<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Celebrate Halloween in Tampa Bay with these curated picks for the area’s most haunted happenings!
It’s scary how time flies! The Halloween season is almost over! Looking for some last minute Halloween fun? Put on your couples’ costumes and do date night at one of these fantastic Halloween events in Tampa Bay.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN TAMPA
SpookEasy Lounge in Ybor City
Monday-Thursday from 11 am-1 am, Friday-Sunday from 11 am-3 am
1909 N. 15th St., Tampa
This themed bar is the perfect place to sip non-alcoholic beverages while taking in the spooky atmosphere. The menu features kava, botanical teas and coffee.
A Nightmare on Franklin Street
Friday, Oct. 11-31, 2024
711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Tampa’s most historic–and most haunted–movie palace is proud to present 16 nights of fright with its most sinister series, A Nightmare on Franklin Street. The hair-raising historic landmark goes 100% Halloween with classic horror movies, guest stars, ghost tours, spine-chilling stage shows, spooky storytelling, family-friendly frights, and the return of SpiritsFest!
You can find the 2024 lineup here.
READ MORE: Where to See Halloween Movies in Tampa Bay
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
October 27, 30, and 31, 2024 at 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm
1913 N. Nebraska Ave., Ste. 2, Tampa
Halloween inspired music at Centro Asturiano de Tampa under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tickets $35-$55, select your timeslot when booking.
Tampa Theatre Ghost Tours
October 11-31, 2024
$15/non-members, Free/members
Round up a few of your friends or family members for a private ghost tour through Tampa Theatre. This is your ticket to experience one of Tampa’s most haunted buildings in a new light. During the 90-minute tour, your guide will take you through all three levels of the historic movie palace while sharing haunted tales sure to get you in the spooky spirit.
Related: Experience Tampa’s Haunted History on These Chilling Ghost Tours
TAMPA HAUNTED HOUSES AND EXPERIENCES
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Weekends September 6 – November 2, 2024 at 6 pm
10165 McKinley Dr., Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s annual Halloween production is so awesome. Make your way through new and revamped haunted houses, uniquely themed scare zones, and hop on your favorite roller coasters after dark. This is a separately ticketed event that is not included with general park admission.
2024 Houses include:
- Shadows of Wonderland (NEW)
- Witch of The Woods: Rise of the Coven (Reimagined favorite)
- D.H. Baggum’s Circus of Fear
- The Forgotten: Uprising
- Stranglewood Estate
Important tips can be found in our guide to The Perfect Date Night at Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
Select weekend nights September 27 – November 2, 2024, Friday-Saturday from 7:30 pm-11 pm, Sunday from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
2837 S Frontage Rd in Plant City
Make your way to Plant City to visit this outdoor haunt comprised of three separate haunted trails. Each trail has its own backstory, plus you can test your skills in an escape room and haunted laser tag. Tickets must be purchased in advance for the 2024 season.
UNDead in the Water
October 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, November 1, and 2, 2024 from 7:30 pm-10:30 pm
705 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Hop aboard a WWII ship for this haunted attraction on the water. Immerse yourself in the action aboard the ship, where few surviving members of the crew talk of a haunting female ghost aboard the ship. Also new this year is the location, which has moved to Sparkman Wharf. This is truly one of Tampa Bay’s most unique Halloween experiences.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights – Orlando
Select nights August 30 – November 2, 2024
Universal Studios Orlando
Step into some of Hollywood’s most notorious horror films and TV shows. Enjoy themed scare zones, select rides open during the event, live entertainment, and specialty food and drinks. Admission to Halloween Horror Nights is NOT included in theme park admission and must be purchased separately. $82.99 and up
2024 Haunted Houses include:
- A Quiet Place
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
- Slaughter Sinema 2
- Goblin’s Feast
- Major Sweets Candy Factory
- The Museum: Deadly Exhibit
- Monstruos: The Monsters of Latin America
- Triplets of Terror
Our guide to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights – Orlando includes the full lineup, tips to save time, and date ideas.
Related: The Best Halloween Events in Orlando
MORE EVENTS IN TAMPA BAY
Boos & Brews at The Sail Plaza
Daily through October 31, 2024
333 S. Franklin St., Tampa
The monsters are waking up! Halloween is taking over The Sail Plaza and Big Ray’s Fish Camp Riverwalk all season long.
Halloween Trivia at Tampa Wine Room
Tampa Wine Room
Tuesday, October 29, 7pm
There will be Halloween trivia and a costume contest. First place for each will win a $25 gift certificate. Costumes are optional but recommended!
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- Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals and Foodie Events for Couples
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- Experience Tampa’s Haunted History on These Chilling Ghost Tours
- Family Friendly Pumpkin Patches and Halloween fun in Tampa Bay
Plus, Halloween in Orlando date ideas
Halloween events on Thursday, October 31
SpookEasy Lounge Halloween Anniversary Party
October 31, 2024 at 9 pm
1909 N. 15th St., Tampa
SpookEasy is turning 5 and are celebrating on Halloween night. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and celebrate with them for a memorable and spooky night. $10 cover. Ages 18+ only.
Mind Magic: An Intimate Evening of Mind Reading, Magic, and Mystery with Award-Winning Mentalist Joshua Seth
October 31, 2024
1412 E. 7th Ave, Tampa
Head to Hotel Haya and prepare to be amazed as award-winning mentalist, Joshua Seth, delves into the unknown – reading minds, making predictions come true, and performing mind-boggling psychic experiments while blindfolded. Ages 18+ only.
Events we’re looking forward to in 2025:
Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel
October 18-20, and 25-27, 2024 from 6 pm-9 pm
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
The Henry Plant Museum is hosting a special nighttime experience inside the former Tampa Bay Hotel. Visitors will find themselves transported back to the early 1900s, shortly after a terrible crime has been committed. Evidence and clues are scattered throughout the rooms and guests must strive to put the pieces together in time to prevent the next attack.
Don’t miss it, as this is a rare opportunity to visit the Museum after dark.
ZooTampa Creatures of the Night
Select Nights September 27-October 27, 2024
1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa
In search of an attraction that’s a little less scary and also works for the whole family? Couples and kiddos alike will enjoy ZooTampa’s family-friendly Halloween event, Creatures of the Night. Couples can also indulge in themed cocktails and specialty food items for a complete date night.
HoWL-O-WEEN at Sparkman Wharf
Sunday, October 27, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
HOWL CUTE! Sparkman’s famous Howl-O-Ween event is back. registration will begin at 12PM at The Modern Paws and the contest will kick off at 1PM. The competition features a variety of categories.
Also, check out Hocus Pocus Movie on the Lawn on Tuesday, October 29, 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Grand Central Salty Nun Halloween Silent Party
Friday, October 25, 2024 from 8 pm-11 pm
2501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Kick off Halloween weekend with a silent dance party. This unique Halloween weekend bash features 3 live DJs, but the only way to hear the beats is to put on a pair of headphones! Headphone rental is included with your ticket.
MOSI Ghoulish Gala
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 6 pm
4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL
Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Enjoy a hair-raising evening at MOSI’s first Adult Halloween event: The Ghoulish Gala. Get ready for a night of creepy delight as MOSI is transformed into a haunted haven that blurs the line between science and the supernatural. At this unearthly event, guests will get to experience:
- The thrill of MOSI’s exhibits after hours
- Spooktacular science shows and experiments
- Scary good food and brews from Zydeco Brew Werks for purchase
- A frightening feast of candy
Don’t miss the opportunity to have a howling good time with your friends at this eerie 18+ event.
Tickets start at $20.
Pirate Water Taxi Tampa Halloween-Themed Haunted Tours
October 4-27, 2024 select days between 6:15 pm-9:45 pm
Convention Center/ Marriott Water Street (Stop 7 location)
The Pirate Water Taxi is one of our favorite ways to get around downtown Tampa. But during the Halloween season, the water taxi gets a haunted twist! Pirate Water Taxi will again offer Haunted River Tours on select evenings this year, serving up spooky tales of Tampa hauntings and ghost stories. Tours last 45-50 minutes.
Jurassic Haunt at Dinosaur World
October 11, 12, 18, 19, 26, and 27, 2024
5145 Harvey Tew Rd., Plant City
Are you brave enough to face the curse of Dinosaur World’s first haunted house? Head to the park after hours to hear the tales of a group of explorers who have unearthed something they shouldn’t have. The curse is spreading and it’s up to you to break it! Tickets start at $15.
Halloween on Central in St Pete
October 27, 2024 from noon-5pm
Central Ave – MLK to 31st St., St. Pete
22 blocks in St. Pete will be closed to traffic for a chance for families to trick or treat in the street! There will also be costume contests and festival activities. Events include the Kooky Spooky at The Edge District, Dog Bar St. Pete’s Howl-O-Ween, FrankenPride, and Voodoo Village.