Halloween in Mount Dora & Lake County
Looking for trick-or-treating, a haunted house, or something to do Halloween weekend? Here are local events in Mount Dora and across Lake County, organized so you can find your plans without scrolling through a giant calendar.
Updated October 19, 2026 Ā· Confirm dates, ticket prices and event changes with the organizer before heading out.
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Trick-or-Treat & Community Fun
Easy-to-plan activities, downtown candy stops and community celebrations.
Red Ribbon Spooktacular
Costumes, a coloring contest, and prevention-awareness activities at the Eustis Community Center. RSVP requested.
Tavares BOO! Festival
Downtown trunk-or-treating, costumes, games, entertainment and a movie at Wooton Park.
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Participating downtown merchants hand out candy along Main Street in the afternoon.
Trick or Treat Mount Dora
Downtown merchants traditionally welcome trick-or-treaters. Check the organizerās page for the latest participating locations and hours.
Haunted Houses & Scary Nights
For those looking for a real scare this October.
Fear Reach Scream Park
Two haunted houses, midway entertainment and food trucks at Far Reach Ranch. Intense scares; check age guidance.
Dr. Grimleyās Haunted Trail
Three outdoor haunted trails at Sunsational Farms. Uneven terrain, fog and strobe effects.
Mote-Morris House Haunted House
The historic Mote-Morris House becomes a haunted attraction for three nights. Verify admission and hours before visiting.
Halloween Nights Out & Theatre
Costumes, performances, nightlife and a historic mansion.
Mind Magic LIVE with Joshua Seth
An evening of mind reading, interactive comedy and storytelling at the historic train depot.
Carrie: The Musical
Bay Street Players stages the musical adaptation of Stephen Kingās story at the State Theatre.
Halloween Masquerade Ball
An evening of music and dancing at The Howey Mansion. Advance tickets required; no door sales.
Mount Dora Crawloween
A self-guided costume bar crawl with 14+ downtown stops, food and drink specials, music and DJs. Ages 21+.
Halloween Questions
When is Halloween in 2026?
Saturday, October 31, 2026. Some organized activities are held earlier in the week, including Tavares BOO! Festival on Friday, October 30.
Where can I find free trick-or-treat events?
Downtown Leesburg has Trick or Treat on Main Street on October 31, and Tavares holds its free BOO! Festival on October 30. Check each cityās event page for updates.
What time should we go trick-or-treating in Mount Dora?
Neighborhoods don't have a single citywide start time. Many households begin around dusk. For an organized downtown activity, check the Mount Dora event organizerās page for confirmed details.
Are there events for adults?
Yes. The Howey Mansionās Masquerade Ball is ticketed, and Mount Dora Crawloween is limited to ages 21 and up.
Keep Exploring Lake County
Pumpkin patches, the Craft Fair and other seasonal events are covered in our other local guides.
Life in Lake Ā· Stacy Bracewell, REALTORĀ® Ā· ERA Grizzard Real Estate Ā· 352-223-9238
