Port Charlotte • Punta Gorda • Englewood • North Port
Some families want friendly ghosts and glowing pumpkins. Others are ready for dark trails and serious scares. This guide separates the gentler experiences from attractions better suited to older kids, teens and adults.
Important: Several organizers have not yet posted complete 2026 schedules, prices or age guidance. We label those details clearly instead of copying dates from a prior year.
Halloween Notte
Halloween Notte
Family-friendly or scary: Mixed event with family activities and haunted attractions
Recommended age: Confirm the organizer’s 2026 guidance; haunted sections may not suit young or sensitive children
Indoor or outdoor: Mixed; review the attraction layout before visiting
When: 2026 October dates and nightly schedule to be confirmed
Where: Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Cost: Ticketed event; 2026 prices to be confirmed; tickets are required
Halloween Notte combines three haunted attractions with a live Halloween show, hayrides, food trucks, vendors, seasonal treats, photo opportunities and family activities. Because the event mixes family entertainment with haunted experiences, parents should review each attraction before bringing young children.
Haunting on the Harbor
Haunting on the Harbor
Family-friendly or scary: Scary haunted house; stronger scares
Recommended age: Best for older children, teens and adults who actively want a frightening attraction
Indoor or outdoor: Haunted-house maze in an outdoor event setup; confirm current conditions
When: The official site displays October/November dates, but the year and final 2026 schedule must be confirmed
Where: Near the Celtic Ray, Marion Avenue and Nesbit Street, Downtown Punta Gorda
Cost: Advance tickets and Fast Passes available; current 2026 prices to be confirmed; tickets are required
This 5,000-square-foot haunted house uses frightening rooms, twisting corridors, special effects and live actors. It is not a gentle trick-or-treat walk, so purchase tickets only through the official site and confirm the final calendar before visiting.
Cedar Point Environmental Park Halloween Haunted Trails
Cedar Point Environmental Park Halloween Haunted Trails
Family-friendly or scary: Early evening is more family-oriented; later hours may be scarier
Recommended age: Younger visitors may prefer the early-light period; confirm the organizer’s age guidance
Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor guided trails
When: 2026 dates not yet confirmed on the official event page
Where: Cedar Point Environmental Park, 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224
Cost: Ticketed fundraiser; 2026 price to be confirmed; tickets are required
Cedar Point’s fundraiser traditionally features guided haunted trails, food trucks and seasonal activities. Earlier portions of the evening have been presented for younger visitors while actors and stronger scares appear after dark. Wait for the organizer’s 2026 announcement before adding a date to your calendar.
The Phobia Haunted Trail
The Phobia Haunted Trail
Family-friendly or scary: Scary live-actor attraction
Recommended age: Older kids, teens and adults; may not suit small children
Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor/venue format to be confirmed
When: No verified 2026 date found
Where: Current Charlotte County location to be confirmed
Cost: Ticketed attraction; 2026 price to be confirmed; tickets would be required
The Phobia Haunted Trail is promoted in older third-party material as one of the area’s scarier seasonal experiences. We did not find a verified official 2026 source, so we are not publishing the old address, 2025 dates or price. Add this attraction only after the local organizer posts a current official announcement.
Manic2Makers Haunted Market
Manic2Makers Haunted Market
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5–10 p.m.
Where: Celtic Ray Public House, 145 E. Marion Ave., Downtown Punta Gorda
Cost: Free admission
Alt vendors, oddities, paranormal investigators, unusual art and tarot, plus live music at 8 p.m. from Victims of Circumstance. Note: this is an evening market at a pub, best suited for teens and adults rather than young children.
Choose the Right Level of Scary
Ask whether an attraction uses darkness, loud sounds, fog, strobe lighting, live actors or jump scares. Families with young children should look for daylight hours, sensory information and clearly marked family-friendly activities. If an organizer has not posted 2026 details, check again before making plans.
Explore More Fall Family Fun
Looking for more seasonal fun? Return to the 2026 Fall Fun Guide Find Local Trick-or-Treat Events Plan a Halloween Road Trip.
Macaroni KID makes every effort to provide accurate information. Event details may change. Please confirm dates, times, prices and registration requirements directly with each organizer before attending.
