Halloween Events & October Fun in Central Florida | Camp Margaritaville Auburndale

Pack your costumes, your courage, and your flip-flops because October at Camp Margaritaville Resort Auburndale is filled with frightfully fun ways to celebrate the season.

From haunted house thrills and trick-or-treating to costume contests, live entertainment, festive food and drinks, golf cart parades, and special events, paradise gets a little spooky all month long.

Whether you’re planning a Halloween getaway with the family, joining us for one of our signature October events, or simply looking for a different way to celebrate fall in Central Florida, there’s always something brewing in paradise.

Costumes, Candy & Camp Margaritaville Fun

Celebrate spooky season with three frightfully fun Halloween weekends at Camp Margaritaville Resort Auburndale!

October 16–18 • October 23–25 • October 30–November 1

Pack your costumes and get ready for a full lineup of Halloween fun, including our onsite Haunted House, costume contests, golf cart parades, trick-or-treating, RV Site and Cabana Cabin decorating contests, themed activities, live entertainment, spooky food and drink specials, and plenty of festive surprises throughout the resort.

Each weekend brings a different mix of Halloween magic, family fun, and island vibes, making it the perfect excuse for an October getaway in paradise.

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Frightfully Fun Around the Resort

There’s more than one way to celebrate spooky season in paradise.

Throughout October, watch for:

Live Music • Haunted House • Food Specials • Bar Specials • Boo-ze Crawl Passport • RV Site Decorating Contests • Cabana Cabin Decorating Contests • Costume Contests • Golf Cart Parades • Photo Contests • Trick-or-Treating • Halloween Activities • Seasonal Entertainment

Activity schedules and availability may vary by weekend. Resort guests can check the Camp Margaritaville Resort App during their stay for the latest schedule and activity details.

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Enter If You Dare: The Haunted House Returns

Get ready for bigger scares, spooky surprises, live characters, and frightfully fun moments around every corner as the Camp Margaritaville Haunted House returns this October!

Haunted House Dates:
October 16, 17, 23 & 24
October 26–31

Tickets are available in limited timed-entry sessions, so purchasing in advance is highly recommended. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit The Academy of Spectrum Diversity, Inc., helping support opportunities for individuals with unique abilities.

Follow the link below for complete Haunted House details, available dates and times, and to purchase your tickets before your preferred session sells out.

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Beats, Boots & Boos

A Small Stand With A Variety Of Objects On It

Paradise Market

Sunday, October 4
10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Shop local and soak up the island vibes during our Small Business Sunday Paradise Market. Explore more than 40 local vendors featuring handcrafted finds, sweet treats, unique goods, and fun surprises.

Admission is free and everyone is invited.

Line Dancing

Saturday, October 10
6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Kick up your boots for a high-energy night of line dancing with DJ Gonzo and instructor Felicia Jones.

Learn easy-to-follow routines, hit the dance floor, and enjoy four hours of music, movement, and great vibes in paradise.

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Fins & Fenders Cruise-In

Saturday, October 24
Fins & Fenders Cruise-In

Start your Saturday with classic cars, custom rides, motorcycles, local vendors, breakfast, and laid-back island vibes.

**Vehicle participation and spectator admission are free** — no judging, no trophies, just fins, fenders, and fun in paradise.

Boo Bash

Friday, October 30

Get ready to boo-gie!

Join us for a festive Halloween celebration filled with music, costumes, seasonal fun, and plenty of spooky Margaritaville energy.

More Boo Bash details coming soon.

Carving with a Cop & Friends

Wednesday, October 28
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 local first responders for pumpkin carving, games, crafts, costumes, and family-friendly Halloween fun.

One pumpkin is provided per family, with a Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest to join in on the fun. Costumes are encouraged!