Halloween Things to Do in Temple Terrace

Howl-O-Scream
When: Select nights through Oct. 27
Where: Busch Gardens
What: Haunted houses, scare zones and a special dance club
Cost: General admission is $79.99 plus tax. Special pricing and other offers also available.

Candy Fest 2012
When: Oct. 27, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Tap Root Community Cultural Center, 3040 W. Cypress St., Tampa
What: Candy, food, door prizes and games
Cost: free

Terrace Community Middle School Fall Fest
When: Oct. 27, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Terrace Community Middle School
What: Spooky Fun House, a Candy Land Tour, bounce house, slide, games, Angry Birds Slingshot, pumpkin patch, food and more
Cost: $12

Temple Terrace Fall Festival
When: Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex
What: Haunted pyramid maze, indoor trick-or-treating, games, prizes, concessions and much more, including hayrides, a costume contest and lots of candy
Cost: $5 for kids (adults free with paying child)

Halloween Spooktacular: Music for Organ & Brass
When: Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church
What: The Florida Wind Band will present a chamber recital of seasonal Halloween music for organ and brass quintet.
Cost: $10

Community Trick-or-Treat
When: Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m.
Where: River Run Preserve shopping center
What: Businesses in the complex will hand out candy.
Cost: Free

TNT (Treats in the Terrace)
When: Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church Temple Terrace
What: Games, treats and more
Cost: Free

Did we miss something? If you know of an event happening in or close to Temple Terrace that isn’t listed here, tell us in the comments.

Halloween Costume Contest

Want a chance to win $5,000? Enter Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest for a chance at the grand prize.

Halloween Decorating Contest

Think your house is decorated in its spooky best for Halloween? Earn bragging rights by entering Patch’s contest for the Most Haunted House in Temple Terrace through Oct. 26.

Halloween Safety

Heading house to house for trick-or-treat? The Temple Terrace Police Department has compiled the following tips to assist you and your children in enjoying a safe experience.

Children should:

• Use sidewalks and not walk in the street (if you must walk in the street, walk facing traffic).
• Cross only at corners or marked cross walks.
• Never cross the road between parked cars.
• Never go into a stranger’s house.
• Watch for cars.
• Carry a flashlight.

Costumes should be:

• Flame retardant.
• Not have high heels or dangling pieces to trip on.
• Light colored or have reflective materials attached.
• Use face painting rather than masks or things that can hinder vision.

Drivers should:

• Drive in an extra cautious manner.
• Keep an eye open for children.

Parents should:

• Instruct their children not to open their candy until they return home.
• Inspect all candy for tampering before their children eat it.
• Make sure an adult accompanies young children.
• Know what route their children will be taking.
• Have a set time limit for children to return home.
• Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism.
• Not overload golf carts or let children drive them in the street.

Homeowners should:

• Have the outside of your home well lit.
• Remove all obstacles from their lawns to avoid injuries.