Jim Harden
Oct 29, 2026
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HorsePower for Kids Fall Festival Fundraiser wraps up October 31-November 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in northwest Tampa.
Admission is $15 per person, babies 12 months and younger are free, and parking is $1.
Families can enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides, farm animals, a bounce house, playgrounds and games.
BalloonTwisterAndMagic.com will be there both days, adding balloon twisting and magic to the final fundraiser weekend. Read More... |
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Haunted Fest St. Pete 2026 takes over Spa Beach at the St. Pete Pier October 30-31 from 5 to 10 p.m.
The 18+ festival features Eli Brown, Gordo, HUGEL, AMÉMÉ, Dreya V, Maesic, David Ward and Pushman, plus a silent disco and waterfront festival atmosphere.
Tickets currently start at $60, and parking at the Pier is limited, so organizers recommend nearby garages, street parking, rideshare, bikes or scooters. Read More... |
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MG | Maria G. · 1 week ago Sounds like a much better option than waiting in line for bars! Might check out both nights.
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ZooTampa’s Creatures of the Night returns for its final 2026 evening on Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 10 p.m.
The family-friendly event includes themed Halloween realms, spooky characters, performances, seasonal food and the zoo’s regular animal setting.
ZooTampa lists Saturday after-4-p.m. event admission at $39.95, while members and eligible Zoo Fun ticket holders receive event access under the current admission rules. Read More... |
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DS | Dani S · 1 week ago Glad to hear reservations aren’t needed. I hate having to plan everything weeks out.
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Salsa & Bachata Halloween takes over downtown Clearwater on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 11 p.m.
The free event features DJs, salsa lessons, dance performances, vendors and live music from La Oferta, with two party areas around Cleveland Street and Station Square Park.
No ticket is required, and dancers of all skill levels are welcome. Read More... |
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KD | Katie Dorsett · 1 week ago Nice that you can drop in for just an hour and not feel guilty about buying a ticket. My schedule is chaos so that helps.
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Dunedin History Museum’s Spookeasy returns Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at historic Andrews Memorial Chapel.
The “Madame Laveau in the Voodoo Lounge” theme includes themed food, immersive activities, one complimentary drink and a Halloween atmosphere inside the 1888 chapel.
Guests can attend in costume or cocktail attire, and the museum recommends checking its official event page for current ticket details. Read More... |
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TJ | Trevor James · 1 week ago I’ve always wanted to check out Andrews Chapel. This is the perfect excuse.
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