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St. Petersburg is gearing up for a thrilling October filled with Halloween activities for all ages. Events like pumpkin painting, dance parties, and spooky festivals will be available throughout the month, culminating in exciting festivities. Notable highlights include the Pride Alliance Pumpkin Painting event and various themed carnivals. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and more. The city’s attractions cater to everyone, ensuring a festive atmosphere as residents and visitors immerse themselves in the Halloween spirit. Don’t miss the chance to join the fun in this vibrant community!
St. Petersburg is set to host a vast array of Halloween events for all ages this October, ensuring that residents and visitors alike have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season. From pumpkin painting to dance parties, the city has activities planned throughout the month, culminating in exciting festivities leading up to Halloween.
Notably, the Pride Alliance Pumpkin Painting event is scheduled for October 28, from 3 PM to 5 PM. This event requires prior registration for location details. That same day, the Bull Market will take place from 10:30 AM to 12 PM at Harborwalk, serving as a monthly gathering for student organizations and community partners.
As the sun sets, the HEAT (Health Education Advocacy Team) Sexual Health Carnival will be happening from 5 PM to 7 PM at SLC Patio, offering games, trivia, and prizes that aim to educate attendees about sexual health in a fun environment. Following this, the Baile de los Muertos will light up the USC Ballrooms from 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring a live DJ, food, and a chance for attendees to showcase their costumes.
The PPGA Spooky Sex Health and Wellness Festival, also on October 29, will occur from 6 PM to 9 PM at USC Lawn, and promises an engaging experience with trivia, prizes, a costume contest, and activities like pumpkin painting and a raffle.
As Halloween approaches, the Annual Halloween Fest will be held on October 30, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Harborwalk. Families can look forward to trick-or-treating, a haunted house, and various children-friendly activities. On Halloween itself, the Field of Screams will be open from October 30 through November 1 at Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, with a pre-sale ticket price of $10, themed “Dreams & Nightmares.”
Animal lovers can participate in the Costumed Dog Parade on October 25 at Family Park, St. Pete Pier, running from 2 PM to 7 PM, with the parade itself commencing at 4 PM. Categories for prizes include Best Human and Pet Duo, Most Original, and People’s Choice.
Other exciting events include Halloween on Central on October 26, transforming Central Ave into a vibrant 22-block street festival from 12 PM to 6 PM, and the Groove-O-Ween at The Bends, featuring a costume contest on the same day from 9 PM to 1 AM at 910 1st Ave N. Additionally, the Mezzo Market on October 25 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Intermezzo will showcase local artisans and food trucks, while local talent will be on display at the Hallows Eve at Banana Records on October 30.
Families can enjoy the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Trail or Treat theming on October 31 from 4 PM to 6 PM, encouraging guests to walk the trails in costumes. The Suite E Studios Halloween Show will also take place on Halloween, with doors opening at 7 PM and live music starting at 8 PM; tickets are priced at $20 for those in costume and $25 otherwise.
Additionally, the family-operated Gallagher’s Pumpkin Patch will be open throughout Halloween at 7401 4th St. N, and DK Farms Pumpkin Patch in Largo will remain accessible until October 31, offering mini-golf, a petting zoo, and pony rides.
These events mark just a portion of the numerous pumpkin patches, Halloween-themed markets, and festive activities happening across Pinellas County throughout October, making it an ideal month for residents to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit.
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- I Love the Burg: Halloween on Central St. Pete
- Wikipedia: Halloween
- I Love the Burg: Family-Friendly Halloween St. Pete
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Halloween
- St. Pete Rising: St. Pete’s Largest Indoor Halloween Market
- Google Search: Halloween 2023 events St. Petersburg
- WFLA: Celebrate Fall All Month Long in St. Pete
- Google News: St. Petersburg Halloween events
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