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7 family Halloween events near Tampa Bay with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Halloween Spooktacular, on September 12. 2 list free admission.
A free downtown trick-or-treat evening along the Tampa Riverwalk, with dozens of treat stations and Halloween activities starting at Cotanchobee Park.
An evening Halloween party at Tampa's science museum with hands-on spooky experiments, slime, balloon artists and face painting for all ages.
LEGOLAND Florida's Halloween event on select dates: a walk-through Brick or Treat Street, LEGO monster builds, shows and light trails, included with regular park admission.
Daytime weekend Halloween fun for young kids at Busch Gardens, with trick-or-treat stations, a costume parade, story time and friendly costumed characters.
A car-free costume street festival across 22 blocks of Central Avenue, with candy from local businesses, vendors, live music and a dedicated family play zone.
A downtown Zephyrhills Halloween street event on Fifth Avenue organized by the Main Street program, with evening activities for families in costume.
A waterfront fall weekend on the St.
Brick or Treat, Halloween Spooktacular, Halloween on Central, MSZ Halloween Howl, Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat, Spooktacular Science, and 1 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Halloween Spooktacular on September 12, 2026.
Brick or Treat, Halloween Spooktacular, Halloween on Central, MSZ Halloween Howl, Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat and St. Pete Fall Festival are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Halloween on Central and Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat list free admission on the official site.
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