Halloween Events
Creatures of the Night
LOCATION: Tampa Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa
DATES: Select Nights September 29 - October 29, 2024
FEE: TBD- waiting for website to update
DETAILS:
Join us at Tampa Bay’s number one family Halloween event, Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa for a night of eerie family frights! Ghouls and goblins of all ages can enjoy howling outdoor experiences, spooky characters, creepy culinary treats, and much more!
ZooTampa Members and Pay For A Day ticket holders get free admission to seasonal events like Creatures of the Night.
Tampa
Howl-O-Scream
LOCATION: Busch Gardens®, 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa
DATES: Select dates from September 6 - November 2, 2024
FEE: Starts at $39.99
DETAILS:
Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything.
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Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed.
Tampa
UNdead in the Water: The Breach
LOCATION: 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa
DATES: Fridays & Saturdays in October
FEE: $17.50
DETAILS:
UNDead in the Water is Tampa's premier authentic nautical haunted attraction. Traverse multiple decks of this historic WWII cargo ship armed only with nerves of steel and a will to survive.
Tampa
Sir Henry's Haunted Trails
LOCATION: 2837 South Frontage Road, Plant City (about 30 minutes from Tampa area)
DATE: Weekends in October: Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 PM-11 PM, and Sundays, 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
FEE: $27+
DETAILS:
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail is an outdoor haunted attraction located in Plant City in the heart of Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando. Founded in 2014, the 501(c)3 operates as a Halloween haunt, as well as holding haunted mazes for fans to visit during the Christmas and Valentine's Day seasons. The I4 Fear Park has celebrated a storied past, with many prior seasons covering many different stories, as well as having a book series based on our characters. View our in-depth haunted attraction history here
We feature multiple interactive horror trails, escape games, and laser tag and NEW for 2023 a haunted hayride. We also offer roaming scare actors, axe throwing, delicious food vendors, and diverse merchandise. We have proudly served as a filming location for the WWE, South Ridge Films, and Black Dog Filmz.
All customers can enjoy free parking and a uniquely immersive experience with our hand-built haunted houses. For guests' comfort, we recommend wearing closed toe shoes that you do not mind getting dirty, bug spray, and rain protection gear (umbrella, rain coat, or poncho).
Plant City
Ghost Tours of St. Petersburg
LOCATION: Sweet Divas Chocolates, 181 4th Ave NE, St. Petersburg
DATE: Various dates & times- check HERE
FEE: Tickets are $24 per person ($16 ages 4-12). Advance ticket purchase required. We recommend purchasing by 6pm to ensure your spot. Book online or call 727-894-4678.
DETAILS:
Peer into the shadows and mysteries of Florida's "Sunshine City" on a candlelight walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg! Hear true ghost stories of wandering spirits, haunted mansions, phantom lovers, and age old curses...forgotten tales brought back to life. Join our costumed tour guides for a leisurely stroll along St. Petersburg's quaint streets and beautiful waterfront!
St. Petersburg
SpookEasy Ghost Tours
LOCATION: SpookEasy Lounge, 1909 N 15th St, Tampa
DATE: Every Thursday, Friday & Saturdays from 6:30-8:30pm
FEE: $35/person
DETAILS:
This is an all ages tour. Welcome to SpookEasy Tours in the captivating historic District of Ybor, where rich history and ghostly legends intertwine. Join us for an unforgettable evening of spine-chilling stories, paranormal encounters and mysterious happenings. Prepare to be enthralled as we delve into the supernatural side of this vibrant neighborhood, with SpookEasy Lounge as our haunted home base. Are you ready to uncover the chilling tales that lurk beneath the surface?
Tampa
Roser Park Ghost Tours & Halloween Block Party
LOCATION: Intersection of 6th St S and Roser Park Drive, St. Petersburg
DATE: October 19, 2024
TIME: 5pm - 9:30pm
FEE: FREE
DETAILS:
Mark your calendars for Roser Park’s third annual Halloween Block Party on Saturday, October 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Featuring a Halloween market, tarot readings, and spooky movies on the lawn. The highlight of the night will be the riveting Ghost Tours throughout the neighborhood led by paranormal investigators and historians.
St. Petersburg
Halloween Bash at the Sports Complex
LOCATION: 150 N. Jasmine Avenue, Tarpon Springs
DATE: October 19, 2024, 10 am-1 pm
FEE: FREE
DETAILS: Join us for a safe alternative to trick or treating. Children may go from booth to booth to get Halloween treats. We will have bounce houses, concessions, crafts, and more.
Tarpon Springs
Tampa Halloween Fest
LOCATION: 250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa
DATE: October 27, 2024, 12pm - 4pm
FEE: FREE
DETAILS: Join us for a Halloween Fest on Sunday, October 27th from 12:00-4:00 pm at the WestShore Plaza Mall! A fun, indoor trick-or-treating event with family-friendly businesses handing out candy and showcasing what they offer.
When the candy runs out, don't forgot to enjoy the FREE balloon animals, crafts, temp tattoo scans, character meet & greets and more fun activities. Come dressed up as a family and you might win a prize!
Tampa
Fearville at DK Farms
LOCATION: Dk Farms, 1750 Lake Avenue SE, Largo
DATES: October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 2024
TIME: 6:30pm - 10pm
DETAILS:
This October, brave the Top Local Halloween Tampa Bay Area event: Fearville.
When the sun dips below the horizon, monsters and maniacs alike will take over this seemingly peaceful farmland, and torment those brave enough to enter.
Experience the dark atmosphere of Halloween with walk around characters, photo ops, amazing decorations and animatronics & Performances, best of the night: a full fledged haunted house attraction, Trail & Hayride in Pinellas / Largo. Designed for a mature audience.
They have additional entertainment for a fee: Mini Golf ($6), Mechanical Bull RIde ($7/ride or $12 unlimited riding), & Bag of Animal Feed ($5)
FEE: $30 + tax
Largo
A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
LOCATION: St. Petersburg Museum of History
DATES: September 11, October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 13, & December 11, 2024
TIME: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
DETAILS: Departing from the Museum of History, experience the creepy and dark side of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, the tour takes you through lesser-known haunts of downtown and the vastly haunted neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. We promise you’ll have a spooktacular time!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
FEE: $35 members/ $45 non-members
St. Petersburg
Stroll Epic Halloween Decor in Old Northeast Neighborhood
LOCATION: Historic Old Northeast, St. Petersburg
DATES: Daily throughout the month of October
TIME: Anytime
DETAILS: Halloween in The Old Northeast is unlike any other celebration in the area. The Historic Old Northeast is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in St. Pete, but during spooky season it is both spectacular and terrifying. Residents throughout the neighborhood deck out their front yards with decor that ranges from the family-friendly to the nightmarish. Nowhere is that more evident than between 17th and 18th Avenues Northeast, between Locust Street and Beach Drive.
Starting in the beginning of October, locals will start putting up spooky house decorations for all to see. We recommend taking an evening tour this season to see some of the most astonishing homes decorated for Halloween in the sunshine city!
FEE: FREE
St. Petersburg
FEARville at DK Farms
LOCATION: DK Farms, 1750 Lake Avenue SE, Largo
DATES: Weekends in October
TIME: 6:30 - 10pm
DETAILS: Come out this halloween season to DK Farms and see the incredible, fun-filled haunted experience with 3 main haunts: Haunted House, Terror Trail and Haunted Hayride. There will also be a scare zone & fire shows. FEARville will take place every Friday & Saturday night in October from 6:30 - 10pm.
Additional spooky activities includes:
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Unlimited Miniature Golf
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Animal Feeding & Animal Sighting
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Gem Mining
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Bull Rides
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Food Truck
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Full Bar & Wine Tastings
FEE: Starting at $29/person
Largo
St. Pete's Halloween Bar Crawl
LOCATION: Welcome to the Farm, 242 1st Avenue N., St. Petersburg
DATE: October 19, 2024 starting 4pm
DETAILS: Prepare for a night of eerie excitement at our Official Halloween Bar Crawl 2024! On October 19th, dive into the spooky spirit as we journey through the town's most haunted haunts. From chilling cocktails to ghostly gatherings, this is the Halloween event you've been waiting for! Gather your ghouls, witches, and creatures of the night, and snag your tickets now for a thrilling evening you'll never forget! Let's make this Halloween one to remember.
FEE: $25/person, book online
St. Petersburg
Clearwater Beach Halloween Bar Crawl
LOCATION: 483 Mandalay Avenue, Suite 118, Clearwater
DATE: October 26, 2024 starting 4pm
DETAILS: Get ready to crawl through the best bars & restaurants in Clearwater Beach! Join our Halloween Bar Crawl that is bigger and better than ever. One ticket gets you access to 5+ participating bars and party venues.
Enjoy complimentary welcome shots, fun trick or treat surprises, spine-chilling drink specials, dance to eerie tunes, and compete in our costume contest for a chance to win wicked prizes.
Note: There is a mandatory check-in between 4 - 7 PM at Salt House Social (483 Mandalay Avenue Clearwater Beach, FL 33767)
Don't miss out on the Halloween bash of the year! Tag your friends, plan your costumes, and let's crawl the night away this spooky season.
FEE: $16-$20/person, book online
Clearwater
Tampa Halloween Fest
LOCATION: 250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa
DATE: October 27, 2024 from 12 - 4pm
DETAILS: This event features family-friendly businesses handing out candy and showcasing what they offer. When the candy runs out, don't forgot to enjoy the FREE balloon animals, crafts, temp tattoo scans, character meet & greets and more fun activities.
Come dressed up as a family and you might win a prize!
FEE: $16-$20/person, book online
Tampa
Halloween On Central
LOCATION: 22 Block of Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
DATE: October 27, 2024 from 12 - 4pm
DETAILS: Returning this spooky season, Halloween On Central features costume contests, trick-or-treating and lots of other festival fun. From noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, people can stroll and roll along Central Avenue car-free for nearly two miles, from Dr. MLK Jr. (9th) Street to 31st Street. Trick-or-treaters and other festival-goers will be able to rediscover their favorite local businesses and explore the community without having to worry about car traffic. Be sure to bring your four-legged friend – dressed for the occasion, of course, so they can compete in the dog costume contest.
This is a free event to all! And the SunRunner Bus Rapid Transit, which connects St. Pete to St. Pete Beach, heading east along 1st Avenue South and west along 1st Avenue North, will be free on that day.
Event activities include:
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Voodoo Vendor Village with more than 100 vendors
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Strolling performers, DJs, entertainment and music
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Family fun and games
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Costumes everywhere!
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Food truck hubs
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Trick-or-treating and candy stops
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Costume contests
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Dance contests
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Wiener dog races and dog costume contests at the Dog Bar
FEE: FREE
St. Petersburg
Voodoo Vendor Village at Halloween on Central
LOCATION: 1600-2400 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
DATE: October 27, 2024 from 12 - 5pm
DETAILS: Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween experience at Voodoo Vendor Village, where you'll find eerie delights and wicked vendors. Halloween on Central is back for the fourth year, and we're putting together the 4-block Voodoo Vendor Village! Featuring entertainment, candy stations, and more than 100 local makers and small businesses. The village will take place between 16th and 20th streets along Central Ave. Admission is free and this is a family-friendly event. Grab your broom and join us for shopping, eating and a spooky good time!
FEE: FREE
St. Petersburg
Trunk or Treat Festival
LOCATION: 3800 9th Avenue N, St. Petersburg
DATE: October 29, 2024 from 5-7:30pm
DETAILS: Come out and raise funds for Salvation Army at the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00 - 8:30pm! This is a family-friendly fall event featuring food trucks, live entertainment, candy, reptiles, games, prizes, markets, face painting, and so much more.
FEE: $5/person
St. Petersburg
Sesame Street Safari of Fun Halloween
LOCATION: Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa
DATE: Weekends in October from 12-4pm
DETAILS: Enjoy even more Halloween festivities with your favorite Sesame Street friends! After visiting Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration at the Festival Walkway, stop by Sesame Street Safari of Fun for a special limited-time Halloween Show, festive meet-and-greets with your favorite furry friends in their Halloween costumes and Halloween Dance Parties.
FEE: Included with daily admission
Tampa
Halloween Harvest
LOCATION: Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa
DATE: September 7 - October 27, 2024
DETAILS: Busch Gardens Halloween Harvest captures the essence of fall. Immerse yourself in the rich colors and pumpkin-filled excitement. Fun for the whole family is waiting on Saturday's & Sunday's when you visit Kandy the Witch and her magical friends at Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration on the Festival Walkway.
Enjoy even more Halloween festivities with your favorite Sesame Street friends! Each Saturday & Sunday in October, stop by Sesame Street Safari of Fun for even more activities.
Join us for the best of Autumn fun and experiences for the whole family!
FEE: Included with daily admission
Tampa
Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration
LOCATION: Busch Gardens, 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa
DATE: Weekends in October from 12-4pm
DETAILS: Guests will step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! A costume parade, story time and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Busch Gardens’ Kandy's Sweetacular Celebration will be casting magical spells from 12 – 4 PM each Saturday & Sunday at the Festival Walkway.
FEE: Included with daily admission
Tampa
Halloween Happening
LOCATION: Highlander Park, Dunedin
DATE: October 26, 2024 from 5:30pm-9:30pm
DETAILS: Halloween Happenings returns to Highlander Park in Dunedin! Don’t miss the spooktacular fun for all ages and families!
Activities:
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Haunted Hayride (due to fear element, recommended for ages 8+)
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Little Goblins Hayride (for the littles)
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Silent Glow Disco
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Boo in the Zoo (for the littles)
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Costume Contests (free for all age categories, including group/family)
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Carnival Games
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Spooky Crafts
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Bounce Houses
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DJ Music Jams
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Food/Drink concessions
Parking & Tickets:
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Cash only for parking, tickets, and wristbands. ATM will be available on-site.
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$5 Parking (vehicles and golf carts). All golf carts must park in vehicle parking spaces.
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$5 Silent Glow Disco (included if you buy a wristband)
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$5 Haunted Hayride (due to fear element, recommended for ages 8+)
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$10 Wristband (includes all activities except the Haunted Hayride. Boo in the Zoo wristbands required for children only.)
FEE: FREE
Dunedin
2024 Spooky Stroll
LOCATION: Seminole Heights Garden Center, Tampa
DATE: October 26, 2024 from 6-9pm
DETAILS: This beloved annual event will sell out fast, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance to secure your spot. TRIBE Seminole Heights’ Spooky Stroll features tons of family-friendly fun including costumed characters, trick-or-treat stations, a pumpkin patch, a creepy house tour, fun games, and MORE! In the past, it has taken about 60-90 minutes to complete the stroll.
FEE: $3/person
Tampa