Fall is finally here! Now the weather needs to catch up because it’s still hot in Florida. Thankfully you can still have a great time with your family in Tampa Bay by visiting a fall festival, pumpkin patch, amusement park and Halloween event. Just make sure to wear comfortable clothes and leave your sweater at home. Here’s a guide to the best fall activities in Tampa Bay.
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PUMPKIN PATCHES & FALL FESTIVALS
The Heights District’s Annual Fall Fest at Armature Works
This festival features live music performances and activities for the whole family. There will be bounce houses, face painting, a pumpkin patch, treats, petting zoo and more!
- Location: 1910 N Ola Ave Tampa, FL 33602
- Dates and Hours: Saturday and Sunday, October 14-15 and Oct 21-22 | 12 – 5 PM
- Cost: Admission is FREE
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
This is a family-friendly event that includes duck races, hayrides, cornhole, jump pad, pumpkin patch and so much more!
- Location: 6151 Varn Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
- Dates and Hours: October 7-8, October 14-15, October 21-22, October 28-29, November 4-5 | 10 AM – 5 PM
- Cost: $12 | Children 3 and under are FREE
Fall Harvest Days at Keel Farms
Looking for fun for the whole family? Make sure to visit Keel Farms to enjoy fall activities including hayrides, corn maze, camel rides, pumpkin patch, kid zone and pumpkin painting. There will be 30 craft and food vendors and special releases of fall wines, ales, and ciders!
- Location: 5202 Thonotosassa Road Plant City, FL 33565
- Dates and Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, October 7-29 | Saturdays 10 AM – 3PM | Sundays 11 AM – 3PM
- Cost: Admission and parking are both FREE
Fall Kickoff at Kerby’s Nursery
There are so many fall activities you will enjoy at this event including a scarecrow treasure hunt, seminars, giveaways, food truck and pumpkin patch. Don’t forget to take a family picture in front of the pumpkin wall.
- Location: 2311 S Parsons Ave Seffner, FL 33584
- Dates and Hours: Saturday, September 30 | 9 AM – 3 PM
- Cost: Admission is FREE
Pumpkin Fest at The Florida Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, and spooky activities at this fall festival.
- Location: 12520 Ulmerton Rd Largo, FL 33774 or 12211 Walsingham Road Largo, FL 33778
- Dates and Hours: Saturday, October 21|12-4 PM
- Cost: Admission is FREE
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
Find the perfect pumpkin to decorate your home, create a sweet treat or use for a fun art project. Proceeds benefit The Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
- Location: 1602 W. Snow Ave Tampa, FL 33606
- Dates and Hours: September 30 – October 26 | Monday – Thursday 3 – 6 PM | Friday 10 AM – 6 PM | Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM | Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM
- Cost: FREE
DK Farms Fall Festival
Your family will have a great time exploring the farm and finding the perfect pumpkin. There will be plenty of activities including a hayride, bounce house, petting zoo, mini golf, barrel train ride, pumpkin cannon, corn beach and so much more.
- Location: 1750 Lake Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771
- Dates and Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30 – October 29 | 10 AM- 3 PM
- Cost: Monday-Friday $10 | Saturday-Sunday $15 | 30″ & Under is FREE
PLEASE NOTE: Some activities may have a small fee.
Gallagher’s Pumpkins & Christmas Trees
The perfect place to find unique pumpkins, enjoy delicious food, jump around in a bounce house and visit a petting zoo. Don’t forget to take a picture in front of their pumpkin wall.
- Location: 7401 4th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
- Dates and Hours: September 26 – October 30 | 9 AM – 9 PM
- Cost: Admission is FREE
Pumpkin Festival at Hunsader Farms
If you’re looking for a large fall event, check out this pumpkin festival. You will enjoy a craft show, live music, live shows, hayrides, chainsaw sculpting, petting zoo, barnyard playground and more!
- Location: 5500 C.R. 675 Bradenton, Fl 34211
- Dates and Hours: October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 | 9 AM – 5 PM
- Cost: $15 | Parking $5 | Children 10 and under FREE | CASH ONLY
HarvestMoon Fun Farm
Your family will enjoy the jumping pillow, exploring the maze, petting farm, cow train, pumpkin patch, barnyard playground and so much more!
- Location: 15990 Stur Street Masaryktown, FL 34604
- Dates and Hours: September 30 – November | Wednesday-Friday 10 AM – 2 PM | Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM |14-15, 21-22 9 AM – 5 PM
- Cost: Weekend $15.95 | Weekday $12.95
St. Pete Pier Fall Festival
Celebrate fall at this beach front festival featuring live music, food and drinks, kid zone, artisanal market and pumpkin patch.
- Location: 800 2nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Dates and Hours: Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8 | 11 AM – 7 PM
- Cost: Admission is FREE
PLEASE NOTE: The pumpkin patch will be available October 7-8 11 AM – 8 PM, October 9-13 5 PM – 9 PM, October 14 11 AM – 9 PM and October 15 11 AM – 6 PM.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Haunted Wharf at Sparkman Wharf Tampa
Get ready to explore a haunted pirate shipwreck with silly spooks for the kids and scary fun for the adults as the evening progresses. There will be roaming entertainment, photo-ops and festive food and drinks as well as face painting and caricature artist.
- Location: 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
- Dates and Hours: Friday and Saturday, October 27-28 | 5:30 – 10 PM
- Cost: Admission is FREE
Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium
Visit the aquarium for a family-friendly Halloween celebration! Kids will be able to visit different trick-or-treat stations, a dance party, animal encounters, character appearances and more.
- Location: 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602
- Dates and Hours: Saturday and Sunday, October 28-29 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM
- Cost: Included with Daily General Admission | Children in costume get in FREE with a paid adult.
PLEASE NOTE: The Florida Aquarium is hosting a sensory-friendly Guppyween on Saturday, October 28 at 8am and 9:30am. Lights and sounds will be adapted accordingly throughout the event for individuals with sensory differences. Tickets for the event are $10 per guest and free for members.
Halloween Spooktacular at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Enjoy trick-or-treat candy stations, spooky decorations and more!
- Location: 249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767
- Dates and Hours: Tuesday, October 31 | 3 – 7 PM
- Cost: Included with Daily General Admission
Spooky Stroll at Tribe Seminole Heights
Prepare for a spooktacular journey featuring trick-or-treating stations, a captivating creepy house, art displays, dance party, and an array of games and surprises that the whole family will enjoy.
- Location: 5800 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 (Seminole Heights Garden Center)
- Dates and Hours: Saturday, October 28 | 6 – 9 PM
- Cost: $1 per person (Donations accepted)
Haunted Tours with Pirate Water Taxi
This cruise will stop at Captain Patchy’s Pumpkin Barge, where all children aboard the tour will receive a small pumpkin and the opportunity to meet Tampa’s grumpiest tugboat captain Patchy. One lucky guest will even receive a golden pumpkin from the patch! Costumed Crew and Storytellers narrate a spooky tour of Tampa.
- Location: Tampa Convention Center (PWT Stop #7)
- Dates and Hours: October 6-8, October 13-15, October 20-22, October 26-29 | Departure Times: 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM | Duration: 45-50 Minutes
- Cost: Adult: Starts at $35 | Child: Starts at $20
Riverwalk Trick or Treat Event
Children dressed in costumes and their families are invited to come and trick-or-treat along the Riverwalk as well as enjoy fun activities. There will be 50 treat stations participating along the Riverwalk from Water Works Park to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. There will be a costume contest and movies on the lawn.
- Location: 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
- Dates and Hours: Saturday, October 28 | 4 – 9 PM
- Cost: Admission is FREE
THEME PARK EVENTS
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
This fright fest provides guests with a memorable night with friends and family to celebrate Halloween. You will be able to enjoy thrilling rides as well as scare zones, haunted houses and live shows.
PLEASE NOTE: Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. No costumes are allowed.
- Location: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
- Dates and Hours: Weekends, September 8 – October 31| Fridays & Saturdays 7 PM – 1 AM | Sundays 7 PM-12 PM
- Cost: $44.99 and up
Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa
This is a fun, family-friendly event! Enjoy animal encounters, spooky characters, dance party, Halloween treats, a light show and more!
- Location: 1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
- Dates and Hours: Select nights September 29 – October 29 | 4 – 10 PM
- Cost: $34.95 and up
Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends Halloween Event at Busch Gardens
Stop by the Sesame Street Safari of Fun for a special limited-time Halloween Show, meet-and-greets with your favorite characters in their Halloween costumes, scavenger hunt, storytime and dance party.
- Location: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
- Dates and Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, September 30 – October 29 | 12 – 4 PM
- Cost: Included with theme park admission
Brick or Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND Florida
This Halloween celebration is perfect for kids! Enjoy the all-new fireworks show, character meet and greets, live entertainment and shows, spooktacular food and trick-or-treating.
- Location: 1 LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL 33834
- Dates and Hours: Weekends, September 16 – October 29 | 10 AM – 8 PM
- Cost: Included with theme park admission
Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
This spooktacular celebration includes a costume parade, storytime, trick-or-treating and spooky science.
- Location: 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
- Dates and Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, September 9 – October 29 | Monday October 30 | Tuesday October 31 | 12 – 4 PM
- Cost: Included with theme park admission
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