7+ Spookiest Haunted Houses Around Tampa Bay!
Spooky SZN is here and there's no better way to celebrate than to explore all of the haunted houses in Tampa Bay! There are several seriously scary attractions to check out around Tampa and beyond…if you dare.
While some of these may be a little intense for younger kids, most of them can make for a fun night out with teens or even a kid-free night for the parents!
Take a look at our picks for our favorite haunted houses to visit this Halloween season.
The Best Haunted Houses in Tampa Bay in 2025
*We recommend reading the FAQ and disclaimers on each attraction's page before purchasing tickets for children under 18. Most places do not have age restrictions, but do have recommended ages due to the intense nature of the attraction.
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
- September 5-November 2, 2025
- Recommended for: ages 16+
- Cost: $33.99 and up per person
Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens’ annual scare-fest, is back! On select nights throughout October, you can head to Busch Gardens for an unforgettable experience. You can’t miss this event that’ll give you a night of haunted houses, scare zones, horror shows, and thrill rides!Â
The Haunted Farm at Raprager Pumpkin Festival in Odessa
- September 20-November 2, 2025, on select days
- Recommended for: All ages during the day, ages 10+ after 6 pm
- Cost: Festival admission $15-$17.95 in advance
The 17,000 square foot Haunted Maze at Raprager Family Farm's Fall Festival is fun during the day and gets extra spooky at night when the monsters come out after 5 pm! There are other fun things to do as well, including the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and more. Â
UNdead in the Water: Iron Widow
- Friday and Saturday nights from September 26-November 1, 2025
- Recommended for: ages 12+
- Cost: From $21.38
Hop aboard a WWII ship for this haunted attraction on the water. Immerse yourself in the action aboard the ship, where a few surviving members of the crew talk of a haunting female ghost aboard the ship. This is truly one of Tampa Bay’s most unique Halloween experiences.
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City
- September 26-November 1, 2025
- Recommended for: ages 12+
- Cost: $27 and up
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail was ranked the Top Haunted Attraction in Florida by TheScareFactor.com. I-4’s premier fear park includes three haunted trails, an escape game, laser tag, live entertainment, food vendors, merchandise, and more. You can take your date to Sir Henry’s in Plant City any Friday, Saturday, or Sunday in October for a fun Halloween experience you’ll remember. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Ghost of Tampa Theatre Tours
- Select dates, October 2-15, 2025
- Tampa Theatre: 711 N. Franklin Street
- Cost: $15 or free for Members
The Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tours are part of the theatre's Nightmare on Franklin Street event. During the 90-minute tour, your guide will take you through all three levels of the historic movie palace while sharing haunted tales sure to get you in the spooky spirit. Take it a step further with a lights-out ghost tour on October 17, 2025!
Jurassic Haunt at Dinosaur World: Mammoth Mayhem
- September 27-November 1, 2025, on select nights
- Recommended for: all ages
- Cost: Tickets start at $19.95 during presale
Are you brave enough to face the curse of Dinosaur World's first haunted house? Head to the park after hours for this family-friendly event to hear the tales of a group of explorers who have unearthed something they shouldn't have. The curse is spreading, and it's up to you to break it!Â
Fearville at DK Farms in Largo
- October 3-31, 2025, on select nights from 7 pm-10 pm
- Recommended for: Ages 14+
- Cost: Tickets start at $27
Experience the haunted house at DK Farms, a creepy hayride, and more.. Or you can brave the mechanical bull. Tickets start at $27.Â
Haunted Woods Scare Trail 2025 at Hillsborough River State Park
- Friday, October 24-Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Location: Hillsborough River State Park, 3501 Baynard Trail, Thonotosassa
- Cost: Park entrance fee
This event is better suited for older kids and teens, so parental discretion is advised since this can be spooky! This year's theme is Beyond the Grave!
Field of Screams: Dreams & Nightmares!
- October 30-November 1, 2025
- Recommended for older teens
- Cost: $10-$15
Beyond the Bayou will take you on a deep dive into the heart of the swamp's past, where the whispers of rituals and spirits linger. Embark on an immersive journey through the eerie landscape, surrounded by twisted gardens and murky waters as you uncover haunting legends that have woven themselves into a mysterious realm. Â
Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash
- 2025 TBA
- Location: Various locations around Tampa Bay and the surrounding area
- Cost: TBA
Yes, you read that right. A haunted CAR WASH. Every year, Tommy's Express Car Wash transforms several of its national locations into a haunted wash for two days only, and this year, four of them are in Florida (two of them in Tampa Bay!). Guests can get their cars washed while being spooked by ghouls and ghosts as they drive through the Tunnel of Terror. So, go get your car all squeaky clean…if you dare. Prices vary.
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