Halloween Events Galore at Hillsborough Parks

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.