The 10 Best Haunted Houses Around Tampa Bay!
Halloween is on the horizon and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than to check out a haunted house? There are several seriously scary attractions to check out around Tampa and beyond.
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 around Tampa Bay and beyond!
The Best Haunted Houses in Tampa Bay in 2022
*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
Tampa
September 9-October 31
Recommended For: Ages 18+
Cost: $44.99 per person
Busch Gardens’ annual scare-fest is back! On select nights throughout October, 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! Haunted houses this year include Death Water Bayou: Blood Moon – The Final Phase, The Residence: Home for The Holidays, The Forgotten, and Witch of The Woods. This event is a separate ticket event from admission. For those not wanting to be scared, you can purchase a No Boo Necklace ($15) to let the monsters know to stay away.
UNdead in the Water: SOS
Tampa
Select Friday and Saturday nights from September 23-October 29
Recommended For: Ages 12 +
Cost: $20 per person
Go back in time and hop aboard a WWII ship for this haunted attraction on the water! Immerse yourself in the action aboard the ship, where few surviving members of the crew talk of a haunting female ghost aboard the ship. Also new this year is the location, which has moved to Sparkman Wharf. This is truly one of Tampa Bay’s most unique Halloween experiences. Doors open at 7:30pm and have to be in line by 10:30pm. All tickets will be sold online.
Huboween Haunted Drive-In at Starkey Park
New Port Richey
October 28-29
Recommended For: All ages
Cost: $20-$25 per vehicle
This haunted happening is a drive-through so no need to get out of your cars! From zombies to ghouls to ghosts, you can take a haunted drive through the woods. The first 500 cars each night also gets a bag of candy!
Field of Screams
St. Petersburg
October 29-31
Recommended For: Ages 18+
Cost: $10-$15
Challenge yourself to make your way through the village in the woods and escape to the safe house hoping to find sanctuary! Participants are exposed to darkness, loud noises, bright lights, wooded trails, and intense scare zones. Taking place at the Pinellas Pioneer Settlement at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
Plant City
September 30-November 5
Recommended For: Ages 12+
Cost: $25 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 3 haunted trails, an escape game, laser tag, live entertainment, food vendors, merchandise and more. You can explore 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.
Scream-A-Geddon
Dade City
September 9-October 31
Recommended For: Adults and teens
Cost: $33.95-$60.95
Tampa Bay’s premier horror park returns for its 8th season! This year, SCREAM-A-GEDDON is back to haunt guests with bone-chilling and personalized experiences, as well as numerous upgrades to the park’s Monster Midway including brand new food and beverage options. In addition to these park enhancements, SCREAM-A-GEDDON will offer six fan-favorite haunted attractions including last year’s debut of the terrifying house, Bloodwater Bayou. There are also interactive elements including roaming sinister characters and more!
A Petrified Forest
Alamonte Springs
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from September 30-October 29
Recommended For: All ages. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $31.98 and up
The haunting trail down A Petrified Forest is celebrating 15 years of spookiness! There are three terrifying trails for you to explore. Experiences include an all-night ticket on October 9th during the Blood Moon, a Special Needs (wheelchair-friendly) night on Wednesday, October 12, and a Kids Day on Saturday, October 15.
Mortem Manor
Kissimmee
Year-Round
Recommended For: Ages 18+
Cost: $18 plus tax
Recently named one of the “Scariest Haunted Houses” by The Travel Channel, this haunted house is a year-round attraction for scares and thrills! Although it’s open all year, there’s no better time to enjoy the 2 story Mortem Manor than during the month of Halloween. You can explore the Haunted House first, then go through the Last Ride simulator that will give you the experience of riding to your burial place. At just a short drive from downtown Orlando, the Mortem Manor is convenient for an adults only night spent celebrating Halloween in Orlando.
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
Orlando
Select nights September 2-October 31
Recommended For: Ages 13+ (some areas may be too intense for younger children)
Cost: $73.99 and up
Located at Universal Studios in Orlando, Halloween Horror Nights will give you the scare experience of a lifetime! Scare your way through 10 terrifying haunted houses including The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare, Halloween, The Horrors of Blumhouse, Spirits of the Coven, Bugs: Eaten Alive, and Hellblock Horror. There are also scare zones, shows, and other horrifying attractions waiting for you to make it an unforgettable experience.
Face the Fear
Winter Springs
October 21, 22, 28, and 29, 2022
Recommended For: All ages
Cost: $14 ages 11 and up/$8 ages 10 and under
If you’re in the Orlando area during the weekends near Halloween and need something to do, take a trip to Face the Fear for a fun themed experience! This year’s them is NOPE & NEVER. Guests are invited to check out the restricted area of the site of a plane crash in 1974. Unexplained experiences and strange activity have been reported there throughout the years and now you can investigate the area yourselves to see what really took place all those years ago…
Bonus! Check out this unique event at the end of October:
Tunnel of Terror Haunted Car Wash
Various locations
October 28-31
Yes, you read that right. A haunted CAR WASH. Every year, Tommy’s Express Car Wash transforms several of their national locations into a haunted car wash for two days only and this year, four of them are in Florida (two of them in Tampa Bay!). On October 28-31, 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.
Locations, dates, and times:
- Largo (1240 Missouri Ave North
Oct 28 – 29, 7pm-10pm
- New Port Richey (4205 US HWY 19)
Oct 28 -29, 7pm-10pm
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