If you live in Tampa Bay or are visiting Tampa during the fall and you have kids then you absolutely need to check out these fun fall events for kids in Tampa. There is so much going on all season long and so much of it is kid friendly. From fall festivals to pumpkin patches at farms to trains to trick or treating events where kids can get extra use out of their costumes this season in packed with goodies.
There are some completely unique fall events for kids in Tampa like trick or treating in a museum along with classic fall activities like pumpkin picking and scarecrow building. So get that fall bucket list ready to be checked off.
Don’t forget to check out all the other awesome fall and halloween events happening through out Tampa Bay too.
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Harvest Holler Corn Maze
Dates and times: September 16th through November 13th on weekends. Sun 12pm – 5pm, Sat 12pm – 8pm, and Fri 4pm-8pm.
Address: 950 Tavares Rd, Polk City, FL 33868
Prices $15 for 12 and older, $12 for ages 2-12.
Visit Harvest Holler to try your luck at their corn maze. Can you follow the clues and find your way out without getting lost? Although the Corn Maze is their main attraction the farm also has minigolf, hay rides to see the farm animals, maw-maw’s country store where you can purchase homemade desserts and jams. For the kids there is a play area, corn tubs, tire swings and more. There is even a pumpkin patch where you can purchase pumpkins to take home.
Rapragers Family Farm
Dates and times: The Fall Festival runs from Sept. 24th to Nov. 9th 2022 with a halloween twist during the month of October. Fri from 4pm – 9pm Sat from 9am – 9pm and Sun from 10am – 7pm.
Address: 16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa, FL 33556
Prices: $15-$17 per person with advance purchase.
For the entire Autumn season come enjoy a slice of farm life just outside the city. There is a corn pit, animals to pet, a fun hayride and even a bounce pillow. If you get hungry, stop by their new cafe to try some delicious food. If you are visiting in October everything will be decked out for halloween. Decorations galore plus a haunted hayride at night and a haunted barn to test your mettle. On your way out don’t forget to pick up a pumpkin or two to carve at home.
Read More: Rapragers Family Farm Guide
Sweetfields Farm Corn Maze
Dates and times: Weekends from Sept 24th to Nov. 6th 2022. Times TBA.
Address: 17250 Benes Roush Rd. Brooksville, FL 34604
Prices: $9.75 per person.
This corn maze is sure to be a blast for the whole family. Each year they design a uniquely shaped corn maze for you to find your way through. It covers a large area with lots of room to run and play. There is also a hay play area, a hay maze, a playground and a pumpkin patch where you can purchase pumpkins to take home.
Brooksville Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: Sept 30th – Oct 30th 2022 from Fri 5 – 9pm, Sat 10am – 4pm and Sun 12pm – 4pm.
Address: 475 North Ave West, Brooksville, FL 34601
Prices: Free, Pumpkins priced by size
In 2022 this small town pumpkin patch will be celebrating its 20th year in operation. It is small and definitely in a small town outside of Tampa but very cute. It is nicely decorated with cute photo stations. There is a large variety of pumpkins available to pick from so everyone can find what they’re looking for. My son’s favorite was the small animal pens with bunnies, pigs, goats and even a calf for the kids to look at. Don’t forget to snag a ride on a tractor-pulled hay ride around the block. And of course there are vendors to shop from and food trucks so bring an appetite.
Watermelon Swims Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival
Dates and Times: Pumpkin Patch during the Month of October starting Oct. 6th 2023. Free Fall Festival on October 21st 2023 from 4pm – 7pm.
Address: 4 locations: Lutz, South Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Riverview
Prices: Free
Anytime this October stop by one of Watermelon Swim’s four locations to shop for your pumpkins at their pumpkin patch. Plus join them for their free fall festival with trunk or treating, not spooky fun, a costume parade, and loads of fall games. This event is sure to be an absolute blast that the kids won’t want to miss!
Tarpon Springs Trunk or Treat Drive Thru – Boo
Dates and times: Saturday, Oct 22nd 2022 from 5pm – 8pm.
Address: TBA
Prices: Free
The kids will love an extra opportunity to more candy at this fun trunk or treat put on by the Tarpon Springs Recreation Division. There will also be games, bounce houses, food, and a costume contest. Join in for a fun Saturday night.
Trick or Treat Trail at Largo Central Park
Dates and times: Friday Oct 28th 2022 at 5:30pm.
Address: 201 Highland Ave (Largo City Hall)
Prices: Free
This trick or treating event is open to kids ages 1-12. Bring your kids in costume to trick or treat along the trick or treat trail at Largo City hall. The event is free and open to the first 1,500 kids but come early because then event reaches capacity and no one else can come in.
Fantasma Fest & Little Monsters Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: October 22-23rd 2022
Address: Ybor City Throughout town
Prices: Free
This event in Ybor City features a haunted house, ghost tours, on-site theatrical performances and the occasional flash mob. Plus a horror film festival featuring Florida-made horror films and filmmaker workshops. You can choose to take part in the Fantasma Feast – A restaurant/pub crawl with “extremely” exotic food samplings. And a Bartending Competition to create a Fantasma themed cocktail. Many local crafts, food and beverage vendors will be here showcasing their unique items. During the daytime it is a children’s event and costume contest and more!
Jillybeans Halloween Trunk or Treat
Dates and times: Oct 30th 2021 from 2pm – 5pm.
Address: 368 Patricia Ave Dunedin FL 34698
Prices: Free
This local ice cream shop puts on a free trunk or treat event for their community. In the shops parking lot local businesses and even nearby families decorate trucks where kids can trunk or treat from. Jillybeans offers free toddler ice cream cones for all kids in costume. There is also music, crafts, games and fun. It may be small but it is such a wonderful enet to enjoy.
HorsePower for Kids Fall Festival
Dates and times: Every Sat & Sun in October from 11am – 5pm.
Address: 8005 S Race Track Road Tampa, FL 33635
Prices: $15 per person over 1 years old
Another awesome fall festival in Tampa Bay takes place at HorsePower for Kids. Kids can enjoy pony rides, hay rides, seeing farm animals, a bounce house, playground, and train rides all in one place. There are also pumpkins for purchase if you still need to pick some up and don’t want to make another trip.
Spooky Stroll at TRIBE Seminole Heights
Dates and times: Oct 29th 2022 from 6pm – 9pm.
Address: 6111 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Prices: $1 per person although additional donations are accepted and appreciated
Reservations are required for this fun fall event at TRIBE community center. There are Halloween activities and treat stations placed along a walking route the whole family can go on. So everyone come dressed in costume, bring a treat bag and be ready to have fun.
Field of Screams in Seminole
Dates and times: October 29th 2021 from 6pm – 9pm.
Address: 9100 113th St, Seminole, Florida 33772
Prices: Free
This not so spooky, kids friendly event in Seminole has it all. From trick or treating, a costume contest, carved pumpkin contest, photo zones, and even a bounce house for extra fee. Enjoy this affordable fall family event in Tampa this Halloween season.
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Strawberry Passion Organics Farm Trunk-or-Treat
Dates and times: Oct 30th 2021 from 10am – 12pm
Address: 11780 Tom Folsom Rd Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Prices: Free
This organic strawberry farm offers u-pick strawberries during the spring but in the fall this fun trunk-or-treat is why people visit. Don’t forget to stop by the petting zoo, bounce house, and barrel train too while you are there. Suppport the farm while you are there by purchasing some produce or delicious treats from their food shack.
Tampa Bay History Center’s Night at the Museum
Dates and times: Oct 30th 2022, Three time slots at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Address: 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Prices: $0 – Child (0-6 yrs.); $10.95 – Youth (7-17 yrs.); $14.95 – Adult; $12.95 – Senior (60+ yrs.) and college student.
Join this unique Halloween tradition at the Tampa Bay History Center where you can trick or treat your way through the exhibits. This event is open to kids of all ages with an adult present. Make your night in the museum dreams come true as you visit a museum at night. This is sure to make this Halloween on you’ll remember.
Halloween on Central in St Pete
Dates and times: Oct 31st 2021 from 12pm – 5pm.
Address: 22nd Block of Central Ave, St Pete FL 33701
Prices: Free
Watch at the city of St Pete shuts down Central Ave for a car free halloween party that spans 22 blocks. With Central Ave blocked off to cars pedestrians can walk through the streets freely enjoying the ultimate halloween block party. With trick or treating, games, contests, giveaways, and entertainment this is a fun family friendly event that everyone can enjoy.
Pasco Parks and Rec Halloween Spooktacular(s)
Address, dates and times: Oct 14th 2022 (6-8:30pm) at J Ben Harrill Rec Complex, October 15th 2022 at Veterans Memorial Park (6-8:30pm) and Wesley Chapel District Park (5-8:30pm)
Prices: $2 per person over 2 years old
The Pasco Parks and Rec department is hosting a fun family night for the community that is affordable for most families. With games, music, bounce houses, candy, and hayrides come to your local park for this fall event. This is a fun halloween alternative for kids 12 and under plus their families.
Trunk or Treat by Pasco Safety Town
Dates and times: Oct 30th and 31st from 12pm – 3pm.
Address: 15362 Alric Pottberg Rd, Shady Hills, FL 34610
Prices: Free
Visit Pasco Safety town for a fun trunk or treat event perfect for a night of fun. Along with trick or treating you can walk through safety town visiting the vendors that supported the event.
Scarecrow Festival at the Pioneer Florida Museum
Dates and times: Oct. 8th 2022 from 9am – 5pm.
Address: 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL 33523
Prices: $5 per kid 5+, $10 per adult
If you’re looking for the best way to spend the day early in October then look no further than the Scarecrow Festival. Here you can make your very own scarecrow to take home. Plus there are so many other favorite fall activities to participate in like a costume contest, painting a pumpkin, watching a blacksmith, model trains, live entertainment and of course buy a pumpkin to take home.
Riverwalk Trick or Treat and Halloween Lighted Boat Parade
Dates and times: Oct 29th 2022 from 4-7pm
Address:
Prices: Free
Head out to downtown Tampa to the 2 mile stretch along the riverwalk with many stations to trick or treat from. Local businesses will have booths set up where kids can grab a treat right by the Hillsbourough river. And don’t forget to enter the costume contest. Right afterwards stick around to watch the lighted boat parade on the river where dozens of boats will be decked out in halloween splendor.
Sacred Heart Fall Festival
Dates and times: Oct 12-16th 2022 Wed-Fri 6-11 Sat 12-11 Sun 12-8
Address: 4661 82nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Prices: Free, Ride tickets are extra
The Sacred Heart fall festival is an enjoyable place to spend an evening riding fair rides, eating good food and playing games. You can also shop at the flea market and enjoy some live entertainment.
Spooktacular at Busch Gardens
Dates and times: Sept 10th – Oct 30th 2022 during normal daily hours.
Address: Busch Gardens 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Prices: Included with daily admission
During the day, Howl-o-scream gets put away and Busch Gardens hosts a not so spooky activities for all ages. Kids can trick or treat on the candy trail, enjoy hay mazes, and halloween activities all day long with the families park admission. Plus there are fun photo ops spread throughout the festivities.
Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa
Dates and times: Weekend Nights in 2022, 4pm to 10pm
Address: 1101 W, Sligh Avenue, Tampa,
Prices: $35 per person
See ZooTampa like you never have before by visiting at night. This annual event is outdoors, family friendly and fun for all ages. Enjoy lively outdoor experiences, spooky characters, creepy culinary treats and more during this exciting event.
Guppyween: Monster Mash at the Florida Aquarium
Dates and times: Oct 30th & 31st from 10am – 3pm.
Address: 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Prices: Included with general admission or membership
This monster mash is a party for sure that all your little guppies are sure to love. With dancing and music, games, critter encounters and visits from a Mad Scientist there is something for every kid. This is one of the most unique Halloween events in Tampa for kids. The best part is if you have a child with special sensory needs there is a seperate Sensory Guppyween event on October 30th from 8-9:30 so nobody needs to miss out.
MOSI Monster Mash
Dates and times: Oct 31st from 10am – 5pm.
Address: 4801 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
Prices: included with admission $8 for kids $13 for adults
Bring your costume for some indoor trick or treating in the museum. Make sure you and your kiddos are ready to enjoy STEAM based games and watch the mad science shows. For an extra $5 you can enter the planetarium for a special halloween space show.
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There are so many exciting fall events for kids in Tampa, I cannot wait to bring my son to as many of these as possible this year now that he is a little older. I know he’ll have a blast and we hope to see you there too!
Are there any fall events for kids that I missed? Let me know!
