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Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and if you are just now thinking, "Wait, could we actually go somewhere?" the answer is yes. You still have time.
I pulled together 14 Halloween getaways you can still book this weekend, Friday, Oct 30 to Sunday, Nov 1. For every city, I tell you how to get there: which major cities fly there nonstop, which cities can drive there in 4 hours or less, and when you can skip the car. Then I tell you what is still happening Halloween weekend.
One quick note: Spirit Airlines stopped flying on May 2, 2026, so you will not see Spirit on this list.
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Halloween in Orlando 2026: Theme Park Scares
Best for: thrill seekers, theme park fans, and anyone who does not want to pack a bag.
How to get to Orlando
- Fly in: Orlando International (MCO), about 25 to 35 minutes from Universal.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Daytona Beach (about 1 hour), Tampa (about 1 hour 25 minutes), Jacksonville (about 2 hours 15 minutes), Fort Lauderdale (about 3 hours 15 minutes), Miami (about 3 hours 30 minutes), and Tallahassee (about 3 hours 45 minutes).
- Local? You are already here. LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven is about 45 minutes away.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Halloween Horror Nights turns 35 at Universal Orlando, select nights through Sun, Nov 1, 6:30 PM to 2 AM.
- Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando, select nights through Sat, Oct 31, from $47.99.
- LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat, Oct 30 and 31, included with park admission.
Heads up: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is sold out.
Official details: Halloween Horror Nights · LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat · Full list: Orlando Halloween Events 2026
Halloween in Tampa 2026: Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
Best for: coaster lovers and a quick, easy night away.
How to get to Tampa
- Fly in: Tampa International (TPA), about 15 minutes from Busch Gardens.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Sarasota (about 1 hour), Orlando (about 1 hour 25 minutes), Fort Myers (about 2 hours), Jacksonville (about 3 hours 15 minutes), Tallahassee (about 3 hours 45 minutes), Fort Lauderdale (about 3 hours 50 minutes), and Miami (about 4 hours).
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31, 7 PM to park close. Single-night tickets from $48.99.
- Sunday, Nov 1 is not an event night. Saturday is the last night.
Heads up: Leave early on Saturday. I-4 on Halloween night will be busy.
Official details: Howl-O-Scream 2026 guide
Halloween in St. Augustine 2026: America's Oldest City After Dark
Best for: ghost tour fans, couples, and history lovers.
How to get to St. Augustine
- Fly in: Jacksonville (JAX), then drive about 45 minutes (40 miles) to St. Augustine.
- Nonstop to Jacksonville from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York (JFK), Newark, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. Breeze also flies from Las Vegas and Los Angeles about twice a week.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Jacksonville (about 45 minutes), Daytona Beach (about 1 hour), Orlando (about 1 hour 45 minutes), Savannah (about 2 hours 45 minutes), Tampa (about 3 hours), and Tallahassee (about 3 hours).
- Once you are there: park once and walk the old city.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Nightly ghost tours all October, including Ghosts and Gravestones (the Trolley of Doom) and Old Jail After Dark.
- Dark of the Moon Ghost Experience at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, Fridays through Sundays in October.
- The Beetlejuice Pub Crawl with Tasting Tours, Fridays and Saturdays in October.
Heads up: Book your ghost tour first. Halloween weekend tours sell out before the hotels do.
Official details: Florida's Historic Coast spooky season
Halloween in Savannah 2026: The Most Romantic Spooky Getaway
Best for: couples, history lovers, and ghost tour fans.
How to get to Savannah
- Fly in: Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV), about 20 to 35 minutes from the Historic District.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. There is no nonstop from Orlando, Tampa, or the West Coast right now.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Hilton Head (about 45 minutes), Charleston (about 1 hour 50 minutes), Jacksonville (about 2 hours 15 minutes), Columbia (about 2 hours 30 minutes), Atlanta (about 3 hours 45 minutes), and Charlotte (about 4 hours). From Orlando, plan on about 4 hours 15 minutes.
- Once you are there: the Historic District is made for walking.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Ghosts and Gravestones trolley, from $38. The Oct 24 to 31 nights sell out fast.
- Bonaventure Cemetery After Hours tour, October weekends, from $44.95, ages 18 and up.
- Walk the candlelit squares after dark. It is free, romantic, and just a little bit creepy.
Stay and eat: The Marshall House (built in 1851), and dinner at The Olde Pink House.
Heads up: Book dinner at The Olde Pink House before you book the tour.
Official details: Halloween in Savannah 2026 · Ghosts and Gravestones · Bonaventure After Hours
Halloween in Key West 2026: A Grown-Up Island Weekend
Best for: adults, girls' weekends, and anyone who wants Halloween with a beach.
How to get to Key West
- Fly in: Key West International (EYW). Old Town is about 10 minutes away, so you can skip the car.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. Some of these fly only a few days a week, so check your date.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Miami (about 3 hours 45 minutes on the Overseas Highway). From Fort Lauderdale, plan on about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Meet Robert the Doll at Fort East Martello Museum, said to be the most haunted doll in America. Ask his permission before you take his photo. Open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, adults $17.
- Fantasy Fest wrapped on Oct 25, so Halloween weekend is calmer and easier to book.
Stay: La Concha on Duval Street, built in 1926, with a bellboy said to haunt the elevator.
Official details: Fort East Martello Museum
Halloween in New Orleans 2026: Food, Music, and Ghost Stories
Best for: food lovers and ghost story collectors.
How to get to New Orleans
- Fly in: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), about 25 to 30 minutes from the French Quarter.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Baton Rouge (about 1 hour 20 minutes), Gulfport and Biloxi (about 1 hour 20 minutes), Mobile (about 2 hours 15 minutes), Lafayette (about 2 hours 15 minutes), Jackson, Mississippi (about 2 hours 45 minutes), and Pensacola (about 3 hours).
- No car needed: once you are in the French Quarter, walk. Parking there is hard.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Tour Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, open again after seven years, guided tours only: $30 adults, $15 ages 6 to 12.
- Have a drink at the Black Lagoon Halloween pop-up at Anna's on Royal Street, through Nov 2.
- Have dinner at Muriel's Jackson Square, where legend says a table is kept for a former owner who never left.
Stay: Hotel Monteleone, one of the most haunted historic hotels in America, home of the Carousel Bar.
Official details: Lafayette Cemetery tours
Halloween in New York City 2026: The Village Halloween Parade
Best for: big-city energy, people watching, and costume lovers.
How to get to New York City
- Fly in: LaGuardia (LGA), JFK, or Newark (EWR). LaGuardia is closest to Manhattan.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. West Coast flights land at JFK or Newark.
- Drive or take the train in 4 hours or less from: Newark (about 30 minutes), Philadelphia (about 2 hours), Baltimore (about 3 hours), Boston (about 4 hours), and Washington, D.C. (about 4 hours). There are no nonstop flights from Philadelphia or Baltimore right now, so drive or take Amtrak.
- No car needed: take a taxi or the train into the city, then ride the subway everywhere.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Watch (or march in) the Village Halloween Parade, Sat, Oct 31, 7 PM, on Sixth Avenue. Free to watch. Marchers in costume line up at Canal Street.
- Take a candlelight ghost tour at the Merchant's House Museum, Oct 29 and 30, $45.
- Bring the kids to Boo at the Bronx Zoo, weekends through Nov 1, included with zoo admission.
Heads up: The St. John the Divine Halloween Extravaganza is sold out.
Official details: Village Halloween Parade · Merchant's House ghost tours
Halloween in Sleepy Hollow 2026: The Legend Comes to Life
Best for: legend lovers, couples, and families with older kids.
How to get to Sleepy Hollow
- Fly in: Westchester County Airport (HPN) is closest, about 20 minutes away by car. LaGuardia (LGA) is about 45 minutes away.
- Nonstop to Westchester from: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
- Nonstop to LaGuardia from: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. From the West Coast, Las Vegas, Phoenix, or Seattle, fly into JFK or Newark, about 45 minutes to an hour away.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: New York City (about 45 minutes), Newark (about 1 hour), Philadelphia (about 2 hours 15 minutes), Baltimore (about 3 hours 30 minutes), and Boston (about 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours).
- No car needed: from New York City, take Metro-North from Grand Central to Tarrytown, about 35 minutes.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Walk the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor, through Nov 8, from $24.
- Take a lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, where Washington Irving is buried, nightly in October.
- Visit the Old Dutch Church, from about 1685, the Headless Horseman's haunt.
Heads up: Most events here are advance tickets only. Buy tickets before you book anything else.
Official details: Jack O'Lantern Blaze · Visit Sleepy Hollow · Historic Hudson Valley
Halloween in Salem 2026: Salem Turns 400
Best for: history lovers, girls' weekends, and first-timers. I have been here.
How to get to Salem
- Fly in: Boston Logan (BOS), then drive about 30 minutes (16 miles) to Salem.
- Nonstop to Boston from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Boston (about 30 minutes), Providence (about 1 hour 15 minutes), Hartford (about 2 hours), and New York City (about 4 hours, more with traffic).
- No car needed: take the MBTA commuter rail from Boston's North Station to Salem, about 30 minutes. It costs less than parking.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Watch the 400-drone finale over the North River, Sat, Oct 31, 10 PM.
- Visit the Salem Witch Museum (adults $19, ages 6 to 14 $16), then walk to the Salem Witch Trials Memorial.
Stay and eat: The Hawthorne Hotel, open since 1925. Oysters at Sea Level Oyster Bar on Wharf Street (my pick).
Heads up: This is Salem's busiest weekend of the year. Take the train, and eat early. Most restaurants are first come, first served.
Official details: Haunted Happenings · Salem Witch Museum · Hawthorne Hotel
Halloween in Austin 2026: A Local's Pick
Best for: haunted house fans, cocktail lovers, and girls' weekends. I lived here for four years.
How to get to Austin
- Fly in: Austin-Bergstrom (AUS), about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown. Rent a car if you are going to House of Torment.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York (JFK), Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: San Antonio (about 1 hour 20 minutes), Houston (about 2 hours 45 minutes), Dallas (about 3 hours), and Fort Worth (about 3 hours).
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Brave House of Torment, through Nov 8, from $19.99.
- Drink at the Black Lagoon pop-up at King Bee on East 12th Street, through Oct 31.
Stay: The Driskill Hotel, opened in 1886 and full of ghost stories.
Heads up: House of Torment gets packed the closer you get to Halloween. Go Friday if you can.
Official details: House of Torment · My full guide: Austin Halloween Events 2026: A Local’s Picks
Halloween in Eureka Springs 2026: America's Most Haunted Hotel
Best for: haunted hotel lovers, couples, and anyone who loves a surprise.
How to get to Eureka Springs
- Fly in: Northwest Arkansas National (XNA), then drive about 1 hour 20 minutes to Eureka Springs. You need a car here.
- Nonstop to Northwest Arkansas from: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York (LaGuardia), Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. Some of the leisure routes fly only a few days a week, so check your date.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Bentonville and Fayetteville (about 1 hour), Springfield, Missouri (about 1 hour 45 minutes), Tulsa (about 2 hours 45 minutes), Little Rock (about 3 hours 15 minutes), and Kansas City (about 3 hours 30 minutes).
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Take the Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour, nightly, $29.50, ages 5 and up. It ends in the "morgue" of a fake cancer clinic run there from 1937 to 1940.
- Wander the Victorian downtown, built into the Ozark hills.
Stay: The 1886 Crescent Hotel, if you are brave.
Heads up: Book the ghost tour first, then the room. The tour is the part that sells out.
Official details: Crescent Hotel Ghost Tour · Visit Eureka Springs events
Halloween in Anoka 2026: The Halloween Capital of the World
Best for: small-town fun and families.
How to get to Anoka
- Fly in: Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), then drive about 35 to 40 minutes to Anoka.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. Delta flies to all of them.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Minneapolis (about 30 minutes), St. Paul (about 35 minutes), Rochester (about 1 hour 45 minutes), Eau Claire (about 1 hour 45 minutes), Duluth (about 2 hours 15 minutes), Fargo (about 3 hours 20 minutes), and Sioux Falls (about 4 hours).
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Take the Ghosts of Anoka Walking Tour, select evenings through Oct 31, $18.
- Anoka has celebrated Halloween citywide since 1920, one of the first towns in the country to do it.
Stay and eat: Comfort Suites in Ramsey or Country Inn and Suites in Coon Rapids, both next door. Billy's Bar and Grill on Jackson Street, in the 1880s Jackson Hotel.
Heads up: The big Grande Day Parade was Oct 24, so Halloween weekend is quieter. Bring a warm coat. It is Minnesota in late October.
Official details: Anoka Halloween events
Halloween in Las Vegas 2026: The Best Halloween Nightlife
Best for: night owls, adults, and anyone who wants Halloween to last until sunrise.
How to get to Las Vegas
- Fly in: Harry Reid International (LAS), minutes from the Strip. Skip the car.
- Nonstop from: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York (JFK), Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Los Angeles (about 4 hours, often 5 or more with traffic). Phoenix is about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Enter Costumes Under the Canopy on Fremont Street, Sat, Oct 31. Registration 7 to 9 PM, contest at 10 PM, 21 and up, $8,500 in prizes.
- Have a drink at The Haunted Inn at Palms, a free Halloween pop-up bar, through Oct 31, 21 and up.
- Visit Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum, from $54, ages 12 and up.
Stay: Palms Casino Resort, so the Haunted Inn is an elevator ride away.
Heads up: Families, the Parade of Mischief in Summerlin does not run Oct 30 or 31.
Official details: Costumes Under the Canopy · The Haunted Museum
Halloween in St. Helens 2026: The Real Halloweentown
Best for: families and anyone who grew up watching Halloweentown.
How to get to St. Helens
- Fly in: Portland (PDX), then drive about 45 minutes (about 30 miles) to St. Helens. Parking in St. Helens is $25 online.
- Nonstop to Portland from: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York (JFK), Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
- Drive in 4 hours or less from: Portland (about 45 minutes), Salem, Oregon (about 1 hour 20 minutes), Tacoma (about 2 hours 15 minutes), Eugene (about 2 hours 20 minutes), and Seattle (about 3 hours).
Still happening Halloween weekend
- Spirit of Halloweentown's final weekend, Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1, 11 AM to 9 PM. Sunday is the last day.
- Watch the Great Pumpkin Lighting each festival evening. Free.
- The festival is not open Friday, Oct 30, so plan to arrive Friday and go Saturday.
Stay: Best Western Oak Meadows Inn, right in St. Helens.
Heads up: Plan your ride home before you go. Rideshares are scarce after the pumpkin lighting.
Official details: Spirit of Halloweentown
Last-Minute Booking Tips
- Buy event tickets first. Tours and events sell out before hotels do.
- Book a refundable hotel rate. Plans change, and Halloween weekend rates run high.
- Check the nonstop first. Some routes, like Eureka Springs and Key West, only fly a few days a week.
- Plan your ride home before you go out. Rideshares are scarce on big nights.
- Wear comfortable shoes with your costume. Nobody is looking at your feet.
Halloween Getaway FAQ
What is the easiest last-minute Halloween getaway? The one you can drive to. Every city on this list shows which major cities are 4 hours or less away, so start there.
Which Halloween destinations have the most nonstop flights? New York City, Las Vegas, Boston (for Salem), Orlando, New Orleans, Austin, and Minneapolis (for Anoka) have nonstop flights from most major U.S. cities.
Is it too late to book a Halloween trip? No. Book your event tickets first, then a refundable hotel, then your flight. A drive trip is the easiest last-minute option.
Does Spirit Airlines still fly from Orlando? No. Spirit stopped all flights on May 2, 2026.
What is the best last-minute Halloween trip for adults? Salem for the 400-drone show, New York City for the Village Halloween Parade, or Las Vegas for Halloween nightlife.
Tag Me When You Go
If you take one of these trips, tag me on Instagram or TikTok @justjennboard. I want to see your costume, your ghost tour, and your pumpkin-lit streets.
Before You Go…
I hope this helped you spend a little less time searching and a little more time saying yes. Halloween is not just for little kids. Book the ghost tour, wear the costume, and go.
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