About the Event
We had an incredible 2025 Halloween Fest! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the celebration such a success - including our amazing volunteers and all of our participating USF and community partners. More than 2,000 attendees came together on campus to celebrate, with the incredible support of 100+ volunteers and 42 USF and community partners.
Get ready for another spirited celebration!
Halloween Fest 2026 is happening Friday, October 30, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the USF St. Petersburg Campus!
People of all ages are welcome to attend this spooktacular, free event!
Halloween Fest 2026 will be filled with Halloween fun, community spirit, and plenty of Bull pride. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! This year's activities will include:
- A tent-or-treat down the campus Harbor Walk
- The Haunted Library
- Truck-or-treat and touch-a-truck
- Spooky STEM activities
And much more!
Exhibitor Registration is now open!
We invite community partners, non-profits, and local business to participate in the tent/trunk-or-treat or host an educational, family-friendly activity!
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Interested in sponsoring Halloween Fest? Reach out to alexiswilson2@usf.edu