Events on Friday, October 30, 2026

MEDC B2B MATCHMAKING @ RISE 2026 CONFERENCE TAMPA

10:00 AM

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

Tampa, FL

Juelz

10:00 PM

The Ritz Ybor

Tampa, FL

Tampa Business Networking Lunch — RGA Network (series)

11:30 AM

Riveters Tampa

Tampa, FL

Friday Night Volleyball at Siesta Beach (series)

4:00 PM

Siesta Key Beach · Beach Road Siesta Key

Sarasota, FL

Palm Harbor Halloween After Dark (Downtown Palm Harbor Community Market)

4:00 PM

797 Florida Avenue

Palm Harbor, FL

Halloween Drive-In & Trunk-or-Treat at RCP America

5:00 PM

RCP America · 8901 Maislin Dr

Tampa, FL

Halloween Eve Bar Crawl 10/30 – Downtown

5:00 PM

American Social (start)

Tampa, FL

Halloween Eve Bar Crawl 10/30 – South Tampa

5:00 PM

Grove Soho (start)

Tampa, FL

Halloween Eve Bar Crawl 10/30 – Ybor City

5:00 PM

Southern Belle Billiards (start)

Tampa, FL

Haunted Fest St. Pete with HUGEL, AMÉMÉ and many more - Friday Pass Only

5:00 PM

St Pete Pier · 800 2nd Ave NE, St Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg, FL

Equality Florida's 2026 Suncoast Celebration

5:30 PM

The Ora

Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Orchestra: Mendelssohn & Maslanka

5:30 PM

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center

Sarasota, FL

Live Music: Sugar High at Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar

6:00 PM

Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar · 7150 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL

Día de los Muertos con Epicurean Hotel y Con Amor

6:30 PM

Epicurean Hotel

Tampa, FL

Bachata class (Cinnamon)

7:00 PM

Hip Twist Dance Studio, 2221 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater

Clearwater, FL

Beginner/intermediate bachata; no partner needed · Info: 847-502-7242

BachataYá Social

7:00 PM

Axe Trap, 2600 Lee Rd, Winter Park (Orlando area)

Winter Park, FL

Bachata class 7–8 PM, social 8 PM–12 AM; $10 presale / $15 door

Bamboo's Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest

7:00 PM

13025 Village Blvd

Madeira Beach, FL

Earthquake

7:00 PM

Tampa Funny Bone

Tampa, FL

Elegant Halloween Salsa Social (Naples)

7:00 PM

Elegant Salsa Dance Academy, Naples

Naples, FL

Salsa social

FACE YOUR FEARS: A.Y.E. Fear & Phobia Party

7:00 PM

6219 Symmes Rd

Gibsonton, FL

Friday Latin Nights at Dance Factory Tampa

7:00 PM

The Dance Factory (Westshore Plaza), Tampa

Tampa, FL

Latin (salsa/bachata)

Halloween Dance Party

7:00 PM

Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Clearwater, 1247 South Missouri Ave, Clearwater

Clearwater, FL

Ballroom/social dance party (costumes encouraged)

Halloween Yoga for Grown-Ups (2nd Annual)

7:00 PM

Nokomis Beach, 208 S Casey Key Rd

Nokomis, FL

Happy Halloween Spooky Party (Dance Tropic)

7:00 PM

Dance Tropic Tampa, 5206 Bridge St, Tampa

Tampa, FL

Youth/kids Halloween party with intro salsa class, dancing, snacks and costume contest; $10 per person

Iroko: Friday Bachata Beginner L1

7:00 PM

IRÔKO Dance Academy, 8211 N Florida Ave, Tampa

Tampa, FL

7–8pm; 4-class $100 / 8-class $150 series

KA'TIKI Epic Halloween Party w/ One Night Band

7:00 PM

Ka'Tiki

Treasure Island, FL

Kylie Morgan in Tampa

7:00 PM

Dallas Bull

Tampa, FL

Tampa Metropolitan Improv (TMI)

7:00 PM

4537 Lowell Rd

Tampa, FL

Willie Barcena (also Oct 31)

7:00 PM

Side Splitters Comedy Club

Tampa, FL

90s Throwback Halloween Party

7:30 PM

1685 Main Street

Dunedin, FL

Brazilian Breeze Nights (St Pete Zouk)

7:30 PM

not listed, St. Petersburg

Brazilian zouk social (100% Brazilian Zouk; class 7:30–8:30 PM by Louis Bazan, social 8:30–11:30 PM); venue and street address not listed in the source (flyer illegible for venue)

DMSA: Salsa On1 4-week course + Friday Night Guided Social

7:30 PM

Dancin' Motion School of the Arts (DMSA), 5915 Memorial Hwy, Suite 116, Tampa

Tampa, FL

7:30pm L2, 8:30pm L1; 9:30pm guided social ($8); $75/4 wks; no walk-ins

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. TBD — USL Championship Eastern Conference Quarterfinal

7:30 PM

Al Lang Stadium

St. Petersburg, FL

Ballroom socials (Wednesdays & Fridays)

8:00 PM

12101 N 56th St, Tampa

Tampa, FL

Ballroom social Fridays

Chayanne – Bailemos Otra Vez Tour

8:00 PM

Benchmark International Arena

Tampa, FL

Damon Fowler

8:00 PM

Skipper's Smokehouse

Tampa, FL

HALLOWEEN SALSA SOCIAL

8:00 PM

Montoya Dance Company (Elegant Studios), 1901 Brantley Rd, Unit 7, Fort Myers (the organizer page also states the address as 1901 BRANTLEY RD #7, FORT MYERS, FL 33907)

Fort Myers, FL

Salsa social; $25; ends 12:00 AM

Halloween Havana Night at Chewy's Lounge

8:00 PM

Chewy's Lounge, Tampa

Tampa, FL

Bachata, Latin Music

Halloween Latin Night Party

8:00 PM

Dance Station, Odessa

Salsa / bachata Halloween party (8:00 PM–12:00 AM); $20 cover; DJ Samurai; street address not listed in the source

Pre-Halloween Meet & Greet Night

8:00 PM

Maru Rooftop

Tampa, FL

SRQ Social: The Haunted Costume Ball

8:00 PM

the Sarasota filing above and this Lakewood Ranch version both kept — venue not listed, Sarasota (organizer: Impulse Dance Studio)

Sarasota, FL

Salsa / bachata Halloween costume party: salsa class 8 PM, social dancing 9 PM–12 AM, DJ Beeso; $15 prepay / $20 day of; light appetizers + soft drinks included

Salsa Heat Halloween Social

8:00 PM

Salsa Heat Dance Studio, 10685 E Colonial Dr, Orlando

Orlando, FL

Salsa / bachata Halloween social second

Salsa class (Cinnamon)

8:00 PM

Hip Twist Dance Studio, 2221 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater

Clearwater, FL

Beginner/intermediate salsa; no partner needed · Info: 847-502-7242

Computer Repair Clinic (series)

8:30 AM

Tampa Bay Technology Center · 2079 Range Rd

Clearwater, FL

VIERNES DE RUMBA EN HALLOWEEN

8:30 PM

Noche de Talentos y Spooky Conciertos — 809 Restaurant & Sport Bar, 3719 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL

Halloween costume party; live music by EL MAMBO DEL PAPA MARTIN ALEJANDRO and KENNY & THE BACHATA BAND; free entry; open kitchen; free champagne bottle and cake for birthday groups of 10 or more; hosted by La Super Karina

8th Annual Tampa Bay Business Expo (free admission 3–7 PM; 2000+ attendees)

9:00 AM

Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown · 905 North Florida Avenue

Tampa, FL

Dunedin Downtown Market (series)

9:00 AM

Pioneer Park · 420 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin 34698

Dunedin, FL

Halloween After Dark (GRAE Halloween w/ DJ Shambala)

9:00 PM

Aleur Event Collective

Sarasota, FL

LATIN NIGHT @ Red Star Live

9:00 PM

Red Star Live (9847 Adamo Dr E), Tampa

Tampa, FL

Latin (salsa/bachata)

LAVAWEEN 2026

9:00 PM

Halloween at Lava Lounge Tampa — Lava Lounge Tampa, 8502 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614

Tampa, FL

Latin night (9:00 PM–3:00 AM): INSIDE — International Latin Party (reggaetón, salsa, bachata, merengue, Latin & international hits) with DJ Moob, DJ Domi, DJ Marchena, DJ Luismy; OUTSIDE — The Horror House (house music); $1,000 in cash prizes; costumes encouraged; tickets via Posh

Latin Vibes Fridays at Blue Mirage

9:00 PM

Blue Mirage, 5305 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

Tampa, FL

Latin — two rooms: main room salsa/bachata/merengue/reggaetón; second room freestyle/80s · Presented by Stormy Bay Entertainment with Tonos Latin Dance · Info/RSVP (813) 508-3544 · Tickets via Posh (no cover posted)

Friday Night Social at Salsa Heat

9:15 PM

Salsa Heat Dance Studio, 10685 E Colonial Dr, Orlando

Orlando, FL

Salsa/bachata: bachata class 9:15–10:15 PM, social from 10 PM; $10 or keytag · CONFLICT: social end listed 3 AM

Guided Practice Social (DMSA)

9:30 PM

DMSA, 3932 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa

Tampa, FL

Salsa/bachata practice

Little Stranger

9:30 PM

Jannus Live

St. Petersburg, FL

Fiesta Friday @ Vuelve a La Vida

not listed

Vuelve a La Vida, 1918 Boy Scout Dr, Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL

Latin music & dance, taco & drink specials

Noches Romanticas Social - October 30th

not listed

Salsa Heat Orlando Studio, Orlando

Orlando, FL

Salsa / bachata social (romantic theme per name); start time and street address not listed in the source (the organizer's events list verifies name+date+venue only; the studio's Colonial Dr address from other Salsa Heat events was NOT imported)

Olga

not listed

not listed, Sarasota

Latin night (details not listed)

107.9 WSRZ Monster Mash

Sarasota Sahib Shrine · 600 North Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232

Sarasota, FL

7 Deadly Sins Day 5: Envy (run Oct 30–31)

MacDinton's Irish Pub · 405 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33606

Tampa, FL

Big Ballers: Dinner with Entrepreneurs – Tampa: 50+ Edition

Water Street, Tampa, FL, 33602

Tampa, FL

Dominic Walker Friday Night Jazz (series)

DI Coffee Bar

Tampa, FL

Don D.C. Curry (comedy)

Tampa, FL

Florida Orchestra - John Williams at 95

Straz Center for the Performing Arts - Ferguson Hall

Tampa, FL

Freedom Factory Tour of Destruction (Oct 30–31)

Freedom Factory

Bradenton, FL

Hairball

Clearwater, FL

Halloween Dreams Feat. Treavor Moontribe (Desert Dwellers) (run Oct 30–Nov 1)

Coastal Creative · 2201 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712

St. Petersburg, FL

Hansel and Gretel (run Oct 30–Nov 14)

Sarasota Opera House

Sarasota, FL

Haunted Bites: Tampa Food Truck & Vendor Festival 2026

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Tampa, FL

Kids' Game Night - Celebrating 20 Years of Impact

Winners' Worship Center · 9309 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612

Tampa, FL

Monster Haus - A Saged + Stoned Halloween Party (run Oct 30–31)

The Bricks · 1327 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605

Tampa, FL

Movies on the Lawn: Halloween Special

Tampa, FL

Oktoberfest Tampa (rescheduled run Oct 30–Nov 1)

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Tampa, FL

Pirate Water Taxi Haunted River Tours (season run)

Pirate Water Taxi

Tampa, FL

Side Splitters Comedy Club - Family Fun Night

Side Splitters Comedy Club · 12938 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618

Tampa, FL

Sonic Live In Concert

St. Petersburg, FL

Spellbound: A R&Bewitched Costume Concert

7th + Grove · 1930 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605

Tampa, FL

Spirits After Dark

The Urban Stillhouse

The Final Flockdown

Skateworld Tampa

Tampa, FL

The Haunted Room 27: Halloween Speakeasy Experience (select times Oct 26–30)

Fenway Hotel

Dunedin, FL