With NO SHORTAGE of Halloween themed events taking place between now and Tuesday, we'd like to share 14 of the Best Halloween Parties in Tampa ranging from family-friendly, to out of bounds sexy! It's all treats and no tricks with these parties where you will hear no evil, see no evil (well maybe a little) and speak no evil! This weekend is all about fun! Several of the parties listed sell out, click on the links to secure your tickets now.
Friday, October 27th
Kids Halloween Party at Pattinis FREE 3 pm - 9 pm
Eat, Skate and Play at one of Tampa's hottest new venues this weekend in Tampa. Admission is free at this family-friendly event in South Tampa. Kids can enter a costume contest and win prizes. If you haven't been, this is the weekend to explore the space which includes a bar, bistro, skating rink and arcade.
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River of Frights on Pirate Water Taxi (Multiple dates through the 31st) 7 pm
If you dare, journey with a pirate captain to uncover Tampa's darkest secrets, secrets hidden amongst the waterways of the famous Hillsborough River. Travel along shadow haunted passes filled with sites and sounds sure to make you scream.
- $25.00 (plus tax) Thursday & Sunday
- $35.00 (plus tax) Friday & Saturday
- Boarding Time: 5-10 minutes before Departure at 7 pm
- Cruise Length: 40 minutes
The 13 Ugly Men presents The Halloween Party at Circulo Cubano de Tampa 8 pm - 3 am
Thia marks the 20th annual Halloween Party at the Historic Cuban Club in Ybor City for this charitable group of guys. Proceeds benefit Redefining Refuge, a safe house protecting and supporting minors discovered in the sex trafficking industry. Join the party at one of Tampa's haunted venues! This party sells out each year; there are a few tickets left! Click the link above and hit 'TICKETS' to secure yours today.
Tampa Halloween Pub Crawl starting at MacDinton's 8 pm - 2 am
Tampa Pub Crawl is once again spicing up the night with a Halloween Pub Crawl to beat them awl! Arrive at MacDinton's no later than 9:30 pm to party in the Soho District of South Tampa.
- 8pm-MacDinton's
- 9:15pm-Soho Saloon
- 10:30pm-Cask
- 11:45pm-The Drynk
Admission to this hallowed crawl gets you:
- Access to all participating venues
- 4 Complimentary Miller Lite *or* Call Vodka Cocktails
- $3 Miller Lite, $4 Call Vodka
2017 Monster Beach Mash at Beach Bar & Restaurant 6 pm to Midnight
Looking for a sexy crowd? Head to this beach bar in Tampa known for their legendary parties! Dance the night away waterside, enter the costume contest, enjoy specials on drinks and Halloween shots. It's all here, beachside on the Courtney Campbell Causeway at the Bay Harbor Hotel. Book a room, and make it a weekend to remember, then recover with one of the best brunches in Tampa. Head back to Beach on Sunday for their Howl-O-Ween Fest, a pet-friendly event from 2 pm to 6 pm. See details below.
Halloween Party & Contest Hosted by Amy DeMilo at GameTime Ybor! 8 pm - 11 pm
Following the Big Monster's Bed Race 2017 from 3 - 6 pm, head to GameTime in historic Ybor City to Trick-or-Treat with Sonic, enjoy spooky drink specials and enter a Costume Contest! Celebrate All Hallows Eve until 11 pm at this bewitching coterie!
Halloween Party at Pattinis 10 pm - 2 am
Ultimate Xposure chose Pattinis Bistro & Skate to set in motion the biggest Halloween Party in South Tampa! Slip into your Halloween best, or not, costumes are not required, to experience this new venue in Tampa. Combining a bistro, skating rink and arcade games, the brilliant minds behind Tampa's one of a kind rink will shut down the rink, turning it into a spooky dance floor Saturday. Explore the full liquor bar, dining area and sushi bar, VIP seating, and dozens of exciting arcades games. Enter or cheer on your faves in the costume contests for best female, male, and couples costumes. Deals include 2-4-1 drinks and bottle and shot specials. The cost to attend this one is $20, and admission gets you one free drink. Go VIP for $250 which includes a private table, a bottle of liquor, and food. This one is adults only 21+.
A Nightmare on Franklin Street BLOCK PARTY - Downtown Tampa at Franklin Manor 8 pm -3 am
Stumble into this Halloween Block Party between Tyler and Cass St in front of The Franklin Manor to see some the most creative costumes. With a $15,000 purse, it is going to be competitive! Here's the breakdown:
- Sexiest 1st $ 3,000.
- Sexiest 2 $ 2,000.00
- Sexiest 3 $ 1,500.00
- Sexiest 4th & 5th (each)
- Sexiest 6-10th (each)
- Best Male Costume $1,000.00
- Best Group $ 1,000.00 and a Franklin Manor bar tab to be used on a date to be determined by winner
- Best Couple TBD
- All Sexiest winners also win a professional calendar shoot: 50% prize is paid the night of and remaining at the shoot. (Sponsored by Got-Rack.com)
This legendary annual party by Franklin Manor, Pied Piper Productions and The Nocturnal Group offers:
- Three Stages
- DJ’s & Live Music
- Frightening Photo Ops
- Professional Decor
- Military guests and first responders will be granted 1/2 off entry 8pm-9pm
- Valet available
Click the link for tickets, the night of if you are a walk-up be sure to bring cash! For VIP Table Reservations call or Text 813.786.1300.
Haunted Hotel IV - Aloft Tampa Downtown
A spell will be cast over Tampa's riverfront as the witching hour strikes and all the creatures of the night descend Aloft Tampa Downtown Hotel for a night of supernatural celebration! Enjoy a Channelside view with Ketel One, Crown Royal, Aloft Hotels, and Modelo, on Saturday as you experience a glamorous All Hallows Eve. Witness the spooky transformation of the Aloft Hotel, into ghostly digs and prepare for a night of drinks, dancing, and devilish delight. The hotel bar, lobby, and patio along the Riverwalk will be decked out in eerily right style for a Halloween party experience to remember. With deathly DJs, spooky spirits, a specialty cocktail menu, entertainment, and more than 1,000 interesting guests, Haunted Hotel is always a good time.
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3rd Annual Blind Goat Halloween Party 8 pm - 3 am
The Goat will transform Saturday into a dark and dingy laboratory where you can play spine-chilling games and win boozy prizes. There's NO COVER charge for this one, dress up and let your inner child fly!
- Costume Contest
- Live Music
- Drink Specials all night
- Mystery Beer
- Shot Specials
- Drink Raffle, Games, & Prizes
- Pumpkin Beer
- Halloween Cocktails
Pranaween 2017
Don't miss Ybor's annual Pranaween event as all five floors are decked out in Halloween gore! Halloween Costumes are encouraged. and you must be 18+ to party and 21+ to drink. For VIP Table / Bottle Service call 813-758-7755
- Levels 1 & 2 | The Lounge & Mezzanine - House | Techno | Dance | Party | Dubstep
- Level 3 | The VIP Sanctuary - Top 40 | Hip Hop
- Level 4 | Club Level - Latin Floor
- Level 5 | Rooftop Terrace - Soca | Reggae | Caribbean | Hip Hop
Haunted School of Rock Halloween Party at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 10 pm - 4 am
Get ready to ROCK Halloween 2017 at one of Tampa Bay’s hottest Halloween parties inside this premier venue with host Brian Fink of 93.3FLZ. Party with the 2017 Seminole Hard Rock Girls and special guest DJ Connor Cruise! Spinning will be DJ T Quest and DJ Santana. Enter to win $2,500 in the costume contest! Do you have what it takes?? General admission tickets are on sale now. Click the link above to get yours!
Downtown After Dark: Halloween in the City 10 pm to 2 am
Halloween in Tampa 2017 brings the return of the 4th Annual Downtown After Dark: Halloween In the City event where you can enjoy 4 Haunted Venues ~ 4 Themed Parties ~ 4 Costume Contests ~ and 4 Top DJ plus special performances for ONE major event! Pay $15 for one of the four venues or $35 to experience them all!
- Anise Global Gastrobar
- Jerk Hut Downtown Cafe
- Jamaica Tropicale Grill
- Pokey's Rock & Rolls English Sports Bar
Howl-O-Ween Fest at Beach Bar
After you recover Sunday, it's time to get your furry friend dressed in their Halloween best for a FREE pet-friendly event. They can win Prize for Best Pet Costume, enjoy $3 Pup Ice Cream treats, take home a Halloween Doggy bag and play in the sand. Masters can enjoy a day in the sun sipping $5 Beach Punch. $2.50 Bud Lights and $3 Coronas. Part of the day' proceeds will benefit The Humane Society.
Halloween Party at Club Prana 9 pm - 3 am
Get sexy, get spooky, and have fun at one of the best Halloween parties in Tampa on Halloween night! Wear a costume, and you get in free! 18+ to party - 21+ to drink in this 5 level club in Ybor City including a rooftop bar.
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Halloween isn't until Tuesday but you can start partying Friday night and through the weekend at any or all of our 14 Best Halloween Parties in Tampa 2017. We agree, 'all' might be a little tough, but armed with this list if you are planning to compete, you could scare up legitimate loot! And if you prefer to sit back and watch, each of these parties is sure to please. For more Halloween events in Tampa check out our Halloween Page and Top 10 Things to Do this Weekend in Tampa Bay. 10/27-10/29. Register on 813area.com to stay connected to everything local, your subscription is FREE!
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