Spooktacular returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a NEW character 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!
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!
- Central Florida | Fall Family Fun | Halloween | Pregnancy to Preschool Years | Theme Parks | Things to Do
Peppa’s Halloween Party is an OINKTASTIC way to celebrate the season at Peppa Pig Theme Park!
Peppa Pig Theme Park is hosting Peppa’s Halloween Party on select days throughout October with trick-or-treating, costumed character meet-and-greets, and more!
INSIDE LOOK: Brick or Treat kicks off this weekend at LEGOLAND Florida!
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!
INSIDE LOOK: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa returns with NEW thrills in 2026!
ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night family-friendly Halloween party is returning in 2026 for 15 select nights with NEW treats and thrills!
Don’t Miss It! ZooTampa Kids Fun Run returns Sept. 12!
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is calling all young wildlife lovers and running enthusiasts to join the herd and run wild. Tampa’s only kid-exclusive race, the 4th annual ZooTampa Kids Fun Run, presented by Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH, returns on Saturday, September 12!
Pumpkins, Purpose & Melon Family Fun!
Visit the Watermelon Swim Pumpkin Patch this Season and Help Make a Difference. Pumpkin spice is back, Halloween is on the horizon and Team Melon is ready to celebrate our favorite season of the year. From Oct. 2-31, visit our annual Pumpkin Patches at our Lutz, South Tampa and Brooksville locations, or stop by the…
New Houses and New Frights Coming to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2026
Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on September 11, 2026, and we’re dishing on all the details to help you plan a night of fright!
Dinosaurs Are Roaring Into MOSI: New mini-golf course and MORE!
At MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science and Innovation, the prehistoric past is coming to life with exciting new adventures.
- Central Florida | Disney | Disney + Central Florida Fun | Fall Family Fun | Halloween | Things to Do
INSIDE LOOK: Fall into Magic at Disney Springs
It’s finally fall ya’ll…at least it is at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, and we’re taking you inside the magic of it all so you know what to expect.
50+ Fall Events, Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Events, and MORE!
The 2025 list of pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and fall festivals in Tampa Bay is here and promises some ghoulishly good times.
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!
A Parent’s Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be back for 2026! We’re sharing what we know so far!
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!
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!
TPA All Access program is returning and we LOVE it!
TPA All Access is returning to Tampa International Airport beginning November 3, and we can’t wait! It’s a chance to go to the Airsides and experience all of the amazing local restaurants and shops while you dream up your next big trip, no plane ticket necessary!
Trick-or-Treat at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Halloween Spookquarium!
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will transform into a Halloween Spookquarium on Halloween night with trick-or-treating, underwater pumpkin carving, and more!
INSIDE LOOK: Harvest Days at Keel Farms in Plant City 2025
Join us for a look at this year’s Harvest Days at Keel Farms and explore all of the fun fall farm fun for the family!
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!
8+ 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!
Celebrate the Holidays with Tampa’s Pirate Ship: The Lost Pearl
Tampa Bay has no shortage of holiday magic, but this season, one of the most unique ways to celebrate is by setting sail aboard Tampa’s only pirate ship, the Lost Pearl.
Festive and Fun Lunchbox Ideas for October with @lunchboxmafia
Jenny P of @lunchboxmafia is dishing on some festive and fun lunchbox ideas for the kids and even adults!
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!
7+ Spookiest Haunted Houses Around Tampa Bay!
Halloween is on the horizon! What better way to get into the spooky spirit than to experience a haunted house?
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
- Halloween | Fall Family Fun | Tampa | Things to Do | Travel
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.
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.
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!
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!…
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!
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!
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
Did you know you can experience a Halloween themed Disney character dining? Here is what we love about Minnie’s Halloween Dine.
