Can you believe we’re almost done with 2026?! Spooky Season is here and there are plenty of events and gatherings.

Here are the Halloween and fall events in Tampa and Orlando:

4 Roots Farm A frightfully delish Halloween morning by making a grazing board with Chef Jon and explore flavor pairings, styling techniques, and a few clever knife tricks. $115. Oct. 31 10:30 a.m.-Noon. 1101 N John Young Pkwy, Orlando, (844) 476-6871. 4rootsfarm.org.

American Social Bar The undead are taking over at the restaurant’s Rave to the Grave event. Guests who arrive early get a complimentary welcome Tito’s or Espolòn from 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Other drink options include the “Juan E Vegas”, “Te-Kill-A Zombie,” and $150 bottles of Tito’s and Espolòn for your crew. Costumes are encouraged. Oct. 30, party starts at 8 p.m. Various locations. americansocialbar.com.

Carrollwood Cultural Center Celebrate pumpkin spice and everything nice with friends, neighbors and the community with a free, harvest-themed, family-friendly outdoor event featuring live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, crafts, games, and more. Oct. 17 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, (813) 922-8167. carrollwoodcenter.org.

Centro Lounge and Kitchen Special guest DJ’s spinning all the R&B faves and a balcony party going until 3 a.m. October. 30 7 p.m.-3 a.m. 1600 E 7th Ave., Tampa, (813) 539-1836. Facebook.com.

Deviant Libation Come dressed up in your best costume for the brewery’s Halloween show featuring a list of names and stand up comedy by Lauren Gray. $10 at the door, 50% off if wearing a costume. Show starts Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. 817 E Stratford Ave., Tampa, (727) 379-4677. Facebook.com.

Downtown Crawlers Costumes, cocktails, and chaos take over Tampa, St. Pete, and New Port Richey for their Halloween Bar Crawls. $0-$24.84. Oct. 30-31. Multiple locations. eventbrite.com.

EDGE Rooftop Bar Bring all the spooky vibes with specialty drinks and bites nightly until 10 p.m. A live DJ keeps the Halloween Beats going on 10/23-10/24 and 10/30. Come dressed to impress for the costume party on 10/30 and 10/31. 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa, (813) 999-8726. epicureanhotel.com.

Epicurean Hotel The hotel joins forces with Con Amor and honors the Day of the Dead with the freshest multi-course dinner the city has to offer and flavors that go beyond words. $130 per person. Oct. 30 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa, (813) 999-8702. epicureanhotel.com.

Fenway Hotel The hotel gets into the Halloween spirit with a lineup of seasonal experiences ranging from family-friendly festivities to cocktails and costumes after dark. 453 Edgewater Dr., Dunedin, (844) 569-9879. fenwayhotel.com.

Good Night John Boy Guests can join the whole Flintstones cast for a nostalgic Flintstones-themed celebration. Expect the space to be decked out with inspired decor and cocktails. 16 2nd St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 486-9467. goodnightjb.com.

Great Southern Box Company Come early. Explore every room and stay for the invasion. Expect live music, vendors, Halloween activities, and more. $30.35-$36.04. October. 31 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2105 N OBT, Orlando, (689) 207-4383. greatsouthernboxco.com.

Grove Resort & Water Park Guests can choose between two trials: the kid-friendly Trick or Treat Trail with buckets of candy or a Beer Garden trail featuring a selection of fall craft beers. Free. Starts Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. 14501 Grove Resort Ave, Winter Garden, (407) 545-7500. groveresortorlando.com.

Grove Soho The spot is turning up the neon and bringing you four nights of thrills, throwbacks, and unforgettable fun. 21+. Free-$13.45. Oct. 28-31. 406 S Howard Ave., Tampa, (813) 895-5379. eventbrite.com.

Hyde Park Village The shopping destination’s Annual Pumpkin Patch runs Oct. 10-25 in support of The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. A hat customization pop-up by Coastal Cowgirls Collective runs Oct. 9-11 to kick off the patch. 1602 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, (813) 251-3500. hydeparkvillage.com.

Jekyll Step beyond the gates into an afternoon of dark elegance, where aristocracy meets the supernatural. Delicate tea service, exquisite bites, seductive cocktails and Champagne come together for an afternoon worthy of the Countess herself. Oct. 17 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $35-$65 per person. Reservations recommended. 1500 W Swann Ave., Tampa, (813) 358-2037. jekyllhydepark.com.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams The launch of the first half of its new Fall Collection brings back a fan-favorite LTO, introducing a brand-new flavor, and giving fall a decidedly unexpected twist: acorns. Multiple locations. jenis.com.

Kings Orlando From day to night with trick-or-treating, themed drinks (like the Boo’s Bag for $13), there’s plenty of reasons to dress up. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for families, 8 p.m.-close for adults. 8255 International Dr., Orlando, (407) 363-0200. playatkings.com.

Keel Farms Spend the day on the farm enjoying fall with seasonal food items, Keel Farms Wine and Pumpkin Cider, and plenty of seasonal family-friendly fun. Every weekend in October. $10 for parking. 5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City, (813) 752-9100. keelfarms.com.

Lona Raise a glass to light, memory, and celebration for Día de los Muertos. The “Golden Sun” menu features cocktails and dishes inspired by sunlight and the eternal cycle of life, death, and remembrance. Menu is available until Nov. 3. Reservations recommended. 505 Water St., Tampa,(813) 204-6390. lonatampa.com.

Miss Jenn’s Cookies Get hands-on experience on decorating spooky season cookies. You’ll feel “spooktacular” when you leave. $76.54. October. 25 3 p.m.-5 p.m. 4207 W Oklahoma Ave., Tampa, (813) 489-9696. eventbrite.com.

Promenade at Sunset Walk A Halloween celebration packed with candy, cars, and family fun. The fun continues with pumpkin painting and a free paint kit with every pumpkin purchase. Oct. 16-30. Free. 3251 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee, (407) 338-4811. sunsetwalk.com.

Simply Cheese Taste a variety of cheeses, wines, and Halloween candies while learning how to create pairings that are anything but ordinary. $59.06. Oct. 22 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 2258 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, (321) 972-6186. eventbrite.com.

St. Pete Pier Enjoy live music, delicious food, family-friendly entertainment plus explore the area’s biggest Pumpkin Patch, which is filled with festive photo opportunities and pumpkins available for purchase. After that, challenge your family and friends to a round of fall-themed Putt Putt on the Pier. Oct. 17-18th 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 800 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, (727) 821-6443. stpetepier.org.

Strandhill Public Inspired by childhood haunted houses, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, vintage decorations and late-night horror movie marathons, the bar transforms into immersive hideaways complete with over-the-top décor, original cocktails, spooky surprises and exclusive collectibles. Open daily 11 a.m.-3 a.m. until Nov. 1. Reservations recommended. 309 W Palm Ave., Tampa, (813) 769-9234. strandhillpublic.com.

Taffer’s Tavern Cozy up with a few fall-themed drinks and treats like The Campfire Cocktail, Harvest Margarita, Fireside Mule, and Hot Tavern Pretzel. $13.95-$18. 9101 International Dr. #1204, Orlando, (407) 501-7800. tafferstavern.com.

Tampa Bay History Center A special anniversary celebration filled with the Halloween traditions: trick-or-treating, candy, crafts, games, entertainment and costumed characters throughout the museum. Guests can also participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project for allergy-friendly options. Enjoy timed entry beginning at 2 p.m., with final entry at 5 p.m. $20 per person, reserve tickets in advance. 801 Water St., Tampa, (813) 228-0097. tampabayhistorycenter.org.

The Edison Available until Halloween, the speakeasy transforms into a spooky hours of haunts with new cocktails. $18-$20. 1570 E Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, (407) 560-9288. theedisonfla.com.

The Haunting at Crybaby’s Get into some creepy season vibes, and take home one of their limited edition ceramic cups while supplies last! Goes utility Nov. 2nd. 1 West University Ave., Gainesville, (352) 505-5026. @crybabysbar on Instagram.

The Haunting at Forgotten Tonic Inspired by your neighborhood’s haunted house, it’s a space where nostalgia turns strange and the eerie collides with the unexpected. Goes until Nov. 2. Reservations recommended. 6 Aviles St., St. Augustine, (904) 827-9055. forgottentonic.com.

The Italian Club Host Buckwheat and local DJs keep the party moving and the dance floor packed so come dressed to win the $2,500 costume contest. Enjoy a full cash bar, nonstop music and Halloween energy right in the heart of Ybor City. Ages 25+. $39.83-$47.86. Oct. 31 8 p.m.-midnight. 1731 E 7th Ave., Tampa, (813) 248-3316. eventbrite.com.

Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen A Halloween Night Market with contests and more with local vendors, eats, and Yuengling pours. Oct. 16 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 11109 N 30th St., Tampa. Facebook.com.

Header photo courtesy of Hyde Park Village