Tampa has earned its place among the nation’s top 25 Halloween cities in WalletHub’s latest rankings, cementing its reputation as a premier destination for spooky season celebrations. The city’s diverse mix of family-friendly events and haunting attractions helped secure its position in this prestigious list.

The financial website evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 20 different metrics, including the density of costume shops, safety indicators, and trick-or-treating opportunities. While Tampa placed behind fellow Florida cities Orlando and Miami, it distinguished itself with an impressive array of seasonal attractions.

Notable Halloween Highlights in Tampa:

• Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
• Tampa Riverwalk Trick or Treat
• Florida’s largest pumpkin display at Bearss Groves
• Hyde Park and Seminole Heights Pumpkin Patches
• Spooky Haunted River Tours
• Nightmare on Franklin Street
• Halloween Movies Under the Stars
• Scream-a-Geddon

The city’s combination of favorable weather, safe environments, and diverse Halloween activities continues to draw visitors and locals alike to its seasonal celebrations.