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Halloween and Fall Events in Tampa and Orlando

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.