Halloween Means Fun at Hillsborough Parks
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2022) - A touch of fall is in the air. And that means things that go bump in the night are creeping our way! Hillsborough County has a variety of activities for everyone from children to adults to skateboarders.
Oct. 8:
Fall Spooktacular, Brandon Park & Recreation Center, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Includes food, games, a costume parade, and prizes. Guests are encouraged to dress up in family-friendly costumes and enjoy the festivities.
Oct. 14:
Halloween Ball for All, Brandon Park & Recreation Center, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adults with disabilities are invited to put on their best Halloween costume and hit the dance floor with Parks & Recreation.
Oct. 15:
Howl-N-Growl, Carrollwood Village Park, 8 - 11 a.m. Third-annual K-9 costume contest. Prize categories include Spookiest, Most Original, Best Presentation, K-9/Human Tandem, and overall "Beast" in Show.
Oct. 21:
Movie in the Park, Westchase Park & Recreation Center, free, family-fun event to enjoy a night under the stars and watch "Halloween Town. Movie begins at 7:30 p.m. (Bring your own pumpkin to paint before the movie! Paint provided.)
Oct. 28:
Trunk or Treat, costume contest, decorated trunk contest, free giveaways, and candy.
- Ruskin Park & Recreation Center, 6 - 9 p.m. The Ruskin Trunk or Treat includes the movie "Nightmare Before Christmas,'' starting at 7:30 p.m., and you can also walk our Scary Trail!
- Mango Recreation Center, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Northdale Recreation Center, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Oct. 29:
Halloween Skate Jam, grab your board and compete against other skaters in the spooktacular Halloween Skate Jam! Best Trick Contest, Coffin Race, Best Costume Contest.
- Carrollwood Village Skate Park, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Apollo Beach Skate Park, 7 - 8 p.m.
- Jackson Springs Skate Park, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Providence Skate Park, 5 - 8 p.m.