Fall is here and although the temperatures may not be dropping yet in Tampa, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the fall season. These are all the best fall festivals and events in Tampa Bay to go to this year. From amusement parks to Oktoberfest to halloween parties the bay has it all.
Grab a friend, a significant other or plan a girls night out, there is seriously something for everyone! And don’t forget to check out all the other fun fall happenings in Tampa too.
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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 in Odessa, FL: Know Before You Go
Shimmering Lights Halloween Lights
Dates and times: October on select dates 7pm – 10pm.
Address: 2302 N. Dover Road, Dover, FL 33527
Prices: $7 pp
For a unique halloween event head out to Dover for Halloween Lights. This ¼ mile walking trail is a sight to see with lights display, figures and more. They also offer outdoor movies, a maze, a scavenger hunt, fun games and crafts for all. It is sure to be a fun family night out.
Wesley Chapel Fall Festival
Dates and times: Oct 29th – 30th from 11am – 6pm.
Address: Tampa Premium Outlets
Prices: $5 before oct 1st $10 after oct 1st
For a wide variety of activities that will be fun for the whole family head over to the Wesley Chapel Fall Festival. There is a petting zoo, pony rides, food trucks and hay rides. Then get your candy fix during the trunk or treat. Be entertained as you watch the fall pageant and make sure you snag a pumpkin if you haven’t yet at the pumpkin patch.
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest
Dates and times: Every weekend from October 1st-30th from 10am – 5pm.
Address: 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Prices: Free, Parking $5
Enjoy all the classic festival activities like a petting zoo, photo ops, costume contest, food trucks, hay rides and more. Don’t forget to check out the Torres Family Circus which promises exciting entertainment. And, of course, there are pumpkins for sale that you can take home.
DK Farm Fall Festival
Dates and times: Oct 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 from 10am to 3pm.
Address: 1750 Lake Ave SE Largo, FL
Prices: $12 presale $14 at gate
Enjoy this wonderful festival full of bounce houses, crafts, mini golf, food vendors, bull rides, corn pits, and more. Try saying all that in one breath. There is a pumpkin patch to pick up all the pumpkins you need this fall AND a pumpkin launcher where you can toss them across a field. I assume anway. For an extra special treat they offer trick or treating on the 30th too.
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival and Corn Maze
Dates and times: October weekends from 9am – 5pm.
Address: 5500 C.R. 675 Bradenton, Fl 34211
Prices: $12 per person plus $5 parking. Kids 10 and under free.
Enjoy a warm fall day on the farm at Hunsaders Farm down south. There are pumpkins for purchase, a fun playground, live music, hayrides, chainsaw sculpting and more. The kids will definitely love seeing the animals in the petting zoo too. If you feel like elevating your day on the farm there are several activities you can add onto your day for an addition fee. A few such activities are a train ride, a corn maze and pumpkin games. Please note that admission and most farm run shops are cash only.
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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!
Fantasma Fest & Little Monsters Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: October 20-31st
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!
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 30th 2021 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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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.
Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival
Dates and times: Sept 24th – Nov 7th, Thu-Fri 10am – 4pm and Sat-Sun 11am – 7pm.
Address: 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
Prices: $
Another awesome farm to visit this fall where you can get into the fall festivities even if the temperature doesn’t match. Here you can enjoy a cute corn maze and a pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins to take home. Kids can play on the playground and games. And the whole family can find something to eat at the food truck roundup.
Read More: Peach and Sunflower Picking at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, FL
Pumpkin Fest at Florida Botanical Gardens
Dates and times: Oct 22-23 from 12pm – 4pm.
Address: 12211 Walsingham Rd Largo, FL 33778
Prices: Free
Visit Florida Botanical Gardens for Pumpkin Fest, a free events that promises fun. With pumpkin carving, crafts and games, music and even a scarecrow contest this is a fall event to be sure. There are also pumpkins for sale that are $10 each.
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.
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.
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.
Tampa Oktoberfest
Dates and times: Oct 7-9 Fr 4-11, Sat 11-11 Sun 11-6
Address: Curtis Hixon Park 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Prices: $10-$25
Come downtown to Curtis Hixon Park to enjoy the classic Bavarian holiday of Oktoberfest. At this fall festival in Tampa there is beer, music, dancing, shopping, and of course Bavarian games. Everyone is welcome to join in on the classic games like stein hoisting, carry the wench and of course, the beard and mustache competition. So enjoy and Prost everyone!
Sacred Heart Fall Festival
Dates and times: Oct 12th – 16th 2022. Wed-Fri from 6-11pm, Sat from 12-11pm and Sun from 12-8pm.
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 night in October 2022, 4pm to 10pm
Address: 1101 W, Sligh Avenue, Tampa,
Prices: Included with admission $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.
Fall Festivals in Tampa Bay
Whew, there you go. 21 super fun fall festivals throughout the Tampa Bay area where you can go to enjoy everything Autumn has to offer. Florida certainly is not at the top of any lists for being a top fall destination. There are no leaves changing to vibrant colors, no apple picking or sweater season. However, what we lack in cool weather and crisp apple cider, we make up for with an abundance of fall cheer. You could go to two different fall events every weekend and still not hit every single one. I hope you enjoy!
Do you know of or run an event that I missed? Let me know below!
