SAFE AT THE MALL: Westfield Shoppingtown Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Drive, will host Halloween Safe Trick or Treat today. Kids in costume are welcome to collect candy from participating mall stores. The event runs from 5-7 p.m., so candy cravers may still have time afterward to peruse the neighborhood. Call 926-4644.
Trick or Treat so Others May Eat is from 6-8 p.m. today at University Mall, 2200 E Fowler Ave. The event presented by Metropolitan Ministries and WWRM-FM 94.9 is a food drive for the needy. The first 500 children to bring a non-perishable food item will receive a starter bag filled with candy. Kids 12 and under can continue to collect sweets from participating mall stores. Call 971-3465.
BUSCH GARDENS: Experience a Howl-O-Scream Sleepover for seventh- through 10th-graders today. Cost is $75, or $65 for passport members. The chaperoned sleepover includes front-of-the-line access to Howl-O-Scream's haunted houses, accommodations in Mzinga Lodge, a sunrise Serengeti Safari Tour and meals. Arrive at 6 p.m. and depart at 8 a.m. For reservations, call toll-free 1-877-248-2267.
Howl-O-Scream is open Thursday through Saturday with a new haunted house, Darkheart's Fear Fair. Hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $49.95 plus tax.
LOWRY PARK ZOO: Zoo Boo runs until Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. with three haunted houses. This year's Zoo Boo features two new attractions, Curse of the Mine and Spooky Trails: Ruins of Spooky Hollow. More than 1,600 zoo animals will be on view each night at the zoo, 1101 W Sligh Ave. Admission is $10.50 for adults, $8.50 for ages 3 to 11. Children younger than 2 admitted free. Call 935-8552.
ROCKY HORROR LIVE: Gorilla Theatre, 4419 N Hubert Ave., presents a live stage version of Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8 p.m. on today; midnight on Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Thursday.
Two young lovers find themselves in perverse peril at the hands of a rockin' band of sexy extraterrestrials. For mature audiences only. Outside items are not allowed, but props will be sold at the theater. Tickets cost $20-$25. Reservations are required. Call 879-2914.
TAMPA THEATRE: The Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., will have two screenings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8 p.m. today and Saturday. The Larger Than Life Cast will perform on stage with the movie. There will be a costume contest, so come dressed as your favorite character. No outside items will be allowed. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, students and members of the military. Call 287-8844 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
WESTSHORE PLAZA: Join Radio Disney for trick or treating, games and giveaways from 5 to 7 p.m. today at WestShore Plaza. Meet at Center Court to go trick or treating through the mall. Free. Call 286-0790.
USF HALLOWEEN HOMECOMING: The University of South Florida will have several events as part of its homecoming celebration, SuperBull VII.
Bulls Roast, the largest Alumni Association event of the year, will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today across from Raymond James Stadium in Lot 5. The barbecue meal will cost $12 for Alumni Association members, $15 for nonmembers and $10 for USF students and children 12 and younger. You can sign up for tickets online at www.alumni.usf.edu or by calling 813 974-4280 or 1-800-299-BULL.
The rest of Bulls Roast is free and includes mechanical bull riding, a live band and a "Get Your Game On" tent with pompons, tattoos and face painting.
Next to the Bulls Roast will be a Halloween Village, a safe trick or treat zone for children 12 and younger. There will be a jack-o'-lantern contest, trick or treating, face painting and a costume parade.
VAMPYRE'S BALL: Tampa Theatre hosts Vampyre's Ball at 8 p.m. today at the A La Carte Event Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Drive. The event features an open bar, entertainment by Blue Dice and Paul Wilborn, makeup demonstrations and a silent auction. Cost is $75 or $60 for theater members. Proceeds benefit the Tampa Theatre. Call 831-5390.
HALLOWEEN BASH: 13 Ugly Men present their annual Halloween Bash from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. today at the Rusty Pelican, 2425 Rocky Point Drive. No costume - no candy! Costume contest with cash prizes, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and a cash bar. Tickets cost $20, available online or at the door. 21 and older only. Proceeds will benefit Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay. Call 281-1943 or visit www.13uglymen.com
