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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Tampa, FL
Top Halloween picks in and around Tampa: Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, UnDead in the Water and Jurassic Haunt at Dinosaur World. We've mapped 4 events and attractions in Tampa and 4 more nearby (3 haunted houses, 2 halloween festivals, 2 haunted trail / hayrides). 3 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Tampa (within 25 miles)
Tap + Route on a few stops to get one driving route you can send to your phone (how it works). Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Tampa? Add it free.
Halloween in Tampa: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Tampa?
None are mapped in Tampa yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Tampa?
Haunted attractions near Tampa include Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (2026: from $33.99 (separate ticket)), UnDead in the Water (2026: from $26.55), Jurassic Haunt at Dinosaur World (2026: $19.95) and Sir Henry's Haunted Trail (2026: from $27). Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Tampa are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa, Spooktacular Science at MOSI and Shimmering Lights Fall Festival. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Tampa?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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