Starting Oct. 18, Tampa Bay bursts to life with fall festivities. More than 20 events fill the calendar through November, from spooky celebrations to farm fun.
At the St. Pete Pier Fall Festival on Oct. 18, crowds can spend the whole day, from morning till night, trying new things. Kids run wild on bouncy castles while parents test their skills throwing axes. Artists transform faces into masterpieces as shows pop up all around.
Every October weekend, tractors roar and pumpkins fly at Dakin Dairy Farms. The second yearly Harvest Festival mixes old-school fun with wild twists. Guests wind through corn mazes, watch souped-up mowers race, and see gourds blast through the sky from giant cannons.
Sea life meets spooky fun at the Florida Aquarium’s Guppyween, Oct. 25-26. Costumed kids get free entry with adults. Trick-or-treaters hunt for sweets while watching brave divers carve pumpkins deep underwater next to fish.
On Oct. 26, Central Avenue turns into a massive block party. The fifth yearly Halloween bash fills 22 blocks with music, treats, and local sellers showing off their goods.
Out in Polk City, Harvest Holler’s gates stay open from September through mid-November. Visitors lose themselves in corn mazes, bounce along on hay-filled wagons, and make friends with farm creatures.
The Grove hosts Wesley Chapel’s big fall bash Oct. 25-26. Food trucks line up while kids play and compete in costume shows. Live music keeps the energy high all weekend.
At HarvestMoon Farm in Masaryktown, fun runs till Nov. 2. Little ones chug along on the cow train, play country games, and meet friendly animals up close.
Tampa’s Riverwalk transforms Oct. 25 for a sweet afternoon. Quick kids might grab the best treats when candy giving starts at 3:45 p.m.
Fall spirit takes over the Mall at University Town Center from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Kids craft while parents browse food trucks. Games and rides keep everyone busy.
Check each spot’s prices before you go. Smart visitors book early: these fall fun spots fill fast.