September
Line Dancing
Saturday, September 19, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for a high-energy night of line dancing and nonstop fun! Hit the dance floor with DJ Gonzo and instructor Felicia Jones as they lead easy-to-learn routines set to great music and good vibes. Whether you’re a beginner or a regular on the floor, it’s the perfect night to dance, laugh, and move to the beat.
Fins & Fenders Cruise-In
Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Start your Saturday morning in paradise at Fins & Fenders Cruise-In, a laid-back gathering featuring classic cars, custom builds, modern rides, trucks, motorcycles, and more! Bring your ride or come check out the lineup while enjoying breakfast, morning beverages, a vendor market, and plenty of island vibes. Vehicle participation and spectator admission are FREE; no judging, no trophies, just fins, fenders, and a great morning in paradise!
Badge of Hope Haunted 5K
Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lace up and get spooky for the 2nd Annual Badge of Hope Haunted 5K at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale! Hosted by the Auburndale Police Department, this Halloween-themed race features a chip-timed 5K, Mummy Mile fun run, costume contest, awards, and an after party, all while supporting local breast cancer patients and the Auburndale Police Explorers program.
Make a getaway out of race weekend and save 20% on eligible RV Sites and Cabana Cabins with promo code APD20. Book by September 25 for stays September 21–28, 2026. Restrictions apply.
October
Paradise Market Turns 4
Sunday, October 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shop local, celebrate with us, and soak up the island vibes as our Small Business Sunday Paradise Market celebrates its 4th Birthday! Browse 40+ local vendors featuring one-of-a-kind finds, sweet treats, handcrafted goods, and more, plus enjoy birthday surprises, giveaways, photo opportunities, and festive fun throughout the Market. Admission is always FREE, and everyone’s invited to come celebrate four years of shopping small in paradise!
Line Dancing
Saturday, October 10, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for a high-energy night of line dancing and nonstop fun! Hit the dance floor with DJ Gonzo and instructor Felicia Jones as they lead easy-to-learn routines set to great music and good vibes. Whether you’re a beginner or a regular on the floor, it’s the perfect night to dance, laugh, and move to the beat.
Haunted House
Friday, October 16, 2026
6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Enter if you dare! The Haunted House returns on select nights with bigger and better spooky surprises, live characters, unexpected scares, and frightfully fun moments waiting around every corner.
Tickets are available in limited timed-entry sessions. Keep the Halloween fun going before or after your haunt with a bounce house, activities, and food and beverages available for purchase.
Plus, your screams support a great cause! A portion of ticket proceeds benefits The Academy of Spectrum Diversity, Inc., supporting opportunities for individuals with unique abilities.
Halloween Weekend
Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026
All Weekend
Resort Guests Only
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration in paradise! Join us for weekends filled with trick-or-treating, costume contests, themed activities, a haunted house, festive entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly fun. It's the perfect blend of fall traditions and island vibes you won't find anywhere else.
Haunted House
Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Enter if you dare! The Haunted House returns on select nights with bigger and better spooky surprises, live characters, unexpected scares, and frightfully fun moments waiting around every corner.
Tickets are available in limited timed-entry sessions. Keep the Halloween fun going before or after your haunt with a bounce house, activities, and food and beverages available for purchase.
Plus, your screams support a great cause! A portion of ticket proceeds benefits The Academy of Spectrum Diversity, Inc., supporting opportunities for individuals with unique abilities.
Haunted House
Friday, October 23, 2026
6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Enter if you dare! The Haunted House returns on select nights with bigger and better spooky surprises, live characters, unexpected scares, and frightfully fun moments waiting around every corner.
Tickets are available in limited timed-entry sessions. Keep the Halloween fun going before or after your haunt with a bounce house, activities, and food and beverages available for purchase.
Plus, your screams support a great cause! A portion of ticket proceeds benefits The Academy of Spectrum Diversity, Inc., supporting opportunities for individuals with unique abilities.
Fins & Fenders Cruise-In
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Start your Saturday morning in paradise at Fins & Fenders Cruise-In, a laid-back gathering featuring classic cars, custom builds, modern rides, trucks, motorcycles, and more! Bring your ride or come check out the lineup while enjoying breakfast, morning beverages, a vendor market, and plenty of island vibes. Vehicle participation and spectator admission are FREE; no judging, no trophies, just fins, fenders, and a great morning in paradise!
Haunted House
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Enter if you dare! The Haunted House returns on select nights with bigger and better spooky surprises, live characters, unexpected scares, and frightfully fun moments waiting around every corner.
Tickets are available in limited timed-entry sessions. Keep the Halloween fun going before or after your haunt with a bounce house, activities, and food and beverages available for purchase.
Plus, your screams support a great cause! A portion of ticket proceeds benefits The Academy of Spectrum Diversity, Inc., supporting opportunities for individuals with unique abilities.
Halloween Weekend
Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
All Weekend
Resort Guests Only
Trade the haunted house for a haunted tiki hut, or better yet, enjoy both! From our onsite haunted house and festive decorations to themed activities, live entertainment, costume contests, and unforgettable memories, there's something for every ghost, goblin, and Parrothead to enjoy. Grab your costumes and join us for a frightfully fun getaway in paradise.
Carving with a Cop and Friends
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween with our local heroes at the 4th Annual Carving with a Cop! Join the Auburndale Police Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and our local first responder friends for a family-friendly evening filled with pumpkin carving and decorating, games, crafts, costumes, and a kid-friendly haunted house. One pumpkin will be provided per family, and guests can enter their creation into the Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest, with the winner announced at 7:50 PM. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy a festive evening of community fun in paradise!
Boo Bash: A Halloween Party in Paradise
Friday, October 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Get ready to boo-gie the night away at Boo Bash: A Halloween Party in Paradise! Enjoy a night packed with Halloween fun, including a magic show, DJ, costume contest, inflatable obstacle course, balloon artistry, crafts and games, vendor shopping market, glow items, themed food and beverages, and a Halloween Dance Party to close out the night. Come dressed in your Halloween best and experience an evening of Fins, Frights & Fall Fun in paradise!
Halloween Weekend
Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Weekend
Resort Guests Only
Celebrate Halloween weekend in paradise with a frightfully fun lineup of activities for all ages! Enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests, campsite decorating, live entertainment, and our popular onsite haunted house as Camp Margaritaville Auburndale transforms into the ultimate Halloween destination. Whether you're here for the scares, the sweets, or the memories, Halloween weekend is one you won't want to miss.
November
Paradise Market
Sunday, November 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Shop local and soak up the island vibes at our Small Business Sunday Paradise Market! Held on select Sundays, this family-friendly event features 40+ local vendors with one-of-a-kind goodies, sweet treats, handcrafted items, and fun surprises. Admission is always FREE, and everyone’s invited!
Line Dancing
Saturday, November 21, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for a high-energy night of line dancing and nonstop fun! Hit the dance floor with DJ Gonzo and instructor Felicia Jones as they lead easy-to-learn routines set to great music and good vibes. Whether you’re a beginner or a regular on the floor, it’s the perfect night to dance, laugh, and move to the beat.
Fins & Fenders Cruise-In
Saturday, November 28, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Start your Saturday morning in paradise at Fins & Fenders Cruise-In, a laid-back gathering featuring classic cars, custom builds, modern rides, trucks, motorcycles, and more! Bring your ride or come check out the lineup while enjoying breakfast, morning beverages, a vendor market, and plenty of island vibes. Vehicle participation and spectator admission are FREE; no judging, no trophies, just fins, fenders, and a great morning in paradise!
December
Paradise Market
Sunday, December 13, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Shop local and soak up the island vibes at our Small Business Sunday Paradise Market! Held on select Sundays, this family-friendly event features 40+ local vendors with one-of-a-kind goodies, sweet treats, handcrafted items, and fun surprises. Admission is always FREE, and everyone’s invited!
Line Dancing
Saturday, December 19, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for a high-energy night of line dancing and nonstop fun! Hit the dance floor with DJ Gonzo and instructor Felicia Jones as they lead easy-to-learn routines set to great music and good vibes. Whether you’re a beginner or a regular on the floor, it’s the perfect night to dance, laugh, and move to the beat.
