October's Best Events in Palm Coast & Flagler Beach: 2026 Edition

The last two weeks of October are when Palm Coast and Flagler Beach really get busy. Between a surf contest, a ribbon-cutting at the Intracoastal and a full week of Halloween events, there's something on the calendar almost every day through October 31. Here's the 2026 lineup I could confirm from city, county and tourism-office pages, in date order.

Events can change with weather, so check the organizer's page before you head out. I've left out anything I couldn't verify for this year.

Week of October 19 to 25

Waterfront Park Pavilion Grand Opening (Friday, Oct 23)

Palm Coast's calendar shows a grand opening for the pavilion at Waterfront Park, 150 Waterfront Park Road, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on October 23. It's open to the public and it's a nice excuse to see the Intracoastal side of town.

Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Contest (Oct 23-25)

Flagler Beach's calendar lists the Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Contest for the weekend of October 23 to 25. Bring a chair and watch from the sand.

Trunk or Treat at Adventure Avenue Preschool (Friday, Oct 23)

Free trunk or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. at 515 Palm Coast Parkway SW in Palm Coast.

The Vampire Ball Gala (Saturday, Oct 24)

For the grown-up Halloween crowd, Visit Flagler lists a Vampire Ball Gala on October 24 from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person, and the location in the Hammock is shared after you buy.

Drug Take Back Day (Saturday, Oct 24)

Not spooky, but handy: the Flagler Beach Police Department, 204 S. Flagler Ave., is a drop-off spot for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cowart Ranch Maze Days (weekends through Nov 8)

The 16th annual Maze Days Fall Festival at Cowart Ranch and Farms, 8185 W. State Road 100 in Bunnell, is open Saturdays and Sundays through November 8 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last tickets an hour before closing). It's $15 per person, $14 for seniors, military and first responders with ID, and free for ages 2 and under. For more farms, see my pumpkin patch guide for 2026.

Halloween week: October 26 to 31

Trick or treating at Redefined Food Co. (Monday, Oct 26)

From 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, free. Kid and pet costume contests are at 6:15 and 6:30 p.m.

The Cabin in the Woods haunted cabin (Thursday, Oct 29)

A free haunted cabin from 4 to 6 p.m. at the G.W. Carver Community Center, 201 E. Drain St., Bunnell. It's recommended for ages 11 and up.

Flagler Beach Trunk or Treat (Friday, Oct 30)

The City of Flagler Beach lists its Trunk or Treat for October 30, and Visit Flagler shows it from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wickline Park, free.

Hall of Terror (Friday and Saturday, Oct 30-31)

Palm Coast Fire Department's free haunted house is back at Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, from 7 to 10 p.m. both nights. This year's theme is Universal Monsters. A low-sensory hour runs 6 to 7 p.m. both nights, it's open to all ages (the city recommends a parent or guardian for kids under 13), and food vendors are on site: Love Handles BBQ, The Knot, B's Bar and Petals and Cream on Friday; Traveling Tom's Coffee, Mango Mike's, This Guy's Fries and Andrea's Italian Ice and Ice Cream on Saturday. Overflow parking is available at Kohl's. This is also Lt. Dan Driscoll's last year as the event's "Boo Master."

Lil Monster Mash (Saturday, Oct 31)

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florida Agricultural Legacy Learning Center. It's $5 per person, and ages 3 and under are free.

Flagler Strong Halloween Scavenger Hunt (Saturday, Oct 31)

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at the Flagler Beach Farmers Market on S. 2nd Street, with Flagler Beach businesses handing out treats along the route. Proceeds benefit Christmas Come True.

Scarecrows around Flagler Beach. The City of Flagler Beach is running a 2026 scarecrow contest for local businesses, so watch for scarecrows outside shops and restaurants through early November. Winners are announced at First Friday on November 6.

Looking for neighborhood candy routes? I already updated my guide to Palm Coast's top trick-or-treat spots.

Flagler Flicks: Friday, November 20

The City of Flagler Beach's free Flagler Flicks movie night is at Veterans Park. October's movie was October 16; the next one is Rocky on Friday, November 20, at 8 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's free to do in Palm Coast on Halloween weekend?

The Hall of Terror at Fire Station 21 is free on October 30 and 31, and Flagler Beach's Trunk or Treat on October 30 is free as well.

Is the Hall of Terror okay for little kids?

The city says it's open to all ages and recommends parents or guardians for kids under 13. There's a lower-sensory hour from 6 to 7 p.m. each night before the full show starts at 7.

Where can I find more events?

The City of Palm Coast posts events at palmcoast.gov/events, and Flagler Beach lists its own on cityofflaglerbeach.com. Visit Flagler's site covers county-wide events as well.

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