Key facts
- Florida Children’s Museum in Lakeland hosts a Trick-or-Treat Parade on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11 am and 3 pm [1].
- The Zephyrhills Public Library hosts a trick-or-treat costume parade starting at 2 pm on October 30, with parade departures every 15 minutes beginning at 2:15 pm [2].
- Florida Children’s Museum is located at 600 Bonnet Springs Boulevard in Lakeland; costumes are encouraged [1].
- Zephyrhills parade participants collect candy from the library and City Hall, with crafts and games available in the library meeting room [2].
- Both events are family-friendly and free to attend [1][2].
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Fun Comes to Polk County on October 30
Florida Children’s Museum Trick-or-Treat Parade
The Florida Children’s Museum in Lakeland invites kids and families to trick-or-treat through the museum’s administrative offices in costume. “Museum staff will be ready to welcome little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and other costumed visitors with treats along the way,” according to the museum’s event description [1]. The parade is designed as “a great way for families with young children to enjoy Halloween in a playful, not-so-spooky environment” [1].
Families can choose from two time slots: 11 am or 3 pm [1]. The museum is located at Bonnet Springs Park, 600 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815 [1].
Zephyrhills Library Trick-or-Treat Costume Parade
In Zephyrhills, the Pasco County Public Library Cooperative hosts its own trick-or-treat costume parade beginning at 2 pm on October 30 [2]. “The parade will leave every quarter hour, starting at 2:15PM,” with the last parade departing at 3:15 pm [2]. Costumed children walk from the Zephyrhills Public Library to City Hall, collecting candy from employees along the way [2].
The library also offers crafts and games in its meeting room for children to enjoy [2]. The Zephyrhills Public Library is located at 5347 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 [2].
What to Know
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Florida Children’s Museum times: 11 am and 3 pm
- Florida Children’s Museum location: Bonnet Springs Park, 600 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815
- Zephyrhills Library times: 2 pm–3:30 pm (parades every 15 minutes starting at 2:15 pm)
- Zephyrhills Library location: 5347 8th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
- Cost: Free
Frequently asked questions
What are the times for the Florida Children’s Museum Trick-or-Treat Parade?
The parade runs at 11 am and 3 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026 [1].
How does the Zephyrhills trick-or-treat parade work?
Parades leave every quarter hour starting at 2:15 pm from the Zephyrhills Public Library, with the last parade leaving at 3:15 pm. Children walk to City Hall collecting candy, and crafts and games are available in the library meeting room [2].
Are costumes required for these events?
Costumes are encouraged at the Florida Children’s Museum [1] and the Zephyrhills Library does not specify a requirement, though it is a costume parade [2].
Is there a cost to attend either event?
The sources do not state any admission fees for either event, indicating they are free to attend.
Sources
- Trick-or-Treat at Florida Children’s Museum – Florida Children’s Museum, 2026-10-05
- Trick-or-Treat Costume Parade – Pasco County Public Library Cooperative
Compiled by Central Florida Lifestyle from official sources. Last updated October 6, 2026.
