Tamarac, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2025) –The City of Tamarac invites residents and guests to enjoy family-friendly thrills and spooky fun at two fall fairs: Halloween Hoopla at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive, on Friday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., and The Great Pumpkin Splash on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m., at Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th St.
Tamarac’s Halloween Hoopla welcomes nearly 2,000 guests each fall. The outdoor festival features exhibitor booths offering educational resources, sweet treats, carnival games, live music, and harvest-themed arts and crafts. As the sun sets, young ghouls and goblins are encouraged to showcase their costumes under the moonlight at the event stage, joined by beloved costume characters. The event also includes a goodie bag for the first 500 children in attendance. Halloween Hoopla is free and open to all ages.
The Great Pumpkin Splash brings a splash of summer to the fall season with an outdoor floating pumpkin patch at Tamarac’s Caporella Aquatic Center. The outdoor adventure also includes poolside activities, such as a majestic magic show, an arts and crafts section featuring pumpkin decorating and balloon art. The Great Pumpkin Splash requires pre-registration. Admission is $5 per guest. Visit Tamarac.me/Events to reserve your spot.
For more information, visit Tamarac.gov/SpecialEvents. For additional event details, please contact the City of Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3620. Images of the 2024 Halloween Hoopla are available online. Images of the 2023 Great Pumpkin Splash are available online.