The Discovery Center is busy brewing up a cauldron of Halloween fun for all ages! From candy-filled cruises and haunted history tours to ocean-themed pumpkin painting, there’s something for everyone this spooky season!
Halloween Candy Cruise
Set sail on a magical quest to lift the curse on Tampa Bay! Join us for a candy-filled adventure with marine science puzzles, spooky surprises, and fun for wizards, witches, and muggles of all ages. Costumes encouraged!
October 26th & 27th, departing at 2:30PM
$26/adult, $18/child (under 13), free for kids under 3Register now and double-check the date you’ve selected!
Haunted History Tour
Ready for a ghoulishly good time? Uncover St. Pete’s haunted waterfront aboard our boat tour with eerie tales from the Pier to Lassing Park.
October 16th, 23rd, 30th, departing at 5:30 PM
$45 per passenger (ages 14+ recommended)Register now and double-check the date you’ve selected!
Pumpkins on the Porch
Get into the Halloween spirit with pumpkin painting, mad science experiments, games, and prizes at the Discovery Center
October 12th, 11 AM – 4 PM
$10 per person (family-friendly)Register now! Wear your costume during Halloween Week for a special sweet treat!
Fall into Restoration with Tampa Bay Watch!
The summer heat is cooling down, and Tampa Bay Watch’s restoration projects are heating up! Join TBW in October for hands-on restoration work like oyster reef ball construction, living shoreline installations, native plant harvesting, and TBW’s big mono clean-a-thon!
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
TBW is looking for 20-30 volunteers, 16 years or older, to help build oyster reef balls at their Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center. This project involves bending, stooping, and some heavy lifting, so it’s the perfect challenge for CrossFitters and fitness enthusiasts!
DATES : October 1st, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 9AM – 12PM
Register here for Oyster Reef Ball Construction, double-check the date you select!
Living Shoreline Installation
Grab the family and come help TBW create a living shoreline by installing oyster shell bars and reef balls at MacDill Air Force Base. Just be sure to sign up at least a week in advance so they can get security clearance for everyone.
DATES: October 3rd, 4th, 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 9AM – 12PM
Register here for Living Shoreline Installation, and double-check the date you select!
Mono Clean-a-thon
Attention anglers! Join TBW for sorting and recycling discarded fishing line, removing hooks and debris, and contributing to FWC’s statewide recycling program. Your fishing expertise can help keep the bay cleaner and safer for marine life.
DATE: October 31st, 9AM – 12PM
Register here for the Mono Clean-a-thon!