Heads up: This event has passed. It ran Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
The city’s free family Halloween night runs 4 to 9 p.m. with trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, hay boat rides on the lake, a sensory-friendly Quiet Zone and an outdoor screening at 7:30.
Quick Facts
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 4–9 p.m.
- Where: Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., downtown Orlando (East Lawn by the Eola House)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Movie: Haunted Mansion on the lawn at 7:30 p.m.
Downtown’s free Halloween night
Get the costumes out a week early. Eolaween fills Lake Eola Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 9 p.m., and it’s free to attend. The City of Orlando’s family Halloween party sets up on the East Lawn by the Eola House with trick-or-treating, games, crafts, pumpkin decorating, inflatables, face painting and character meet-and-greets.
Hay boats on the lake
The most Lake Eola thing on the list is the pumpkin hay boat ride out on the water. There’s also a photo spot, a Fall Market for shopping local, live entertainment and food vendors for when someone inevitably gets hungry.
A calmer corner
Families who need a break from the noise can head to the sensory-friendly Quiet Zone, supported by AdventHealth. It’s a small detail that makes a big event work for more kids.
Stay for the movie
When the sun goes down, grab a spot on the lawn: Haunted Mansion screens outdoors at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and plan to stay through the last hour.
Why We’re Hyped
It’s the easiest free Halloween plan downtown: trick-or-treat in the afternoon, ride a hay boat across the lake at dusk and finish with a movie under the sky. The Quiet Zone is a thoughtful touch for kids who need one.
The Details
- Date and time: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 4–9 p.m.
- Movie: Haunted Mansion, 7:30 p.m., on the lawn
- Location: Lake Eola Park (East Lawn by the Eola House), 512 E. Washington St., Orlando, FL 32801
- Cost: Free to attend; food sold by vendors
- Accessibility: Sensory-friendly Quiet Zone on site
- Official info: City of Orlando
