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Scream-A-Geddon

Dade City, Florida

"Five terrifying haunted houses, zombie paintball, and big scares without the massive theme park crowds. One of our favorite Florida Halloween experiences!"

Scream-A-Geddon ticket entrance with illuminated sign at dusk

Why we recommend it

We visited Scream-A-Geddon during our anniversary weekend (My third visit), and this place absolutely delivered! We've experienced plenty of the big theme park Halloween events over the years, but we'd argue that Scream-A-Geddon's five haunted houses can compete with — and in some cases beat — what you'll find at the major parks. The biggest difference? Far less walking and a much more manageable crowd experience during our visit. Instead of spending the night trekking across a giant theme park, we could focus on what we actually came for: getting scared! Zombie paintball was one of the highlights of our night. There's something incredibly satisfying about taking aim at zombies, and it adds a fun, interactive twist to the usual haunted house experience. We also loved the carnival-style atmosphere, creepy characters, and opportunities to interact with the scare actors. For anyone visiting Central Florida during Halloween season, don't assume the biggest theme parks have the best scares. Scream-A-Geddon deserves a spot on your list, and we'd absolutely go back.

About this place

Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park is a seasonal Halloween attraction in Dade City, Florida, northeast of Tampa. It offers a different kind of haunted house experience from the major Orlando and Tampa theme parks, with a collection of immersive haunted attractions, roaming scare actors, and a lively central gathering area. During our visit, the park featured five haunted houses along with zombie paintball, where guests could take aim at zombies in an interactive shooting experience. Between scares, visitors could explore the midway-style atmosphere, grab refreshments, and enjoy the spooky surroundings. Scream-A-Geddon is a great option for horror fans, couples, groups of friends, and visitors looking for a Halloween adventure beyond the traditional theme parks. Attractions, admission packages, and operating dates can vary by season, so check the official website before visiting.

Photo gallery

Scream-A-Geddon ticket entrance with illuminated sign at dusk
The scares start before you even enter.
Two adults smiling in front of a circus-themed backdrop at Scream-A-Geddon.
One of the wildest circus trips ever!
Couple posing with a purple-haired horror clown at Scream-A-Geddon
Making new friends at Scream-A-Geddon!
Joe and Kelsey taking a selfie aboard the Zombie Paintball Assault bus at Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park in Dade City, Florida.
Zombie Paintball Assault was one of our favorite experiences of the night! Shooting at zombies from the bus added a whole new level of fun to an already incredible Halloween event.
Large Scream-A-Geddon promotional sign in outdoor gathering area
A spooky atmosphere throughout the park.
Guests waiting in outdoor haunted attraction lines at Scream-A-Geddon
Five haunted houses, all in one horror park.
Purple-lit Hell's Hatchet throwing attraction
More than haunted houses — there's plenty to explore between scares.
Giant skull display inside Bonzo's Bizarre midway
The giant skull is hard to miss!
Couple posing in front of the giant skull at Bonzo's Bizarre
Bonzo's Bizarre makes a great place to hang out between scares.
Costumed scare actor interacting with guests in the midway
You never know who you'll encounter between haunted houses

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