Halloween

A day of fun with activities that include a horse costume contest, a car show, trick or treating, vendor booths and live entertainment. Family-friendly and fun, the horses of the MTRA will welcome you to the farm. It’s free to attend. For more information, visit mtraocala.org.

From “Thriller” to the theme from “Psycho” to other classics, this musical program, all eerily staged amid candlelight, is sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. This event is intended for ages 8 and older. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet, tickets are $42-$68. See feverup.com/m/137965 to purchase tickets.

The Ocala Farmers Market hosts special events, and this is one of them, celebrating Halloween. For more information, see their Facebook page or call the CEP at (352) 629-8051, ext. 126.

Kids and pets get in free for this fundraiser for the Humane Society of Marion County. Adults pay $5 admission. The event will include a trunk or treat for kids, vendors, games and costume contests for everyone. Each guest will receive a hot dog, drink and snack. To learn more, go to FB.com/events/604731595093633

The organization will host a Trunk or Treat event with vendors, face painting and cider and donuts. It is free to attend. To learn more, call (352) 877-7100.

The event is sponsored by the Horticultural Arts and Park Institute, Inc. The afternoon will feature a painted pumpkin hunt, trick or treating, food trucks and a Monster Mash Dance Party. Come in costume for a chance to win prizes. There will be interactive and educational trick-or-treat stations and live musical entertainment by the Ina […]

Belleview’s Trunk or Treat returns this year with free candy for children and families, DJ Wolverine, a free hay ride and more. Explore a haunted house and zombie maze provided by the Arts District for $3 per person. Food trucks will include Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Backstage Grill & Concessions, Fat Tiki, K&S 7 Spice, Papa […]

This year’s festival returns with a “candy crawl,” haunted house, bounce houses, food vendors, outdoor swimming and a costume contest. Kathy Dugan with 93.7 K-Country is the celebrity guest. Tickets are $2 per person and available at bit.ly/3Fp5Y7L.

Bring the kids to this family-friendly Halloween event at the Grand Plaza. A balloon artist will make spooky creatures, you can decorate pumpkins and cookies, and trick or treat for all the goodies. Costumes encouraged and dogs are welcome on a leash. The event is free to all. For more information, visit worldequestriancenter.com.

With fall crafters, food vendors and local businesses handing out treats, along with a haunted mansion, there are plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged and there will be games and giveaways. Park entry is $2 per person. For more information, contact Ranger Ruth at ruth.fletcher@floridadep.gov.

This free inaugural Halloween event brings the holiday’s celebration to the canines of Marion County. The costume contest will feature prizes for Best in Show (with owner/handler), Funniest Dog and the Most Original dog costumes. With dogs available for adoption from the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL), vendors and entertainment, this promises to be […]

The city of Ocala is calling all little ghouls and goblins, spooks and spirits, princesses and pirates to this celebration. It is a family-friendly indoor event with face-painting, creepy crafts, candy for children and more. It is free to attend. To learn more, go to ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/recreation/holidays

Bring the kids and enjoy costumes, candy and trick or treating. See homesteadparks.com for details.

The Dunnellon Chamber and Business Association is sponsoring a Halloween Trunk or Treat for all. A “Scariest Car” contest winner will win $50 off a DOBA membership. Vehicles must pre-register; call (352) 489-2320 for more information.