Get ready to check out spooky spectacles like Hokus Pokus LIVE!, The Devil’s Ball, or Jobsite’s newest Halloween jaunt. Clearwater Jazz Holiday comes to town, and there’s an amazing drone show at the Pier’s Fall Fest. These and so many other top tier events are right here for you to explore and plan. Happy Haunting from Registry Tampa Bay!
Thursday
46th Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Coachman Park, Clearwater
For almost half a century, The Clearwater Jazz Holiday has thrilled and entertained thousands from around the world with many of the biggest stars in the jazz genre. For four days this weekend Coachman Park will vibrate with some of the most wonderful sounds in music! Each year, against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico, warm breezes, brilliant sunsets, and one of the world’s greatest beaches, the tunes will abound. The festival features a combination of legendary and relevant musical artists and a gathering of an amazingly diverse fan base. It’s a true don’t miss event with deep roots in jazz history.
Thursday, October 16th through Sunday, October 19th
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
**Registry Spotlight Event**
From a live theater perspective, Jobsite specializes in Halloween! No doubt, this year will be no different – and with book writer Stephen King, music & lyrics writer John Mellencamp, and director David Jenkins at the helm, it’s sure to be spooktacular! Jobsite shines in the #RegistrySpotlight
Ghost Bothers of Darkland County – Presented by Jobsite Theatre
Straz Center, Shimberg Playhouse, Tampa
Something deliciously spooky for the season – a musical with book written by Stephen King, and music and lyrics by John Mellencamp. Jobsite just knows how to do Halloween, so I suggest getting your tickets now! One of the world’s most popular authors and one of America’s most honored musicians have created a riveting Southern gothic musical fraught with mystery, tragedy, and phantoms of the past, along with a rock, roots, and blues-tinged songbook sure to leave audiences asking for more.
Now through Sunday, November 9th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday
The Devil’s Ball
Nova 535, St. Pete Uptown
Once a glittering jewel of 1920s vaudeville, the Graves Family Carnival toured the world with wonders never seen and acts that defied death itself.
But beneath the sequins and sawdust lay darker ambitions. In 1933, Ringmaster Alistair Graves performed a secret ritual on Halloween night—seeking to trap time itself and preserve the carnival forever. It worked. But the price was steep. Time fractured.
The performers were cursed to eternal twilight, stuck between life and death.
Now, each year, Creepy Carnival re-emerges from the veil, beckoning new souls to witness its spectacle… or become part of it.
Each performer plays their part eternally, their former glory twisted into something dark, mesmerizing, and cursed.
*This is a 21+ Event*
Friday, October 17th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
WMNF Halloween Ball
New World Tampa, Tampa
Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and killer costumes at the WMNF Halloween Ball 2025! Join us for one of Tampa’s most anticipated Halloween parties, complete with live music, dancing, and a costume contest with awesome prizes.
Live performances by: Apollo Infiniti – Discord Addams – Gidget Von Addams – Medusha
DJ for the night will be DJ Mike Jet Hendrik, spinning old and new school goth, ‘80s new wave, and other spooky surprises.
WMNF Community Radio is more than just a radio station. It’s your source for music discovery, cultural exploration, and independent media. Show some love for your community radio station!
Friday, October 17th @8pm – 1am Saturday, October 18th
Find tickets, performance info, and more information HERE.
Saturday
14th Annual Seafood Festival
Edgewater Park, Dunedin
Fresh local seafood
Live music all day
Cocktails, wine and beer
Family-friendly atmosphere
Admission is FREE! Food & drinks available for purchase.
Street parking and public lots are available throughout downtown. We recommend arriving early or using rideshare for convenience.
Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome.
Saturday, October 18th @12pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Epic Drone Show – Celebrating 5 Years of ExPIERiences! (Part of the Pier Fall Festival)
The Pier, DTSP Waterfront
Experience a breathtaking spectacle as over 1,000 synchronized drones light up the night sky to tell the incredible story of the City of St. Petersburg. Watch in awe as aerial animations recreate historic icons like the Million Dollar Pier and the Inverted Pyramid, leading up to the modern-day St. Pete Pier. This unforgettable show also celebrates the Pier’s 5-year anniversary, culminating in a dazzling birthday candle moment complete with pyrotechnic effects—all performed by drones. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind tribute to the past, present, and future of St. Pete!
Saturday, October 18th @
Find more information HERE.
Tall Tales of Old Florida
Cracker Country @ FL State Fairgrounds
Explore Tampa’s 19th century living history museum by night. Along the way, meet storytellers who will spin wild yarns about a few of Florida’s unexplained oddities! A little scary, a little funny and always family friendly, the Tall Tales tour is a Florida history adventure by lantern light.
Gates Open at: 6:45pm. Tours start every ten minutes, and each tour is approximately 60 minutes long. 7pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, October 18th @6:45pm
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
Rides by the River (Evening Edition)
Armature Works, Tampa
If it has to do with cars, you know Registry will cover it!
Hundreds of Tampa Bays’ hottest and most exotic cars will be on display. Additionally, local dealers and automotive vendors will show off some of their latest vehicles and products. This event is open to the public and fun for all ages.
This event is completely free to attend and there is no need to RSVP if you plan to attend as a spectator. Attendees wishing to display their vehicles or park in the show display lot, must preregister their vehicle.
Saturday, October 18th @7pm – 10pm
Find more information HERE.
Hokus Pokus Live!
The Historic Tampa Theatre, Tampa
Sisters! Behold! Hokus Pokus Live! conjures up a wickedly spooky, fully scripted theatrical experience starring Ginger Minj (global drag superstar, actress, comedian, singer, and RuPaul’s Drag Race icon), Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race and DRAG: The Musical), and Sapphira Cristál (RuPaul’s Drag Race) as the legendary Sanderson Sisters and featuring Landon Cider (Dragula) as Billy. With hauntingly hilarious comedy, powerhouse vocals, and a dash of magic, this live spectacle brings the cult classic to the stage like never before.
**Don’t miss a screening of Young Frankenstein on Friday, October 17th!
Saturday, October 18th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Sunday
*BONUS EVENT – Hollander-Ween
Hollander Hotel, DTSP
You already know that Hollander’s Sunday pool parties are Epic. Add some spooky DJ vibes from Mr. Stoner, Inner Sanctuary, and Leslie Jean dropping the house beats and your creative Halloween costumes, and you’ve got the ultimate Sunday funday!
No cover, just good times, good food and good drinks! Grab your squad and let’s turn this spooky Sunday into a legendary party! Cabana reservations available.
Sunday, October 19th @1pm – 6pm
Find more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
St. Pete Beach October Concert Series (Dog Friendly)
Horan Park, St. Pete Beach
Friday, October 17th @7pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
14th Annual Tampa Pig Jig
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa
Saturday, October 18th @1pm – 10pm
Find tickets, line-ups, and more information HERE.
The Florida Orchestra Presents: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
The Mahaffey, St. Pete & Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Saturday, October 18th @ 8pm @ The Mahaffey
Sunday, October 19th @2pm @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Noah Cyrus w/Braison Cyrus
Jannus Live!, DTSP
Saturday, October 18th @8pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a Great Top 10 Weekend!
Cindy
