🎃 Halloween in Tampa 2025: Spooky & Fun Events for Everyone

Halloween in Tampa Bay is one of the best times of the year! From haunted theme parks to family trick-or-treating along the Riverwalk, the city transforms into a spooky playground with something for everyone.

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for terrifying haunted houses or a parent planning a kid-friendly night out, here’s your guide to the top Halloween events in Tampa Bay for 2025 — and how to make the night safe, easy, and fun.

👻 Top Halloween Events in Tampa Bay

1. Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

📅 September 5 – November 1, 2025

The biggest Halloween event in Tampa, Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream delivers haunted houses, scare zones, and thrilling night rides. It’s a must for horror fans.

💡 Accessibility note: The park has wheelchair-accessible entrances, paths, and services — making it possible for everyone to enjoy the scares. If you want to avoid crowded parking and long walks, book wheelchair transportation in Tampa directly to the entrance.

2. Creatures of the Night at Zoo Tampa

📅 Weekends in October

Creatures of the Night at Zoo Tampa becomes a glowing, spooky wonderland with themed shows and costumed fun that’s perfect for kids and families.

💡 Accessibility note: The zoo is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly with smooth walkways and ramps, making it an easy night out for families.

3. Trick-or-Treat on the Tampa Riverwalk

📅 October 25, 2025 – 4 PM to 7 PM

A free community favorite where local businesses hand out candy along the scenic Riverwalk. Costumes, music, and a lively atmosphere make this one of the most popular family events.

💡 Accessibility note: The Trick-or-Treat on the Tampa Riverwalk is fully accessible with wide paved paths. Pairing this with reliable wheelchair transportation makes it even easier for families and groups to join the fun without worrying about parking.

4. Pemberton Haunted Acres

📅 Weekends from late September – early November

Ready for a real fright? The Pemberton haunted Acres is packed with trails, scare actors, and elaborate sets. It’s a top choice for teens and adults who want a more intense experience.

5. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at The Straz Center

📅 Sept 19 – Oct 26, 2025

Not into jump scares? This stage show mixes Halloween humor with a classic Dracula story. Great for a date night or a cultural outing. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at The Straz Center

6. Busch Gardens Spooktacular (Daytime Event)

📅 Weekends in October

For the little ones, Busch Gardens Spooktacular hosts a daytime event filled with candy trails, costumes, pumpkin patch, spooky kooky science, jack-o-lanterns, scavenger hunts and more.

🧟 Tips for a Smooth & Accessible Halloween

• Book early: Reserve tickets and rides early. Tampa’s top Halloween events sell out fast.

• Skip parking stress: Skip long walks from crowded parking lots by arranging direct transport. Consider booking a ride so you can get dropped off right at the entrance.

• Stay cool & visible: October nights in Florida are still warm — bring water, wear light costumes, and add reflective tape for nighttime fun.

• Inclusive fun: Many of these events are stroller- and wheelchair-accessible, and with Tampa medical transportation, everyone in the family can join in and enjoy the night.

• Choose accessible events: Most major venues in Tampa offer ramps, wide paths, and wheelchair-friendly facilities, but checking in advance ensures the location fits your needs.

🚐 Getting There Made Easy

Halloween should be about fun, not fighting traffic or long walks from parking lots. That’s where we come in — our safe, reliable transportation service makes it easy for families, groups, and individuals (including wheelchair users) to get to Tampa’s best Halloween events stress-free.

📞 Call us at [863-225-9955] or [Book Online Here] to reserve your ride today.