cravings, meals vehicles will likely be available, and there will likely be “fun giveaways.” It all occurs from 5 to eight p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, on the Venetian Center in Leesburg. Women: To apply to e book a desk for this occasion or for extra particulars, go to eventeny.com/company/whimsymarket.

Oct. 24-26 | Haunted Mote Morris House

The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Halloween attraction in a beloved historic landmark, the historic Mote Morris House at 1195 W. Magnolia St. — an property so outdated that some assume that it is haunted IRL. Takes place Friday by way of Sunday, Oct. 24-26, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5 on the door, and organizers say it is acceptable for all ages. For extra data, name the Leesburg Recreation Complex at 352-728-9885 or e mail them at recreation.dept@leesburgflorida.gov.

Oct. 25 | Lady Lake’s Not too Scary Halloween

For households with little ghosts and goblins, the enjoyable continues on Saturday, Oct. 25, with the Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash on the Guava Street Athletic Complex (221 W. Guava St.) from 6 to eight p.m. This free annual occasion is full of enjoyable, together with Halloween-themed bounce homes, a dressing up contest, music, and meals vehicles. Prizes for the costume contest are sponsored by the Lady Lake Library, with classes 4 and underneath, 5–8, 9 and up, and household teams. For data, textual content LLHalloween25 to 38276 or contact Amy Alicea at occasions@ladylake.org, name 352-205-2826, or go to ladylakefl.gov.

Oct. 23-26 | The Villages’ Hometown Halloween Festival

Head to Brownwood Paddock Square in The Villages Thursday, Oct. 23, by way of Sunday, Oct. 26, for family-friendly enjoyable, thrills, chills and video games. Expect carnival video games, haunted homes for teenagers and adults, Skeeball, reside bands, distributors and Brownwood eating places serving meals outdoors their institutions to permit hungry revelers to walk by way of the sq., sampling quite a lot of meals. Attendance is predicted to be excessive at this occasion, so attendees are inspired to deliver folding chairs and use golf carts as seating. Parking will likely be restricted. Hours are 3-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to three p.m. on Sunday. Fees and different data at thevillagesentertainment.com

Oct. 26 | Growl-O-Ween within the Villages

The remaining day of The Villages’ Hometown Halloween Festival brings furry enjoyable with the fourth annual Growl-O-Ween, a pet stroll and costume contest on your four-legged relations. All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Sumter County. Takes place Sunday, Oct 26, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Brownwood Paddock Square. Cost is $20; $10 per extra canine; contains participation within the pet stroll and participation within the costume contest. More particulars at thevillagesentertainment.com

Oct. 24 | Tavares’ Boo! Festival 

Have some Halloweenie enjoyable with the children at a family-friendly occasion that options a big trunk or deal with with tons of free sweet, carnival video games, reside DJ music, meals distributors, the Creepy Tent for youths sponsored by the YMCA, a dressing up contest and extra, 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at Wooten Park, 100 E. Ruby Street, Tavares. Details: Call 352-742-6319.

Oct. 24 | Eustis’ Trunk-or-Treat Haunted House

Eustis presents its first Trunk-or-Treat and Haunted House occasion, hosted by the Eustis Parks and Recreation Department. The free occasion will likely be on Friday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Carver Park, 2214 Bates Ave., Eustis.

Expect adorned vehicles from town of Eustis departments, sweet giveaways for youngsters, video games and a haunted home. Visitors amble by way of a spooky, family-friendly haunted home that may wind by way of the power in Carver Park. Costume prizes will likely be awarded, and contestants will likely be referred to as up by age group. For extra data, go to eustis.org.

Oct. 25 | Trick or Treat on Leesburg’s Main Street

Kick off your Halloween weekend with a spooktacular night of enjoyable and frights at Trick or Treat on Main St. The enjoyable takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The enjoyable is headquartered on the Towne Square, 501 W. Main St., Leesburg. Parents can gown up with the children and stroll by way of downtown Leesburg as native companies hand out treats. Free bounce home to assist burn off the sugar excessive. More data at LeesburgFlorida.gov

Oct. 28 | Scaremont — Halloween on the Trail

The Clermont Police Department and the Clermont authorities are internet hosting a “scary good time” at Waterfront Park from 6:30 to eight:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The free occasion will characteristic Clermont Police Department together with different organizations internet hosting trick-or-treat stations and the Creepy Clermont Costume Contest, Halloween-themed actions, and a exhibiting of the film “Goosebumps” beginning at 7:15 p.m. Details: clermontfl.gov.

Oct. 31 | Groveland Trunk-or-Treat

Enjoy music spun by a DJ, and escort the little ones round free of charge sweet. Spooky awards will likely be given for the perfect adorned trunks and costumes. It all occurs on Halloween day from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Cherry Lake Park, 131 Wilson Lake Parkway, Groveland. Event page on Facebook.

Oct. 31 | The Villages’ Scooter Monster Bash

Throw on a dressing up and shimmy with your mates at Spanish Springs Town Square for the annual Scooter Monster Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. on Halloween night time, Friday, Oct. 31. If you have been to a previous Monster Bash, you recognize that Scooter the DJ is aware of tips on how to get the social gathering began and preserve it going along with his high-energy excessive jinks. Expect spooky tunes, people of all ages dancing within the sq., enjoyable actions, distributors, costumes, and leisure for all ages. The Mini Cooper Club will supply a trunk-or-treat from 5 to eight p.m. Proceeds from a Halloween costume contest will go to the Humane Society of Sumter County. Admission is free. thevillagesentertainment.com

Oct. 31 | Trick-or-Treat Mount Dora

Shadows transfer throughout tall home windows, and Victorian gabled rooftops tackle a cryptic glow on Halloween night time in historic downtown Mount Dora. Take the little ones strolling to independently owned companies giving out sweet from 6 to eight p.m. and luxuriate in different surprises. Visit the occasion’s Facebook web page, facebook.com/trickortreatmountdora, for updates and particulars.