9 events for the weekend of Oct 16–18, with 8 free and 6 indoors.
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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park — Tampa · Hillsborough Co. · Hillsborough County
Not-so-scary Halloween nights with spooky characters, shows, a scavenger hunt and themed zones; kids 12 and under may wear costumes. Fri–Sun Oct. 16–18, 23–25 and Oct. 30–31.
Details at ZooTampa ↗Keel Farms — Plant City · Hillsborough Co. · Hillsborough County
Every Saturday and Sunday in October: hay rides, corn maze, pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, local vendors and food trucks. All ages, no tickets required.
Details at Keel Farms ↗The St. Pete Pier — St. Petersburg · Pinellas Co. · Pinellas County
Beachfront fall festival with a Kids Zone, bounce zones, foam party, magicians, kids' music shows and live music.
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From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library and Pasco County Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.
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