Around the Bay – Kid Friendly Weekend Events {Oct 28th-30th}

Weekend Events

Friday, October 28th

Art on the House

Come visit the museum on Friday night to enjoy all the exhibitions on display.

Time: 4 pm – 8 pm

Cost: Pay-as-you-will admission to the museum

Location: Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa

Creatures of the Night at Lowry Park Zoo

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This new Halloween event will offer a wide range of activities for all. From youngsters to teens and adults, find eerie adventures for the whole family. Wander into scare zones or encounter animals at night. Party the night away at a ghoulish dance party. No horror or gore, just scares and startles for one & all.

Time: 4 pm –  10 pm

Location: Lowry Park Zoo 1101 West Sligh Ave., Tampa

Cost:  Included with general admission. Extend your day or visit after 4:00 PM for just $19.95 (Friday and Saturday nights Oct. 7 – Oct. 29). Admission is free for Zoo Members and Pay for A Day Ticket holders.

Real Life Church Trunk or Treat

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Kids come dressed in your Halloween costumes and enjoy our safe and fun Trunk-or-Treating! Bring a bag/bucket for candy! There will be Games, Prizes, Bounce Houses, Food Truck, Live Music, Family Fun, Child-Friendly. Open to the Public!

Time: 630pm – 9pm

Location: Real Life Church – 6821 W. Waters Ave. Tampa

Cost: Free

Trunk or Treat and Movies in the Park After Dark at Ruskin Recreation Center

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Little ghosts and goblins can snack on their collection of treats while enjoying a child-friendly movie outdoors at the Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat and Movies in the Park After Dark at Ruskin Recreation Center. Community members vetted through Parks & Recreation circle their vehicles and provide goodies to trick or treaters ages 4-12. Attendance is expected to be high at this popular event.

Time: 6pm-10pm

Location:  Ruskin Park and Recreation Center 901 6th Street S.E. Ruskin

Cost: Free

 

Saturday, October 29th

Tricks, Treats & Targets at Topgolf

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Join us for Topgolf’s Annual KidZone Halloween Party- Tricks, Treats & Targets. Costumes encouraged! Join us for a FREE Halloween event just for kids – no registration required. Topgolf’s fourth annual KidZone Halloween party, Tricks, Treats & Targets is taking place at all Topgolf locations. Halloween treats available for the first 200 kids! Plus, don’t forget to dress up the kiddos in spooktacular fashion! There will be a costume contest.

Time: 9am – 11am

Location: Topgolf (Tampa) 10690 Palm River Rd, Tampa

Cost: Free

Fall Festival at Discovery Point – Lexington Oaks

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Join us for our annual 2016 Fall Festival! Featuring a Costume Parade, Local Vendors, Games, Prizes, Food and a LIVE concert with Mr. Tommy! All ages are welcome!

Time: 10am – 1pm

Location: 5415 Post Oak Blvd, Wesley Chapel

Cost: Free Admission

Trick or Treat at South Shore Shabby Shack

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Come by 10am thru 4pm for Trick or Treat… We will be handing out Halloween Goodie bags for all the children in costume. See ya there.

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: 118 Flamingo Dr Ste A, Apollo Beach

Cost: Free

Guppyween at The Florida Aquarium

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Join us for the only time we let wild animals, ghosts and princesses roam the Aquarium—Guppyween! Trick-or-treat among over 20,000 sea creatures, making for the perfect family-friendly Halloween event. Entertainment and treats will be provided, so come dressed in your best costume!

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Location: 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa

Cost: Kids in costume: $10 Adults (12yrs and older): Regular Admission Pricing Florida Aquarium Members & children under 2 get in free.

HalloTini ~ A Family Affair

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We present a spooktacular affair at the Mosi Museum. We will be rolling out the pink carpet for the kids because, why should the adults have all the fun? In true TiniGirl fashion, we will keep you throughly entertained with face painting, costume contests and various other games. The kids will have the opportunity to spend their time trick-or-treating throughout the museum while exploring the many Mosi iconic exhibits for free. For those who want to mix and mingle, we will have an adult lounge where cocktails will be available for purchase. There will be prizes and surprises throughout the night.

Time: 7pm – 11pm

Location : 4801 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa

Cost: $10.00

Sunday, October 30th

Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends at Busch Gardens

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Sesame Street® Safari of Fun is hosting a Halloween party the last two weekends of October! Enjoy festive arts and crafts, trick-or-treat candy stations* and a hay bale maze. During the character parade and dance party, everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby will be wearing their Halloween costumes, so bring yours too!

Time: 11 am – 2 pm

Location: 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa

Cost:  Included with park admission

Fall Festival at the Grove Wesley Chapel

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The 12th Annual Wesley Chapel Fall Festival is presented by Suncoast Credit Union & Grove at Wesley Chapel and will include a carnival with dozen of games, live music, delicious fall foods, beverages, Arts & Craft Area, local business expo, Pumpk: in Patch, Little Miss & Mr. Pumpkin Pageant, Halloween celebration with a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Pet Adoption, interactive entertainment for families and young adults.

Time: 10am – 5pm

Location :  The Grove, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel

Cost: Free

Harbour Island Boo Market / Kids Trick or Treat – Market

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October Holiday Arts & Handcrafters – kids trick-or-treating! Pottery, paintings, jewelry, wood, glasswork, fiber, sculpture, photography and many other unique offerings. Live music, performing arts, kids hands on art, Trick or Treating at vendors booths & face painting entertainment, strolling balloon artist and pet friendly.

Time: 12pm – 5pm

Location: 800 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa

Cost:  Free Admission