The trick-or-treating season is upon us, which means it's time to get your devilish-looking costume ready!

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays of the year, and it's also one of the most fun. Whether you're a kid or a grown-up, there's no reason not to be festive and participate in a costume contest! You get a chance to dress up in a unique Halloween costume, make new friends, and have a good time. And who knows? Maybe you'll win first place!

Whether you're trying to win a costume contest in St. Petersburg or just want to flaunt your creative side, here is a list of the best costume contests that you must check. 

Must Read: Family-Friendly Halloween Events from St Pete to Clearwater

Raptoberfest 6

on Saturday, 21 Oct, 2023 6:30 PM
at Bayboro Brewing Co.
2390 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Attending Interested

Best of the Bay winners Face Melt are putting on their yearly Hip-Hop concert costume party in a St. Pete!

Pirate Costume Contest!

on Saturday, 28 Oct, 2023 11:00 AM
at Sculley's Seafood Restaurant
190 Boardwalk Place East, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Attending Interested

Pirate Costume Contest!

Haunted Marketing Party at 3 Daughters Brewing

on Wednesday, 25 Oct, 2023 6:00 PM
at 3 Daughters Brewing
222 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Attending Interested

Join AMA Tampa Bay for a haunted marketing party. Wear your scariest or funniest marketing-themed costume and win a prize!

Dance of the Dead: Costume Party

on Saturday, 21 Oct, 2023 8:00 PM
at HWY 19 KAVA HOUSE ULTRA LOUNGE
11141 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33760
Attending Interested

Get ready to shake your bones at the Dance of the Dead: Costume Party, where we'll groove, scare, and party all night long.

Ichroniq Halloween Party w/ DubCollectors, TequilaBoys 18+ @theBayboro

on Saturday, 28 Oct, 2023 6:00 PM
at Bayboro Brewing Co
2390 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Attending Interested

A haunted Halloween Costume Party hosted by Ichroniq and friends with a costume contest, raffle and more.

THRILLER - Halloween costume party ( open bar and paint n sip option)

on Saturday, 28 Oct, 2023 7:00 PM
at 1915 E bay drive B1 largo Fl 33771
1915 E bay drive B1 largo Fl 33771, Largo, FL 33771
Attending Interested

Thriller ! Halloween costume party ( open bar and sip n paint option )

Bands From the Dead Retro 80's & CostumeParty+ ROCKY HORROR w/HELL ON HEELS

on Saturday, 28 Oct, 2023 7:00 PM
at The Floridian Social
687 Central Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Attending Interested

A night of retro 80's rocker Bands performed by your fav local musicians, followed by a midnight showing of ROCKY HORROR feat. HELL ON HEELS

Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival | Thursday, October 26th

The gates of Pied Piper's Haunted Carnival 2023 are swinging open on Thursday, October 26th, marking the beginning of the 4-day Halloween carnival at Armature Works! Thursday includes carnival rides, Dog Costume Contest, & Kids Activities!