Tampa Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

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

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

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

Oct 10 – Oct 11

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

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

Pumpkin Patch

Oct 1 – Nov 1

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

Halloween Spooktacular

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Tampa

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

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

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

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

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

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

2026 Hillsborough County Fair

Nov 5 – Nov 15

Rides, youth livestock competitions, and grandstand demolition derbies.

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

St. Petersburg 17 mi Free

All-day trick-or-treating across every department

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 $

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

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

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

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 16 mi Free

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

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 13 mi Free

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

Halloween on Central

Sun, Oct 25

St. Petersburg 19 mi

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

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival)

Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival

Oct 15 – Oct 18

Dunedin 20 mi Free

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

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Night of Sparks Halloween Dance)

Night of Sparks Halloween Dance

Fri, Oct 9

Odessa 14 mi Free

Inclusive Halloween dance party for adults with disabilities.

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

Largo 22 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Fri, Oct 23

Largo 19 mi

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

Fall Festival 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Wesley Chapel 22 mi

Features a youth talent show and young entrepreneur showcase.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (The Largo Evening Market - Halloween Theme)

The Largo Evening Market - Halloween Theme

Lakewood Ranch 38 mi Free

Largo 20 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 18 mi $

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

Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 2026

Sep 26 – Oct 25

Plant City 21 mi $

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

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 36 mi $

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

Trick or Treat on the Lake

Tue, Oct 27

Sarasota 40 mi Free

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

BooFest on Main Street

Fri, Oct 30

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

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (Sweetfields Farm Fall Season Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Sweetfields Farm Fall Season Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Sep 26 – Oct 5

Masaryktown 34 mi $

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

Pumpkin Patch Express

Oct 17 – Oct 24

Parrish 25 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 41 mi $$

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

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort)

Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Sep 5 – Oct 31

Winter Haven 47 mi $$$

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

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Polk State College Annual FallFest)

Polk State College Annual FallFest

Sat, Oct 10

Winter Haven 46 mi Free

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

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 59 mi $$

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

Trunk or Treat Car Show

Kissimmee 58 mi Free

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

Selby Gardens Spooktacular

Sun, Oct 25

Sarasota 43 mi $$

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

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