Fun Things to Do This Halloween in Tampa 2016

With so many events this month and things to exercise Halloween 2016 in Tampa we wanted to give you a Round-Upwardly of every issue we could uncover. From family unit-friendly events similar Boo & Goo at The Glazer Musem to adult entertainment such as The March of The Pumpkin King in Ybor, Caliente Resort'due south annual party in State O' Lakes to the invitation only Masquerade Brawl and the Nightmare on Franklin Street Downtown nosotros've covered Hillsborough County.  Giving y'all a comprehensive Guide to all the fun scheduled this month. Bookmark this article and check back ofttimes, there are great things going on already. Things to practise you lot DO NOT want to miss!


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Fun Things to Do This Halloween in Tampa 2016


March of The Pumpkin Rex

Ybor City Saturday, Oct 29th 7 PM

The Ybor Halloween Parade returns this year with the March of the Pumpkin Rex on 7th Avenue in Ybor Metropolis! Join thousands of costumed ghouls and ghosts as we participate in the inaugural March! Seventh Avenue is Basis Aught for the Ultimate Halloween Political party this year with Local DJs, club lighting on the balconies, nutrient and drink specials and more! Participants tin can march behind themed Halloween floats downwardly seventh Ave in a costume party guaranteed to boggle the imagination! Later on the parade, enjoy discounts in specialty venues like Brass Tap, Guild Prana, The Beloved Pot and more. Or head into Guavaween at 7th and 14th for Tampa's biggest and best Halloween Party where you tin can enter the costume contest and win CASH! This year volition be bigger and better than e'er October 29th in Ybor City!

Guavaween 2016

Ybor City Saturday, October 29th 7 PM to ii AM

The 31st Guavaween is bigger and badder than always as it changes venues and adjusts to partygoer wishes!. This yr's Main of Ceremonies, the ane and merely, Dr. Paul Bearer 2. Following the March of the Pumpkin King head to Guavaween for live bands, costume contests, cocktails and a one-of-a-kind experience you will never forget!  This twelvemonth you lot MUST Be REGISTERED By nine PM for the costume contest, at that place will exist no exceptions!

Ybor City FL , 33605

FANTASMA FEST: HALLOWEEN Archetype CAR AND VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE Prove

Ybor City at The Italian Society Lord's day, October 23rd 2 PM to v PM

Seventh Avenue will be closed to traffic at one PM and lined with classic cars and vintage motorcycles for this "Hell On Wheels" Halloween themed testify to do good local veterans organizations. Sponsored past the Ybor Merchants Association (they raised $8000 final year) the cost is only $20 to enter your classic car or motorcycle, spectating is Complimentary! So wearing apparel the kiddos up and walk seventh on Sunday the 23rd for a good cause while meeting interesting people and learning nearly their pride-and-joy!

A Nightmare on Franklin Street

Downtown Tampa Offset October 23rd

 The Tampa Theatre will be transformed into a business firm of horrors when it features nine nights of scary films and ghost tours, capped off with a terror-filled Halloween night of Alfred Hitchcock classics beginning October. 23rd with the showing of the 2013 film "The Conjuring," starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson. Oct. 29th the theater will screen "The Exorcist" with a live discussion afterward with the film's child star, Linda Blair. Tickets are $10 for full general access each nighttime and $eight for Tampa Theatre members. Tickets are bachelor at the box part or online.

Tampa FL , 33602. Phone 813-274-8981

24th Annual Haunted Woods

Hillsborough River Land Park in North Tampa Fri October 21st and Sat Oct 22nd six PM to 10 PM

Ready for a safe alternative to Fox-or-Treating? Sponsored by the Hillsborough River Country Park Preservation Society this issue includes a haunted trail, costume contests for all ages, a coloring competition, and Family Tram Ride (Tram runs Saturday Night ONLY!).  Bring the whole family and savor refreshments, music and more than equally yous walk the Haunted Woods for a scary, fun fourth dimension. Ages 13 and up are $10 each. Ages 12 and under Gratis with gain benefitting the Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society.

Zoo Boo 2016 Creatures of the Night

Lowry Park Zoo in https://world wide web.813area.com/tampa/north-tampa/North Tampa October 7-9, October xiv-16, and October 21-23  four PM to 10 PM

As All Hallow'south Eve draws well-nigh, Tampa'southward Lowry Park Zoo transforms into an eerie Halloween risk for the whole family with their all-new Creatures of the Night feel for 2016! Fri and Sabbatum nights through Oct the Zoo stays open late offering safe Halloween-themed activities sure to have your kiddos howling at the moon. No horror or gore hither, but scares and startles! Included with your Almanac Zoo Membership, a ZooperPass (pay for a twenty-four hours, come back all twelvemonth tickets), or you can buy full general admission tickets on event days after 4 PM.

Chamber of Terror ONSLAUGHT Aboard American Victory Ship, September thirty-Oct 31, 2016

Channelside District October 7-eight, 14-15, twenty-22, 28-31 from viii PM to midnight

Make plans to step into Tampa'due south Nigh UNIQUE Haunted Business firm aboard American Victory Ship  this Halloween.  Florida'south only spine-chilling nautical haunted attraction opens Sep 30th and can be experienced weekends and selected weeknights only at present through the 14th from eight PM to midnight. Tickets are $25 GA and $40 VIP. No loftier-heels airtight toe shoes are recommended for this gore tour!

Tampa FL , 33602. Phone 813-228-8766

13 Ugly Men: 13 Ugly Sins Halloween Political party

Commune 3  Downtown Tampa Oct 28th 8 PM to 3 AM

The 13 Ugly Men Almanac Halloween Party is dorsum once over again. Party for a purpose in Downtown Tampa to do good the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Tampa Bay Chapter. Salve the appointment for what promises to be one of the most creative Halloween parties of the season. Look total liquor bars, spectacular audio, and lighting and plenty of fun! Advance tickets are $30 for Women and $twoscore for Men. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy. As an organization, they achieve out to people with mental disorders and support those impacted by suicide.  (A limited number of VIP Tables are available).

Tampa FL , 33602

Mr. Tommy'southward Very United nations-Scary Halloween Party

Carrollwood Cultural Centre in Due north Tampa Sunday, Oct 9th from 2 PM to 3 PM

This child-friendly event allows kids to join Mr. Tommy for a scare-free Halloween Party including monster hits and a jack-o-lantern full of fun! Come in costume and expected to be treated to hilarious activities, and plenty of safe Halloween fun!

Tampa FL , 33618. Phone 813-269-1310

Little Show of Horrors

St. Catherine of Alexandria Episcopal Church Temple Terrace  Fri, Oct 28th at seven:thirty PM
Constitute City Entertainment, Inc. Sabbatum, Oct 29th at seven:30 PM

Is it the Music from Halloween and chilling theater that gets your claret coursing?  If so you lot are in for a treat this Halloween! This, the 3rd annual Halloween spooktacular show is the place to go for favorite spooky music from Broadway and Movies performed past a spectacular vocal group and jazz band! Plan to wear a "Family-Friendly" Halloween costume and heed to music from shows like Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Sweeney Todd; and movies like Ghostbusters and The Hunger Games! Accept a musician in the fam? Upgrade your tickets to attend a pre-concert discussion with the Artistic Director, a reception with the musicians, and become a Reserved seat!

tenth Annual Temptation Halloween Party

Channelside District Saturday, Oct 29th from 10 PM to 3 AM

Bring together Legacy Productions for their annual Halloween Party at  District iii in the Channelside Commune for their "Haunter Warehouse" political party. You must exist 18+ to explore Commune's 3 Rooms and experience more than 12 DJ's (DJ's notwithstanding to exist announced) Not much information about this event is available at this writing, we will update over again is known.

ROCKY HORROR Flick Bear witness MOVIE Party

The RITZ Ybor Friday, Oct 14th at 8 PM

Bring your props and come in costume to celebrate Halloween with hundreds of Rocky Horror Picture Show fans as they have role in a sing-a-long while the flick is shadow cast by Cheap Lilliputian Punks at The Ritz in Ybor City! Returning to their Film Roots the Ritz encourages to come as your favorite grapheme and be office of the bear witness! Seating in the grand ballroom is first come first serve, doors open at 7 PM. VIP packages are bachelor!  Tickets are $12, you lot must be xviii+. Afterward Party immediately post-obit the movie!

Halloween Spooktacular

Land O' Lakes Rec Middle Fri, Oct 14th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

May the strength exist with yous! Geared towards kids ages ten and younger the rec middle's Halloween Star Wars theme and  includes carnival games, processed, games, and bounce houses. The toll is $1 per person per person, family unit friendly costumes are suggested.

Plant Urban center FL , 33563. Phone (813) 659-4255

Funfair of the Dead Halloween Freak Show

Land O' Lakes above Due north Tampa Sabbatum, Oct 29th 7 PM showtime

Things to know well-nigh the Caliente (Nude) Resort's crazy, sexy all out Halloween Party 2016.  First, costumes are recommended, NO authentic looking Due south.W.A.T., Police, Fire Dept. or Security uniforms, NO weapons of any kind, real or imitation and NO drugs are allowed at the party. Non-fellow member "Daily Membership" tickets can be purchased for this consequence for $95 per person advance. Purchase your Halloween tickets and New year'south Eve tickets now and save.

All Hallows' Masquerade Party

MOSI in the USF North Tampa area Sabbatum Oct. 15th eight PM

The All Hallows' Masquerade Political party is one of Tampa's longest-standing tradition. This private, not-for-profit, upshot has grown through discussion of mouth for nearly four decades and is a "BY INVITATION Only" event!This yr Lady Bunny, a meridian NYC DJ will be performing for guests at the ball! Cheque the website for additional information near this year's ball at MOSI and to contact Casper the Friendly Ghost about becoming an annual guest!

FEMMES AND FOLLIES at The Honey Pot

Ybor City Sun, Oct 16th  seven PM to i AM

A Halloween caricatural commemoration of "Things that go Bump in the Night." volition take place Sunday the 16th at Tampa'southward one and merely Honey Pot! Tickets are $10, $20 reserved, doors open at vii PM. Or book a table, as of this writing in that location are only two Champagne tables and two VIP Forepart row Liquor tables left!!!

Boo & Goo at Glazer Children's Museum ​

Downtown Tampa Saturday, Oct 22nd beginning at ten:00am
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What kid would not relish this Mythbusting Experience at the Children's Museum? Halloween can be a fiddling scary for young kids so head to the Museum to debunk scary things that go boo and experience like goo! Tickets are $15, $12.50 military/seniors, $ix.l children, and anyone nether the age of one is costless.

Tampa FL , 33602. Phone 813-277-3199

HALLOWEEN SPREE

Downtown Tampa Monday, Oct 31st 4:xxx PM to 8 PM

Take your little ghouls and goblins to Glazer Children'due south Museum for an evening of safe trick-or-treating, dancing and tricky games Monday nighttime the 31st beginning at four:30 PM. Online ticket sales are at present closed, a express number of tickets can exist purchased the nighttime of the event!

Bar Crawl Nation: Tampa

South Tampa Saturday, October 22nd from eight PM - three AM

Bring together like-minded folks in costume and on a mission on a mission to visit every bar in the SOHO Entertainment Commune on Sabbatum, October 22nd in South Tampa. You receive a souvenir beer stein, gratis embrace and exclusive drink specials at the surface area's best bars. Complete the mission and receive a Gratuitous T-shirt! You can also win the costume competition! Equally of this writing, the list of participating bars has non been appear.

Tots Play tricks or Treat Street 2016

Riverview Saturday, Oct 22nd  from four PM to 8 PM

Trick or Treat Street is presented by the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Function, Hillsborough County Parks and Rec and Riverview High Schoolhouse to create a safe identify for children of all ages to have fun while sharing in the tradition of trick or treating while meeting local businesses, churches, and local organizations. Thousands of South Shore Tampa locals will flock to go Halloween processed, play games, enjoy bounce houses, eat nutrient and win prizes on Play a joke on or Treat Street!  There are many fun FREE activities, extended pay to play activities and food available at nominal costs. Costume contests include kids and dogs with slap-up prizes, registration is $5. Times and age categories are  0-iii Years: 5:00 -- 4-7 Years: v:30 -- 8-11 Years: 6:xxx -- 12-15 Years: 7:00 Canis familiaris owners are encouraged to bring their fur-legged friends in costume for the Four Paws Veterinary Hospital Domestic dog Costume Contest. Registration for pups is $10 and a donation to benefit C.A.R.E. The contest kicks off at 6:00 for all dogs! Will we come across you on Trick or Treat Street in 2016?

Riverview FL , 33578.

FREAKERS Ball: EXERCISE YOUR DEMONS at Skipper'due south Smokehouse ​

North Tampa Friday, Oct 28th eight PM

Set up those demons free at the 37th annual Freaker'due south Ball on Friday before Halloween! This annual costume ball features funk, blues and rock songs performed by local favorites at one of Tampa'due south well-nigh iconic music venues, Skipper's Smokehouse! Grammy-winning Trae Pierce and the T-Stone Band will fuel the night. Come master your inner demons and hear a primary bassist as he takes the stage for an unforgettable night!

Haunted Hotel Halloween Party - Aloft Tampa Downtown

Downtown Tampa Saturday, October 29th 8:00 PM to two AM

You are invited to i of the hippest Halloween parties in Tampa Halloween 2016! This event sold out previous years, don't miss your chance, purchase your tickets today! Things to know near the Aloft Tampa Downtown party, costumes are recommended, simply not required, valet is discounted just your best bet is an Uber or Lyft to the political party and a room reservation for the night! Aloft is offer discounted room rates for this event. Tickets are for admission only, VIP table service volition non be available at this event due to space.

The D-10 Society's Game of Thrones Halloween

Due south Tampa Saturday, Oct 29th from 8 PM to 1 AM

Are you Business firm Lannister, House Stark, or House Arryn? Or perhaps you are House Targaryen! Join the D-ten Society for its almanac Halloween celebration benefiting KidsFirst.Org! Feel free to dress up any fashion you please, you can become Game of Thrones, Bail, cowboy, clown, nurse, any your soul is screaming to you this yr! The party is at  114 S Westland Ave, in Tampa and you must be over 21 to attend. Tickets are $thirty - $60 with 100% of the gain going to charity. Street parking in this area is extremely difficult to come by, programme to be dropped off or gild a ride. Costumes are mandatory for this party!

Tampa FL , 33606

HALLOWEEN Make-Upwardly WORKSHOP at the Patel Solarium ​

Downtown Tampa Sat, October 29th at 10:30 AM

Make-up experts Audrey Siegler and Sarah Berland from the Patel Solarium and Straz Middle for Performing Arts will teach you lot how to create frightening zombie looks this Halloween.  Classes are geared for fifth grade through adult and perfect for all you DIY Halloweeners out there itching to bring your inner zombie out!  Fix for a nighttime of Walking Expressionless how to's, sign up today and get fix to play! Price is only $25 per person for a lifetime of knowledge.

The Pride of Frankenstein Halloween Party

Seminole Heights North Tampa area Saturday, October 29th from viii PM to xi:30 PM

Ready for an LGBTQ consequence with a  DJ, Dancing, Karaoke, a Costume Competition, Freaky Funk & Hot Sax by Alan Darcy, FREE Parking, and a cash bar for ages 21+? Head to the Legion Post in Seminole Heights for a great night! Tix are merely $20 through ten/28 or $thirty greenbacks at the door. This is an intimate space, tickets are limited, take hold of yours today and get to working on that costume!

HallowTini 2016 ~ A Family unit Affair at  MOSI - Museum of Scientific discipline & Industry ​

Due north Tampa/USF area Saturday, Oct 29th 7 Pm to 11:00 PM

The TiniGirls are switching gears as they host a family and friends event this Halloween at Mosi! Accept office in this spooktacular affair where you can strut the pink carpet in true TiniGirl fashion!  Yous can expect face painting, costume contests and games; kids tin can play a joke on-or-treating through the museum while exploring exhibits for gratuitous. Ready to relax? Head to the TiniGirl Lounge for an adult drinkable. Look for many prizes and surprises throughout the night, come in costume or come without, information technology's your call! Children xv and under must be accompanied by at to the lowest degree ane adult over the age of eighteen. Kids 0-17 enter complimentary - Adults are $ten.

Steve Aoki + More than TBA at Beach Bar

Courtney Campbell Causeway Lord's day, October 30th 4 PM to x PM

 Embankment Bar Eatery at The Bay Harbor Inn presents Haunted Death Touch Hotel, DIM MAK's 20th Ceremony, Steve Aoki and more, before long to exist appear!  Y'all must exist 18+ to nourish, VIP table service will be bachelor! Costumes are encouraged simply not required. No Get Pros or Cameras and NO RE-ENTRY this event. Rain or Shine!

Ghosts Of Ybor Pub Crawl

Ybor City Fri, Oct 28th from 6 PM to xi:30 PM

A haunted pub clamber through Ybor City starting at The Brass Tap Ybor . Travel through Ybor learning information technology'due south haunted history while enjoying beer and liquor stops forth the way. Read more about Ybor'due south ghosts in Haunted Ghost Stories In Ybor Metropolis and Tampa and in the outcome listed below....this tour is perfect for Halloween and whatsoever time of year!  Tickets are $30 and include a souvenir T-shirt, the guided ghost tour, & drink specials.  Stay for the Contumely Tap after party with a costume contest, prizes, and live music!! Sponsors include St. Pete Distillery & Barley Mow Beer. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Alzheimer's Association.

Ybor City Ghost Tours - The Original

Ybor Metropolis - Bank check their calendar for tour dates and times

The City Ghost Hazard by Ghost Political party is the first Ghost Tour in the U.S. to offer a truthful experience,  non just a walking tour! Ybor Metropolis is riddled with ghosts, some of them were unstable in life! Known to exist ane of the most haunted cities in the land pick a appointment, and secure your spot - they just take 13 guests per bout! Read more about the ghosts of Ybor and Tampa in Haunted Ghost Stories In Ybor City and Tampa. One of the Ybor ghosts....not a dainty guy!

1600 E. 8th Ave Tampa, Fl. 33605, Tampa FL Phone 813-610-1063

Vault of Souls 2016

Downtown Tampa Friday and Saturday nights in October

The Substitution National Bank opened in 1923 to protect the worldly possessions of Tampa'south wealthy country barons and railroad men. Bank owners soon learned of their client'south wishes to proceed 'other-worldly' treasures locked upwards with their riches!  A Vault of Souls was created in the basement where today, in the calendar month of Oct you too can visit with the dead! This immersive feel bursts from the listen of former Howl-O-Scream creator Scott Swenson and does not come cheap! At $100 per person you meet all sorts of characters, including psychics, tarot readers, and more. Not your typical scary experience you become involved at the Vault of Souls. Guest must be 18 to participate!

HOWL-O-SCREAM Evil Encore Bush Gardens

Temple Terrace in North Tampa Throughout October come across their website for details

Howl-O-Scream is an almanac Halloween result which takes identify at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. The event takes place during select nights in October (typically on the weekends). Meet their website for more data.

Observe several things to do for Halloween in Tampa?  We hope you did and are saving many dates.  I told you there is a lot to do this season.  If I missed an event please permit me know and I will add them as I learn virtually them. Register on 813area if you haven't already and watch for photos from about of these events to appear on the site!  We can't await to see what the talented and artistic minds out at that place in the 813 come upwards with for costumes this twelvemonth! If you demand inspiration check out Keen Ideas for Prolific Halloween Political party Costumes and for makeup tips from a local expert Halloween Makeup How-To | Feeling inept at that kind of matter? We wish you and your friends and family a safe and enjoyable Halloween 2016 season!

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