OCT/NOV 2021
of this great annual event. Located downtown Lakeland, Munn Park. Sat, 8-3 pm.
OCT 29
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Halloween Events, Fall Fests and Oktoberfests
OCT 8
to 31 - Howl-O-Scream. 21 years of fear! 5 haunted houses, 8 scare zones, 3 shows, 10 rides. Not recommended for children under 13. ThursSun 7:30 pm-1 am. Cost - $41.99 to $65.99. Located Busch Gardens, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa. www.howloscream.com
OCT 8
to NOV 6 - Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail and Ominous Descent. Ranked Top Haunted Attraction in Florida. Outdoor haunted trail experience! 3 haunted trails, an escape room, laser tag, live entertainment, food vendors. New day time kids event for 3 & up, $5. Located 2837 South Frontage Rd, Plant City 33566. Select nights. Fri-Sun, 7:30 pm to closing times vary. Cost - General Admission $25-$35, Front of Line $35-$45, Laser Tag/ Escape Game extra fees may apply. Free parking. Tickets must be purchased ONLINE! www.SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com (Not suitable for children under 12. Closed toe shoes highly recommended.)
OCT 4
OCT 8
OCT 6
OCT 9
to 31 - Scream-A-Geddon. 6 Attractions, Zombie Paintball Assault (separate ticket), Monster Midway, Bonzo’s Beer Garden, New! Bloodwater Bayou. 18 and older attraction. Nightly, 7-11 pm/1 am. Cost - $27.95 to $47.95 (general admission). Buy your tickets in advance to save! Prices $5 more at box office! 27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City 33525. www.screamageddon.com to 31 - The Haunt at Old Town. Presented by Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction AT Old Town is Year-Round. Experience two floors of horror featuring live actors and state-of-the-art special effects and the Coffin Burial Simulator. Wed & Thurs, 6-10 pm. Fri & Sat, 6-12 am. Sun, 6-11 pm. Cost - $15 (haunted house), $5 (burial simulator). May be too intense for younger audiences or any person with a medical condition. Located Old Town 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. www.mortemmanor.com
OCT 6
to 31 - Halloween Horror Nights. Celebrating 30 years! 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 shows, 5 attractions. Not recommended for children under 13. Select nights; 6:30 pm-2am. Tickets - $70.99 to $109.99. Located Universal Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando. www.halloweenhorrornights.com/ orlando
OCT 8
to 30 - Creatures of the Night. Creatures of the Night returns even spookier than last year, for ghouls and goblins of all ages! This year’s family-friendly fright fest will feature NightShadow, a dream master who brings whimsical as well as nightmarish dreams to life. The Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family. Creatures emerge at dusk with startling surprises around every corner. No horror or gore, just fun frights for all! Fri & Sat; 4-10 pm. Cost - $29.95; non-members (enter after 4 pm). Located at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa 33604. www.zootampa.org
28 OCTOBER 2021
to NOV 14 – Harvest Holler Corn Maze. A fun fall day on a working family farm! Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities, and the Frankenslide kids playground! All activities are included with admission! Located 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City. Open weekends: Fri, 4-8 pm. Sat, 12-8 pm. Sun, 12-5 pm. Cost - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $12 kids (3-12 yrs.) 2 & under free.
Stein Hoisting, Barrel Rolling, and other Competitions throughout the day! Sun, 12-7 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.
OCT 15
– 14th Annual Main Street Oktoberfest. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Presented by Victor Smith Law Group. Over 40 Florida Craft and German beers! Local Florida breweries will be joining in on the fun and pouring their signature and Oktoberfest style beers. Come hungry! You can grab a traditional German dish or a bite of BBQ from a local vendor. If you are in the mood for wine, grab a glass of Riesling at the wine tent. Beer tents will surround a large traditional Biergarten at the center of the fun! Located Central and South Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 5:30-8:30 pm. MainStreetWH.com for more info.
OCT 16
– Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree. Join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun. Featuring: Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch Games, Trick or Treat Village, Obstacle Course, Photo Stops, Costume Contest and more! Located Simmers Young Park, 339 American Spirit Winter Haven. Sat, 12-5 pm. Cost - $5 per person; limited to 1,500 tickets. Pre-sale tickets must be purchased at the Polk County Parks & Recreation Admin Office, 4177 Ben Durrance Rd., Bartow, Mon-Fri 8-5 pm. Call (863) 5346911 for more info.
to 24 – Fox Squirrel Corn Maze. Enjoy both a corn maze and pumpkin patch, plus cornhole, dummy steer ropin’, live cows, badminton, duck races, slingshot, pumpkins for sale, and more. You can buy tickets for this corn maze in Plant City online or at the gate. Most vendors are cash only; NO ATM on site. No pets allowed. Located 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd., N., Plant City. Sat & Sun, 10-5 pm. Cost - $11 adults, $10 kids (3-17 yrs.) 2 & under free.
OCT 16
OCT 9
OCT 22
to 31 - Brick or Treat LEGOLAND. The Halloween party #BuiltForKids returns to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on select dates (Sat & Sun) in October, featuring a LEGO® lineup of spooky, kooky, brick-tacular activities and extended park hours. Brick or Treat is included with park admission – no extra ticket required! Includes: trick or treat trail, shows, The Tale of Pirates’ Cove Fireworks Finale, activities, themed spooky characters, new entertainment. Located LEGOLAND, Winter Haven, FL. Saturdays & Sundays in October.
OCT 10
– Annual Oktoberfest at Grove Roots. The brewery will be transformed into a German beer hall complete with live polka, schnitzels, brats, homemade pretzels, hair braiding, stein hoisting competition, and lots of beer! So, grab your friends and celebrate like a Bavarian! Beer: Oktoberfest Lager, German Pilsner, Kolsch, Dunkel and other limited releases on tap along with a limited amount of custom GRB Steins to purchase! Event Schedule: Marek’s Kielbasa and Pierogi - Oktoberfest menu (12-6pm), Gizzy’s Melt Down Sandwiches - Oktoberfest Menu (12-6pm), Pretzel Company (12-6pm), Live Polka Music (2-5pm), Hair Braiding by Lindsey (12-5pm),
– 2nd Annual Pumpkinpalooza. Great day of fun for the whole family. Kids 12 and under enjoy a safe trick or treat environment. Pumpkin painting crafts. Costume contest at 6 pm: Best Boy & Girl win a scooter! Kids in costumes eat free. Live music with Red Hot Rooster from 7-10 pm. Located at Tanners Lakeside, Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven. Event is Sat, 4-8 pm. – Ghostly Gala. Boo-gie the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Halloween Party. You will have a spook-tacular time! Costumes are highly encouraged. This FREE family event will feature Creation Stations, Prizes, Giveaways, Halloween Games, Music and Dancing. Recommended for parents and children up to 12 years old. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Ave., Eloise. Call (863) 298-7898 for more info.
OCT 23
– Trunk-or-Treat. Hosted by City of Haines City. This family-friendly event is for kids to explore all types of vehicles including emergency vehicles, semi-trucks, swamp buggy, construction equipment, tow trucks, and much, much more! There will be a carved pumpkin contest and families are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and have a spooktacular time! Located at Lake Eva Park, Haines City. Sat, 9 am-12 pm.
OCT 23
– 36th Annual Fall Garden Extravaganza. Presented by the Garden Club of Lakeland. Over 40 vendors with plants, and garden items to kick off your Fall garden. Ask the Experts. Raffle drawings. Join in on the return
- Lake Wales Oktoberfest. Presented by Lake Wales Main Street. This Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lake Wales features authentic bratwurst and sauerkraut; craft beers and dancing in the streets. Free community event! Fri, 7-10 pm. Cost - $25 for 20 beer/cider tasting or purchase individually. Located Downtown Lake Wales.
OCT 29
& 30 – Sun ‘n Fun Spooktacular. Get your costumes, jump in the car, and head to Sun ‘n Fun! Families and individuals can visit Ms. Pat’s Traveling Emporium of Oddities- an exhibit of horror, a Spooky Trail, Camper Treating and the S’mores Fire Pit. Fun maps will be provided. Located Sun ‘n Fun Campgrounds, 4590 Rocky Rd., Lakeland. Event is Fri & Sat, 4-8 pm. Cost - $10 per carload, but will be cash only at the Rocky Road entrance. *A limited number of camping spaces are available for RV camping spaces. Full hook-up for 2 nights (10/29-10/30) is $79.40. *All Halloween activities are included with overnight camping.
OCT 29
& 30 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience presented by the historic Polk Theatre. Featuring the Lipstick Players as the shadow cast. Enjoy live DJ and Dancers. Fri & Sat, 9 pm doors open/pre-show. Show begins at midnight! Cost - $18. Prop bags available for $5. Located at Polk Theatre, S FL Ave, Lakeland. www.polktheatre.org Costumes are encouraged! Movie is Rated R; people 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
OCT 29
& 30 - 2021 Polk County Haunted Jail Tour. Hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Food and drinks also available for sale. First come, first served. Pay at door. Located at the old jail, 455 N Broadway Ave, Bartow. Fri & Sat, 6-10:30 pm. Cost - $10 adults & $5 for kids under 10; proceeds benefit United Way of Central Florida.
OCT 30
– 6th Annual Harvest Festival. Presented by City of Mulberry. Enjoy Games, Pony Rides, Music, Trunk r’ Treat and more. Located Spence Park, NE 1st St, Mulberry. Sat, 4-7 pm.
Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
OCT 9
– GardenFest & Fall Plant Sale. Plant sale, make-andtake pollinator houses, kokedama, dish gardens, soil testing, ask the expert. Workshops: 8:30 am Worm Farming, 9:30 am Sustainable Florida Gardening, 10:30 am Pollinator Gardening, 11:30 am How to Grow Food. Located UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, 1702 US Hwy South, Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.
OCT 14
– Comedy Night at Tanners. Featuring James Von with special guests on Thurs, 7 pm. Cost - $5. Located at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven. Check Facebook for details.
OCT 14
– Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Nov 11, Dec 9)
OCT 19
– Tasty Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants
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