Looking for the best ways to celebrate Halloween and fall in Florida? As the autumn season rolls in, the Sebring area comes alive with festive community celebrations, from trick-or-treating and haunted attractions to family-friendly festivals and holiday traditions. Discover the top fall events in Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid that you won’t want to miss this fall.
Halloween & Trick-or-Treat Events
From downtown celebrations to neighborhood trick-or-treating, here’s where to celebrate Halloween in the Sebring area this year.
Fall-O-Ween on the Circle
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Spooktacular times await at the Fall-O-Ween Halloween festival in Sebring’s Historic Circle Park! Get ready for trunk-or-treating, games galore, toe-tapping music, a monster mash, costume parade, and more. Families can also enjoy trick-or-treating throughout downtown Sebring, with free treat bags available for the first 1,000 children in costume. Admission is free!
Trick-or-Treating in Sebring, FL
October 31, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Get those costumes and candy bags ready! The City of Sebring has designated October 31 from 6 PM to 9 PM for Halloween trick-or-treating. Families can head out for an evening of neighborhood trick-or-treating and enjoy one of the sweetest traditions of the season!
Trunk-or-Treat at Huston Chevrolet in Avon Park
October 30–31, 2026 | 1 PM Until Closing Each Day
Families in Avon Park can stop by Huston Chevrolet on October 30 and 31 for two afternoons of trunk-or-treating, candy, games, and family-friendly festivities.
Lake Placid Halloween Block Party
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Halloween festivities are also happening in downtown Lake Placid! Head to Interlake Boulevard for an evening of trick-or-treating, music, food trucks, a costume contest, and community fun. It’s another great way to enjoy Halloween with family and friends in the Sebring area.
Haunted Attractions & Spooky Halloween Activities
Looking for something a little scarier? These haunted attractions are keeping the Halloween thrills going through October 31.
Haunted Maze at the Historic Circle Theater
October 30–31, 2026 | 6 PM – 10 PM
Ready to get your scare on? Join the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce for some spine-chilling fun at their Annual Haunted Maze inside of the historic Circle Theatre! The Haunted Maze will be open during the final weekend of October from 5 PM – 10 PM, featuring a special “Lights On” hour earlier in the evening for families looking for a little less fright.
Terror Trail of Highlands County
October 2–31, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Voted one of the Top 10 haunts in Florida, the Terror Trail is an incredibly unique thriller attraction in Sebring, Florida made up of a 1/2 mile woodland path full of unsettling creatures, spooky set pieces, and innovative scares. Join the terrifying crew every Friday and Saturday night in October (starting October 2nd and 3rd through October 31st) from 7 PM – 10 PM. There is no specific age restriction for this event; however, it can be quite intense, so parental discretion is advised.
More Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in the Sebring Area
From community celebrations to fun-filled festivals, the Sebring area has plenty of ways to enjoy the fall season with family and friends. These local favorites offer pumpkin-themed fun, children’s activities, food trucks, live entertainment, and more.
Children’s Business Fair & Street Festival
October 4, 2026 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Find your pick of the patch in the heart of Sebring! The Children’s Museum of Highlands County will be holding its 6th Annual Street Festival & Children’s Business Fair in Downtown Sebring. You’ll find family-fun games and activities, live music, some clowning around from Toby’s Junior Clown Show, free fall crafts for all ages, photos ops, and pumpkins for sale. Don’t miss the pop-up vendor booths displaying businesses developed and run by local young minds of all ages!
Spring Lake Fall Festival
October 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
If it’s a Florida Fall you’re looking for, you’ll want to venture to the Spring Lake neighborhood for their annual Fall Festival held on October 24 from 10AM – 4PM! Plan to Eat, Shop & Play at the event! Set to be their largest festival yet, you can expect 100+ vendors, a variety of food trucks, their popular Farmers Market, special entertainment, and several games and inflatables to keep the young (and young-at-heart) entertained!
Sun ’n Lake Fall Festival
October 27, 2026 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Get ready for an evening of family-friendly fun at the Sun ’n Lake Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 27, from 5 PM – 8 PM! Bring your favorite costume and enjoy trunk-or-treating, games and activities, prizes, food trucks and live music as the Sun ’n Lake community celebrates the fall season.
Festive November & Thanksgiving Celebrations
The fun doesn’t end with Halloween! November brings art festivals, live entertainment, seasonal celebrations, and Thanksgiving traditions to the Sebring area.
59th Annual Sebring Arts & Crafts Festival
November 7, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
It’s a tradition! Join the Highlands Art League for the 59th Annual Sebring Arts & Crafts Festival in the charming Historic Circle Park of Downtown Sebring on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM! Get ready for an art extravaganza with vendors galore, delicious food, and a treasure trove of kid-friendly fun! Think face painting, dazzling beading, tablecloth masterpieces, sidewalk chalk art, and so much more! Get your creative juices flowing!
Sebring’s Gobble Wobble
November 14, 2026 | 12 PM – 5 PM
Get ready for a fantastic time at Sebring’s Gobble Wobble on November 14 from 12 PM- 5 PM in Downtown Sebring! Featuring a delightful array of handcrafted beer, wine, and spirits tastings from around the state, you’re bound to discover your new favorite drinks while enjoying live music that will keep the energy high and the atmosphere lively. Browse through a variety of unique vendors offering everything from artisan goods to tasty treats.
Pilgrim Palooza
November 21, 2026 | 6 PM – 11 PM
For one night only! The legendary dueling pianos from Howl at the Moon are storming the Historic Circle Theatre on November 21 from 6 PM to 11 PM. Get ready to boogie at the Turkey Tunes before and after party—it’s going to be a blast! This shindig is strictly 21+, so parents, it’s your time to kick back and unwind!
Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run Races
November 21 & November 26, 2026
Don’t miss two opportunities to make room for Thanksgiving Day feasts! First, lace up for the Sun ‘N Lake 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8 AM. Then, join the community anchor event: the 34th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Highlands Hammock State Park on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8 AM.
Plan Your Fall Visit to the Sebring Area
With so many exciting events lined up, the Sebring area is the place to be this Fall! Be sure to check our website for the latest updates and details on all the festivities. Gather your friends and family, and experience the quaint, Autumnal charm of the Fall season in Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid!
