Deltona and surrounding West Volusia communities are preparing for an extended fall and Halloween season in 2026, with events scheduled throughout October. Residents will find a broad selection of activities catering to various interests, including local animal sanctuary trick-or-treating, nature trails, haunted venues, and community parades.
In Deltona, 101 Paws and Claws, located at 3240 Hyder Avenue, will host a combined event with neighboring Bell Farm on Saturday, October 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event offers trick-or-treating with local business booths at the sanctuary, tours of exotic animal enclosures, and additional activities at Bell Farm. Advance tickets are available for $30, covering admission to both locations and all activities.
Also in Deltona, the Lyonia Environmental Center at 2150 Eustace Avenue will feature "Spooky Stories and the Lyonia Preserve Trail" on a date not specified in the current roundup. Trail entries are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., with the event concluding by 1:30 p.m. Lyonia’s detailed event listing states this is a free event requiring no advance registration and includes stations along a short nature trail featuring information about snakes, insects, plants, and local history.
The Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, at 1200 Saxon Boulevard in Deltona, will host a free Halloween event on a date not specified. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with an egg hunt anticipated around 7 p.m., followed by a screening of "Hotel Transylvania."
Beyond Deltona, the community of DeLand offers numerous options. Harvest Fields, located at 3000 North Spring Garden Avenue, will operate its corn maze, hayride, and other family fall activities on Saturdays and Sundays throughout October, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pumpkins will be available for purchase at their pumpkin patch. Admission is $15 per person, with free parking. Additionally, Harvest Fields will host haunted attractions on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring a haunted hayride, two haunted houses, and a haunted corn maze, recommended for ages 10 and older. Admission for the haunted attractions is $25 per person. Tickets for both Harvest Fields events can be purchased in advance or at the gate.
For those interested in historical sites, the DeBary Hall Historic Site at 198 Sunrise Boulevard in DeBary hosted a Victorian tea and guided tour of Frederick deBary’s 19th-century estate on a date earlier in October. Ticket sales for this $25 event officially closed on October 3, but interested individuals can call to inquire about potential space availability. Later in the month, DeBary Hall Historic Site will offer "Candlelit Tours and Scary Stories" at $10 per person, with reservations required. Tours are scheduled for 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on two nights not specified in the current information, and children younger than 12 are not admitted. These tours provide mild frights within the historic mansion.
Cassadaga will host an immersive haunted attraction at the historic Hotel Cassadaga, located at 355 Cassadaga Road. This attraction features live actors and is scheduled for various evenings throughout October, specifically October 16, 18, 22, 25, and 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on October 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Special themed nights and discounts are planned. The regular admission price was not clearly posted on the hotel calendar, and individuals are advised to call for current information.
Orange City will be home to the Sorosis Club’s 48th annual volunteer-built haunted house at 222 East University Avenue. The club confirmed the 2026 attraction and has ticket information available through its website, though due to differing published listings for nightly hours, checking with the club before visiting is recommended.
Other West Volusia events include a Halloween-themed shopping experience in Historic Downtown DeLand, confirmed for October 14, though complete 2026 time and participation details had not been published as of the roundup. The Gillespie Museum at 234 East Michigan Avenue in DeLand will present its "Haunted Cave" exhibit, trick-or-treating, and "Spooky Stones" exhibit during its regular hours, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., throughout the event period. A "Mostly Green Halloween" program is also scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. These museum activities are free, with donations supporting programming.
Artisan Alley in DeLand is confirmed to host a pet costume contest and parade on October 17, alongside local crafters and pet vendors. Exact 2026 location, time, and admission details for this event were not yet clearly published.
The D Ranch Preserve at 2655 Reed Ellis Road in Osteen will offer sunset hiking, candy, bat-themed activities, and hayrides on a date not specified, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with hayrides running from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free with RSVP, and hayrides cost $5, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Earl Brown Park at 750 South Alabama Avenue in DeLand is confirmed to host a large Halloween event on October 23, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, a villain parade, a costume contest, food trucks, vendors, music, games, and a Kid Zone. Official 2026 time and admission information for this city-hosted event had not yet been posted.
Finally, Blue Spring State Park at 2100 West French Avenue in Orange City will offer a haunted trail, guided moonlight hikes, and other after-dark park activities on two nights not specified, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Evening cruises are available separately. The cost is $35 per vehicle for up to eight people, with cruises costing extra.
These diverse events provide numerous opportunities for Deltona residents and families to celebrate the fall and Halloween season in 2026.
