Swing Time's annual Halloween Costume Ball with dancing to Halloween-themed music, a costume parade and contest with prizes for best, scariest, hottest, funniest, swingiest and most original costumes, trick-or-treating and a monster shim sham. Lessons for Zombie Style Shim Sham dancing at 7 p.m. 8 p.m. $8. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. (813) 840-3715. swingtime.info.
Ghost Tour St. Petersburg: Explore the shadows and mysteries of the "Sunshine City" on this 75- to 90-minute walking tour. 8 p.m. $15, $8 ages 4-12. Hooker Tea Company, 300 Beach Drive NE, Suite 124. (727) 894-4678. ghosttour.net/stpetersburg.html.
Ghost Tour John's Pass: Hear of buried treasure, eerie tragedies or hauntings on this walking tour of the boardwalk and village. Meets at the Hubbard's Marina information booth under the boardwalk. 8 p.m. $15, $8 ages 4-12. Hubbard's Marina & the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant, 170 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. (727) 894-4678. ghosttour.net/johnspass.html.
Pandemonium Haunted House: 6-10 p.m. today and Friday. Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St. N, Seminole. (727) 391-8345.
The Creaky Bones 5K Run/Walk: Leaves the Pier with the sounds of Halloween howls then moves past a spooked-out Vinoy. Marked paths go around the waterfront and back to frosty Spaten Beer (with proper ID). There will be other post-race refreshments. Benefits the Arthritis Foundation. Register online. 7 p.m. $10-$30. The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. (941) 708-3901. tinyurl.com/3hl44zc.
Surreal Pumpkin Carving: Join the Zodiac Group for a Surreal Pumpkin Carving Contest. Carve while you sip on seasonal beer and wine and eat light hors d'oeuvres. Prizes awarded for most original pumpkin art. 7 to 9 p.m. $25. Mirror Lake St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. (727) 823-3767. thedali.obsres.com.
Not Very Scary Halloween Event: At this program, staffed by teen volunteers, kids ages 12 and younger will hear stories, make crafts, have treats and watch cartoons. 3:30 p.m. Free. Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. (727) 587-6715, ext. 2508. tinyurl.com/6hppsxa.
Owl-o-ween: Trick-or-treat along the park's haunted trail in search of bats, owls, ghosts and ghouls. There will also be crafts, games, animal programs and s'mores by the campfire. This event fills fast, so call (727) 518-3047 to reserve a spot. 6-8 p.m. $3. McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N, Largo. (727) 518-3047.
Beach Theatre Halloween Double Header: Beach Theatre is bringing out two horror classics. The miracle of Percepto pulls a skeleton from House on Haunted Hill , starring Vincent Price, and tosses it into the audience. Dress like a zombie for the second feature, Night of the Living Dead (9 p.m.). William Castle gimmicks will be replicated, and a nurse will be in the lobby to ensure your heart can take the fright. 7 p.m. Free (7 p.m.), $5 (9 p.m.). Beach Theatre, 315 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. (727) 360-6697. beachtheatre.com.
Red Ribbon Health Family FunFest: Dress the kids in their Halloween costumes and decorate their wagon for a fun parade led by a marching band and special guests including the Tampa Bay Buccaneer cheerleaders, "Stuff" the Orlando Magic mascot and Phinley the Clearwater Threshers mascot. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Ave. NE. Stick around after the parade for a family festival with inflatable rides, a train, a fire truck, video game trucks, carnival games, music, food and a rock-climbing wall. Free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, hemoglobin/iron and HIV will be available. Call (727) 545-7564 or visit tinyurl.com/3sls8ad.
Spooky Barn: Kids can come in costume to tour the barn decorated with spooky-themed rooms, costumed horse rides, haunted hay rides, a child-themed barn, games and a costume contest. Benefits the Saddle Up Riding Club's Therapeutic Horse Program. 6-8 p.m. Horse rides: $5, Barn: $3, Hay Ride: $5, Games: $1. Saddle Up Riding Club, 6080 94th Ave., Pinellas Park. (727) 520-3132. saddleupridingclub.org.
Halloween Spook-Tacular: The Pizazz Song and Dance Troupe presents an evening of Halloween family fun including a cake walk, costume contest, a mini Halloween-themed carnival and DJ dancing. The fun is after a presentation of The Enchanted Toy Shop . 6:30 p.m. $5; 2 and younger free. St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st St. S. (727) 866-1973. splt.org.
' Night of the Living Irish' Halloween Party: The "luck of the Irish" gets a spooky twist at this party, with music, food vendors, street performers, a costume contest for cash prizes, giveaways, Halloween trivia and games. 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. No cover. O'Shy's Irish Tap House, 80 Clearwater-Largo Road N, Largo. (727) 588-4444.
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