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👻Halloween at Jiggs Landing: Haunted Boat Tours & a FREE Haunted Walk

From Haunted Waters to Spooky Trails, Jiggs Landing Has Halloween Covered

By Denise Kleiner September 30, 2026

Looking for a fun and spooky way to celebrate Halloween? 🎃 Jiggs Landing is bringing the thrills to the water and the trails with two exciting Halloween events that the whole family can enjoy. From the eerie Haunted Boat Cruise, where you’ll set out on the water after dark, to the FREE Haunted Walk, there are plenty of opportunities for spooky stories, creepy surprises, and Halloween fun. Gather your family and friends and get ready for a memorable night at Jiggs Landing!


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When the sun goes down, Jiggs Landing changes. This Halloween season, the peaceful boardwalk transforms into a realm of spooky lights and chilling characters, inviting brave souls to experience the brand-new Jiggs Landing Haunted Boat Ride.

Once visitors leave the dock, there’s no turning back.  Guests will cruise straight into the absolute darkness of Ward Lake, enveloped by black water, shadowy trees, and things they might wish they hadn’t seen. As the boat drifts through the eerie stillness, passengers may hear something moving in the woods or catch a glimpse of something unexplainable lingering along the shoreline.

Organizers have issued a strict warning for all who dare to board: Whatever you do… don’t look behind you.

The lake has always had stories, but this year, riders don't just hear the legends—they become part of one.

EVENT DETAILS:

Bring your friends. Bring your courage. Just don’t bring anyone you’re afraid to lose.


Jiggs Landing

Jiggs Landing Preserve is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Halloween tradition: the 5th Annual Haunted Walk! The highly anticipated, four-night event will take place from October 28 through October 31, running nightly from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 6106 63rd St. East, Bradenton, FL.

Designed to excite both returning visitors and first-time guests, the premier attraction remains 100% free to the public.

In addition to the haunted trail on land, brave attendees can take the terror onto the water with an optional Haunted Boat Ride. Floating through the dark, shadowed waters of the Evers Reservoir, this guided night cruise offers a terrifyingly unique vantage point of Old Florida’s legendary mysteries.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • What: 5th Annual Haunted Walk & Optional Haunted Boat Ride
  • When: October 28 – October 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM nightly
  • Where: Jiggs Landing Preserve, 6106 63rd St. East, Bradenton, FL 34203
  • Admission: Haunted Walk is FREE for all attendees.
  • Boat Ride Reservations: Space for the optional Haunted Boat Ride is limited.  Tickets and advance reservations can be booked online at www.jiggslanding.com.

Whether you’re braving the trail again or joining for the very first time, prepare for a night of scarier frights and haunting fun along the river.


Plus, don’t forget to stop by and capture the perfect Halloween family photo or fun spooky selfie! 📸🎃 With the festive atmosphere and Halloween decorations all around, Jiggs Landing makes a great backdrop for a memorable picture you’ll want to share.  Put on your best Halloween face and snap a photo to remember your spooky night!

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