From plaque-themed haunts to captivating tales of the undead, these unique, community attractions are sure to put you in the Halloween Spirit in 2024.
# 1: A Petrified Forest | ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
Select Nights in October & November
A Petrified Forest has become a Halloween staple in Central Florida. Rebuilt every year on a lot in Altamonte Springs on 436, in between what was once Uncle Jone’s Bar-B-Que and is now a WaWa and an old Thomasville furniture store. What started over a decade ago with one house has grown into several haunted trails, a laser tag experience, food trucks, local bands and more. The trails are long, heavily themed, and very creative. They also allow a great deal of space between groups, so scares aren’t ruined by the group in front of you. In past years, guests have seen sea-themed trails, haunted house themed rooms and sets, the infamous haunted school bus, and even a bayou. The team at A Petrified Forest tries to top their haunts each season (in previous years, guests were placed in standing coffins and wheeled into one house). This is an intense experience, and not recommended for those under 13. This year’s haunt begins October 4.
Tickets for all 2024 trails are $36.68 per person! | apetrifiedforest.com
# 2: Face The Fear House | WINTER SPRINGS
October 18, 19, 25 & 26
Face the Fear doesn’t have the blood and gore you’d expect from a haunted house, so for those looking for more of a thriller-type experience over a gory one, this haunt is for you. In lieu of the typical haunted house décor, costumes, and gore, Face the Fear provides guests with an intriguing backstory and plot. The 2024 theme is Tech-Wood Terror! Face The Fear provided a little backstory to this haunt as well.
“Hidden in plain sight lies the remains of an abandoned research facility, known as the Tech-Wood Institute. This institute was once at the forefront of AI development and nature integration. If you have never heard of that, well – that is because it has been banned and as a result, this type of research remains relatively unknown. Legend has it that the scientists were experimenting with combining artificial intelligence and genetic engineering to create a new form of life. As you might imagine, this research was widely criticized and discounted as junk science. One stormy night, an experiment went terribly wrong, leading to the closure of the facility. Since then, mysterious occurrences and sightings of an unknown creatures have been reported in the surrounding woods. A 4 night exclusive agreement has been reached with the official State of Florida Artificial Intelligence Consortium and permission to offer limited tours has been made available to guests of Face the Fear.
Tickets are $15.00 for adults | $10.00 for children | facethefearhouse.com
# 3: SCREAM-A-GEDDON Horror Park | DADE CITY
September 15 – November 2
SCREAM-A-GEDDON is back for its 10th season! Tampa Bay’s premier horror park will haunt the public with six incredible haunted houses, a frightful beer garden and even a monster midway.
Tickets start at $29.95per person depending on the day | screamageddon.com
# 4: Sorosis Club of Orange City | ORANGE CITY
Select Nights In October
In 1978, the ladies of the Sorosis Club came up with a fundraising idea that has grown into an incredibly unique annual haunted house. It was an instant hit for Orange City residents, and has dedicated following and fanbase. Many residents who had experienced the haunted house as children and are now sharing the experience with their own grandchildren! This year’s theme is Blackwood Castle, and will open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from October 17th through Oct 26th.
Tickets are $13.24 for adults and $7.12 for kids 10 and under | sorosiscluboforangecity.com
# 5: Mortem Manor | KISSIMMEE
Open Year-round
Central Florida’s ONLY year-round haunted house is a great option no matter the season. The attraction is located in the heart of Old Town Kissimmee, which once was home to Grimm Haunted House and Legends Haunted House. Since the birth of Mortem Manor in the fall of 2016 the manor has changed into a world recognized haunted attraction, even being recently named “One of America’s Scariest Haunted Houses” by the Travel Channel and featured on countless websites and news stations round the world.
The House: Journey through Mortem Manor, two floors of an old Victorian themed haunted attraction filled with scares, thrills and fun. Within the manor walls you will find effects and sets that drop you into a new realm of horror. This old manor theme features dozens of state-of-the-art special effects and live actors.
Tickets are $18.00 per person and can be purchased at the gate | mortemmanor.com
# 6: Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail | PLANT CITY
Select Nights September 27 – November 2
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is an outdoor haunted attraction located in Plant City! This experience features multiple interactive horror trails, escape games, laser tag and, brand new for 2023, a haunted hayride. The houses are built by hand, and reinvented and improved each year. They also offer roaming scare actors, axe throwing, food vendors, and diverse merchandise. Sir Henry’s recommends guests wear closed toe shoes, bring bug spray, and rain protection gear (umbrella, rain coat, or poncho).
Tickets start at $27.00 per person | sirhenryshauntedtrail.com