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10/7/22 - By Melanie Preis

When it comes to Halloween activities for toddlers in Orlando, it's always best to go the cute, cuddly route instead of the spooky, scary one. There are so many wonderful Halloween activities for toddlers that keep younger children happy, entertained, and most importantly, nightmare free! From trunk-or-treats to daytime pumpkin patches, Orlando Halloween events for toddlers and preschoolers keep things G-rated.

Take a look at just some of our favorite 2022 Halloween activities for toddlers in Orlando that are age appropriate, family friendly, and majorly awesome. Need more Halloween ideas that will take it easy on your wallet? Check out Free Halloween Events Near Orlando for fun and FREE ideas! Or better yet, visit our Orlando Halloween Guide for even more spooktacular ideas this month!

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Spooky season is in full swing at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens' Boo Bash. Photo courtesy of the zoo
Spooky season is in full swing at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens' Boo Bash. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Halloween Activities for Toddlers in Orlando

Goblins & Giggles at Gaylord Palms

Kissimmee - Select days through October 30, 2022
Halloween activities at Gaylord Palms include Ghoul School, Secret Garden escape room, trick or treat expedition, cookie decorating and storytime, Spookley the Square Pumpkin scavenger hunt and dive-in movie, Monster Mash Bash, spooky animal encounters, Phantom of the Atrium Light Display, and a Jack-O-Lantern Walk. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Orlando - Saturdays & Sundays through October 30, 2022
At SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular, kids can grab candy and other goodies along the trick-or-treat trail, participate in a Halloween dance party, stroll through a pumpkin garden, and meet a mermaid. READ MORE

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience

Orlando - Through October 31, 2022
This annual event at Crayola Experience Orlando includes monster-ific crafts, a themed scavenger hunt, characters photo-ops, and more. Trick or treating and live entertainment will take place on the weekends. READ MORE

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Florida Resort

Winter Haven - Weekends through October 30, 2022
Each weekend from September 16 through October 29, Legoland Florida celebrates Halloween with its annual Brick-or-Treat event.  Kids can visit Brick-or-Treat stations for candy and goodies, meet LEGO Halloween characters, partake in a Monster Party with costume parade, and enjoy Boo-tastic Halloween shows. READ MORE

Boo at the Zoo

Melbourne - Weekends in October 2022
At Brevard Zoo's annual Halloween event, guests can participate in themed activities, photo-ops, and trick or treating at the zoo. READ MORE

Halloween Light Display on Jeater Bend

Celebration - October 15-31, 2022
This street's light display was featured on the Great Christmas Light Fight, however its not only popular during Christmas - the residents also offer a Halloween light display worth visiting as well. READ MORE

Winter Garden Halloween Experience

Winter Garden - October 21-31, 2022
The City of Winter Garden is hosting several Halloween experiences this month, including a hay maze at City Hall, seasonal decorations, Halloween photo stations, pop-up street performers, and more. A Halloween light show will also take place on select nights at City Hall. READ MORE

City of Longwood's Truck or Treat

Longwood - Saturday, October 22, 2022
The City of Longwood presents lots of Halloween fun for kids and families. Activities include bounce houses, games, food vendors, costume contests, and of course, "truck or treat" for candy! READ MORE

Spooky Skate at RDV Ice Den

Maitland - Saturday, October 22, 2022
Bring the family to RDV Ice Den for a spooky ice skating session, complete with costume contest, spooky music, candy and family fun. READ MORE

Zombietoberfest Night Market

Orlando - Saturday, October 22, 2022
This family friendly Halloween festival includes a costume contest, free outdoor movie, night market, live music, craft beer gardens, and more. READ MORE

Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford - October 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2022
Bring your little trick-or-treaters to the Central Florida Zoo's annual Zoo Boo Bash, where they can show off their costumes and get treats throughout the zoo. There will also be decorations and activities. READ MORE

Kids Halloween Party at Enzian Theater

Maitland - Sunday, October 23, 2022
The Kids Halloween Party at Enzian includes spooktacular activities, lunch buffet, spooky parade and costume contest, and an indoor movie featuring Hotel Transylvania. READ MORE

BOO! on Broadway

Kissimmee - Friday, October 28, 2022
Bring the kids to this free family event, where they can trick or treat, enjoy themed entertainment, activities, and more. READ MORE

Owl Prowl - Happy Mew Year

Maitland - Friday, October 28, 2022
Visit the Audubon Center for an evening full of owl themed games, crafts, a presentation with live owl ambassadors, and a moonlit walk around the Center to view owls and observe their nighttime activities. READ MORE

ARC's Owl At The Moon

Apopka - Saturday, October 29, 2022
The Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey is hosting an Owl at the Moon event featuring arts and crafts, flight demonstrations, and meet and greets with the resident birds. READ MORE

City of Apopka Halloween in the Park

Apopka - Saturday, October 29, 2022
The City of Apopka's Annual Halloween in the Park is back with local businesses and organizations teaming up to provide trick or treating for the kids. READ MORE

City of Lake Mary Halloween Spooktacular

Lake Mary - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Lake Mary's Halloween Spooktacular features safe trick or treating around the park, along with a DJ and costume contests. READ MORE

Trick or Treat Safe Zone

Orlando - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Dress up and trick or treat at Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional History Center. Create creepy crafts and complete a scavenger hunt! READ MORE

Halloween at Old Town

Kissimmee - Monday, October 31, 2022
Bring the family to Old Town this Halloween for trick or treating, costume contest, and thriller dancers. Local merchants will have candy stations for the little ones to trick or treat safely. READ MORE

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