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 2026
*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
- Dates: Select nights September 11-October 31, 2026
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Cost: Tickets start at $33.99
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
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City
- Dates: Select nights, September 25 – November 1, 2026
- Location: 2837 S Frontage Rd., Plant City
- Cost: $27+ per person
Make your way to Plant City to visit this outdoor haunt comprised of three separate haunted trails. Each trail has its own backstory, plus there is a haunted hay ride! Tickets must be purchased in advance for the 2026 season.
Jurassic Haunt Halloween Pirates of the Prehistoric
- Dates: Select nights, September 26-November 1, 2026
- Location: 5145 Harvey Tew Rd., Plant City
- Cost: $19.95 per person
Dinosaur World’s Jurassic Haunt returns bigger than ever, transforming the park after dark with glowing trails, spooky-fun scare zones, a haunted train ride, free face painting, a temporary tattoo station and more!
Undead in the Water: UnlockedÂ
- Dates: September 26, October 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22-24, 29, 30-31, 2026
- Location: 705 Channelside Dr., Tampa
- Cost: Starts at $26.55 per person
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.
Fearville at DK Farms in Largo
- Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in October, 2026
- Location: Largo
Experience the haunted trails and hay ride, play a round of black light mini golf, and more spooky fun for teens and tweens!
Haunted Woods Scare Trail 2026 at Hillsborough River State Park
- Friday, October 16-17, 2026
- Location: Hillsborough River State Park, 3501 Baynard Trail, Thonotosassa
- Cost: Scare Trail: $15 per person, kids ages 5-12 are $10 and under 5 are free.
This event is better suited for older kids and teens, so parental discretion is advised since this can be spooky!
Ghost of Tampa Theatre Tours
- Dates: Select days and times October 19-31, 2026 (available for groups of 10+ year-round)
- Location: Downtown Tampa
- Cost: $15 for non-members, free for members
Ever wonder why Tampa Theatre is known as one of the city's most haunted buildings? Who was the man in seat 308? Why did Robert Lanier tear his final ticket? Find the answers you seek during this two-hour seasonal backstage tour focused on the ghosts of Tampa's most historic movie palace.
The Haunting of Huggins in St. Pete
- Date: October 30, 2026, 7 pm
- Location: St. Pete
- Recommended for older teens
- Cost: $10-$15
TASCO Teen Programs is taking over historic Huggins-Stengel Field for a Halloween night built just for teens. Brave open scare zones, catch a movie, grab food from local food trucks and show off your costume! Enjoy the fear in The Undead Field and Curse of the Bat Boy haunted houses.
Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash
- Dates: Throughout October 2026
- Location: Various locations around Tampa Bay and the surrounding area
- Cost: Varies
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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