By Cindy Peterson
Free Halloween Events in Lake County This Weekend
Trunk or Treat & Haunted House (Eustis Recreation)
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- When: Friday, October 25
- Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Carver Park, 2214 E Bates Ave, Eustis, FL 32726
- Details:
- Free event hosted by Eustis Parks & Rec.
- Candy, games, and costume prizes for children 17 and under.
- No masks allowed for adults to ensure safety and transparency.
- Activities: Trunk-or-treating, a haunted house with spooky surprises, and games with prizes for children.
Boo Fest (Tavares)
- When: Friday, October 25
- Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Tavares, FL
- Details:
- A free family event “gHOSTed” by the City of Tavares.
- Spooktacular live entertainment throughout the evening.
- Kids’ Costume Contest at 7 PM, with prizes for the best costumes.
- Activities include a trunk-or-treat area, a “creepy” tent sponsored by the Golden Triangle YMCA, and lots of activities for kids.
- Activities: Costume contest, trunk-or-treat, live performances, and interactive Halloween-themed tents.
Halloween Party (City of Fruitland Park)
- When: Friday, October 25
- Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
- Location: Fruitland Park Gardenia Center, 205 W Berckman St, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
- Details:
- Free event with plenty of spooky fun!
- Featuring a Haunted Bus at 7 PM for a unique and chilling experience.
- A dance party to get everyone in the Halloween spirit.
- Games, prizes, and a costume contest for all ages.
- Activities: Haunted bus ride, dance party, games, and a costume contest.
Trike-or-Treat at Gator Harley-Davidson
- When: Saturday, October 26
- Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
- Location: Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 US Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34748
- Details:
- A family-friendly event sponsored by Stand Up to Stand Out.
- Trick-or-treat from motorcycles decked out in spooky decorations.
- Photo opportunities for families and kids dressed in costumes.
- Prizes for the #1, #2, and #3 best-decorated bikes, based on people’s votes.
- All types of motorcycles welcome to participate.
- Activities: Bike decorating contest, trunk-or-treating from motorcycle trunks, food, and activities for kids.
Not Too Scary Boo Bash (Lady Lake)
- When: Saturday, October 26
- Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
- Location: Guava Street Athletic Complex, Lady Lake, FL
- Details:
- A family-friendly, not-too-scary Halloween bash for all ages.
- Features a foam party, bounce houses, a costume contest, music, food, and fun activities for the kids.
- Hosted by the Town of Lady Lake.
- Activities: Foam party, costume contest, music, bounce houses, and games.
Scaremont: Halloween on the Trail (Clermont)
- When: Tuesday, October 29
- Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Showtime at 7:00 PM)
- Location: Waterfront Park, 300 3rd St, Clermont, FL
- Details:
- Free trick-or-treat stations along the trail.
- Family-friendly activities and games for all ages.
- Outdoor movie screening of Halloweentown starting at 7:00 PM.
- Creepy Clermont Costume Contest: Come dressed in your spookiest attire and compete for prizes.
- Hosted by the City of Clermont and Clermont Police Department.
- Activities: Trick-or-treating, costume contest, outdoor movie, and family fun.
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.