Halloween Events

Be spooked by unexpected terrors around every corner at this year's Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens! The park will be open from 7 p.m.-12 a.m on select Fridays & Saturdays and 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Sundays. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience.

Join in on the fall fun at the St. Pete Pier's pumpkin patch. Located at the Family Park beneath the stunning 'Bending Arc' sculpture by Janet Echelman, the pumpkin patch is the fall fun you're waiting for in the Sunshine City. The pump patch will arrive on October 16 and remain the St. Pete's massive waterfront park until October 25. Please check event for operating hours as they vary.

Celebrate Halloween with your favorite rescued marine animals at Clearwater Marine Aquarium this Halloween season. There will be costumes, tasty treats, underwater pumpkin carvings, and more! Visit CMA on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 - November 1 for the fun-filled activities. 

Movies in the beer garden are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season! For the months of November and December, Green Bench will be playing a festive movie every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be popcorn and tasty beverages available for purchase, but you're encouraged to bring your own blankets and chairs. Cancellations due to weather will be provided well in advance, so be sure to keep an eye on Facebook HERE.

November 25: Home Alone 

December 2: Die Hard 

December 9: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

December 16: Elf 

December 23: A Christmas Story

This Halloween, TradeWinds Island Grand is scaring up tricks and treats for a special "Halloweekend" – three full days of delightful frights featuring holiday-themed crafts, Dive-In movies, ghoulish paddleboat rides, costume contests, and the return of the fan-favorite Captain RedBeard's Pirate Show.

Boos and ghouls, get your costumes ready- Great Explorations Children's Museum is hosting a safe and spooktacular Halloween Hooplah! Join Great Explorations for exciting fall festivities during this new family-friendly event. The Halloween Hooplah will take place on Saturday, October 31st, from 9-11 a.m., 12-2 p.m., and 3-5 p.m. at the children's museum.