Fall Family Fun

We’re sharing our favorite things to do in Tampa Bay this fall season with the kids. Explore awesome fall festivals, pumpkin patches, spooky and not-so-spooky Halloween events, and so much more!

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Awesome Places to Go Trick-or-Treating this Halloween in Tampa Bay

If you’re not up for trick-or-treating in your neighborhood…or even want to snag some treats before Halloween, there are some SPOOKtacular events happening throughout October, including some huge outdoor trick-or-treating events on Halloween weekend!

DIY Halloween Costumes Mickey Mouse
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Scary Good: Our Team Shares Their Favorite DIY Halloween Costumes

Our team here at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine share their favorite DIY Halloween costumes to spark some ghoulishly good ideas this Halloween!

Tampa Bay's Best Pumpkin Patches Armature World
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20+ Best Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay to Visit with the Kids

Your Guide to the Best Pumpkin Patches from around Tampa Bay! Get ready for an amazing experience to welcome Fall – and some great pictures!

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20+ Adorable Fall Festivals in Tampa Bay for Kids

These adorable Tampa Bay fall festivals will make you want to inhale the pumpkin spice! Fun for the whole family…and the pictures!

Halloween Events and Fall Festivals in Tampa Bay
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50+ Fall Events, Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Events, and MORE!

The 2024 list of pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and fall festivals in Tampa Bay is here and promises some ghoulishly good times.

Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa 2024 Trolls in troll cave
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INSIDE LOOK: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa returns with NEW thrills in 2024!

ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night family-friendly Halloween party is returning in 2024 for 13 select nights with NEW thrills and returning favorites!

Guppyween at the Florida Aquarium
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Guppyween is Back for Halloween Weekend Fun at the Florida Aquarium!

Come one; come all to downtown Tampa and go under the deep boo sea for Guppyween at the Florida Aquarium on October 26 and 27, 2024!

Sweetfields Corn Maze 2023.
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9+ Not-to-Miss Corn Mazes in Tampa Bay and Beyond

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure !We’re sharing our favorite corn mazes in Tampa to explore this fall with the kids!

Halloween Jokes for Kids
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Ghoulishly Good: Our Favorite Halloween Jokes for Kids

Who doesn’t love a good Halloween joke?? And since it’s been a chaotic couple of years, we could all use a good laugh.

The BEST Halloween Events for Kids in Tampa Bay + MORE Fun!
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The BEST Halloween Events for Kids in Tampa Bay + MORE Fun!

We’re sharing the best Halloween events for kids in Tampa Bay, along with trick-or-treating events, costume ideas, spooky snacks, and MORE!

How to Decorate the Perfect Pumpkin
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How to Decorate the Perfect Pumpkin

At the Glazer Children’s Museum, the staff put on a fiercely competitive pumpkin decorating contest, and they’re sharing expert tips!

Watermelon Swim Fall Festival
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice at Watermelon Swim

It’s fall y’all! At Watermelon Swim we’re gearing up for our favorite time of the year, pumpkin season! Visit any of the four Watermelon Swim Pumpkin Patches from Oct. 4 to Oct. 31 to pick out the perfect pumpkin and support your community while getting in the fall spirit, because a portion of all proceeds…

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Hauntingly Healthy Treats the Family Will Love for Halloween

Ginain Grayes of @cookprayslay is dishing on some healthy Halloween snacks that are not only good for your but hauntingly delicious.

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12 Halloween Safety Tips from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital

Don’t be ghoulish and practice these Halloween safety tips from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and how to prevent common injuries.

Best haunted house in Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2021
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7+ Spookiest Haunted Houses Around Tampa Bay!

Halloween is on the horizon! What better what to get into the spooky spirit than to experience a haunted house?

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A Parent’s Guide to Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Florida 2024

We’re dishing on all the details about Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Florida to help you map out your family’s adventure this Halloween season!

Halloween Harvest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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INSIDE LOOK: The ALL-NEW Halloween Harvest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Join us as we take you for a look at what to expect at this brand-new event for families that includes trick-or-treating, fun activities, and more!

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2024 Minnie and friends
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A Parent’s Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back for 2024! We went on opening night to share all of the ghoulish details to help you plan an epic night!

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Beyond the Veil character from new haunted house in 2024
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Howl-O-Scream Returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with All-New Frights!

Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on September 7, 2024 and we’re dishing on all the details to help you plan a night of fright!

The crew of Pirate Water Taxi's Haunted River Tours
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INSIDE LOOK: Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted Tours are a Must-Boo!

Ahoy brave souls! Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted River Tours have set sail once again in downtown Tampa with ghostly characters, eerie tales of the city’s past, and even a pumpkin surprise for the kids.

Experience Tampa’s Haunted History on These Spooky Ghost Tours
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Experience Tampa’s Haunted History on These Spooky Ghost Tours

Experience Tampa Theatre’s haunting history and other chilling ghost stories of some of Tampa Bay’s spookiest spots.

Frankenstein Craft Halloween Craft Ideas
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Halloween Craft Ideas with Karimah of @CraftingaFunLife

Local mama and blogger Karimah Henry shares adorably spooktacular Halloween craft ideas for kids and even a magical DIY costume.

Night at the Museum Tampa Bay History Center Star Wars
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A Night at the Museum: Celebrate Halloween with the Tampa Bay History Center!

We’re sharing all you need to know about “A Night at the Museum” for a hauntingly good time in Downtown Tampa!

Kandy the Witch at Busch Gardens Spooktacular
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Spooktacular returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with NEW characters and treats!

We’re showing you what it’s like to experience Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to help you plan a ghoulishly good day!

Tampa YMCA Membership
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Fall into Healthy Habits with a Tampa YMCA Membership

The Tampa YMCA is so much more than the gym and swim you know us for; it’s where you find a deeper sense of belonging. Each of our locations across Tampa Bay offers activities and programs based on local community needs, like art classes, initiatives for seniors and one of the most popular sports, pickleball!…

Kerby's Pumpkin Patch Photo by Natajassa Prose
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Brandon’s Best Pumpkin Patches

Your Guide to Brandon’s Best Pumpkin Patches from around Tampa Bay! Get ready for an amazing experience to welcome Fall!

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DIY Science Experiments for Halloween from Glazer Children’s Museum!

Kate White with Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa shares fun DIY spooky science experiments to become a mad scientist this Halloween!

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7+ Spooky Kid-Friendly Halloween Party Snack Ideas

Jenny P. of @lunchboxmafia is dishing on some spooktacular Halloween party snack ideas that double as lunchbox goodies!

5 Reasons We LOVE Minnie’s Halloween Dine for Disney Character Dining
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5 Reasons We LOVE Minnie’s Halloween Dine for Disney Character Dining

Did you know you can experience a Halloween themed Disney character dining? Here is what we love about Minnie’s Halloween Dine.

Halloween inspired lunch box ideas with @lunchboxmafia
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Halloween inspired lunch box ideas with @lunchboxmafia

Jenny P of @lunchboxmafia is dishing on some spooktacular lunch box ideas for the kids and even adults!