Florida Haunted Houses and Halloween Events in October 2007
October 9th, 2007
Floridians go all out for Halloween. And it’s no wonder, from St. Augustine to Key West, Florida boasts what are believed to be some of the most haunted cities in the nation. Whether you believe or not, Halloween is a perfect time for all to brush up on the Monster Mash, so get out and get scared at a few of these popular events.
The Haunts – Melbourne, FL
This event is being presented by the Henegar Center for the Arts in Historical Downtown Melbourne. The Haunted House will be open 7-10 pm Oct. 25, 26, 27, 30 & 31. For more info call 321-723-8698 www.henegar.org
4th Annual Children’s Haunted House – Melbourne, FL
A less scary haunted house for children under 12 also presented by the Henegar Center for the Arts. Saturday, Oct. 27, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM For more info call 321-723-8698 www.henegar.org
Boo At the Zoo – Brevard Zoo, Melbourne, FL
Perfect for younger kids is Boo at the Zoo. Featuring such things as a haunted trail, Boo Choo train, a costume contest, games, crafts and more. Located 1/2 mile east of I-95 the event runs from 5:30-9:30 Friday – Sunday Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26th-28th. For more info call 321-254-WILD. www.brevardzoo.org
Port Canaveral Weekend in the Cove
Live Entertainment, Local Food & Drinks. Kids activities and Halloween costume contest, Bed & Bathtub race, live entertainment. Free admission visitportcanaveral.com
Doctor’s Sanitarium – Pompano Beach
With three haunted houses, hay rides, costume contest and more. Oct. 20, 21, 26-31. www.doctorssanitarium.com
Bludzwurth Casket & Urn Company – Davenport
Over 5000 square feet of terror, Doctor Bludzwurth brings you a free haunted walk through where at least 20 live haunters bring the event to life… or some say death. Located about 20 minutes from Orlando Florida. Halloween night. bludzwurth.com
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream
For 16 select nights through Oct. 28, Howl-O-Scream 2007 transforms Busch Gardens into a nightmare of inescapable fear that will overwhelm the senses with a new spin on horror.
Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds – West Palm Beach
Be consumed by a small town under a horrific plague. Get sliced and diced by a dysfunctional family of murderous clowns. Select dates through Halloween. www.frightnights.net
Merritt Island Terror Nights 3 – Space Coast
Chester the clown returns to murder, mayhem and madness in his Funhouse. www.merrittislandterrornights.com
X-Scream Halloween – West Palm Beach
From Deathmask Studios, winning awards for Best Scenery, Best Costuming and Best Special Effects. Open Fri – Sat through October and Halloween. www.xscreamhalloween.com
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
With 20 spooktacular party nights scheduled, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a one-of-a-kind Halloween bash that immerses guests in the fantasy.
Fantasy Fest in Key West
Fantasy Fest allows adult revelers to shed their real-world personalities and explore their wildest fantasies.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
This year, Halloween Horror Nights 2007 transforms into the most extreme, fear-filled event in its history with Carnival of Carnage.
