As Halloween gets closer, some really uniques haunts are on the calendar. Don’t be afraid…jump in and have some frightfully good fun
with friends and fam.
Thursday
Haunted Factory Tour
J.C. Newman Cigar Factory, Ybor City
For more than a century, the El Reloj factory has been a landmark of Tampa’s cigar-making heritage. But after dark, a different side of the factory comes to life, where an eerie journey and unexpected scares await.
Step into Mama Guava’s world, where the dolls are watching, the walls hold secrets, and the Collector is always near…
For those who make it out, the night continues at the after-party with light bites, a cash bar, and access to our Factory Store, where premium cigars and merchandise will be available for purchase.
Enter the Haunted Factory and discover what lurks beyond the doors of El Reloj.
Thursday – Saturday, October 15th – 17th @7:30pm – 10:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
The Vampire Circus
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil, a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. Mortal spectators will experience horrific feats of Cirque acrobatics, comical audience interactions, contortionists, jugglers, acrobats, and clowns. The 90-minute production is an immersive ride through the Underworld and Vampires. Set in Bohemia during the 19th century, Count Dracula contemplates a plan for world domination, when he decides to open a traveling circus with his gypsy bodyguards. The Vampire Circus is a perfect cover-up to travel unnoticed and begin his world reign of terror and turn all humans into an army of vampires for global dominance. As the moon comes out the magical mystique of the Vampire World begins. Come meet the Vampires. We will leave the lights off for you!
Thursday, October 15th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Opening – Misery Presented by Jobsite Theater
Straz Center – Jaeb Theater, Tampa
True life becomes stranger than fiction when acclaimed romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a wintery car crash by his “number one fan,” seemingly-kind nurse Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character. Annie forces Paul to write a new novel, but he realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it – and it does.
Now through Sunday, November 8th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
Haunted Woods
Hillsborough River State Park, Tampa
The Haunted Woods Event is a seasonal Halloween event at Hillsborough River State Park, featuring a spooky scare trail, family-friendly kids’ trail, and community fundraising for park preservation. Scare trail is on Friday, with a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday. This event provides the majority of the funds raised each year that are used to help maintain and support the needs of Hillsborough River State Park and Fort Foster Historic Site. Planning will soon be underway for the coming year!
Friday & Saturday, October 16th & 17th
Find RSVP and more information HERE.
A Pirate’s Halloween
Pirate Ship – The Lost Pearl, Tampa
Friday – Sunday, October 16th – 18th (Dates Throughout October)
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
Saturday
Dunedin Seafood & Music Festival/Stone Crab Festival
Dunedin Marina/Main Street, Dunedin
Seafood & Local Eats – Enjoy a wide variety of seafood dishes prepared by local favorites, along with additional food options for all tastes.
Live Music All Day – Multiple live bands will perform throughout the day, delivering a mix of genres that pair perfectly with the waterfront setting.
Drinks & Refreshments – Craft beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase
Family and Pet Friendly – All ages are welcome. Bring the whole crew and enjoy a laid-back day by the water. Bring your date, or meet some.
Saturday, October 17th @12pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
For a Good Cause: Good Folk Fest
Creative Clay Gallery, St. Pete
Join Creative Clay for Good Folk Fest at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, an unforgettable evening celebrating art, music, and community while supporting inclusive arts programming for artists with disabilities.
Enjoy a live performance by the Betty Fox Band, dance the night away, explore original artwork, shop unique merchandise, play shuffleboard, and grab dinner from local food trucks. Don’t miss the opportunity to bid in our live art auction featuring the highly sought-after Iconic Landmarks of Tampa Bay paintings—a collection beloved by collectors and community supporters alike.
The event will also feature an Artlink exhibition, showcasing artwork created through Creative Clay’s employment and mentorship program connecting artists with disabilities to professional opportunities and public audiences.
Every ticket helps support Creative Clay’s mission to help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives through expressive, educational, and vocational experiences in the arts.
Saturday, October 17th @6pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: Tampa Pig Jig
Julian B. Lane Park, Tampa
Each Fall, the Tampa Pig Jig transforms downtown Tampa’s waterfront with live music, food, cold beer, and a corporate barbecue competition. At its core, the Tampa Pig Jig is a philanthropic event raising money to support NephCure, an organization dedicated to research, treatment, and a cure for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome, while also helping those in the Tampa Bay Community facing serious medical challenges.
Saturday, October 17th @1pm – 10pm
Find tickets, schedukes, and more information HERE.
Obscura: A Dance Theatre of Mystery & Revelation
Zubrick Magic Théâtre, St. Pete
Let the unknown guide you. Obscura is an anthology of dance and emotion that transports audiences into landscapes of color, texture, and intrigue. Comprised of 15 unique choreographies connected by narration, Obscura is an immersive journey that explores the hidden corners of the human experience, where mystery gives way to revelation.
Early Bird ticket holders will receive a limited edition keepsake – a small artifact marking the beginning of the journey. Early Bird ends July 21st.
VIP: Front row seat to the experience, drink voucher, and exclusive Obscura merch.
VIP Table: Front Row table for 2, 1 drink voucher per person, performer engagement, and a premium Obscura swag bag.
Saturday, October 19th @7:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Dan & Shay: The Young Tour
MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Friday, October 16th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Sunday, October 18th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend, everyone!
Cindy
