Family-Friendly Fall Events

Fall in Tampa Bay might not mean crisp leaves or chilly air, but it does bring a wave of family-friendly events, pumpkin patches, spooky fun, and outdoor festivals that make the season feel special. Check out these fun events around town this month and let me know if you have any favorites I should add to my list!

Family-Friendly Fall Events in Tampa Bay

Dade City Farms Fall Festival

📅 Weekends through Oct 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

📍 17187 Lake Iola Road, Dade City

✨ Highlights: Tractor hayrides, pumpkin patch, gem mining, petting zoo, face painting.

Keel Farms Fall Fest / Harvest Season

📅 Every Saturday & Sunday in October

📍 Keel Farms, Plant City

✨ Highlights: Pumpkin patch & painting, corn maze, hay rides, camel rides, kids’ play zone.

Raprager Family Farm Fall Festival

📅 Sept 20 – Nov 3 (Fri–Sun, times vary)

📍 Odessa

✨ Highlights: Petting zoo, hay rides, inflatables, haunted barn (daytime kid-friendly), giant slides.

Tampa Fall / Pre-Holiday Market

📅 Oct 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Oct 19, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

📍 Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa

✨ Highlights: 200+ vendors, kids zone, live music, crafts, holiday décor shopping.

Riverwalk Trick or Treat

📅 Oct 25, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

📍 Tampa Riverwalk (Water Works Park → Curtis Hixon Park)

✨ Highlights: Free trick-or-treat walk, costume fun, candy bags (while supplies last).

Busch Gardens – Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration

📅 Saturdays & Sundays in October

📍 Busch Gardens, Tampa

✨ Highlights: Costume parade, story time, trick-or-treating, kid-friendly Halloween fun.

Hillsborough County Fair

📅 Oct 30 – Nov 9

📍 Hwy 60 & Sydney Washer Rd, Brandon

✨ Highlights: Carnival rides, food, livestock shows, youth competitions, concerts.

Whether you’re after hayrides, pumpkin patches, or just looking for a fun way to get the kids outside, Tampa Bay’s fall festivals bring the season to life. Mark your calendars, grab your costumes, and enjoy a festive October!