Whether we can feel it or not in Florida it is officially Fall! Maybe we can’t feel it in the air, but we can definitely see it in the events that are happening right here in Sanford!
Check back regularly as we will continue to add events to our list as businesses announce them.
PLEASE NOTE: EVENT DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PLEASE CALL BUSINESS TO VERIFY.
Haunted Alley
When: Entire Month of October
Where: Airport Lanes, 190 E Airport Blvd
What: Airport Lanes is transforming into a haunted alley for spooky season! All month long, we’re offering photo ops with our Share the Scare! Haunted Selfie Stations and a limited-time drink menu. On Saturday, Oct. 29, we’re hosting our first Trunk-or-Treat with activities for the whole family. ??
Admission: Click Here for Tickets!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Sanford’s Haunted Brewery Tour
When: October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 28th, 29th & 30th
Where: Sanford Homebrew Shop, 115 Magnolia Ave
What: Enjoy the haunted tales of ghostly experiences in Historic Downtown Sanford while sipping some delicious craft beer from three popular craft beer locations:
? Sanford Homebrew Shop – A homebrewers must-do, this shop is also nano-brewery making artisan small batch beers!
? Deviant Wolf- this tap room brews a broad selection of true to style beers without sacrificing their passion for experimenting.
?Dees Brothers Brewery – located in a 100-year-old building, Dees offers a wide selection of craft beer brewed right in Sanford.
This 90-minute tasting tour is led by our BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Gary Holmes. Learn historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford themselves while getting intimate with our local brewers and Sanford craft beer.
Admission: Tickets!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Halloween- Craft Beer & Brownie Pairing (SOLD OUT)
When: October 21st @ 4pm
Where: Deviant Wolfe Brewing, 121 W 1st St
What: Who says Halloween candy is only for kids? Join us for a craft beer and brownie pairing on Friday, October 21st. Flights include five Deviant Wolfe beers paired with five Halloween candy-themed brownies from Stackd Brownies of Lake Mary. The pairing is based on flavor profiles of both the beer and its matching dessert, and each complement each other for sheer perfection!
Halloween Brownie Pairing Menu:
?Exterior Illumination- Kit Kat Brownie
Tickets can be purchased ahead through the Deviant Wolfe online store. This is not a guided tasting. Ticket holders may come anytime between 4:00-8:30 PM on Friday for their pairing.
Can’t make it to the brewery on Friday, but you REALLY want to experience this beer pairing? Reserve your flight now and send us a message or comment letting us know. We’ll have your flight ready and waiting for you to enjoy in the taproom over the weekend.
Info: Click Here for Tickets!
Wild Whiskey Costume Party
When: October 21st @ 8pm
Where: Lies and Alibis, 2605 S Park Ave
What: Our kick off of Halloween events start the week before our grand party! Come out for contests, karaoke, drink specials, whiskey tastings & a wild night!
Admission: Free to Attend!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Haunted Hunt- Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt
When: October 22nd, 2pm-4pm
Where: Buster’s Bistro, 300 Sanford Ave
What: October 22nd- Hunt begins at Buster’s
Bistro at 300 Sanford Ave
Golf Carts that wish to enter the Haunted Hunt scavenger hunt should arrive between 1 and 2 PM, starting times will be staggered. While the event is not timed, everyone must be back at Buster’s by 4 PM.
Drivers must obey all traffic laws and be respectful of the neighborhood and its residents.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd best decorated golf cart and 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for the most scavenger hunt correct answers.
Please email projectsanfordfl@gmail.com to register in advance.
Admission: $20 Per person- 100% of the money raised will go to the Little Food Pantry
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Lakeside’s Trick or Treat Trail
When: October 22nd, 4pm-5:30pm
Where: Lakeside United Methodist Church & Preschool, 121 N Henderson Ln
What: YOU’RE INVITED! You’re invited to our Trick or Treat Trail at Lakeside. Wear your best not-so-scary Halloween costume and join us. On the trail kids will find several stops with some great surprises. Snag a snack, play festive games or race your friends on an obstacle inflatable. Enjoy pony rides, petting zoo, and more! Help spread the love of Jesus to our community by bringing a canned food donation to the event. We will be collecting non perishable food donations for our local schools to help kids who don’t have a reliable food source over the weekends. We can’t wait to have fun with you and your family on our Trick or Treat Trail!
Admission: All for FREE!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Trunk or Treat at Texas Roadhouse
When: October 25th, 5pm-8pm
Where: Texas Roadhouse, 100 Towne Center Blvd
What: Ladies 327 is again teaming up with Texas Roadhouse to provide a family-fun and safe Trunk-or-Treat event from 5 – 8 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. This coincides with Texas Roadhouses’ regular Family Night featuring special discounts for families. Kids can dress in their favorite Halloween costume and enjoy tricks and treats from vendors while their parents shop their wares.
Admission: Free to Attend!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
HALLOWEEN Shuffleboard Tournament with Terrapin!
When: October 26th, 7pm
Where: Tuffy’s Bottle Shop / Lounge / Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave
What: TERRAPIN is back for this special HALLOWEEN edition of the Shuffleboard Tournament!
Signup starts at 6:30p and the tournament kicks off at 7p! For all you early birds, grab a round or two on Happy Hour to warm up!
We will have a selection of Terrapin beers on draft, and prizes for 1st place, 2nd place, and BEST COSTUME! Show up and show out!
It’s always free to play and if you don’t have a partner, we will assign you one.
Come on out!
Admission: Free to play!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Smashing Pumpkins/Carving
When: October 27th, 5pm
Where: Lies and Alibis, 2605 S Park Ave
What: Aggression? past Ex? Pumpkin Hatred? Come write on the pumpkin of your past hurt or regret & rock out to music while Smashing your pumpkin and hurt away! This event is a unique/wild event! For all of you who aren’t aggressive we will have pumpkin carving contest for most creative! Pumpkins provided.
Admission: Free to Attend!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
HALLO TWIST PAINT and SIP!
When: October 27th, 7:30pm
Where: Sanford Avenue Tavern, 119 N French Ave
What: A fun Halloween treat before the weekend chaos begins!!! Grab your friends and come have some fun out in our courtyard in the open air!
HALLOW TWIST PAINT and SIP
Thurs Oct 27th 7:30p-10:30p
Hosted by Mo & Jess?
A DJ to keep the vibe going! Our Full Liquor Bar is available and a mouthwatering menu! [see menu in comments and main page post]
We encourage you to come in costume! Best Costume Contest!
1st Place-$20 Cash Prize
2nd Place- $10 Cash Prize
3rd Place-Free Shot ($8 max)
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Admission: $30/person fee includes:
*1 Canvas (all yours after painting)
*Paint & brushes, easel, etc. (for event use only)
*1 free well drink
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Haunted Tours Museum of Seminole County History
When: October 27th, 28th & 29th 6pm-10pm
Where: Museum of Seminole County History, 300 Eslinger Way
What: Haunted tours at the museum. October 27th, 28th, 29th @ 6pm-10pm
Capacity is limited-online reservations recommended
Recommended for ages 8+
Admission: $5 per person
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Glow Party Grand Halloween Party
When: October 28th @ 8pm
Where: Lies and Alibis, 2605 S Park Ave
What: Navada’s Glow Parties have a huge following & reputation! We’re kicking off with his glow party fused into our Halloween weekend event! Costume prizes, games, Dj, karaoke, cornhole! A all around Halloween party you don’t want to miss in Sanford! Friday & Saturday! Glow paint provided!
Admission: Free to Attend!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Carrie The Musical at Theater West End
When: October 28th-30th
Where: Theater West End, 115 W 1st St
What: Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
Set in the present in the small New England town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie: The Musical features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).
CARRIE is part of our West End Prep program, specially designed for youth with a passion for performing.
Admission: Tickets Start at $12
Info: Click Here for Tickets
Zoo Boo Bash
When: October 29th & 30th, 9am-3pm
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W Seminole Blvd
What: Our kick off of Halloween events start the week before our grand party! Come out for contests, karaoke, drink specials, whiskey tastings & a wild night!
Admission: Free to Attend!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Fall Festival
When: October 29th, 10am-2pm
Where: The Rock of Central Florida, 6641 W State Road 46 Sanford, 32771
What: The Rock of Central Florida is kicking off our 23rd Anniversary with our Annual Fall Festival! Join us on campus from 10AM – 2PM on Saturday, October 29th for Food Trucks, Local Business Booths, Bounce Houses, Raffle Prizes, Line Dancing, Cake Walks, The Chili Cook-Off, Pie Eating Contests, Field Games, and so much more!
Admission: Free to Attend!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Comic Central Presents: Trick Or Read aka Free Comic Book Day 2.0
When: October 29th, 11am-7pm
Where: Comic Central, 1425 WP Ball Blvd
What: A much smaller leaner version of Free Comic Book Day returns this fall on Saturday October 29th. This year book publishers have labeled it “Trick or Read”. We will have a special selection of FREE Trick or Read comics to pick from. Make a purchase and take additional FREE Trick or Read comics. As always we will be having a sale on our trade paperbacks, graphic novels, hardcovers, and manga. Plus this is one of only two days a year we sell our very popular Mystery Boxes. Join on on Saturday October 29th, 2022 for a day of fun for all ages!
Admission: FREE!
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
BooFest! It’s a Paint Party ages 7 to 13
When: October 29th, 12-3pm
Where: Park Drive Gallery, 2557 Park Drive Sanford, FL 32771
What: Safe Pre-Halloween Fun for the children or bring the whole family. Snacks, drinks, gift bags, games, and lots of trick or treat fun included. Pre-drawn canvas with Instructor, Visual Artist, Joan Fonseca. $20 space limited. RSVP 407 487 0911
Admission: $20
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Trunk-or-Treat!
When: October 29th, 1pm
Where: Airport Lanes Bowling 190 E. Airport Blvd. Sanford , FL 32773
What: The premiere entertainment center in Sanford is hosting the Truck-or-Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29, starting at 1 p.m. Dress up the family in their costumes and enjoy an afternoon of food, drinks, activities and treats, of course! Admission is free.
Airport Lanes’ parking lot will be full of cars decked out with decorations, full of tasty treats and lined up for your trick-or-treating pleasure. During the event, guests can participate in the bowling pin painting party. Supplies are included and the pin is free to take home.
Trick-or-treaters won’t be the only ones having fun at the event – there’s a special prize in store for those participating in the car decorating contest. One lucky winner will receive a $150 prize for having the best-themed trunk. All participants must be registered by Oct. 24.
To sign up, reach out to Mary Lehmann at mlehmann at alomabowlingcenters.com.
Airport Lanes has several Halloween happenings running throughout October leading up to the event. Capture the fright at the Share the Scare! Haunted Selfie Station or sip on seasonal drinks like the Jack O’Lantern, Dragon’s Blood or Black Raven.
The fun doesn’t end here. Airport Lanes offers karaoke, trivia, music video bingo and weekly bowling specials. The center features 32 bowling lanes, an arcade, billiards tables and the Brooklyn South Bar & Grill, a full-service bar and restaurant.
For more information about Airport Lanes, visit www.airportlanesfun.com.
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Facebook Page!
Annual Halloween Event at Seminole Towne Center Mall
When: October 29th, 3-5pm
Where: Seminole Towne Center Mall, 200 Towne Center Circle Sanford, FL 32771
What: Trick or treating throughout the mall. Any vendor with the orange paper on the window will be handing out candy!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
WopsHops 8 Year Anniversary Halloween Party
When: October 29th, 4pm
Where: Wop’s Hops Brewing Company, 419 Sanford Ave
What: Join us in celebrating our 8 Year Anniversary here at Wop’s Hops! Enjoy the block party, try our special anniversary beers and enjoy the festivities!!! ?
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
HALLOWEEN at the SANFORD AVENUE BLOCK PARTY
When: October 29th, 5-10pm
Where: Sanford Brewing Company 400 S Sanford Ave Sanford, FL 32771
What: Mark your calendars, Saturday Oct 29th! We’ve got over $2000 in cash & prizes for the ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SABP. Live music w/ Midnight Mayhem & DJ Sisco Gary. Vendors and Shopping, Street drinking, and FUN. Top prizes provided by El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant, Manikin Lounge, The Yardery Sanford, Sanford Brewing Company. Don’t miss the party!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
BAR CRAWL Zombies! At the Basin
When: October 29th @ 6:30pm
Where: Henrys Depot, 212 W 1st St
What: Find the cure before it’s too late. Take the Cold DEAD blue route or The Blood Red Route. Free Street Party and Drink specials at 10 Bars and Restaurants.
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Dees Is Halloween Party!
When: October 29th, 7-11pm
Where: Dees Brothers Brewing 210 S Magnolia Ave Sanford, FL 32771
What: Join us for the second Dees Brothers Brewery Halloween Party on October 29th from 7PM-11PM! Live Music w/ The Healing Collective from 8PM-11PM! Costume Contest @ 10:30PM (Must be signed up by 10PM to participate) 1st Prize: $50 DBB Gift Certificate 2nd Prize: $25 DBB Gift Certificate 3rd Prize: $10 DBB Gift Certificate Canned Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Over the next couple weeks or on the day of the party, bring in any non perishable food items to donate and receive a raffle ticket to win a Dees Brothers $50 Gift Certificate. Raffle drawing will happen at 10:30PM after the costume contest. (Must be present to win drawing) Hope to see you there!!!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Halloween Party & Costume Contest at Celery City Craft
When: October 29th, 7-11pm
Where: Celery City Craft 114 S Palmetto Ave Sanford, FL 32771
What: Join us on Saturday OCTOBER 29th for our annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest! Craft beer, DJ Kaase spinnin’ sick beats and tons of Halloween fun! Cash and prizes up to $500! This will be an epic night…join us!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Halloween Party & Costume Contest at West End Trading Co.
When: October 29th, 7-11pm
Where: West End Trading Company 202 S Sanford Ave Sanford, FL 32771
What: Join us on Saturday OCTOBER 29th for our annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest! Cocktails, beer, DJ Mister Energy spinnin’ sick beats and tons of Halloween fun! Cash and prizes up to $500! In the venue PunkNite.com presents The Grave Rave! This will be an epic night…join us!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Halloween Party & Costume Contest at West End Trading Co.
When: October 29th, 7:30pm
Where: Buster’s Bistro, 300 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford, FL 32771
What: Saturday October 29 we will be holding our annual Halloween party! Costume contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! DJ Michael knight will be behind his table that night starting at 7.30 pm
Get wild @ Buster’s Halloween Costume Party!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Sanford Ghost Tours
When: October 29th & 30th, 7-8:30pm
Where: Meeting Point: 115 Magnolia Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771
What: Dare to experience a Historical Ghost Walking Tour in Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida! During this ghost walk, prepare to be regaled with tales of old and new concerning ghostly experiences in the downtown area, culminating with a walk to an actual haunted building! You will be presented with an overview of ghostly activities by an expert guide as you walk the streets learning historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford themselves. Incorporated in 1877, the stories of Sanford’s past residence and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Admission: $25
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Halloween at Tuffy’s
When: October 29th, 8pm
Where: Tuffy’s Music Box & Lounge 200 S Myrtle Ave Sanford, FL 32771
What: Johnny Wild & The Delights are BACK to play all your favorite CLASSIC RETRO MONSTER HITS. Costume Contest with Prizes! Dancing all night long!
Admission: Tickets starting at $10
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
SANFORD AVENUE TAVERN HALLOWEEN PARTY
When: October 29th, 8-11pm
Where: Sanford Ave. Tavern, 119 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
What: Come Creepy!? Come Sexy!? Just make sure you Come to the @SanfordAvenueTavern for Halloween ?
Party in the courtyard and inside! Music??, Munchies?, Contest Prizes?, and a FULL LIQUOR BAR!???
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Halloween Party at The Alley
When: October 29th, 8pm
Where: The Alley, 114 South Park Ave., Sanford, FL 32771
What: My Generation is a Classic Rock tribute band based out of Central Florida. No cover!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for Event Page!
Halloween Party at El Zocalo
When: October 29th, 10pm-2am
Where: El Zocalo, 406 Sanford Ave., Sanford, FL 32771
What: Horror Night Party. Tunes by DJ Nicko. Prizes for the Best Costume: $200 First Place. $100 Second Place. $50 Third Place. Hookah available 10pm-2am
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for more details
Horrorween
When: October 29th, 8pm-2am
Where: The Manikin Lounge, 407 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
What: The Manikin Lounge is always the place! It’s the one and only haven for all. We own the night, and when it comes to Halloween Events in CFL, we own that too. There will be no better place to party than Manikins on this All Hallows Weekend as Master Paul Vaine and DJ Spooky Puffs spins away your inhibitions.
Come as your favorite Horror Movie Villain! Costume Contests!
Request friendly! Darkwave, Goth, Industrial, New Wave, Synth, Dark Electro, EBM, Punk, Rockabilly, Metal, etc.
Free parking | Full liquor | Awesome Lighting | Fog| Incense, often Vendors & Performers, and the best music and people anywhere.
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for more details
Bike or Treat
When: October 30th, 12-2pm
Where: Seminole Harley Davidson, 620 Hickman Circle, Sanford, FL 32771
What: You and your bike come dressed to impress October 30th for SCSF HOG’s Bike or Treat! Trick or Treating for the littles, Best Decorated Bike, Best Costume, Cold Drinks, Hot Food and a Special Halloween set of Live Music from The Bloody Jug Band.
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for more details
Halloween for Dees Kids
When: October 30th, 12pm-4pm
Where: Dees Brothers Brewery, 210 Magnolia Ave
What: An afternoon in our beer garden full of Trick-or-Treat fun for your lil monsters with games, crafts and of course… TREATS!
Be sure to dress up for the Kids Costume Parade @ 3:00 pm!
Burgers & Hotdogs from our Beer Garden Grill
Dress up and join us as we celebrate Halloween!
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for more details
Fang-tastic Fest
When: October 30th, 2-5pm
Where: Jeff Triplett Community Center, 1211 Mellonville Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
What: Load up your little ghosts and goblins and come celebrate the season with costume contests, carnival games, inflatables and sweet treats… if you dare! Looking for something a little spooky and a lot of fun for your Halloween weekend? Fang-tastic Fest will be held at the Jeff Triplett Community Center on October 30th from 2-5p.
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for more details
Gothoween
When: October 30th, 3pm
Where: The Alley 114 South Park Ave. Sanford, FL 32771
What: JOIN US FOR A SUNDAY GOOLISH PARTY GOTHOWEEN! Costume contest, live music, and a Sunday Halloween Party like no other! Get your tickets today their last show at The Alley sold out. LOVESONG – The CURE Tribute plus – First Wave (SWITCH) A full Cure concert experience with 90 minutes of music and video elements that pay tribute to Robert Smith and the legacy of the band and songs.
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for more details
Halloween on 13th Street
When: October 31st, 6-10pm
Where: Historic Goldsboro Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
What: Halloween on 13th Street will feature live entertainment, music, food and a ‘trunk or treat’ for children from 6 – 10 PM on Monday, October 31, 2022. Live entertainment will include a skit and a dance performance. Hotdogs and drinks will also be provided. Neighborhood kids can enjoy free trick-or-treating, dinner and entertainment while staying close to home.
Admission: Free
Info: Click Here for more details
MORE EVENTS ARE ADDED DAILY! Please check back soon 😉