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 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m on select nights. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience.

The Haunted Ape Escape is scheduled for 4 exclusive evenings in October! (18th, 19th, 25th & 26th) Over the years, this family friendly event has claimed many "victims" as they wind carefully though a maze of scare zones, strategically located throughout our park. Don't be too afraid though; your reward for surviving the trail is a field of fun! Come enjoy a few of our residents up close along with some drinks, snacks, and entertainment. A guaranteed memory maker! It's only a $6 per person - you too can make a difference in an animal's, child's and senior's life! Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Wear your best costume and get ready to BOOgie at the annual John's Pass Seafood Festival at John's Pass Village and Boardwalk on Madeira Beach. Presented by Mad Beach Craft Brewing Company, come out to enjoy food, drinks and DJ Da Beav spinning th ebest in Dance and Top 40 music. 

Bring the kids to John's Pass Village and Boardwalk for trick-or-treating face painting, balloon artists and much more! While you're there, enjoy delicious fresh seafood from the vendors at John's Pass Seafood Festival! 

Trunk-or-Treat is back and better than ever! Join us Thursday October 24th for a fantastic evening filled with Halloween fun! Start off by trick-or-treating from spooky trunks in the parking lot and end the night in Horan Park watching a family friendly Halloween movie in the under the stars all for FREE! Trunk-or-Treat starts at 5:30pm and the movie in the park starts at 6:30pm. For more information visit www.spbrec.com or call 727-363-9245. This event will take place at 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. St. Pete Beach Fl, 33706.

Honeymoon Island State Park may be a cheerful, sun-filled nature park by day, but dare to visit after dark and you'll be greeted by ghouls, goblins, and ghosts. From 6 – 10 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, head to Honeymoon for a spooktacular evening featuring a haunted house, scary trail, a mythical-magical children's trail, games, storytelling and more! A costume contest for children 12 and under will be held each night at 7:00 PM. Bring a trick-or-treat bag to collect candy prizes. This special event provides a safe alternative to trick-or-treating and a unique way to experience the Halloween season. 

Get creepy and creative with your yoga flow on Treasure Island Beach! Join Caddy's Treasure Island for a flow that's full of holiday themed poses. This sunset sequence is free and for yogis of all abilities. Starts at 7 p.m. Friday, October 25. Call (727) 360-4993 for more info.  

Grab your blanket and picnic basket and head downtown Dunedin to John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park for a relaxing evening watching a movie under the night sky. Free to attend. Concessions will be available for purchase. Happening every Friday in October. Movies begin at dark.  

Children are invited to trick or treat along Main St. and Broadway Ave. in downtown Dunedin! Starting at 5 p.m., visit any store that has a pumpkin in the window to add a sweet treat to your candy collection. The Dunedin History Museum's costume parade will begin lining up at 5:45 pm and parade to Pioneer Park for awards at 6:30 pm. Cap the night off with a family-friendly Film in the Park.

Kick fear up a notch with the inaugural Stadium of Screams and Fall Festival at Al Lang Stadium for two days of spine-tingling, bone-chilling, teeth-chattering fun. On Friday, October 25, experience sheer terror in the Haunted House as you step into the darkest timeline where some of Hollywood's most horrific creations are hell-bent on making sure you leave screaming.

Enjoy a haunted hayride, "Boo in the Zoo", carnival games and more! Parking is $5 and a wristband for children's games & activities are $10. Take in all of the fun from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Highlander Park.

Superhero or villain, Marvel or DC.. whichever team you're on, dress to impress at MacDinton's Comic and Cos Play Halloween Party! Enter the costume contest for a chance to win a cash prize, enjoy drink specials, live music and more! Dance the night away on October 26 from 7 p.m. – 3 a.m. 

Your Halloween plans just got 'nauti' with the Tropics Boat Tours Halloween Costume Cruise & Bar Crawl! The party starts boarding at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and includes unlimited beer on board, a free drink at each location & cover for the after party. 21+ and only. For info & tickets, call (727) 442-7433 or visit TheTropicsBoatTours.com.

Kick fear up a notch with the inaugural Stadium of Screams and Fall Festival at Al Lang Stadium for two days of spine-tingling, bone-chilling, teeth-chattering fun. On Sunday, October 27, turn down the screams and enjoy a kid friendly Haunted House, Halloween family-classics on the field, face-painting, soccer drills and more!

Skip the candy this Halloween and indulge in some delicious chocolate beers at Rapp Brewing Company! In honor of National Chocolate Day, Rapp Brewing Co. is serving up a specialty six flight of chocolate beers along with chocolate bars, and a raffle where you can enter to win a Chocolate Lover's Dream Gift Basket! It's all happening from 12 - 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27th. 

Put your best costume on and come to Safety Harbor's Main Street to Trick-or-Treat in a safe family atmosphere. City Hall, Fire Station 52 and Main Street businesses will be handing out treats. The free event takes place from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free movie underneath the stars in North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete. Grab a blanket, low lying chair, and a picnic to enjoy music beginning at 6 p.m. followed by the screening of the movie at dark. Refreshments will be available for purchase.