Just because we don’t have true fall weather in Tampa Bay, doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the fall-themed fun. Here are a few of our favorite fall events
Raprager Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival
Location: 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa
Dates: Sept. 20-Nov. 3
Times: Fri, 4-9 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $16.95 per person online purchases; 2 and under
Enjoy a fall-themed day on this nearby 2-acre farm with 300-animal petting zoo and farm animal experience. Activities include a bounce pillow, hayrides, corn pit, pumpkin painting, 2,000-square-foot Fort Merlin, live entertainment, games a 40-foot hay chute slide, a 5,000-square-foot Haunted Maze and much more!
Gallagher’s Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees
Location: 7401 4th St., St. Petersburg
Dates: Sept. 16-Dec. 24
Times: Daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Located in St. Pete, this 30-year-old, family-owned business is the perfect spot to capture Instagram-worthy fall photos! You can also pick up a homemade pie, grab a pumpkin and feed goats.
Horsepower for Kids Fall Festival
Location: 8005 Racetrack Rd., Tampa
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October
Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $15; $1 parking
Bring the family out for a day of fun, while supporting a non-profit animal sanctuary right outside the Westchase area. Admission includes pony rides, hayrides, farm animals and more!
13th Annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
Location: 6151 Varn Road, Plant City
Dates: Sept. 28-Oct. 27
Times: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $12; ages 3 and under Free
Try your luck navigating a corn maze and so much more at this Plant City gem. Admission includes unlimited visits to the corn maze, hayride, jump pad, games and more. There will also be pumpkins and flowers for purchase.
Frightful Fun
Screamageddon
Location: 27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City
Dates: August 30-November 2
Times: Park opens at 7 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $32.95
This place is not for the faint of heart! Explore six terrifying haunted adventures (if you dare!) Experience the thrill of carnival-style games at Monster Midway where you can test your skills for a chance to win exciting prizes. Try your hand at hatchet throwing, experience monster meet and greets and more.
Howl-O-Scream
Location: Busch Gardens
Dates: Sept. 6-Nov. 2
Times: 7 p.m.-park close
Cost: Tickets start at $34.99
Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. Intended for mature audiences.
October Events
West Park Village Spooktacular
Date: Thurs., Oct. 24, 5-8 p.m.
Location: West Park Village Plaza and Shops
West Park Village by Arium apartments is hosting their annual Spooktacular. The event is free and open to the public. Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, a DJ and more. Costumes are encouraged!
Great West Chase
Date: Sat, Oct. 26, 7-9:30 a.m.
Location: Brompton and Montague Street, West Park Village
There is still time to register for the 5K, 10K or Kids’ Fun Run. Register here today!
