We love Halloween here at Brandon Ford and we cannot wait to celebrate with family and friends this year. We know that Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton may have put a damper on your Halloween spirits — but what could be better than kids dressed up in festive costumes enjoying sweet treats and spooky haunts to brighten your day? Plan ahead for a fun and festive All Hallow’s Eve this year with a list of our favorite 2024 Halloween events and activities in Tampa, FL created by Brandon Ford.
Things To Do for Halloween 2024 in the Tampa Area
Halloween trick or treating is fun for all ages — even adults who get to hand out candy or take their kids to collect treats. But are you looking for more things to do this Halloween? You will discover plenty of fun Halloween-themed events and activities in the Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg area. With everything from Halloween events at theme parks to seasonal events at ZooTampa, there is plenty of fun to be had this Halloween.
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream
WHEN: September 6 – November 2
WHERE: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Do you love thrill rides and frights? Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream promises plenty of both. This annual event features five different haunted houses across the park, eight different scare zones, and all of your favorite thrill rides. Purchase tickets today to enjoy haunted houses like the Circus of Fear, scare zones like Sin City Zombies, rides like Iron Gwazi, and Halloween-themed food.
Busch Gardens Halloween Harvest
WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays from September 7 – October 27
WHERE: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Do you have younger children that love Halloween and fun theme parks? Busch Gardens Halloween Harvest is perfect for families. This family-friendly Halloween event will include Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration with Kandy the Witch, Halloween at Sesame Street Safari of Fun, fun kid rides, delicious Halloween treats, and festive decorations.
Creatures of the Night
WHEN: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 27 – October 27
WHERE: ZooTampa at Lowry Park
If you and your kids love animals, ZooTampa at Lowry Park will be hosting its annual Halloween festival this month. Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa is fun for all ages with Halloween-themed animal encounters, special Halloween treats, live Halloween-themed shows, and Halloween experiences.
Halloween Spookquarium
WHEN: October 19 – October 31
WHERE: Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Halloween family fun is on the schedule at the Halloween Spookquarium event at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Families that attend this event will enjoy the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Halloween mode with fun and spooky attractions that include the Creepy Sea Cavern, Venture into the Abyss, Haunted Trail: Nocturnal Encounters, and a trick or treat event on October 31 that is headlined by the Aqua Lanterns.
Plan ahead for Halloween fun this year with a list of favorite 2024 Halloween events and activities in Tampa, FL created by Brandon Ford. Apply for credit approval today and get behind the wheel of a brand-new 2025 Ford F-150!