Celebrate Halloween in Tampa Bay with these curated picks for the area's most haunted happenings!

It's scary how time flies! Fall is coming, which means Halloween is not too far behind. If you're looking for some SPOOK-tacular 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 a.m.-1 a.m., Friday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
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.

Busch Gardens Sweetacular

Every Saturday & Sunday from September 6 to October 26, 2025
Busch Gardens Tampa

Join Kandy, Busch Gardens’ charming witch-in-training, for a brand-new family-friendly Halloween celebration full of fun and enchantment. Every Saturday & Sunday from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. on the Festival Pathway, little ghouls and goblins can explore Trick-or-Treating, Spooky Kooky Science, Magical Storytime, Kandy’s Costume Parade, and more!

MOSI Fall Into Science

September 12, 2025, 6-9 p.m.
MOSI, Museum of Science and Industry

It's fall season at MOSI, and they're celebrating with an adults-only night! Sip on a curated selection of beer and wine samples, indulge in a variety of delicious appetizers throughout the event, and treat yourself to liquid nitrogen ice cream. This event is 18+ and tickets can sell out quickly, so be sure to get them in advance!

Creatures of the Night

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 26 to October 26, 2025
1001 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa

Ghouls and goblins of all ages can enjoy howling entertainment, eerie characters, creepy culinary treats, and more! Take a spin on the Carousel de los Muertos, embark on a journey through a secret lab in Mesozoic Mayhem that ends with face-to-face encounters with dinosaurs, join the party at the Dancing Dead disco, and other fun interactions! Returning favorites are Pirates Paradise, Troll Cave, and Vampire Ball with Lucilla Lumpkin. It’s a Halloween adventure you won’t want to miss!

Tickets for Creatures of the Night start at $29.99 for after 4 p.m. event admission. Creatures of the Night is included with a ZooTampa Membership or a Pay For A Day ticket.

Jurassic Haunt Halloween Mammoth Mayhem at Dinosaur World

Select nights, September 27 – November 1, 2025
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.

Sunday Harvest Market at The Grove

Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grove at Wesley Chapel

Featuring more than 100 local merchants with a variety of decor, clothing, treats, accessories, jewelry, produce, and more!

Harvest Days

Every Saturday and Sunday in October 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Keel Farms

Get your fall-fun on with hay rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, camel rides, pie pie-eating contest, local vendors and food trucks, along with some of Keel Farms' great seasonal wines and ciders!

Admission is free, and parking is $10. Hay rides are $5 with a wristband that is good for all-day use!

Pirate Water Taxi Tampa Haunted River Tours

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October until October 26, 2025
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, serving up spooky tales of Tampa hauntings and ghost stories. Tours last 45-50 minutes.

A Pirate's Halloween

Friday, October 3, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
33 S Franklin St., Tampa

This October, set sail aboard The Lost Pearl Pirate Ship for a Halloween adventure! The 1.5-hour Halloween pirate cruise blends spooky fun with swashbuckling excitement. Costumes are encouraged for kids AND adults. Activities include Halloween and Pirate Games: Pumpkin Toss, Water Cannon Battles, Mummy Wrap, Spooky Dance Party, and Captain Patchy’s Pumpkin Patch.

Haunted River Tours

Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
333 S Franklin St., Tampa

Get spooky with Pirate Water Taxi for a haunted boat ride!

Scaradise

October 3-5, 2025, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Florida State Fairgrounds

Florida's horror and pop culture convention is back for all you loves of ghouls, ghosts, and goblins!

Fall Festival at Dade City Farms

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
17143 Lake Iola Rd., Dade City

Celebrate fall at Dade City Farms' Fall Festival! Snap family photos with your loved ones in our pumpkin patch as you pick out the perfect pumpkin. Meet the friendly animals in the petting zoo, get creative with face painting, and shop for unique treasures from local craft vendors. Savor fall treats like apple cider donuts and other delicious snacks from food trucks, with yard games and activities for the whole family, it’s the perfect fall day on the farm!

Halloween Trivia

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Keel Farms

Think you know your haunted history, classic horror films, and Halloween traditions? Grab your spooky friends and test your knowledge at Keel Farms’ Halloween Trivia Night, where the top 3 teams will win a prize!

‘Lil Succulent Pumpkins Workshop

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
1502 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa

Gather your partner or your GHOUL-friends for a fun night making pumpkin succulent planters! All supplies are included with your ticket purchase.

Candy Crawl

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel

The Haunted Pearl: An Adult Pirate Party

Saturday, October 18, and Saturday, October 25, 2025
333 S Franklin St., Tampa

This adults-only pirate party is a one-and-a-half-hour cruise featuring DJ entertainment, a fully stocked bar, and spooky fun cruising through downtown Tampa! The cruise on October 18 is a PJ Party, and the cruise on October 25 is a Halloween Bash with a costume contest.

There are also souvenirs, a grog bar, and snacks available for purchase on each cruise. IDs will be checked. Tickets start at $39.95 per person

Spook & Serve: Halloween Pickleball Showdown

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9 a.m.
13120 Vonn Rod, Largo

Come dressed in your best costume and hit the courts for some frightfully good competition. All levels are welcome and dressing up is a requirement to participate.

Tall Tales of Old Florida at Cracker Country

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m.
4800 Hwy 301 N, Tampa

Explore Tampa’s 19th-century living history museum by night! Along the way, meet storytellers who will spin wild yarns about a few of Florida’s unexplained oddities. A little scary, a little funny, and always family-friendly, the Tall Tales tour is a Florida history adventure by lantern light.

Hell on Heels Rocky Horror Live Show

Saturday, October 18, 8 p.m.
Woodwright Brewing Company

If you haven’t seen Hell on Heels before, buckle up, buttercups, it’s a wild ride. They're absolutely shivering with antici….pation! Tickets are only $20, and there are a few 4-top tables available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis for $80. This is a 21+ only event.

Hocus Pokus Live! Starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and Sapphira Cristál

Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Tampa Theatre

Sisters, behold! Hokus Pokus Live! conjures up a wickedly spooky, fully scripted theatrical experience starring Ginger Minj (global drag superstar, actress, comedian, singer, and RuPaul’s Drag Race icon), Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race and DRAG: The Musical), and Sapphira Cristál (RuPaul’s Drag Race) as the legendary Sanderson Sisters and featuring Landon Cider (Dragula) as Billy.

The Rocky Horror Picture SHow 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Morsani Hall, The Straz Center

Let's do the time warp again! Celebrate the Rocky Horror Picture Show with an anniversary tour including a Q &A with three of the film's original cast members, Barry Bostwick (Brad), Nell Campbell (Columbia), and Patricia Quinn (Magenta).

Haunted Carnival

October 23-26, 2025
Armature Works

From October 23rd-26th, guests of all ages can enjoy a weekend of frightful fun, including an unforgettable family-friendly concert experience on Sunday and full carnival access every day!

Hocus Pocus Fall Social

Thursday, October 23, 2025 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
1646 West Snow Ave., Tampa

Grab some brews with your boo and enjoy experience stations.

An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel

October 24-26 and 29-30, 2025, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Henry B. Plant Museum
Step inside the moonlit halls of a Gilded Age hotel as Victorian-era Halloween traditions are brought to life! Meet the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe, view a collection of late 19^th century horror movies including Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and comb through exhibit rooms to decode a monstrous mystery! Tickets are $25 for nonmembers and $20 for members.

Don't miss it, as this is a rare opportunity to visit the Museum after dark.

Haunted Illusions Live

Friday, October 24, 2025, 8 p.m.
Central Park Performing Arts Center

Master illusionist David Caserta brings his Halloween spectacular, Haunted Illusions, to the Central Park Performing Arts Center! As seen on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, Caserta’s show includes original illusions, jaw-dropping tricks, and more than a few treats. Tickets for the show start at $30.

A Nightmare on Franklin Street

Saturday, October 25, 2025: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sunday October 26, 2025: Phantasmagoria XVI
711 N. Franklin St., Tampa

Tampa’s most historic—and most haunted—movie palace is proud to present 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!

Once announced, you can find the lineup here.

MOSI Ghoulish Gala

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
MOSI

Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Prepare for a night of spine-tingling fun as MOSI transforms into a haunted haven with a carnival twist for the Ghoulish Gala: Twisted Carnival. This eerie 18+ event promises thrills, chills, and unforgettable memories!

Guests can expect Interactive Science Demos, Tarot readings, a silent auction, live entertainment, planetarium shows, food, drinks, and a costume contest!

Don’t miss the opportunity to have a howling good time with your friends at this eerie 18+ event.

2025 Voodoo Vendor Village

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
1600-2400 Central Ave., St. Pete

Shop everything spooky and freakish at the Voodoo Vendor Village! This event will feature more than 150 local makers, small businesses, artists, and more.

Halloween on Central in St. Pete

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
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, festival activities, entertainment, and live music.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
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.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 7 p.m.
105 Central Park Drive, Largo

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Guests are encouraged to dress up, sing along, and join in on the chaos with the on-stage shadow cast. This show is recommended for ages 18+. Tickets are $20.

Haunted Fest St. Pete 2025

October 31 and November 1
St. Pete Pier

From the creators of Breakaway Music Festival and the Rise Up St. Pete concert series comes a premier Halloween weekend electronic music experience featuring international superstar headliners, curated artist lineups, a silent disco, and more!

Halloween Trick or Trot Run

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
Upper Tampa Bay Trail, Tampa

Fit and frightful fun meet for this 5k, 10k, or 13.1 half-marathon!

Tampa Theatre Ghost Tours

2025 TBA
$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.

Tampa Theatre Halloween private ghost tours — Image credit: Tampa Theatre

TAMPA HAUNTED HOUSES AND EXPERIENCES

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Weekends September 5 – November 2, 2025 at 6 p.m.
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.

Scare zone at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream — Image credit: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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 Fri, September 26 – Nov. 1, 2025
2837 S Frontage Rd., 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

Multiple dates available for 2025
705 Channelside Dr., Tampa

Moored in the Port of Tampa, the American Victory has been repurposed for a chilling new mission. As a floating fortress housing the most dangerous criminals: murderers, traitors, and the utterly unredeemable, will you brave the wrath of both prisoners and guards, and become the first to escape?

Halloween in Tampa events - UNDead on the Water — Image credit: UNDead in the Water

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights – Orlando

Select nights August 29 – November 1, 2025
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. $83.99 and up

2025 Haunted Houses include:

Fallout
Terrifier
Jason Universe
Five Nights at Freddy's
Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters
El Artista: A Spanish Haunting
Dolls: Let's Play Dead
Grave of Flesh
Gálkn: Monsters of the North

Our guide to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights – Orlando includes the full lineup, tips to save time, and date ideas.

SplatterQuest Blacklight Paint Experience — Orlando

September 4, 2025, though the holiday season
Oviedo Mall

Step into vibrant blacklight rooms, grab brushes, squirt guns, paint balloons, and other creative tools, and let your imagination explode in color with music playlists to set the mood, seasonal add-ons like pumpkins and ornaments, and private rooms to enjoy with your spooky group!

Halloween Day Events in Tampa Bay

Mind Magic: An Intimate Evening of Mind Reading, Magic, and Mystery with Award-Winning Mentalist Joshua Seth

Friday, October 31, 2025, shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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.

Tampa Official Bar Crawl

Friday, October 31, 2025 5 p.m.
1717 East 7th Ave., Tampa

The creepies will crawl their way through Tampa Bay bars during this haunted bar crawl!

Check out these fall date night ideas:

Plus, Halloween in Orlando date ideas

To Be Announced

SpookEasy Lounge Halloween Anniversary Party

2025 TBA
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.

HoWL-O-WEEN at Sparkman Wharf

2025 TBA

HOWL CUTE! Sparkman's famous Howl-O-Ween event is back. wp-signup.php 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

2025 TBA
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.

Boos & Brews at The Sail Plaza

2025 TBA
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.