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By Maha Chaudhry

Spooktacular October

By Maha Chaudhry

It’s a Spooktacular time of the year! Crisp air, chill vibes (literally). As we gear up for Halloween, let’s take a look at all the many things you can do this month to celebrate fall, pumpkins, and the spooky things too (if that’s your thing). Whatever your October preference may be, Orlando is here for it!

FOR THOSE WHO DARE:

American Ghost Adventures Rated Orlando’s top #1 ghost tour, this 2-hour tour downtown Orlando tour, beginning on Church Street will have you on your toes. You’ll experience some of the oldest buildings in Orlando, learn their history and catch all the related ghost stories. You never know, you may even have a personal encounter with a ghost or two. The Orlando Ghost tour the oldest, locally-owned tour of its kind in the area. So, if you are a local curious about the history lurking around you, this might be for you! Tickets can be purchased online at Americanghostadventures.com/Orlando.

Scream and Stream Orlando Admission to Scream + Stream features two haunted attractions: The Haunted Lobby and the Haunted Drive, a type for every chills and thrills seeker.

The Haunted Lobby: An indoor, interactive experience including a fog pit and dance floor.

The Haunted Drive: Drive through one road with seven scare zones featuring creepy clowns, vampires and everything in between.

Tickets can be purchased online at screamnstream.com.

Halloween Horror Nights And last but not least, a classic fan-favaorite, which in my opinion cannot be missed if you are one for haunted attractions. Halloween Horror Nights takes place at Orlando’s Universal Studios. Each year the theme is different but the concept remains the same - countless haunted homes, scare zones and frightfully fun entertainment. This year you can cross paths with Michael from Halloween, enter the Blum House and listen to the “music of your fears,” by no other than, The Weekend. There are 10 haunted homes to be exact - all that tell a story of their own. Don’t miss the thrill - now through October 31.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE HERE FOR THE (FALL) VIBE:

Southern Hills Farms Fall Festival:

The fall festival is going on now through Saturday, November 13th, and is filled with activities for the entire family. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, numerous selections of snacks and drinks, activities, rides and slides for both kids and adults. And while you are there, don’t forget to visit the beautiful field of inbloom sunflowers. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online.

Atwood Family Farms Fall Festival For another farm-filled fall option, Artwood will be hosting a fall festival suited for all ages now through November 5th. Your admission includes a visit to the petting zoo (weekends only), a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, flower fields, a hay ride and more! For more details, visit artwoodfamilyfarm.com/fallfestival.

Fall on Grande Lakes Grande Lakes is hosting Fall on the Farm at the Whisper Creek farm located on their property. The event will only take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 8-30 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., so make sure to reserve your spot in advance! At the event you can you can expect to find a variety of arts and crafts, corn hole and maze, farmer’s market, and locally-sourced honey, jams, and selection of dining options. There’s even an opportunity to visit The Master Falconer who will make an appearance between 12-12:30 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to interact with a falcon.