When October is here, the first thing people think of is Halloween in Sarasota! If you like being scared and are looking for a scary haunted house to freak you out we've got some ideas for you. Check out our list of the best haunted houses in Sarasota and Bradenton this Halloween. 

If you enjoy being scared, try one of these haunted houses or theme park Halloween events! Let us know in the comments if you have a favorite. For more things to do for Halloween, check out our ideas for family-friendly Halloween events in Sarasota. Register with 941area to stay connected to all the fun things to do, best of all, it's free! 

If you don't mind traveling, Dade City has Scream-A-Geddon, which has been voted as one of the best haunted houses in the country. There are six attractions in one location, including Rage 3D, Demon’s Revenge, Zombie Paintball Assault and three new attractions. There is always Universal's Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando or Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens in Tampa if you can travel for a scare! 

Scream-A-Geddon: Florida's Premier Horror Park
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27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City FL, 33525
Tampa Florida's newest haunt experience will feature 6 terrifying attractions in 1 location!
Murder House
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9048 Hickory Circle, Tampa FL, 33615
Murder House is an entirely new brand that delivers the scariest experience of the horror genre. It consists of everything horror filled, and horror approved....
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2837 South Frontage Rd, Plant City FL, 33566
A 15 minute haunted walk through trail filled with monsters, freaks and creeps open Fri, Sat and Sun in October and Halloween, Oct.31. . Experience Halloween...
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
4.6  5 Rating (14)
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, Tampa FL, 33674
It's the Official Busch Gardens Tampa Fan Page! From wildlife to wild rides, Busch Gardens is Tampa's ultimate family adventure destination. Busch Gardens®...