2026 POLK COUNTY FALL AND HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Featured Listings:
SEPTEMBER
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Location: Polk City
Dates: September 18–November 15
Time: Fridays, 4–8 PM; Saturdays, 12–8 PM; Sundays, 1–5 PM
A fall farm experience featuring a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, a pumpkin patch and family activities.
Brick-or-Treat
Location: LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven
Dates: September 19 and 26; October 3–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 and 30–31
Time: During park hours
A family Halloween celebration featuring neighborhood-style trick-or-treating, seasonal entertainment, sweets and special LEGO character appearances. Included with regular park admission.
Annual Bartow Fall Festival
Location: Downtown Bartow
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10 AM–3 PM
An annual downtown community celebration featuring fall activities and family fun.
Fall Fest at Golden Ridge Groves
Location: Bartow
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, September 26–November 22
Time: Hours vary
A seasonal farm festival featuring food, family entertainment and fall activities.
Rocky Horror Live
Location: Silver Moon Drive-In, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11 PM
A late-night live Rocky Horror event at the drive-in. Tickets are $30 per car. Best suited for adults and older audiences.
OCTOBER
Peppa Pig’s Halloween Party
Location: Winter Haven
Dates: October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25 and 31
Time: During park hours
A preschool-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, Peppa and George in costume, and Halloween episodes playing in the cinema.
Second Annual Community Fall Festival
Location: 6015 Norton Road, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 5 PM
A neighborhood fall festival featuring seasonal activities and community fun.
Pumpkins and Play Market
Location: Kathleen Area Historical Society Heritage Park, Lakeland
Date: Sunday, October 4
Time: 12 PM
A family-friendly fall market at 8950 North Campbell Road.
Oktoberfest
Location: Downtown Winter Haven
Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 6–9 PM
Main Street Winter Haven’s 19th annual Oktoberfest featuring German and American beer, bratwurst, German food, wine and live music. Admission is free; tasting tickets are sold separately.
Polk State College FallFest
Location: Polk State College, Winter Haven
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 9 AM–3 PM
A large community festival featuring more than 100 booths, handmade goods, games, haunted houses, bounce houses, shows, public-safety displays, food and family activities.
Second Annual Fall Festival at GenCare Kids
Location: GenCare Kids PPEC and Learning Center, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 10 AM–2 PM
A family festival featuring games, food, face painting, pumpkin decorating, cornhole, a photo booth and more.
Pooch-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest
Location: Lakeside Village, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 5 PM
A Halloween pet parade and costume contest for local families and their costumed pets.
Winter Haven Church of God Fall Festival
Location: 675 Avenue E Southwest, Winter Haven
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 6–8 PM
A free family festival featuring games, candy, a dunk tank, bounce house, food and drinks.
Bartowberfest
Location: Downtown Bartow
Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 6–9 PM
Downtown Bartow’s Oktoberfest-style fall celebration featuring food, drinks and entertainment.
Visit Central Florida Welcome Center Fall Festival
Location: Davenport area
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 9 AM–12 PM
A free family festival featuring trick-or-treating, face painting, arts and crafts, seasonal vendors and candy. Costumes are welcome.
Haines City Trunk-or-Treat
Location: Lake Eva Park, Haines City
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 9–11:30 AM
A large free city event featuring trick-or-treating and construction equipment, emergency vehicles, public transportation vehicles, tow trucks and other vehicles for children to explore.
50th Annual Pioneer Days
Location: Lake Wailes Park and Gazebo, Lake Wales
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25
Time: Begins at 10 AM Saturday and continues through 4 PM Sunday
Lake Wales History Museum’s annual heritage celebration honoring local history and community traditions.
Balmoral Halloween Fall Festivities Show
Location: Splash at Balmoral Resort, Haines City
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 3–5 PM
A free Halloween event featuring a special performance by dancers from Studio C Haines City and seasonal family entertainment.
Trick-or-Treat with Sheriff Judd
Location: 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 2 PM
A community trick-or-treat event for local children and families.
Fall Night Market
Location: Downtown Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 5–9 PM
An evening fall market featuring local shopping, dining, vendors and live music.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Location: Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland
Date: Sunday, October 25
Time: 9 AM
A Halloween-themed scavenger hunt at Bonnet Springs Park.
Lake Wales Main Street Spooktacular Halloween Bash
Location: Downtown Lake Wales
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 5–9 PM
A free Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, games, music, a costume contest and a family-friendly movie under the stars.
BOOgie Nights
Location: Lakeside Village, Lakeland
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 6 PM
Lakeside Village’s annual Halloween bash featuring costumes and seasonal family fun.
Halloween Movie Marathon
Location: Silver Moon Drive-In, Lakeland
Date: Friday, October 30
Time: 7:30 PM
A drive-in marathon featuring classic horror movies, monsters and cult favorites. Tickets are $40 per car. Best suited for older teens and adults.
Fall Fest at Shepherd’s Community UMC
Location: Oaks Campus, 6885 Chelsea Oaks Drive, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 9–11 AM
A Halloween-morning family event featuring trunk-or-treating, games, activities, local vendors and food trucks.
Boo-tanical Bash
Location: Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 9 AM–5 PM
A full day of Halloween fun in the gardens. Admission is free for members and children ages five and younger. Regular admission applies to other guests.
The Addams Family and Halloween Costume Contest
Location: Haines City Theatre
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: Performance time varies
A Halloween performance of The Addams Family accompanied by a family-friendly costume contest for ticket holders.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience
Location: Polk Theatre, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: Doors open at 9 PM; movie begins at midnight
A Halloween-night Rocky Horror experience featuring the Lipstick Players and pre-show activities. Best suited for adults and older audiences.
Swan Brewing Halloween Bash
Location: Swan Brewing, Lakeland
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 7 PM
An adult-oriented Halloween party featuring live music from Smokepoint and costume prizes.
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