Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2026) - 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. 30, Carrollwood Village, registration 5:30-6 p.m., event 6-7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 31, Providence Skate Park, registration 5:30-6 p.m., event 6-9 p.m.
- Oct. 31, Jackson Springs, registration 4:30-5 p.m., event 5-7 p.m.
- Oct. 31, Apollo Beach, registration 6-6:30 p.m., event 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Halloween Night of Sparks
Adults with disabilities are invited to put on their best Halloween costume and hit the dance floor
- Oct. 9, Night of Sparks - Halloween Dance, Keystone Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 23, Ball 4 All - Halloween Dance, Brandon Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
- Oct. 16, Northdale Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 22, Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 29, Bealsville Park & Recreation Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 30, Miller Park & Life Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 30, Jackson Springs Park & Community Center, 6-8 p.m.
- Oct. 30, Keystone Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 30, Mango Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 30, Ruskin Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 30, Victor Crist Community, Center Complex, 6-8 p.m.
Paws in the Park
Join us 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. 31, Apollo Beach Dog Park, 10 a.m.-noon
Movies in the Park
Pack your lawn chairs, pop some popcorn, and head outside for a Halloween movie in the park
- Oct. 16, Kenly Park & Recreation Center, 6:30-9 p.m.
Pickleball Tournament
Serve up some fun at these Halloween-themed tournaments
- Oct. 17, Mango Park & Recreation Center, 9 a.m.
- Oct. 24, Branchton Park, 8 a.m.