A Round-up of Orlando Halloween Events

Through Oct. 31
Phantasmagoria IV: Hell Hath Risen A group of gory tales penned in blood and acid and enacted by the deliciously costumed dancers, contortionists and puppeteers of DiDonna Productions. 8:30 p.m. on select nights; Mandell Theatre, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $20, visit website for dates and showtimes; 407-328-9005; redchairproject.com.

Through Nov. 1
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Kids trick-or-treat around the park with the characters, plus live entertainment on Main Street, U.S.A, a Mickey's Boo-to-You parade and a Disney Villains Dance Mix and Mingle. Various times on select dates; Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista; $59, visit website for select dates; 407-824-4321; disneyworld.com/halloween.

Through Nov. 2
Halloween Horror Nights 23 Picture an amusement park of frights, complete with elaborate haunted houses based off shows and movies such as the Cabin in the Woods and the Walking Dead, plus gory scareactors roaming the streets and live shows playing throughout the park. 6:30 p.m. on select nights; Universal Studios at Universal Orlando, 1000 Universal Studios Plaza; $38-$91; 407-363-8000; halloweenhorrornights.com.

Through Nov. 4
The Twilight Zone Four episodes of the classic TV series directed by Jim Cundiff, Tom Larkin, Jennifer Rea and Tabitha Rox. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday; Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, 419A W. Fairbanks Ave.; $18; 407-920-4034; breakthroughtheatre.com.

Through Nov. 10
Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker Orlando Shakes dramatic production adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker and directed by Michael Carleton. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.; $20-$40; 407-447-1700; orlandoshakes.org.

Through Nov. 15
Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory Group art show. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave.; free; 407-648-7060; orlandoslice.com.

Oct. 23
How They Croaked Learn about how famous people died and the stories behind their lives. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7481; ocls.info.

Oct. 23
Night of the Dancing Dead Zombie Dance Party With DJs 7love vs. BNDETO, FrankasurusFresh, Chrill. 10 p.m. Wednesday; Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St.; $2-$4; 407-999-2570; backbooth.com.

Oct. 23
Orlando Zombie Ball The fine folks here at Orlando Weekly host the magazine’s first costume Halloween blowout, and this spooky shindig lands you with free drinks for the first hour, live entertainment and performances on stage, plus you can compete in a costume contest with the chance to win up to $1,000 in cash prizes. Costumes are mandatory, so don’t be caught dead (or undead!) without one. 8 p.m. Wednesday; Firestone Live, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $10-$15; 407-377-0400; orlandozombieball.com.

Oct. 23
Suspiria This 1977 Italian horror film starring Jessica Harper is as visually stunning as it is horrifyingly gory. 8 p.m. Wednesday; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; free; 407-629-1088; enzian.org.

Oct. 23
The Central Florida Zoo Presents Fear to Fascination Debunk common myths about scary creatures. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.; free; 407-835-7481; ocls.info.

Oct. 23-31
Downtown Orlando Ghost Tour Join American Ghost Adventures for a stroll through downtown, with stories of the paranormal and tours of haunted buildings. 8 p.m. nightly; Harry Buffalo, 129 W. Church St.; $30; americanghostadventures.com.

Oct. 24
Halloween Hustle 5K The Junior League of Greater Orlando hosts a kids fun run and 5K run/walk, complete with live music and more. 6-9 p.m. Thursday; Baldwin Park, New Broad and Jake streets; free; 386-216-1602.

Oct. 24
RiffTrax Live: Night of the Living Dead The guys from Mystery Science Theater 3000 insert their commentary during a screening of the zombie movie. 8 p.m. Thursday; various theaters; visit website for details; fathomevents.com.

Oct. 24-26
Howl-O-Scream Thirteen evils roam the park, with haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; Busch Gardens, 3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa; $48; 888-800-5447; seaworldparks.com.

Oct. 24-Nov. 2
A Petrified Forest: Museum of Mayhem Outdoor haunted scare trail featuring live bands, food, laser tag and backstage tours. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 1360 State Road 436, Altamonte Springs; $15; 407-468-6600; apetrifiedforest.com.

Oct. 24, Oct. 31
Titanic The Experience Ghost Tour Hear paranormal stories that have happened at the exhibition as told by the staff. 5 p.m. Thursday; Titanic – The Experience, 7324 International Drive; $21.95; 407-248-1166; titanictheexperience.com.

Oct. 25
Eighth Annual Costumes for a Cause Guys With Ties Philanthropy's Halloween party features costume contests, free cocktails, dancing and music to support Make A Wish Foundation and Servant's Heart Center. 8:30 p.m. Friday; Vain, 22 S. Magnolia Ave.; $25-$35; 407-835-3590; guyswithties.org.

Oct. 25
Ghost Stories Roam through the gardens while listening to spooky stories and enjoying refreshments. 6 p.m. Friday; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $10; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org.

Oct. 25
Halloweenie Roast Featuring Alice Cooper, Bullet for my Valentine, Black Veil Brides, Papa Roach, Pop Evil, Heaven's Basement Heavy metal music. 6 p.m. Friday; CFE Arena, University of Central Florida; $19.50-$49.50; 407-823-6006; cfearena.com.