Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Northdale 2026

46 family-friendly fall activities near Northdale

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat and Lighted Boat Parade)

Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat and Lighted Boat Parade

Sat, Oct 24

Tampa 12 mi Free

Over 50 treat stations, a costume contest, flash mob, and movie.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium)

Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Tampa 12 mi

Family-friendly Halloween fun with costumed divers and underwater pumpkin carving.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Halloween Fest at USF St. Petersburg)

Halloween Fest at USF St. Petersburg

Fri, Oct 30

St. Petersburg 25 mi Free

Free community celebration with tent-or-treating, touch-a-truck, and a haunted library.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Spooktacular)

Halloween Spooktacular

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Tampa 8 mi

Family-friendly Halloween festival featuring trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, and dance parties.

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch)

St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch

Oct 8 – Oct 25

St. Petersburg 24 mi Free

Free admission patch featuring fall photo ops, games, and seasonal snacks.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa)

Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Tampa 7 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween event with themed realms, entertainment, and animal encounters.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Halloween Jam at Apollo Beach Skate Park)

Halloween Jam at Apollo Beach Skate Park

Sat, Oct 31

Apollo Beach 24 mi Free

Skate park costume contest, coffin race, and best trick competitions.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Spooktacular Science at MOSI)

Spooktacular Science at MOSI

Sat, Oct 17

Tampa 8 mi $$

Spooky hands-on science experiments, planetarium shows, and drone flights for all ages.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (2026 Hillsborough County Fair)

2026 Hillsborough County Fair

Nov 5 – Nov 15

Tampa 23 mi $$

Rides, youth livestock competitions, and grandstand demolition derbies.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Fall Festival in Tampa: 9th Annual Fall Fest at Armature Works)

Fall Festival in Tampa: 9th Annual Fall Fest at Armature Works

Oct 10 – Oct 11

Tampa 10 mi Free

Free weekend festival featuring live music, animal rides, and a local market.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (15th Annual A Night at the Museum)

15th Annual A Night at the Museum

Sat, Oct 24

Tampa 12 mi $$

Trick-or-treat alongside costumed characters and historic Florida exhibits.

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival)

Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival

Oct 15 – Oct 18

Dunedin 17 mi Free

Community festival featuring carnival rides, live music, games, and beer tent.

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Sweetfields Farm Fall Season Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Sweetfields Farm Fall Season Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 5

Masaryktown 24 mi $

Over six acres of corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, and pumpkins.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Boat-Tober Fest Trunk-or-Treat at Rockstar Powersports)

Boat-Tober Fest Trunk-or-Treat at Rockstar Powersports

Sat, Oct 31

Tampa 15 mi Free

All-day trick-or-treating across every department

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Night of Sparks Halloween Dance)

Night of Sparks Halloween Dance

Fri, Oct 9

Odessa Free

Inclusive Halloween dance party for adults with disabilities.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (Laser Light Show: Fright Light (Halloween))

Laser Light Show: Fright Light (Halloween)

Fri, Oct 30

Tampa 8 mi $

Halloween laser projections and music paired with a live star show.

Pumpkin Patch

Oct 1 – Nov 1

Tampa 10 mi Free

Outdoor pumpkin patch and free photo opportunities along the Hillsborough River.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Fest at Florida Botanical Gardens)

Pumpkin Fest at Florida Botanical Gardens

Sat, Oct 24

Largo 23 mi Free

Free pumpkin carving, seed planting, and a garden-wide scavenger hunt.

Fall Festival 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Wesley Chapel 18 mi

Features a youth talent show and young entrepreneur showcase.

Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Fri, Oct 23

Largo 20 mi

Carve a family pumpkin with tools, tips, and spooky inspiration provided.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (The Largo Evening Market - Halloween Theme)

The Largo Evening Market - Halloween Theme

Sat, Oct 24

Largo 21 mi

Evening themed community market featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, and live music.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Spooky Island Market: St. Pete's Premier Indoor Halloween Experience)

Spooky Island Market: St. Pete's Premier Indoor Halloween Experience

Sat, Oct 10

St. Petersburg 25 mi $

A family-friendly Halloween market where dogs are encouraged to attend.

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 2026)

Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 2026

Sep 26 – Oct 25

Plant City 22 mi $

Features an unlimited corn maze, hayrides, jump pad, and pumpkin patch.

Halloween on Central

Sun, Oct 25

St. Petersburg 25 mi

A car-free street festival spanning 22 blocks of Central Avenue.

Pumpkin Patch Express

Oct 17 – Oct 24

Parrish 36 mi

Train ride to a pumpkin patch with hayrides, crafts, and games.

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Harvest Holler Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch)

Harvest Holler Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Sep 18 – Nov 8

Polk City 42 mi $$

Working family farm featuring a living corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort)

Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Sep 5 – Oct 31

Winter Haven 52 mi $$$

LEGO Halloween event featuring trick-or-treat trails, shows, and monster meet-and-greets.

Polk State College Annual FallFest

Sat, Oct 10

Winter Haven 49 mi Free

Community festival featuring a craft show, live music, and haunted house.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Attractions)

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Attractions

Oct 10 – Oct 25

Bradenton 47 mi $

Features live music, stunt shows, a pumpkin cannon, and family farm attractions.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Trick or Treat on the Lake)

Trick or Treat on the Lake

Tue, Oct 27

Sarasota 50 mi Free

Lakeside candy trail featuring over 50 decorated booths and live entertainment.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (BooFest on Main Street)

BooFest on Main Street

Fri, Oct 30

Lakewood Ranch 49 mi Free

Trick-or-treating, live music, and a kids' zone on Lakewood Main Street.

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival)

Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Sep 26 – Nov 22

Clermont 56 mi $$

Features a five-acre corn maze, farm wagon rides, and u-pick flowers.

Trunk or Treat Car Show

Sat, Oct 24

Kissimmee 58 mi Free

Outdoor vehicle showcase with trick-or-treating, live music, and street performers.

Selby Gardens Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 25

Sarasota 54 mi $$

Daytime trick-or-treating, crafts, and storytelling across the botanical gardens.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Groveland Halloween Trunk or Treat)

Groveland Halloween Trunk or Treat

Fri, Oct 30

Groveland 56 mi

Features a trunk decorating contest awarding trophies for the most creative trunks.

Illustration of a miniature carnival at dusk with a glowing ferris wheel, a small carousel, game booths and jack-o'-lanterns (Wesley Chapel Fall Carnival)

Wesley Chapel Fall Carnival

Lutz 10 mi $$

New 'Zeus' Orbitor ride making its Florida debut

DK Farms & Gardens Pumpkin Patch

Largo 19 mi $

Vibrant pumpkin patch with gem mining and farm treats

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Halloween Spookquarium at Clearwater Marine Aquarium)

Halloween Spookquarium at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater 20 mi $

Underwater pumpkin carving by scuba divers.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Watermelon Swim Annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival)

Watermelon Swim Annual Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival

Tampa 12 mi Free

Free admission with pumpkin patches and fall festival

Ghouls For Tools 5K

Clearwater 13 mi $

Halloween-themed 5K supporting manufacturing education

Illustration of striped booths with pumpkins and costumed figures on a town street with orange autumn trees (Avalon Park Spooktacular Halloween Celebration)

Avalon Park Spooktacular Halloween Celebration

Wesley Chapel 18 mi Free

Annual Halloween celebration with community spirit.

Great Eeks-plorations

St. Petersburg 23 mi $$

Eeks-Factor Room with creepy crawlies

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Halloween Arts & Crafts Fest)

Halloween Arts & Crafts Fest

St. Petersburg 26 mi Free

Halloween-themed art and crafts with costumed attendees

Sarasota Fall Carnival

Sarasota 50 mi $$

New "Zeus" ride making its Florida debut

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Howl-o-ween 5k - Bradenton)

Howl-o-ween 5k - Bradenton

Bradenton 42 mi $

Halloween-themed 5k supporting animal shelters with pet participation.

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (Halloween Dragon Egg Hunt at The Children's Garden)

Halloween Dragon Egg Hunt at The Children's Garden

Sarasota 52 mi $

Magical dragon egg hunt with treasure and candy

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Our Lady of Lourdes Fall FestivalDunedin

Sat17Oct Spooktacular Science at MOSITampa

Sat17Oct Fall Festival 2026Wesley Chapel

Sat17Oct Pumpkin Patch ExpressParrish

thru31Oct Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida ResortWinter Haven

thru1Nov Halloween SpooktacularTampa

Other Halloween categories near Northdale

Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

NorthdaleHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties14 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

NorthdaleHaunted Experiences14 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

NorthdaleHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

NorthdaleUnique Halloween Events12 unique events

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46 family-friendly fall activities near Northdale

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