Halloween

Sesame Street Kids' Weekends at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (2)
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Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends Return to Busch Gardens

Come on out to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to celebrate the pirate-themed Kids Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from January 25 to February 9, 2025. 

trick-or-treating in Tampa Bay
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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!

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!

Healthy Halloween snack ideas
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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.

halloween safety
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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?

Dancing with LEGO Monster Rocker at Brick or Treat
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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!

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!

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!

spooky books best halloween books for kids
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The Best Spooky Books to Read this October for Preschoolers to Parents!

Spooky books help children face the monsters of everyday life, and children’s horror spans from cute, picture books to tales that have haunted for decades.

ghost eggs Spooky science experiments for Halloween
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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!

Halloween snack ideas
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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.