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Halloween Happenings Today, Oct. 29

A magic show in Valrico, a dog costume contest and Alafia Elementary's Fall Festival are all on tap today.

From haunted houses to fall festivals, Brandon Patch has you covered. Check out our list of Halloween-themed events coming up today. Check out for a complete list of Halloween events.

 

Alafia Elementary Fall Festival / Oct. 29 / 10 a.m. / , 3535 Culbreath Road, Valrico / There will be games, bouncy houses, a cake walk, book fair and food. No entry fee. Armbands and tickets will be sold at the event ($10 for armbands and $10 for 20 tickets). / Free / Call: 813-335-7706

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/ Oct. 29 / 5 p.m. / The Village Learning Center 3741 Canoga Park Drive, Brandon / Kiss are invited to dress up in their costumes and come parade through the halls at The Village for Trick or Treating. The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be selling refreshments too. / Call: 813-643-7247

Oktoberfest / Oct. 29 / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2913 John Moore Road, Brandon / Games, food, and prizes. Tickets are 50 cents each. Call: 813-689-1787

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Halloween Dog Costume Contest / Oct. 29 / 4 p.m. / Mango Dog Park, 11717 Clay Pit Road, Seffner / Dress up your dog in their best outfit and come on out for some Halloween fun and treats. Special treat bags will be given to all dogs in costume. The pee-wee contest begins at 4 p.m., small dog contest at 4:30 p.m., and big dog contest begins at 5:15 p.m. Ribbons will be given for the best costumes in cutest, funniest, most original and scariest categories. / Free / Call: 813-635-3500.

R&R Ranch Festival / Oct. 29 / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. / R&R Ranch, 9805 Bryant Road, Lithia / There will be pony rides, spooky hayrides, petting zoo, pumpkin decorationg, face painting, games and concessions. Cost: $10 per child, adults are free.

Cork Knights of Scream 3 / Oct. 29-31 / 7-11 p.m. / Dinosaur World, Interstate 4, Exit 17, Plant City / Cork Knights Volunteer Fire Department and Creepwork Studios have created five attractions in Dinosaur world: skeleton garden, swamp bridge, lost mines, tar pit, zombie island, black woods and kiddie zone. Fundraiser for fire department. / Price: $10 advance, $13 at gate adults; $6 advance, $9 at gate for ages 3-10. Call: 813-717-9865

Willy Wonka's 40th Anniversary Party / Oct. 29 / 12:30-3 p.m. / Leena's Chocolates, 1048 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico / Each child that comes in costume will have the opportunity to draw a ticket from a chocolate box. All children will get an original Wonka candy and a small chocolate pop and three lucky winners will draw golden tickets entitling him or her to create their very own one-pound chocolate bar behind the factory gates. They will be assisted by a staff of Oompa Loompas.

Sumatra Bistro Celebrates Halloween / Oct. 29 / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Sumatra Bistro Cafe & Bakery, 1602 Oakfield Drive, Brandon / Children will enjoy bobbing for apples, a coloring contest, Halloween word scrambles, word searches and a costume contest. Children under the age of 12 wearing costumes will eat for free from the kids' menu with the purchase of any adult entree. That evening, adults are invited to join the celebration with a Murder at the Bistro Ball Murder Mystery Dinner. Wine, appetizers and dinner will be available for $29.95. / Call: 813-655-6200

Beyond Belief Halloween Magic Show! / Oct. 28-29 / 8:30 p.m. Family Show, 10:30 p.m. Adult Show and Party, Oct. 29 / , 506 5th St. Valrico  / Halloween Magic Show featuring Mr. Bones, Sterling Steal, The Moxie Twins and Vic Vega, and special guest Sian Wilson. There will be a costume contest and Locks of Love with celebrity hair stylist. Half of the proceeds benefit the Village Players. Cost: $6. Call: 813-545-3212

Boneyard Halloween Haunt / Oct.28-29 / 7 p.m. / 11163 Summer Star Drive, Riverview / South Fork and this haunted backyard is strictly for the enjoyment of the trick or treaters. Parents should accompany children under 13. / Free / Call: 813-334-5364

Haunted Trail / Every weekend in October, 7-8 p.m., 10 p.m.-Midnight / 5320 West U.S. Highway 92 Plant City / Adults, $5 Children age 6-12, $2 Children under 6 free.

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