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11 kid-friendly Halloween events near Tampa Bay with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is Halloween Spooktacular, on September 12. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 2 list free admission.
A family fun farm with corn mazes, hayrides, a giant jumping pillow, slides and farm games through the fall; weekday visits have fewer activities running.
A large, long-running farm festival east of Bradenton over three October weekends, with pumpkins, hayrides, entertainment, vendors and on-site camping.
A Hernando County farm's fall season with a corn maze, pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting plus outdoor farm games; tickets are best bought online before driving out.
A weekend-only corn maze on a Plant City farm with hayrides, a small pumpkin patch, live bluegrass and Southern food.
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, Fall Season Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, Halloween Spooktacular, Halloween on Central, Harvestmoon Fall Festival, and 5 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, Fall Season Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, Halloween Spooktacular, Halloween on Central, Harvestmoon Fall Festival, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Fall Season Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, Harvestmoon Fall Festival and Pumpkin Festival, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Halloween on Central and Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat list free admission on the official site.
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