Halloween Events in Ocala: Oct. 22–31, 2026
Every Halloween event on the Only In Ocala calendar from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31, in Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Fort McCoy and Silver Springs, with times, addresses and links.
Halloween Events in Ocala, Oct. 22–31, 2026
The biggest Halloween events left in Ocala this year are the free Gray Family Halloween Festival at the Ocala Downtown Market on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m.; the City of Ocala's free indoor Boo Bash the same evening, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St.; the Marion County Sheriff's Office Safe and Spooktacular on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; and a run of trunk or treats on Oct. 23–24. Halloween itself falls on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Thursday, Oct. 22
- Beetlejuice (1988) at the Marion Theatre · 5:30 PM · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala · $5
- Classics and Cocktails: The Exorcist (1973), rated R · 8 PM · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave · $5
Friday, Oct. 23
- Horse-O-Ween · 3:30–8 PM · Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave · Free
- Krystal Automotive Boo Bash & Trunk or Treat · 5–8 PM · 7299 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala · Free
- Beetlejuice (1988) at the Marion Theatre · 5:30 PM · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave · $5
- Howl-O-Ween Pawty (Humane Society of Marion County) · 5:30–8 PM · Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd · $5 ages 13+
- MCSO Safe and Spooktacular Halloween Party · 6–8:30 PM · 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala · Free
- After Dark in the Park: Young Frankenstein · 7 PM · Fort King, 3925 E Fort King St · Free
- Hocus Pocus (1993) at the Marion Theatre · 8 PM · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave · $5
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Haunted or Not? paranormal program · Noon · Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy
- Ruck or Treat (American Legion Post 27) · 3–7 PM · Veterans Memorial Park, 2601 E Fort King St · Free
- Belleview Trunk or Treat · 4–7 PM · Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th St, Belleview · Free
- Revo Church Boo Bash · 5–7 PM · Revo Church, 3140 SW 26th St, Ocala
- Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest · 5–7 PM · World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave · Free
- Greenway Trick 'R Trot night trail race · 5K 5:45 PM; 10K 6:45 PM · Shangri-La Trailhead, 12788 SW 69th Ct · From $45
- 5k Nevermore · Kids mile 5:40 PM; 5K 6:30 PM · Baseline Road Trailhead, 4255 SE 58th Ave · $5 per event
- HOPS Walking Ghost Tour · 6 and 8 PM · Bryant House, 712 E Fort King St · Ticketed
- St. John Lutheran Trunk or Treat · 7 PM · 1915 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala
Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Park After Dark: Little Shop of Horrors · Movie 7 PM · Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave · $5 per car; register ahead
Thursday, Oct. 29
- Mystery Theater: Monsters Among Us (teens) · 4:30 PM · Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview
- Paddock Mall Candy Crawl · 5–6:30 PM · Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Rd · Free
- Vampires vs. Werewolves (teens) · 5 PM · Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala
- Hocus Pocus (1993) at the Marion Theatre · 5:30 PM · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave · $5
- Classics and Cocktails: The Exorcist (1973), rated R · 8 PM · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave · $5
Friday, Oct. 30
- Trunk or Treat at Great American Self Storage · 5–8 PM · 9190 SW State Road 200, Ocala · Free
- City of Ocala Boo Bash · 5:30–7:30 PM · E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St · Free
- The Gray Family Halloween Festival · 6–10 PM · Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave · Free
- Spellbound Silver Festival and Ball · 6:30–10:30 PM · Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd · $10 per person
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast (18+) · See showtimes · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave · $23–$38
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)
- Spooky Skelebration (ages 5–12) · 2 PM · Headquarters Library, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd
- Haunted Walk & Carnival at St. John the Baptist · 6:30–8:30 PM · 7525 S US Hwy 41, Dunnellon · Free
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast (18+) · See showtimes · Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave · $23–$38
- Poloween at Ocala Polo Club (confirm date with the club) · See club for match time · Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Hwy 475
Times and prices come from each event's listing on the Ocala events calendar; the City of Ocala Boo Bash details match the City's Oct. 20, 2026, announcement and its Any Age Programs page, which lists it as a free program. Events held earlier in October are listed further down. See also the fall festivals guide and things to do this weekend.
Downtown Ocala Halloween Events
Downtown's remaining Halloween events are split between the open-air pavilion at the Ocala Downtown Market and Fort King National Historic Landmark, east of downtown. All of them are free.
| Event | When (2026) | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gray Family Halloween Festival More than 60 vendor booths hand out candy. This is downtown Ocala’s big family trick-or-treat night. | Fri, Oct 30 · 6–10 PM (costume contests 8 PM) | Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala | Free |
| Horse-O-Ween Equine industry expo plus hobby-horse games for kids. | Fri, Oct 23 · 3:30–8 PM | Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala | Free |
| After Dark in the Park: Young Frankenstein Outdoor movie night. Bring chairs or blankets. | Fri, Oct 23 · 7 PM | Fort King, 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala | Free |
Trunk or Treats and Family Halloween Parties
These are the organized trick-or-treat events still ahead in Ocala, Belleview and the surrounding county, in date order. The full car-to-car list with organizers, addresses and free options is on Ocala trunk or treat 2026. For neighborhood trick-or-treating, hours and safety tips, see our guide to where to trick or treat in Ocala.
| Event | When (2026) | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCSO Safe and Spooktacular Halloween Party Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The location has changed in past years, so check MCSO’s social media first. | Fri, Oct 23 · 6–8:30 PM | 601 SE 25th Ave, Ocala | Free |
| Krystal Automotive Boo Bash & Trunk or Treat | Fri, Oct 23 · 5–8 PM | 7299 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala | Free |
| Howl-O-Ween Pawty (Humane Society of Marion County) Costumes for people and pets. | Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30–8 PM | Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala | $5 ages 13+; kids 12 and under and pets free |
| Belleview Trunk or Treat Held at Lake Lillian Park in 2025. Confirm the venue with the City of Belleview. | Sat, Oct 24 · 4–7 PM | Listed at Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th St, Belleview | Free |
| Spooktacular BOOtastic Halloween Dozens of candy stations, games, costume contests and a dance party with DJ Victor. | Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM–noon | Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Ln, Ocala | Free trick-or-treating; bounce tickets and food extra |
| Ruck or Treat (American Legion Post 27) | Sat, Oct 24 · 3–7 PM | Veterans Memorial Park, 2601 E Fort King St, Ocala | Free |
| Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest Dog costume contest; winners at 6:45 PM. | Sat, Oct 24 · 5–7 PM | World Equestrian Center, 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala | Free to enter and watch |
| Paddock Mall Candy Crawl Indoor trick-or-treating at participating stores. No full-face masks or weapon props. | Thu, Oct 29 · 5–6:30 PM | Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Rd, Ocala | Free |
| City of Ocala Boo Bash Indoor trick-or-treating, games, spooky activities, crafts, music and candy. Costumes encouraged; all ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Run by City of Ocala Recreation & Parks. | Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30–7:30 PM | E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala | Free |
| Halloween Monster Mash & Trick or Treat Bash Interactive event with favorite movie and cartoon characters and candy for all ages while supplies last. | Fri, Oct 30 · 6–7 PM | Silver Springs Shores Community Center, 590 Silver Rd, Ocala | Free |
| Poloween at Ocala Polo Club Costumed polo and tailgate trick-or-treating. The club’s Polo-ween page shows Oct 25, so confirm the date. | Sat, Oct 31 (per the club’s ticket schedule) | Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala | Tailgate reservations |
Haunted Trails, Ghost Tours and Spooky Shows
For older kids, teens and adults. Several of these are age-restricted, so check the event page before buying tickets. Full haunted houses outside the county, including Homestead Haunt and Kirby Farm’s ScaryTrain in Williston, are on our haunted houses near Ocala 2026 page.
| Event | When (2026) | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Trick 'R Trot (night trail race) | Sat, Oct 24 · 5K 5:45 PM, 10K 6:45 PM | Shangri-La Trailhead and Campground, 12788 SW 69th Ct, Ocala (moved from Pruitt Trailhead for 2026) | 5K $45 · 10K $55 · both $75 |
| Spellbound Silver Festival and Ball Night festival around the headsprings with a nighttime spider walk. Proceeds support the Friends of Silver Springs. | Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30–10:30 PM | Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd | $10 per person |
| A Nightmare on Pine Street haunted trail: CANCELED for 2026 Wayne’s World of Paintball announced the cancellation on Facebook on Sept. 23, citing complications with its request to the city. | Canceled (had been planned for Oct 9–10, 16–17, 23–24) | Wayne’s World of Paintball, 4841 S Pine Ave, Ocala | Canceled |
| HOPS Walking Ghost Tour Historic district walk led by the Historic Ocala Preservation Society. | Sat, Oct 24 · 6 and 8 PM (last 2026 date; tours also ran Oct 10 and 17) | Bryant House, 712 E Fort King St, Ocala | Ticketed; limited spots |
| The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast (18+) | Fri–Sat, Oct 30–31 (also ran Oct 16–17) | Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala | $23–$38 |
| Haunted Walk & Carnival at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Family-friendly haunted walk with costumed characters, candy stations, carnival games and prizes in the parish back field. | Sat, Oct 31 · 6:30–8:30 PM | 7525 S US Hwy 41, Dunnellon | Free |
| Park After Dark: Little Shop of Horrors | Tue, Oct 27 · movie 7 PM | Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala | $5 per car; register ahead |
Earlier This Month
These October 2026 Halloween events have already taken place. They are listed for reference and for planning next year.
| Event | When (2026) | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fear Circus (ages 13+) | Fri, Oct 2 · 8:30 PM | Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd | $30 |
| Marion County Parks & Rec Fall Carnival | Sat, Oct 3 · from 5 PM | Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala | Free; youth armbands $5 or 5 canned goods |
| Burnyzz Car Show & Trunk or Treat | Sat, Oct 10 · 4–7 PM | Burnyzz Speed Shop, 1 Aspen Rd, Ocala | Free |
| Ghouls Night Out | Sat, Oct 10 · 6–9 PM | Ocala Downtown Market, Ocala | Free |
| Phantasmagoria XVII: Frankenstein | Sun, Oct 11 · 2 and 6:30 PM | Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd | $30 |
| Haunted 5K, 10K & Half Marathon | Sat, Oct 17 · 8 AM | Baseline Road Trailhead, Ocala | 5K $30 · 10K $45 · Half $65 · $5 ages 1–15 |
| Fort King Haunted Trail & Phantoms in the Fort Run by City of Ocala Recreation & Parks. | Sat, Oct 17 · 5–10 PM | Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E Fort King St, Ocala | Free |
Pumpkin Patches Near Ocala
Two long-running patches are confirmed for 2026. More options, including farms outside the county, are on our Ocala pumpkin patch guide and fall activities guide, and our news guide to pumpkin patches near Ocala covers church patch pop-ups and fall festivals with hayrides and corn mazes.
| Event | When (2026) | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church Visit Ocala lists weekday afternoon and Saturday hours; the church posts its opening date on its own site. | Oct 1–31 | 1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala | Not listed |
| Fall Festival at Cannon Farms Pumpkin patch, flower fields, crop mazes and farm animals during all regular hours; wagon rides, live music, vendors and food trucks on weekends. | Sept. 26 through Nov. 1, 2026 (pumpkin picking while supplies last); Tue–Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–sunset, Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Mon | 11801 SW 180th Ave Rd, Dunnellon | General admission $10, Fun Pass $20, ages 2 and under free; pumpkins priced separately |
Trick-or-Treat Hours in Ocala
Neither the City of Ocala nor Marion County sets official trick-or-treat hours. Neighborhood trick-or-treating usually happens in the early evening on October 31.
In 2026, Halloween falls on a Saturday. Many organized events moved to Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, while the Gray Family Halloween Festival, the City of Ocala Boo Bash and the late Rocky Horror shows are on Oct. 30–31.
Halloween Safety Tips
- Stay in groups, and have an adult go with younger children.
- Add reflective tape, a flashlight or glow sticks to dark costumes. Many Marion County neighborhoods have no sidewalks.
- Check candy before kids eat it.
- Ocala evenings can still be warm in October, so bring water for outdoor events.
Halloween in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
What Halloween events are in Ocala from Oct. 22 to 31, 2026?
The largest Halloween events in Ocala in the last 10 days of October 2026 are the Gray Family Halloween Festival at the Ocala Downtown Market (Friday, Oct. 30, 6–10 p.m., free), the City of Ocala Boo Bash at the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St. (Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m., free), the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Safe and Spooktacular (Friday, Oct. 23, 6–8:30 p.m., free), Horse-O-Ween downtown (Friday, Oct. 23), and trunk or treats in Ocala and Belleview on Oct. 23–24 and Oct. 30.
Where can kids trick-or-treat in Ocala?
The biggest organized trick-or-treat in downtown Ocala is the Gray Family Halloween Festival, where more than 60 vendors hand out candy at the Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. The City of Ocala’s indoor Boo Bash is the same evening, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center. Free trunk or treats include the Sheriff’s Office party and Krystal Automotive (Oct. 23), Belleview and American Legion Post 27 (Oct. 24), the Paddock Mall Candy Crawl (Oct. 29) and Great American Self Storage (Oct. 30).
Does Ocala set official trick-or-treat hours?
We found no City of Ocala or Marion County ordinance setting trick-or-treat hours. Neighborhood trick-or-treating in Marion County generally happens in the early evening on October 31. In 2026, Halloween falls on a Saturday.
Are there haunted houses or haunted trails in Ocala?
The City of Ocala’s free Fort King Haunted Trail was held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, and A Nightmare on Pine Street at Wayne’s World of Paintball is canceled for 2026. Still ahead are the Historic Ocala Preservation Society’s last walking ghost tours on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 and 8 p.m., and the Haunted Walk & Carnival at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Dunnellon on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Is there a Halloween on Central event in Ocala?
No. An earlier version of this page described a downtown event called “Halloween on Central.” No such event exists, and downtown Ocala has no Central Street. The family trick-or-treat festival downtown is the Gray Family Halloween Festival at the Ocala Downtown Market.
Where are pumpkin patches near Ocala?
The Ocala Pumpkin Patch at First United Methodist Church, 1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, runs Oct. 1–31, 2026. Cannon Farms, 11801 SW 180th Ave Rd in Dunnellon, has a pumpkin patch open during all regular hours through Nov. 1, 2026, while supplies last, with wagon rides on weekends.
What Halloween events are free in Ocala?
Free Halloween events from Oct. 22 to 31, 2026, include Horse-O-Ween, After Dark in the Park and the Sheriff’s Office Safe and Spooktacular (Oct. 23), the Krystal Automotive, Belleview and Ruck or Treat trunk or treats (Oct. 23–24), the Paddock Mall Candy Crawl (Oct. 29), the Gray Family Halloween Festival, the City of Ocala Boo Bash and the Great American Self Storage trunk or treat (Oct. 30), and the Haunted Walk & Carnival in Dunnellon (Oct. 31).
More Fall Fun in Ocala
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Learn more →Sources
- Visit Ocala — Halloween festivities in Ocala/Marion County (2026)
- Visit Ocala — The Gray Family Halloween Festival 2026
- Visit Ocala — Ocala pumpkin patches (2026)
- Fun 4 Ocala Kids — Marion County trick-or-treating events (2026)
- Historic Ocala Preservation Society — Ghost Tours
- Ocala Polo Club — Fall 2026 schedule and tailgates
- World Equestrian Center Ocala — events
- City of Belleview — local events
- City of Ocala — Boo Bash 2026 press release (Oct. 20, 2026)
- City of Ocala Recreation & Parks — Any Age Programs (Boo Bash listed as a free program)
Dates and times were first checked on September 26, 2026; the Oct. 22–31 list was rechecked against the events calendar and the City of Ocala's Boo Bash announcement on October 21, 2026. Hosts sometimes change plans, so confirm with the organizer before you go. Know of an event we missed? Tell us.
Correction: earlier versions of this page described a downtown event called "Halloween on Central." That event does not exist, and it has been removed. See our editorial guidelines.
Eventos de Halloween en Ocala 2026
En 2026, Halloween cae en sábado 31 de octubre, y muchos eventos de Ocala y el Condado de Marion se adelantan al fin de semana del 23 y 24 de octubre. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Marion ofrece su fiesta gratuita Safe and Spooktacular el viernes 23 de octubre de 6 a 8:30 p.m., y Belleview celebra su Trunk or Treat gratis el sábado 24 de octubre de 4 a 7 p.m. El viernes 30 de octubre, la Ciudad de Ocala organiza su Boo Bash gratuito bajo techo de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m. en el E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St. Esa misma noche, el Gray Family Halloween Festival se celebra de 6 a 10 p.m. en el Ocala Downtown Market, 403 SE Osceola Ave, con dulces de más de 60 vendedores y entrada gratis.
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