Let's face it, there are countless options for celebrating Halloween but you want to make sure you spend your time and money at the place where you are going to have the most fun and the biggest bang for your buck!
813area has been covering nightlife and events in Tampa since 2006, so you can rest assured that we do our homework when it comes to finding you the best parties in Tampa. Please note, these are our adult party picks. Check out Family Friendly Halloween Events for the family fun.
Here are our 2013 Top Picks for Halloween Parties in Tampa:
1.) Helloween X Voodoo in the Bayou - Jackson's - Friday, October 25th
Pied Piper's 10th annual HELLOWEEN Halloween Party & $5,000 Costume Contest (cash & prizes) features Tampa's best Haunted House Party with 3 Musical Areas (Live Band & DJs) VIP Cabanas & Tables all overlooking the waterfront and Tampa's Downtown. $20 for GA Tickets and $30 for VIP. Buy Tickets.
2.) Haunted Dollhouse Halloween Party - Club Prana - Saturday, October 26th
Club Prana hosts the largest Halloween Party in Tampa Bay on Guavaween night with 5 Levels of dancing, costumes, gore and more! That's 5 Levels including the Skybar Rooftop Party Deck and the VIP Only Sanctuary which will feature a variety of Hip/Hop, House, Top 40, Dubstep, Latin and Reggae. 18+ to Party, 21+ to Drink. Get dolled up or dress in costume because Club Prana will be transformed into a Haunted Dollhouse! Advance tickets will get you express entry and are only $10 for GA and $30 for VIP. Buy Tickets Online.
3.) Tucc O' Ween - Mangroves SoHo - Friday, October 25th
The Tucci Foundation is hosting the 9th Annual Tucc O' Ween party at Mangroves SoHo and benefits Breast Cancer Research. Costume Contest, Door Gifts & Prizes, Red Carpet with Paparazzi entrance and more. Advance tickets are only $10 for ladies and $15 for gentlemen. Details & Tickets.
4.) Monsters Ball - Hard Rock Cafe - Saturday, October 26th
The Hard Rock Cafe is home to the annual Monsters Ball with special guest appearances, full color laser light show, dance performances, costume contest and is hosted by 93.3FLZ's Brian Fink. GA Tickets are $20 and the event is 21+ only. Doors open at 10pm. Buy Tickets Online
5.) KISS Tribute Concert Halloween Bash - Gaspar's Grotto - Saturday, October 26th
Presented by your very own 813area.com, the KISS Tribute Concert Halloween Bash goes down at Gaspar's Grotto. 3 Bars with 1 Big Party! Drink specials all night, costume contest, live music, DJs, performances and KISS Tribute in concert at The Galley.
6.) Heroes & Villains EDM Halloween - The Kennedy - Thursday, October 31st
A Halloween Night party featuring Heroes & Villains and other local EDM artists. DROP Thursdays at The Kennedy is the latest and fastest growing EDM party. 21+ is only $20 and under 21 is $30. For VIP Table & Bottle Service call 218-565-2204.
7.) Halloween Freak Show - Club Prana - Thursday, October 31st
The famous Club Prana is also hosting a Halloween Night party, a Freak Show party on multiple floors with a Costume Contest, Drink Specials, Live Performances and more. 18+ to Party and 21+ to Drink. Doors open at 9pm. For VIP Table / Bottle Service call 813-758-7755. For express entry Buy Tickets Online.
8.) Temptation Halloween Party - The Ritz Ybor - Thursday, October 31st
The Ritz Ybor will be transformed into a Haunted Theatre on Halloween night for the annual Temptation Halloween Party hosted by Legacy Production Group. Several of the best local DJs including DJ PAPI, DJ WILDCARD, DJ OB7, over $10,000 in the scariest Halloween Decorations. Doors open at 10pm. Visit temptationhalloween.com for details and tickets.
9.) Halloween Party in Brandon - Taiga Lounge - Saturday, October 26th
Taiga Lounge has a lot to offer with multiple bars, multiple dance floors and even multiple outside patios. Recent renovations has made Taiga the go to spot 7 nights a week. For Halloween, they will feature a costume contest, drink specials, hookah, dancing and more. Check out the website at taiganightclub.com.
10.) Guavaween 2013 - Centro Ybor - Saturday, October 26th
The 28th Annual Guavaween will take place at Centro Ybor. The event is Free and will feature live music, a $1,000 Cash Guavaween Costume Contest and be the kick off to several Halloween parties throughout Ybor City. To enter the contest, visit one of the participating locations for entry. Visit ybor.org for details.
We also recommend checking out our complete Guide to Halloween at www.813area.com/halloween/.
