Terrifying Haunted Houses in and near the Tampa Bay Area

The start of the fall season means it’s time to get in the Halloween spirit & visit haunted houses. Here are three amazing yet terrifying events that your older children are sure to love!

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens

Howl-O-Scream bring unspeakable horror in every corner of Busch Gardens on select nights! Get the scares of a lifetime with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows all while enjoying the rides. Howl-O-Scream is a separately-ticketed night event and for mature audiences. No costumes are allowed.

Dates: September 8th to October 31st 2023.

Location: Busch Gardens; 10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa FL 33612

Contact: 813-884-4386

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Scream-A-Geddon

This Halloween horror event park is sure to terrify you! It is creepy, spooky and terrifying! With its 6 terrifying (YES, terrifying) attractions, it is considered Florida’s Scariest Haunted House.

  • Rage 3D
  • Breach
  • Bloodwater Bayou
  • Zombie Paintball Assault
  • Ravenhill Asylum
  • Remon’s Revenge

Scream-A-Geddon also has food vendors and drinks from Bonzo’s Beer Garden.

Dates: September 8th to November 4th 2023.

Location: 27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City FL 33525

Contact: 813-452-5412

Photo Credit: Scream-A-Geddon

Undead in the Water

Undead in the Water is one of the most terrifying haunted houses of the Tampa area that takes place in the American Victors Ship. Prepare to be immersed in a zombie apocalypse experience on multiple decks. Your only mission is to avoid being eaten by infected zombies

Undead in the water is not recommended for children under the age of 11.

Dates: 15 nights in September and October 2023. Click here to view calendar.

Location: Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa FL

Contact: 813-228-8766

Undead in the Water: Terrifying Haunted Houses in and near the Tampa Bay Area
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Be sure to check our other fall activities such as fall festivals & pumpkin patches in the Tampa Bay Area

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