Fall into Fun: Halloween Events in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Visit Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach on Sep. 24, 2026

October in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach means the air gets just a bit cooler while the water stays warm. The beaches are uncrowded, the beach restaurants are always just steps away, and the whole destination leans into spooky season with enthusiasm. Visitors will find plenty of Halloween events and parties, so you can spend your days having sunny, sandy fun and your evenings celebrating Halloween in style.

Here's a look at the events and happenings you can expect to find when you visit in October:

Halloween Haunts

Halloween Notte

The annual Halloween Notte at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds is one of the signature Halloween events in the area and fun for all ages. With three weekends of festivities leading up to Halloween night, you can come back again and again for the petting zoo, pony rides, bouncy castles, a pumpkin patch, face painting, carnival food, haunted houses, and much more.

Babcock Ranch Halloween Nights

Happening Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, October 2–31, 2026, the Babcock Ranch Halloween Nights event features a haunted house, a Family Fun Zone, a lounge experience, live entertainment, food trucks, and more. Advance tickets required.

Haunting on the Harbor

Haunting on the Harbor typically sets up a haunted house in downtown Punta Gorda for several spooky nights each October. Keep an eye out for this year's dates and details.

Halloween Parties in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte

Many bars, restaurants, and local businesses around Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach go all out for Halloween. Below are restaurants and bars that typically offer Halloween fun:

All-Star Sports Grill usually hosts a Halloween Party Bash with a DJ, costume contest, and more.

Celtic Ray Public House typically throws a full Halloween bash with live music in the beer garden and music upstairs.

Charlie Foxtrot Brewing rings in Halloween with a party that usually includes a pumpkin carving contest, live music, and a food truck.

Downtown Kava throws an annual Haunted Halloween celebration on their outdoor porch bar, complete with themed drinks and a festive crowd.

Fedora's Cigar & Wine Bar usually throws a Halloween Party with a costume contest, cash prizes, and food, cigar, and drink specials all night. Pineapple Jack-o-Lantern on the Beach

Landy's Restaurant has been known to host a Halloween Kids' Pumpkin Painting Contest with games like Plinko and Cornhole running all day.

The History Park Market's Dog Costume Contest usually takes place near the end of October. Dress up your fur kid and head over for a howling good time.

Perch 360 often hosts a rooftop Halloween Party with food and drink specials, a live DJ, a costume contest, and the best views in town.

Punta Gorda Adventure s typically offers Halloween Costume Cruises aboard The Oasis Tiki Boat.

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast has offered family-friendly and adults-only Halloween experiences in past years, from themed pool parties to rooftop raves. Check their events calendar as October approaches.

TT's Tiki Bar reliably delivers on Halloween night with spooky surprises, specialty cocktails, live music, and a costume contest.

Twisted Fork brings big live entertainment to Bert's Back Porch for Halloween, with past years featuring tribute concerts and high-energy shows.

As their name suggests, Hallowbean Coffee Co. tends to go all-in on spooky season with several October events, including Crafternoons, Halloween Trivia, and Costume Contests.

More Spooky Fun

Every October Weekend (Friday through Sunday)

Prana Farms in Punta Gorda typically offers a Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Walk every weekend in October, with a petting zoo, hayrides, the Treat Barn, plenty of pumpkins, and much more. A great pick for family-friendly Halloween fun. Details on Facebook.

Cedar Point Environmental Park usually hosts an annual Halloween Haunted Trails event with spooky guided trails, food trucks, live animals, crafts, and a costume competition. The trails are family-friendly before 7 pm and get scarier after dark for older kids.

We hope to see you around for some spooky Halloween fun in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach!

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