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Halloween 2019 | Spectrum News 13

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What to do to get in the Halloween spirit in Central Florida

Tricks, treats and special events help celebrate the season.

Orange County1 year ago

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Haunting Nights (Creative City Project)

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

'Happy Frights' and 'Haunting Nights' coming to Orlando's Leu Gardens

The events run select nights from Sept. 29 - Oct. 31.

Orlando1 year ago

Palm Bay haunted house fears it won't open

Palm Bay haunted house survives opening night close call, will open tonight

Code upgrades at the Haunted Lair have passed inspection.

Brevard County3 years ago

Teal Pumpkin - Symbol of safety celebration Halloween for kids with food allergy. (Getty Images)

Halloween hues: Colored pumpkins signal support for the differently abled

Many show their support on All Hallow's Eve.

Tampa3 years ago

Alcohol.

Downtown Orlando Will Allow Open Containers Halloween Night

Part of Downtown Orlando will have an open container policy in effect on Halloween night, to prevent crowding inside bars.

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Orlando4 years ago

Hummingbird Pantry's candy land will be open Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Krystel Knowles, Spectrum News)

Titusville Pantry Creates COVID-19 Safe Candy Land for Trick-or-Treaters

The Hummingbird Pantry in Titusville, a food pantry, is going to give kids something to look forward to while following those guidelines.

01:11

Brevard County4 years ago

Dr. Raul Pino says families going trick-or-treating should wear face coverings, keep sanitized and avoid large crowds. (File photo)

Going Trick-or-Treating This Year? Health Expert Offers Guidelines

Also, the city of Orlando is allowing open containers in designated areas downtown on Halloween night to try to keep bars from overcrowding.

02:03

Orange County4 years ago

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

“Sanford actually really has some great history. We have been a focal point for a lot of activity on both the ethereal and the proporial planes,” said Gary Holmes, a guide with Sanford Ghost Tours. (Caitlin Wilson/Spectrum News)

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Florida on a Tankful: Sanford Haunted Ghost Tours

Discover Sanford’s rich and haunted history.

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Seminole County4 years ago

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Painted Oaks Academy is a Central Florida horse stable during most of the year but during the holiday season they transform into a fall festival. (Caitlin Wilson/Spectrum News)

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Florida on a Tankful: Painted Oaks Academy’s Fall Festival

Painted Oaks Academy has a lot to offer this fall.

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Orlando4 years ago

This year GoodWill has launched

GoodWill Launches "Halloween Bootiques" at Discounted Prices

Halloween is only a few weeks away and many families are trying to celebrate the holiday without breaking the bank.

01:36

Orlando4 years ago

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Cassadaga is a small spiritualist camp that is home to mediums and ghosts. (Caitlin Wilson/Spectrum News)

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Florida on a Tankful: Visiting the Cassadaga Spiritualist Community

Cassadaga is a small spiritualist camp.

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Volusia County4 years ago

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Scream-a-Geddon is an annual Halloween attraction in Dade City. The event incorporates fun and some seriously chilling scares. (Caitlin Wilson/Spectrum News)

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

FLORIDA ON A TANKFUL

Florida on a Tankful: Get a Chill at Scream-a-Geddon

Scream-a-Geddon is an annual Halloween attraction in Dade City.

01:27

Pasco County4 years ago

Is trick-or-treating safe in your area? (Image by Sarah Gualtieri via Unsplash)

This Website Gauges Safety of Trick-or-Treating Nationwide

Hershey's and others have teamed up with health experts on a website that shows the risk of trick-or-treating during COVID-19 county by county

Tampa4 years ago

Patrick Braillard and Kim Gromoll worked on Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. Now they're teaming up for a new socially-distanced Halloween attraction on International Drive. (Spectrum News)

5 Things to Know About Orlando Forum of Fear

Some of the masterminds behind your favorite haunts are pairing up for a first-of its-kind experience.

02:00

Orlando4 years ago

5 things to know about Goblins & Giggles at Gaylord Palms Resort (Photo: Allison Walker Torres)

5 things to know about Goblins & Giggles at Gaylord Palms Resort

What you need to know about Goblins & Giggles at Gaylord Palms Resort

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Osceola County4 years ago

Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store (Universal Orlando Resort)

It's Showtime! Beetlejuice Theme Expands Universal Halloween Horror Nights Store

Here are 5 things you need to know about this retro shopping experience.

01:54

Orlando4 years ago

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights. (File)

Universal Orlando Says No Halloween Horror Nights in 2020

"We know this decision will disappoint our fans and guests. We are disappointed, too," Universal said.

Florida4 years ago

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a limited-time

Halloween Horror Nights Offering Limited-Time "BOGO" Deal

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a limited-time "buy one night, get a second night free" ticket deal.

Orlando5 years ago

Dark Horizon

Florida on a Tankful: Dark Horizon, a West Coast Style Haunted Attraction in Orlando

A haunted house with a west-coast style is making its way to Orlando.

Orlando5 years ago

Axes being thrown at pumpkins

Florida on a Tankful: Pumpkin Smashing at Axe on Axe Off in Orlando

The new hatchet house in Orlando is putting a Halloween spin on axe throwing with its pumpkin smashing event.

Orlando5 years ago

Children trick-or-treating. (Spectrum News file)

Halloween: Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has offered some tips to help families and their children stay safe while enjoying Halloween festivities.

Florida5 years ago

Three-year-old Mikaela from Kissimmee is sporting a blue pumpkin to hold all of her candy this year. Her mother said this way they can educate strangers about autism. (Spectrum News image)

Here's Why Some Kids are Using Blue Buckets for Halloween

It's a part of the "blue bucket" movement to raise awareness around autism.

Osceola County5 years ago

Skulls mounted on walls

On the Town: Downtown Orlando Gets Spooky with Cocktails & Screams

Downtown Orlando is getting a little spookier with the addition of a new Halloween themed bar.

Orlando5 years ago

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream ends November 2. (Courtesy of Busch Gardens)

Busch Gardens Offering Ticket Deal for Final Weekend of Howl-O-Scream

The annual Halloween event run select nights through Nov. 2.

Tampa5 years ago

Caitlin Wilson and an actor named The Butcher

Florida on a Tankful: A Petrified Forest in Altamonte Springs

For the past 15 years the folks at A Petrified Forest have been creating scares for people across Central Florida.

Seminole County5 years ago

Jeater Bend light show display

5 Things to Know About the Halloween Lights on Jeater Bend

Eleven neighbors band together every year to put on a Halloween light show.

Orlando5 years ago

People dressed in various Halloween costumes

On the Town: Goodwill Slashing Prices for Halloween Costumes

Goodwill is the place to go if you want to find unique costumes at a low price.

Orlando5 years ago

Wooden box with red projection on top and two dead flowers in a vase

Florida on a Tankful: Dysfunctional Grace Art Co.

One unique oddities shop is the place to go in Ybor City if you are looking to collect art that depicts death and dysfunction.

Tampa5 years ago

Gatorland is celebrating Halloween with a new family-friendly event called Gators, Ghosts and Goblins. (Ashley Carter/Spectrum News)

Gatorland Celebrates Halloween with Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Event

The event features animal encounters, music and themed areas.

Orlando5 years ago

Mortem Manor is a haunted house located in Old Town Kissimmee. (Caitlin Wilson/Spectrum News)

Florida on a Tankful: 5 Things to Know About Mortem Manor

It's a haunted house open all year.

Osceola County5 years ago

These guys look dead, but they're very much alive. (Allison Walker Torres/Spectrum News)

On the Town: "Zombie Trees" in Florida Are Very Much Alive

Here are five things you should know about the ominous trees.

Orange County5 years ago

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the U.S., so it has plenty of history along it's cobbled streets. (Caitlin Wilson/Spectrum News)

Florida on a Tankful: Ghostly Encounter Tours in St. Augustine

Here's how to have a "ghostly encounter" in the U.S.'s oldest city.

Florida5 years ago

On the Town: 5 Things to Know About Fantasm, Haunt and Horror Convention

The first ever Fantasm convention is making its way to Orlando this weekend.

Orlando5 years ago

Dark Horizon: Point of No Return, a new pop-up Halloween event, runs select nights October 10-November 2 in Orlando. (Courtesy of Dark Horizon)

Dark Horizon Brings Halloween Haunts to Orlando

The event runs select nights Oct. 10 through Nov. 2.

Orange County5 years ago

Brick or Treat returns to Legoland Florida in October. (Courtesy of Legoland Florida)

Brick or Treat Returns to Legoland Florida in October

The event includes characters, fireworks and trick-or-treating.

Polk County5 years ago

Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids' Weekends returns to Busch Gardens this fall with trick-or-treating, a dance party, and fall activities. (Courtesy of Busch Gardens)

Busch Gardens Announces Return of Sesame Street "Safari of Fun" Weekends

The Halloween event runs every weekend in October.

Tampa5 years ago

SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween Spooktacular runs weekends from September 21 through October 27. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular Kicks Off This Weekend

The event runs every weekend September 21-October 27.

Orlando5 years ago

Yeti: Terror of the Yukon. (Barry Short/Spectrum News 13)

Universal Adds Another Date to Halloween Horror Nights

The event runs select nights through November 2.

Orlando5 years ago

Inside the Ghostbusters haunted house at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights. (Barry Short/Spectrum News)

Universal: First Look at Halloween Horror Nights Houses

Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights Sept. 6-Nov. 2.

Orlando5 years ago

The Gator Stomp chew will be out during Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins. (Gatorland)

Gatorland Gets Into Halloween Game With Festival

This October it won't just be wild at Gatorland in Orlando — it'll be spooky.

Orange County5 years ago

A special selection of Halloween-themed desserts, burgers, and more are available during this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween at Magic Kingdom. (Disney)

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Food Guide

Here's a list of some of the festive bites and where you can get them.

Orlando5 years ago

Digital art of the Vodou haunted house at Dark Horizon: Point of No Return. (Courtesy of Dark Horizon)

Dark Horizon Reveals Haunted Houses for Orlando Event

The event runs select nights October 4-November 2.

Orlando5 years ago

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. (File)

Disney Shares New Details for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

The event takes place select nights from August 16 to November 1.

Orlando5 years ago

Dracula, the Wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster are just some of the monsters you may see in this new Halloween Horror Nights house. (Universal)

Universal's Classic Monsters Get a Halloween Horror Nights House

Universal will dig deep into its horror bag of tricks for this year's Halloween Horror Nights, but this doesn't look like any old Monster Mash.

Orlando5 years ago

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. (Courtesy of Disney)

Disney Reveals Dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin on August 16.

Orlando6 years ago

Dax Gingras has been dressing up in costumes every day this month while he directs morning traffic at the school. On Halloween he dressed up as a Sumo wrestler. (Rick Elmhorst/Spectrum News)

Dressed in Costumes, 'Car Line Guy' Spreads Halloween Cheer to Kids, Parents

After surviving a terminal illness, Dax Gingras found his purpose as the "car line guy" at South McKeel Academy.

Polk County6 years ago

Children, like Kayliana, can enjoy some trick or treating at some Central Florida malls on this Halloween. (Courtesy of KC Richardson)

Children Can Trick Or Treat At Some Central Florida Malls

Little ones can show off their ghoulish costumes to mall shoppers on Halloween.

Orange County6 years ago

Halloween pumpkins

Central Florida Halloween events list

Orlando will be hosting spooky events throughout the Halloween season, you can check out a few of the exciting and haunting experiences!

Florida6 years ago

For almost two decades, an Apopka family has invited the public into their homemade haunted experience. This image is just the beginning of their setup. (Allison Walker Torres/Spectrum News 13)

On The Town: Apopka Halloween Home Really Does Have Skeletons in Closet

It's an indoor and outdoor Halloween experience.

Orlando6 years ago

Burger King is calling its new Halloween-themed sandwich the

Burger King Debuts Spooky New Sandwich ‘Nightmare King’

Burger King is going green for Halloween.

Nationwide6 years ago

Have a really cool Halloween costume? We want to see it!

Send us your Halloween photos using the Spectrum News 13 app. Your photos could be featured on our Facebook or Instagam pages.

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Halloween Fun Facts

Magic Words - The phrase "trick or treat" was first used in 1927
Pumpkin Spice Everything - Americans produce 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins each year
Get Your Tickets - $300M is the average revenue from haunted attractions
Safety First - 35 percent of parents go over Halloween safety with kids

On Fire - More than 850 homes catch fire on Halloween
Sweet Tooth - Nearly a quarter of Americans say chocolate isn't their favorite Halloween treat
Dress Up - Popular costumes for pets: pumpkin, hot dog and bumble bee

*Source: WalletHub

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

Trick-or-Treating

Plan your route ahead of time. This will give you an idea how far you'll to walk, and where older children going alone will be.
Go trick-or-treating with neighbors and friends. It's safer than going alone.
Some malls and stores offer safe trick-or-treating alternatives.
Make sure trick-or-treaters eat before going out, so they won't be tempted to eat candy while trick-or-treating.
All candy should be inspected by an adult before it is eaten. Any candy that is tampered with should be reported to local law enforcement immediately.

HALLOWEEN HISTORY

The earliest known use of the word "Halloween" was in the 16th century. It was spelled "Hallowe'en," a Scottish variant of "All Hallows Eve," the night before "All Hallows Day" (Nov. 1), better known today as "All Saints Day."

Western Christians commemorate the dead on "All Souls' Day" Nov. 2.

In Mexican and Latin America, this coincides with Dia De Muertos (Day of the Dead).

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

THEME PARKS

Mickey's Not-So-Scary - Disney World

Halloween Horror Nights - Universal

Halloween Spooktacular - SeaWorld

Brick or Treat - Legoland Florida

Howl-O-Scream - Busch Gardens

AREA EVENTS

Dark Horizon Orlando

A Petrified Forest

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