Local News and Events in Thonotosassa, FL
Haunted Woods Returns to State Park
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM Eastern Time · Thonotosassa, FL
Hillsborough River State Park will host Haunted Woods on October 16 and 17, 2026. The scare trail runs from 7 to 10 p.m. both nights, with trunk-or-treat scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $15 per person, $10 for children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5. Pets are not allowed, and organizers advise parental discretion for the scare trail. Proceeds support maintenance and other needs at the park and Fort Foster Historic Site.
Location: Hillsborough River State Park · 15402 U.S. 301 N., Thonotosassa, FL 33592



