Various dentists and orthodontists in Florida are participating in a nationwide program to buy back Halloween treats from kids.
The program offers kids a reward — sometimes money or gifts — and sends the extras to U.S. military troops.
Many of the participating dentists collect the candy the day or week after Halloween. Information and a list of participating dentists by zip code are featured on the site for Halloween Candy Buy Back.
Join the city of Sanford for a frightfully good time at Spooky Hallow. Trick or treat, play carnival games, win prizes and dress up for costume contests.
When: Monday, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Sanford, First Street & Magnolia Square
Cost: Free
The local Malls offer a free and safe trick-or-treating Halloween experience. Let the kids fill their bags with goodies while you get the chance to peruse the stores.
Seminole Towne Center, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Orlando Fashion Square Mall, October 31st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Florida Mall, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Waterford Lakes Town Center, October 31st costume contest at 7:15 p.m.
The HOT ‘N JUICY Tour of America will stop in Orlando at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs on Halloween for an extra special treat. Wendy’s will hand out 1,500 free HOT ‘N JUICY Cheeseburgers with a Frosty from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can also meet Wendy Thomas from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Halloween at Cranes Roostis a safe trick-or-treat alternative for kids, sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs. The free event features candy booths, costume contests, inflatable games and live entertainment. There are costume contests for all ages, inflatable games and live entertainment.
When: Monday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Cranes Roost Lake and Eddie Rose Amphitheater in Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Zombies and ghosts will invade the streets of Old Town in Kissimmee. Old Town’s Halloween features a haunted house, zombie walk, trick or treating, kid’s zone, car cruises and more.
When: Monday, October 31st
Where: Old Town in Kissimmee
Cost: Free admission
Thanks to a deal on Facebook, you can you can get a free appetizer at T.G.I. Friday’s.
From Oct. 29-31, wear a costume to a participating T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant and get a free order of Mozzarella Sticks, Pot Stickers or Crispy Green Bean Fries.
Kids can fuel up for trick or treating with free food on Halloween at participating Tijuana Flats and Sweet Tomatoes. Kids meal is free when they dress up in costume and with an adult purchase. Offer is available October 31 at Tijuana Flats and October 29 to 31 at Sweet Tomatoes.
Load up your favorite Pinkberry frozen yogurt flavor with all the tasty toppings for free! To celebrate the opening of the Mall at Millenia location, Pinkberry is hosting a pre-party that is free and open to the public on Friday, November 4th.
4200 Conroy Road, next to Brio Tuscan Grille
For more information, call 407-332-5212
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky; the Addams Family tickets are 50% off when purchased through Travelzoo.
This exclusive offer includes select Orchestra and Front Balcony seats for $32.25-$34.75 (regularly $64.50-$69.50) on the following performance dates at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre:
Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.
Enter code ZOO to apply the discount when purchasing tickets online.
This is definitely not the same old song and dance. It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what’s worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up. It’s a family portrait that’s completely off the wall.
Here’s a deal you don’t have to dress up for: You can save 20% on online orders at P.F. Chang’s Oct. 29-31.
Go to pfchangs.com/orderonline and select your location. Choose your pickup date and time, place your order and check out. When prompted for a promo code, enter “TREAT.” You must enter the promo code online to get the deal.
Thanks to a deal on Facebook, you can you can get a free appetizer at T.G.I. Friday’s.
From Oct. 29-31, wear a costume to a participating T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant and get a free order of Mozzarella Sticks, Pot Stickers or Crispy Green Bean Fries.
This Halloween, Chipotle is celebrating the family farm. If you can come up with a farm-related costume, you can get in on the $2 Boorito deal.
If you show up at a participating Chipotle location from 6 p.m. to closing on Monday, Oct. 31, dressed in a costume inspired by the family farm, you can get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for only $2.
Up to $1 million from the promotion will be donated to The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation and Farm Aid.
If you don’t already have plans, do your Halloween weekend on the cheap in Orlando with these budget-friendly ideas for free or cheap things to do in Central Florida. Don’t forget to check out our top 5 free things to do in Orlando.
The HOT ‘N JUICY Tour of America will stop in Orlando on Halloween for an extra special treat. Wendy’s will hand out 1,500 free HOT ‘N JUICY Cheeseburgers with a Frosty from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can also meet Wendy Thomas from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Halloween at Cranes Roost is a safe trick-or-treat alternative for kids, sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs. The free event features candy booths, costume contests, inflatable games and live entertainment. There are costume contests for all ages, inflatable games and live entertainment.
When: Monday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Cranes Roost Lake and Eddie Rose Amphitheater in Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Kids can fuel up for trick or treating with free food on Halloween at participating Tijuana Flats and Sweet Tomatoes. Kids meal is free when they dress up in costume and with an adult purchase. Offer is available October 31 at Tijuana Flats and October 29 to 31 at Sweet Tomatoes.
This is the last weekend to dive into SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular. With each full-paid adult ticket, kids ages 3 through 9 are
half-price through Oct. 31, 2011. This offer also includes a second visit free for both the full-paid adult and the half-price child tickets.
This limited-time offer is available for advance and online purchase only, and is not available at the front gate. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-888-800-5447.
Halloween meets the sea during SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular, the ultimate family-friendly event featuring an ocean of Halloween fun where kids can trick or treat, dance with whimsical sea creatures, catch silly and spooky shows and create sea-themed arts and crafts. Another little treat to enjoy—this special event is free with SeaWorld park admission. This daytime event runs October 28 – 30 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There are plenty of cheap things to do to celebrate Halloween in Orlando. Here are a few options. Don’t forget to check out our picks for the top 5 free things to do in Orlando.
SAK Comedy Lab is putting a terrifying twist on the usual improv routine at the Halloween Torture Show. The troop will be challenged by a sadistic maze of ghoulish games while acting out scenes suggested by the audience. Dress up in costume for a chance to win more than $100 in cash and prizes.
When: Saturday, October 29th at 9 p.m.
Where: SAK Comedy Lab
29 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando
407-648-0001
Cost: $12 for Florida Residents. Call to make a reservation.
Dress up your kids in their Halloween costumes to attend any performance of Wrinkle in Time this weekend for just $5. The Orlando Repertory Theater is sweetening the deal with free candy and goody bag for each kid.
When: Saturday, October 29th at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 30th at 2 p.m.
Where: Orlando Repertory Theater
1001 East Princeton Street in Orlando
407-896-7365
Cost: $5 tickets for kids
Kick off the Halloween weekend with a family event at the Orlando Science Center’s Spooktacular Extravaganza. Discover the secrets behind some of the most mysterious monsters, trick or treat, see a Gator feeding and learn about creepy critters.
When: Sunday, October 30th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton Street in Orlando
407-514-2000
Cost: The event is included with general admission, which is $12.00 for kids (ages 3-11), $17.00 for adults and free for children 2 & under.
Travel to Bok Tower Gardens for a safe trick-or-treating journey through the gardens. Wander through a naturally creepy setting filled with spider webs, creepy crawlies and mysterious plants to find bowls of candy and other goodies hidden in secret spots.
When: Saturday, October 29th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd.
Lake Wales, FL 33853
863-676-1408
Cost: $10 each. Reservation required.
Enter if you dare! For the fourth year in a row, Ocoee will open the doors to a haunted house for three nights of evil entertainment. For the younger crowd, the not-so-scary activities including a bounce house, hayrides, candy and games.
When: October 27th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., October 28th and 29th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 951 Ocoee Apopka Road
Ocoee, FL 34761
407-905-3180
Cost: $1 Haunted House, $1 Haunted Walk. Everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the West Orange Christian Service Center.
Bring a blanket or chairs and the entire family to listen to spooky tales of mysterious encounters at Leu Gardens’ Ghost Stories. The creaky garden gates will open at 6 p.m. for this year’s theme of “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” Pack some snacks or food and beverages will be available for purchase.
When: Friday, October 28th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting)
Where: 1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803
407-246-2620
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for members and kids, 4 and under are free (not recommended for young children)
Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is mysterious on a typical day, but on All Hallows Eve, the spirits will come alive and take over the town during Dance with the Spirits. Join the gypsies, mad scientists and mediums for two nights of haunted attractions including a haunted walk, the devil’s chair, live music and karaoke.
When: October 28th and 29th from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Historic Cassadaga
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 9 and under
Trudge through 2,000 feet of haunted swamp teeming with nightmarish characters at the 3rd annual Haunted Swamp: Walk of Terror. Pick your poison to calm your nerves after the walk with drink discounts and food specials all night.
When: October 28th and 29th from 8 p.m. to midnight. Monday, October 31st from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Enzian’s Eden Bar
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
Cost: $10 advance purchase, $15 day of event
Central Florida Zoo Boo Bash
Trick or treat in the wildest neighborhood in town at the Central
Florida Zoo. Come dressed in costume to this family-friendly event,
which features face painting, a haunted hayride and pumpkin patch.
Kids can also learn about the myths and realities of misunderstood
animals.
When: October 29 & 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
3755 NW Hwy 17-92 Sanford, FL
For more information, call 407-323-4450 ext. 100.
Cost: The Zoo Boo Bash is included in zoo admission, $12.95 for adults and $8.95 for kids ages 3-12.
Another challenge has cropped up this fall in Central Florida at Long & Scott Farms. Navigate your way through a six-acre labyrinth of corn stalks at the Fall Corn Maze, Central Florida’s only Maze Adventure Park. Family-friendly attractions include a half-acre Mini Corn Maze, Mist Maze, Labyrinth, 60-foot super slide and play area.
When: Now through December 11th
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Long & Scott Farms
26216 CR 448A, Mount Dora, FL 32757
352-383-6900
Cost: $9 for kids (3-16) and $11 for adults to experience the Corn Maze and Adventure Area. Additional fees for hayrides and fishing.
There are plenty of free things to do to celebrate Halloween in Orlando. Here are a few options. Don’t forget to check out our picks for the top 5 free things to do in Orlando.
Eolaween is a family-friendly downtown Orlando Halloween event with arts & crafts, food, carnival games, entertainment, trick or treating and costume contests.
When: Sunday, October 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Lake Eola
Cost: Free
Kids can dress up and collect candy at participating merchants on Park Avenue, Winter Park.
When: Saturday, October 29th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park
Cost: Free
Join the city of Sanford for a frightfully good time at Spooky Hallow. Trick or treat, play carnival games, win prizes and dress up for costume contests.
When: Monday, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Sanford, First Street & Magnolia Square
Cost: Free
Rollins Orchestra performs haunted melodies at the Halloween Orchestra Concert.
When: Thursday, October 27th at 8 p.m.
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Avenue in Winter Park
407-646-2000
Cost: Free and open to the public. Complimentary parking is available in the Suntrust Plaza garage. Tickets validated at the concert.
The local Malls offer a free and safe trick-or-treating Halloween experience. Let the kids fill their bags with goodies while you get the chance to peruse the stores.
Seminole Towne Center, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Orlando Fashion Square Mall, October 31st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Florida Mall, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Waterford Lakes Town Center, October 31st costume contest at 7:15 p.m.
Take your kids on a safe and free trick-or-treat adventure through three floors of the Orange County Regional History Center. Kids ages 12 and under are welcome to dress up for creepy crafts, pumpkin decorating, candy and a scavenger hunt.
When: Saturday, October 29th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-8580
Cost: Free
Halloween at Cranes Roost is a safe trick-or-treat alternative for kids, sponsored by the City of Altamonte Springs. The free event features candy booths, costume contests, inflatable games and live entertainment. There are costume contests for all ages, inflatable games and live entertainment.
When: Monday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Cranes Roost Lake and Eddie Rose Amphitheater in Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Wednesday Night Pitcher Show
Presented by Enzian Theater
Date: Wednesday nights
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Enzian’s Eden Bar
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
Upcoming free films:
October 26th – Halloween
Movie Under the Stars
Presented by Avalon Park
When: Select Fridays
Time: 7:30 p.m. (time changes throughout the year)
Where: Town Park in the community of Avalon Park
Upcoming outdoor movies:
October 28th – It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
Zombies and ghosts will invade the streets of Old Town in Kissimmee. Old Town’s Halloween features a haunted house, zombie walk, trick or treating, kid’s zone, car cruises and more.
When: October 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st
Where: Old Town in Kissimmee
Cost: Free admission
The local Malls offer a free and safe trick-or-treating Halloween experience. Let the kids fill their bags with goodies while you get the chance to peruse the stores.
Central Florida Malls offering free trick or treating:
