Anime fans and trick-or-treaters alike have a reason to dust off their cosplay this weekend, as the Animayhem Halloween Market rolls into Altamonte Springs on Sunday with a trunk-or-treat, a costume contest and a lineup of local vendors. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public, with no ticket or sign-up required to walk in.
According to the City of Altamonte Springs calendar, the gathering is booked as a rental event at Cranes Roost, though listings differ slightly on the exact wording of the venue. The Sanford Herald places the market at 274 Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs, while a separate allevents.in listing names the location as Cranes Roost Boulevard. The same allevents.in page also refers to the gathering at one point as the AniMayhem Halloween Mini-Con, even as other listings call it the Animayhem Halloween Market, so attendees may want to double check whichever listing they're following before heading out.
Whatever name sticks, the draw is the same: a free, family-friendly anime convention dropped into one of Central Florida's busiest outdoor gathering spots. WFTV reports the market offers character photo opportunities, including with Tony Tony Chopper, Mimikyu, Gengar, Derpy, Springtrap and Foxy, alongside anime mascot races and a Halloween trunk-or-treat featuring decorated cars. The station also notes the event includes free face painting, meet-and-greets with cosplayers, anime artists, and a mix of food and local vendors.
Costumes Encouraged, No Registration Needed
Guests are encouraged to bring their Halloween costumes or favorite anime character looks to Cranes Roost Park, per WFTV's reporting, and cosplay is welcomed broadly at the event. The Sanford Herald's community events roundup echoes that invitation, noting cosplay is encouraged for guests who want to show off their favorite looks, and confirms that no registration is required to attend.
The lineup described by the Sanford Herald includes Mimikyu & Friends, trunk-or-treat activities, a costume contest, an artist alley, a live DJ and a variety of vendors. WFTV's reporting adds that the event, organized by the House of Pinkachu, carries free admission and free parking, rounding out a no-cost afternoon for families looking to get an early start on Halloween.
Listings Diverge on Venue Details
The event also appears among the free offerings tracked by allevents.in's Altamonte Springs events listing, which groups it with other no-cost happenings around the city this week. Because the precise location wording varies between 274 Cranes Roost, Cranes Roost Boulevard and Cranes Roost Park across different listings, attendees heading out Sunday may want to confirm the address against whichever calendar they're using before they go.
