Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2025) - Put on your scariest, cutest, silliest, or best costume and join Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation for a wide variety of family friendly Halloween activities. From Halloween movies in the park and costume contests to Halloween-themed skate jams and an inclusive dance for adults with disabilities, Parks & Recreation has something to offer everyone. All events are free.
Halloween Skate Jam
- Oct. 24, Providence Skate Park, registration 4:30-5 p.m., event 5-10 p.m.
- Oct. 25, Apollo Beach Skate Park, registration 6-6:30 p.m., event 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 31, Carrollwood Village, registration 6-6:30 p.m., event 6:30-8 p.m.
- Oct. 31, Jackson Springs Skate Park, registration 5:30-6 p.m., event 6-8 p.m.
Halloween Night of Sparks
Adults with disabilities are invited to put on their best Halloween costume and hit the dance floor.
- Oct. 24, Ball 4 All - Halloween Dance, Brandon Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
- Oct. 17, Northdale Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 23, Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Oct. 24, Jackson Springs Park & Recreation Center, 6-8 p.m.
- Oct. 24, Keystone Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 24, Ruskin Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Oct. 24, Mango Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 29, Bealsville Park & Recreation Center, 5:30-7 p.m.
Paws in the Park
Join Parks & Recreation for an evening of Spooktacular Pooches on Parade. Owners can bring their dog in costume and have their picture taken. Prizes will be given to the top three dogs.
- Oct. 25, Apollo Beach Dog Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.