Awesome Places to Go Trick-or-Treating this Halloween in Tampa Bay
If you're not up for trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, there are some SPOOKtacular trick-or-treating events happening on Halloween night in Tampa Bay!
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FEATURED Halloween Trick-or-Treating Events in Tampa Bay:
If you want a change of pace or you're new to the area, there are lots of alternatives for trick-or-treating in Tampa Bay!
Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa BayÂ
- Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday from September 12 to November 1, 2026
- Location: Busch Gardens Tampa
- Cost: Included in park admission
Join Kandy, Busch Gardens’ charming witch-in-training, for a brand-new family-friendly Halloween celebration full of fun and enchantment. Every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. on the Festival Pathway, little ghouls and goblins can explore Trick-or-Treating, Spooky Kooky Science, Magical Storytime, Kandy’s Costume Parade, and more! This event is included with park admission.
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
- Dates: Weekends September 5-November 1, 2026
- Location: 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven
- Cost: Included with daily admission
Don’t miss this Halloween party built just for kids at LEGOLAND Florida Resort! Kids can enjoy spooky LEGO building activities (they might even learn some cool LEGO building tricks from the pros!), trick-or-treating in the new candy zones, event-exclusive character meet-and-greets, and the all-new Brick or Treat Street. There's also a dance party, Monster Skytacular drone show, and more! You can even climb aboard The Disco Dragon coaster or Galacticoaster for a fun Halloween twist. We're dishing on all the details here: Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida: Here's what to expect in 2026.
Peppa Pig’s Halloween Party at Peppa Pig Theme ParkÂ
- Dates: Weekends in OctoberÂ
- Location: Winter Haven
- Cost: Included with admission
Kids can pick up a bag when they enter the park to go trick-or-treating, and when they need to cool off or take a break, they can head over to the Cinema to watch Peppa Pig Halloween episodes on the big screen! We also love the cute photo ops with Peppa Pig and George Pig dressed in their Halloween best!Â
Watermelon Swim’s Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin PatchÂ
- Fall Festival: October 19, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Lutz and South Tampa locations
- Location: 19509 N Dale Mabry Hwy and 3703 W McKay Ave
- Cost: Pumpkin patch and Fall Festival are free to attend
Get ready for pumpkin season in Tampa Bay! Watermelon Swim boasts charming fall photo spots for your family to capture the spirit. A portion of the proceeds benefits their swim programs, including the swimmers with disabilities program.
The Watermelon Swim Fall Festival will be celebrated on October 19, from 4 pm to 7pm at the Lutz and South Tampa locations. This free event will feature trick-or-treating, photo ops, games, prizes, and more!
Trick-or-Treat on the Riverwalk in Tampa
- Date: October 24, 2026, from 4 pm-9 pm
- Location: Downtown Tampa Riverwalk
- Cost: FREE
Trick-or-treating on the Riverwalk is back. This is a FREE community event! Children in costume and their families are invited to come and trick-or-treat along the Riverwalk, as well as enjoy fun activities. There will be more than 50 treat stations participating along the Riverwalk, starting at Water Works Park and ending at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Halloween Spookquarium at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Date: Saturday, October 30, 2026, from 3 pm-7 pmÂ
- Cost: included with admission
- Location: CMA, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater
Have the kiddos dress up in their Halloween best and head to CMA for the Halloween Spookquarium for an afternoon of spooky fun! CMA will be decorated for the holiday to add to the fun. Kids can take part in the themed crafts, interactive games, watch an underwater pumpkin carving, and even go trick-or-treating!
Where to go Trick-or-Treating on Halloween Night
Trail of Treats at Rivercrest Park in Tampa
- Friday, October 31, 2026, at 5:30 pm-8 pm
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: 4802 North Boulevard, Tampa
Bring your little ghouls, goblings and superheroes for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating at Rivercrest Park! Families can stroll along the park trail, collect candy and enjoy the festive Halloween atmosphere with friends and neighbors. Costumes are encouraged!
Malloween at Citrus Park Town Center in Tampa
- Friday, October 31, 2026, at 6 pm
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Citrus Park Town Center: 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa
Trick-or-treat and shop til you drop…if you dare! There will be candy giveaways at participating stores, and the mall is hosting a $100 gift card giveaway on Halloween night!
Trick or Treat Downtown NPR
- Friday, October 31, 2026, from 5 pm-8 pm
- Location: Main St., New Port Richey
- Cost: Free
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Wesley Chapel Fall Festival & Carnival
- Dates: October 22-25, 2026
- Location: Tampa Premium Outlets
- Cost: $5 per person
Get ready for the Wesley Chapel Fall Festival & Carnival! There will be carnival rides and games, food trucks, a kids zone, costume contest for kids and pets, trunk-or-treating, local vendors, and more!
Annual Spooky Stroll with TRIBE Seminole Heights
- Date: October 24, 2026, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Location: Seminole Heights Garden Center, Tampa
- Cost: $3 per person, $15 for a family of 5 or more
This beloved annual event will sell out fast, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance to secure your spot. TRIBE Seminole Heights' Spooky Stroll features tons of family-friendly fun, including costumed characters, trick-or-treat stations, a pumpkin patch, a creepy house tour, fun games, and MORE! In the past, it has taken about 60-90 minutes to complete the stroll.
Tampa Bay History Center’s A Night at the Museum
- Date: October 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm
- Location: 801 Water Street, Tampa
- Cost: $20
Trick-or-treat your way through the Tampa Bay History Center galleries in search of sweet rewards on Sunday, Oct. 19. Plan for an evening of games, crafts, costume characters, and more! Timed tickets are available now and children age 3 and younger are free.
Fall-O-Ween at Coachman Park in Clearwater
- Dates: October 30, 2026, from 6 pm-10 pm
- Cost: free to attend
- Location: Coachman Park: 300 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Head on over to Coachman Park for a Jeep-or-Treat, candy trail, live tribute bands to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, costume contests, food trucks, fun activities, and more!
Halloween on Central
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2026, 12 pm-5 pm
- Location: Central Ave. between Dr M.L.K. Jr St and 31st., St. Pete
- Cost: Free
Halloween On Central features costume contests, trick-or-treating and more at the largest street festival in St. Pete! Partake in great activities like the Voodoo Vendor Village, strolling performers, DJs, entertainment and music, family fun and games, food trucks, trick-or-treating, costumes and costume contests, and more!
Trunk-or-Treat with the Salvation Army
- Date: October 27, 2026
- Cost: $5 per child ages 4+
- Location: 3800 9th Ave. N, St. Pete
Come out and raise funds for the Salvation Army at the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival! This fall event featuring food trucks, live entertainment, candy, a reptile show, games, prizes, markets, face painting, and so much more.
Trick-or-Treat Trail at Largo Central Park
- Date: Friday, October 24, 2025, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
- Location: Largo Central Park, 201 Highland Ave, Largo, FL
- Cost: Free for the first 1,500 kids (under 12)
Bring your kiddos dressed in their Halloween costumes for a night of trick-or-treating around Largo City Hall. Bags and candy will be provided. This is an outdoor event.