Looking for a way to spend your Hallo-weekend? Here’s our list of some celebrations happening on and off campus.
By Julia Ferrara
On campus
Pride Alliance Pumpkin Painting, Oct. 28, 3 pm – 4 pm, register for location
Join Pride Alliance in celebrating the fall season with wooden pumpkin painting. All materials will be provided!
Student Organizations Bull Market, Oct. 28, 10:30 am – 12 pm, Harborwalk
This monthly event brings together student organizations, departments, and community partners to meet students and share what they do on and off campus!
HEAT Sexual Health Carnival, Oct. 28, 5 pm – 7 pm, SLC Patio
Join HEAT for a fall themed event centered around sexual health. Enjoy spooky games, trivia and prizes.
Baile de los Muertos, Oct. 29, 6 pm – 9 pm, USC Ballrooms
Join LASA, RELPro Entertainment, and All Stars for a Day of the Dead-themed dance event. Attendees can expect to enjoy a live DJ, food, and costumes!
PPGA Spooky Sex Health and Wellness Festival, Oct. 29, 6 pm – 9 pm, USC Lawn
Enjoy trivia, prizes, a costume contest, pumpkin painting, and a raffle!
Halloween Fest, Oct. 30, 5 pm – 7pm, Harborwalk
USF St. Petersburg celebrates its 4th annual Halloween Fest with Bayfront Health and other community partners. Attendees can enjoy trick or treating, a haunted house, and activities for kids!
Free to attend
Costumed Dog Parade, Oct. 25, 2 pm – 7 pm (parade starts at 4 pm), Family Park, St. Pete Pier
Dress up with your pup and walk down the pier! The categories include Best Human and Pet Duo, Most Original, and People’s Choice.
Halloween on Central, Oct. 26, 12 pm – 6 pm, Grand Central District, St. Petersburg, FL
For the fifth year, the Edge and Grand Central District are celebrating Halloween with this street festival, transforming Central Ave into a 22-block-long party.
The Bends (21+) The Venus live with Brother Cephus, Oct. 31, 10 pm – late, 919 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
The Bends will host local psychedelic rock band, The Venus, and DJ sets from the St. Pete independent radio station, Sector FM.
Markets
Mezzo Market, Oct. 25, 11 am – 4 pm, 1133 Baum Avenue N (Intermezzo)
Enjoy local art, clothing, and homeware vendors, food trucks, and more at this bi-monthly market.
The Bends Groove-O-Ween, Oct. 25, 9 pm – 1 am, 910 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
This late-night market hosts local artisans and will have a costume contest with a $100 Bends bar tab prize, along with a goodie basket from each vendor.
Sugar Cream Clay & Daydream’s Boo Bash, Oct. 26, 2 pm – 5 pm, 2939 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL
Attendees can enjoy local arts and craft vendors, food and coffee, paint pottery, and flash tattoos from a local artist. Costumes are encouraged!
Ticketed events
Hallows Eve at Banana Records, Oct. 30, Doors 6:30 pm, Music 7 pm, 2887 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
Banana Records hosts local talents, We’re Sweet Girls, WSAB, Maily Rock, and Lady Heroin in this countdown to Halloween night. Tickets are $10.
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Trail or Treat, Oct. 31, 4 pm – 6 pm, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve hosts a family-friendly trail walk to celebrate Halloween. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and bring a treat bag. Tickets are $3
Suite E Studios Halloween Show, Oct. 31, Doors 7 pm, Music 8 pm, 615 27th St. S, St. Petersburg, FL
Suite E Studios hosts performances by Sean Fote, Lesa Silvermore, and the Wandering Hours at this Halloween celebration. Tickets are $20 for those in costume and $25 for those not in costume.
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Written by: Julia Ferrara on October 21, 2025.
