Family Weekend Guide

Tampa family weekend: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1

20 events for the weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1, with 19 free and 18 indoors.

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 4pm–10pm

Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa

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.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $34.95 Fri & Sun, $39.95 Sat (after 4pm); free for ZooTampa members
Details at ZooTampa ↗
Oct 17 – Oct 31 · 10am–3pm

Harvest Days at Keel Farms

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.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Keel Farms ↗

Library storytimes & programs (18, free)

From Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library and Pasco County Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

10:15amBaby Time · Lutz Branch Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amBaby Time · John F. Germany Public Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amSewing 101 · Land O'Lakes Branch 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12pmSTEAM Time · John F. Germany Public Library 6-10 · Free
3:30pmMovie Screening: · Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library 6-10 · Free
4:30pmHEROween · Bruton Memorial Library 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 31