Sunday, October 29th Noon-5PM

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union proudly presents Halloween on Central. Twenty two blocks of Central Avenue between MLK and 31st Street will be filled with costumes, candy, entertainment, and vendors.


Halloween on Central’s Official Mode of Transportation

October 29, 2023, The SunRunner will offer free rides all day.

Catch a ride with the SunRunner, PSTA’s Bus Rapid Transit service. With service between St. Pete Beach and Downtown St. Pete every 15 minutes at peak times and a designated traffic lane, the SunRunner is a quick and easy way to get to the beach, downtown, or anywhere. Service runs until midnight.


Event Highlights

  • The EDGE District
  • DJs
  • Dance Contests
  • Costume Contests
  • Sidewalk Chalk Activities
  • Roving entertainment
  • RadioStPete broadcasting music from event
  • Candyland Stops
    Pop-up Shopping
  • Presented by Local Shops 1
  • Halloween Market
  • Central between 20th and 16th St.
  • Over 100 vendors
  • Dog Bar St Pete
  • Fundraiser for Skyway Dachshund & Limbo Chihuahua Rescues
  • DJ Shannon C 12-6pm
  • Weiner Dog Races 1-3pm
  • Dog Costume Parade 4pm
  • St Pete Pride
  • Register for the Costume Contest from 12-2pm. Best Adult (18+), Youth (Under 17), and Group/Family (2 or more people)
  • 12-1 pm Vibe on Central w/ Dj LMo
  • 1-2 pm Live on Central
  • 2-3 pm Drag on Central
  • 3-4 pm Dance on Central
  • 4-4:15 pm Runway on Central
  • Gibbs Marching Band between 1-2.
  • Imagine Museum
  • 1901 Central Ave
  • Glassy Artventures – craft activities for kids (10:15am & 11:15am)
  • Mesmerizing Glass-Blowing Demonstrations
  • Hauntingly Hidden Scavenger Hunt on the 2nd Floor
  • Spooky Reading of ‘Ghost Stories of St. Petersburg’
  • Spin our Wheel of Chance to win discounts, tickets, and more
  • Meet and Greet Imagine Museum’s Resident Alien at Area 51 East
  • Augmented reality alien sighting + photos

Candy Station Map

Event Map & FAQs

Event map and answers to frequent questions.

Event Photos

Images from 2021 and 2022 Halloween on Central.


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Please donate to help us keep Halloween on Central free!


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