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Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

The nice weather we’ve been having will continue into this weekend with only small changes. 

Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s inland and upper 70s at the coast. 

Saturday night will be mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows in the 60s.

Sunday will be partly cloudy with a 10% chance of a passing shower.  Highs will be in the low 80s. 

Beach and boating

Beach conditions will be good this weekend. Saturday will be the sunnier day. Water temperatures are currently near 69. 

Boating conditions will be great this weekend with light winds from the south on Saturday and from the west on Sunday.

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PINELLAS

• 2025 Tampa Bay Holiday Market | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Kick off the holiday season by shopping, celebrating, and connecting with local makers, creators, and businesses. The first 250 attendees will receive a special holiday ornament. 

            Location: The Coliseum | 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

• 5th Annual Palm Harbor Craft Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Experience unique craftsmanship of the nation’s finest crafters at this event, taking place on Florida Avenue.

  Location: 1023 Florida Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

• Free Family Community Tech Day & Comicon | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Part of the Tampa Bay Urban Futures Festival, this event brings arts, tech, community conversations, and educational events.

  Location: Enoch D Davis Center | 1111 18th Ave S Suite B, Room #7, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

 

HILLSBOROUGH

• Black History Walking Tour: West Tampa | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | $15 – $25: The Tampa Bay History Center invites you to step into the stories of West Tampa’s Black community with a 90-minute walking tour, which uncovers the places and people who shaped Tampa’s history and left an enduring impact on the city.

  Location: Tampa River Center | 402 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607

• Tampa Bay Sun FC vs. Lexington FC | 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $23 – $60: Tampa Bay Sun FC take on Lexington FC in a military appreciation night. Join in a night of honoring service members and their families with gratitude, pride, and the spirit of the game.

  Location: Suncoast Credit Union Field | 1701 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

• The Oddities and Curiosities Expo | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $11 – $16: The weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre unite in a display of the extraordinary, providing a platform for vendors and artists to connect with a community of like-minded individuals.

  Location: Florida State Fairgrounds | 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610

POLK

• Lake Elbert Trail Grand Opening | 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: The morning will begin with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting, followed by a ceremonial “First Walk” around the trail. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and/or bring their bikes.

  Location: Lake Elbert Boat Ramp (Corner of Lake Elbert Drive & 9th St NE) | 813 Lake Elbert Park NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

• Lakeland Holiday Craft Show | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $5: Get ready for a weekend filled with festive shopping, creativity, and holiday cheer with over 200 artisans and crafters.

  Location: RP Funding Center | 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815

• Festival of Trees | Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Join the Ridge Art Association for this family-friendly holiday celebration. Enjoy the decorated trees, photos with Santa, Santa’s Secret Gift Shop, baked goods, and more. 

  Location: Grove Roots Brewery | 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

PASCO

• 10th Annual Sweet Potato Roundup and Fall Farming Festival | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: The event features tastings of sweet potato dishes and treats, sales from local chefs and home-kitchen artisans, and presentations on sweet potato growing and culture.

  Location: New Port Richey Public Library | 5939 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652

• Camp Christmas — The Star of the Season Escape Room | 12 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. | $29.95: You and your team of holiday campers have been chosen to search the camp, solve festive puzzles, and restore Santa’s Magic Star before midnight when the magic window closes forever.

  Location: Time Trap Escape Room | 8042 Old County Rd 54 Suite A, New Port Richey, FL 34653

• Symphony in Lights | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Experience the magic and whimsy of the holiday season with dazzling lights and soft snowflakes.

  Location: The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

HERNANDO

• Cornucopia Music Fest | Saturday, 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | $27 – $179: Enjoy a weekend featuring “Timeless Tunes and Endless Roots.” There will be food and craft vendors, camping and children’s programs. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs.

  Location: Florida Sand Music Ranch | 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602

• Field of Dreams Car Show | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: This charity car show will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. The event also features arts and crafts. 

  Location: Florida Classic Park | 5360 Lockhart Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602

• Brooksville Train Show | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | $6: Over 70 tables of vendors will be on hand selling various model trains, toys and more. 

  Location: Hernando County Fairgrounds | 6436 Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601

MANATEE

• 10th Annual East2West Arts & Craft Market | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11a.m. – 3 p.m.: This indoor celebration of the arts will feature original artwork from local artists, raffle baskets, interactive “Try Art” booths for children, and live music performed by talented local school students. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Parrish Arts Council’s community programs.

  Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center | 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221

• Christmas on Bridge Street & Tree Lighting | 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Join the Bradenton Beach Merchants Association as they kick off the holiday season with a beloved island tradition filled with twinkling decor and live music.

  Location: Historic Bridge Street | 107 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

• 33rd Annual Ponies Under the Palms Charity Car Show | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | $28: This car show benefits Take Stock in Children and the Denis V. Cooper Foundation’s “Wishes for Heroes.” The show is open to all years, makes and models of Ford powered cars and trucks. 

  Location: Main Street At Lakewood Ranch | 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202

CITRUS

• Farm City Festival | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Meet local farmers, master gardeners, and canning experts while exploring booths from area food and craft vendors. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, youth activities, and opportunities to interact with live farm animals.

  Location: The Depot District | 300 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450

• Downing Street Big Band | Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. | $22.50: The band will be celebrating the music made famous by legends like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller and Count Basie, bringing their arrangements and melodies to life.

  Location: Valerie Theatre | 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450

• 29th Annual Citrus Stampede Rodeo | 7:30 p.m. | $9 – $20: The rodeo features competition in saddle and bareback bronco riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping and more.

  Location: Citrus County Fairgrounds | 3600 S Florida Ave, Inverness, FL 34450

 

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Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Temperatures will warm into this weekend with highs back near average. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 78. 

Saturday night will be clear with lows in the 50s to near 60. 

Sunday will be sunny to partly cloudy with highs near 80.

Beach and boating

This weekend will be really nice for beach and boating activities. Both days will be nice at the beach with highs in the 70s.  The water temperature has now dropped into the 60s.

The boating forecast also will be good with light winds.

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PINELLAS

• Bourbon at the Beach | 5 p.m.: Enjoy an evening of whiskey tasting and support The National Fallen FireFighters Foundation on its mission to help those who have lost a family member in the line of duty.

           Location: Hogan’s Hangout | 499 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767

 

HILLSBOROUGH

• The Odd Couple, Female Version | Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. | $15 – $18: Enjoy a performance from the Pelican Players based on the 1970s sitcom, “The Odd Couple.”

  Location: The Pelican Players Community Theater | 1900 Clubhouse Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573

• 2025 Kukkiwon International Cup | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Taekwondo teams from all over the United States and other countries are expected to compete at this year’s tournament. There will also be various events and demonstrations, poomsae, breaking, high kick, and a ninja obstacle course for kids.

  Location: Florida State Fairgrounds | 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610

• Sheriff Chad Chronister’s Ultimate Run | 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. | $18 – $55: Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to walk or jog for a good cause, this event is for everyone. There will be a 1-mile family walk, 5K, and 10K run.

  Location: The Motor Enclave | 6500 Motor Enclave Wy, Tampa, FL 33610

 

POLK

• City of Lake Wales Annual Fall Festival | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Families can enjoy inflatables, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, arts and crafts, face painters, and a festive selfie station.

  Location: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center | 1001 Burns Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853

• Indoor Corn Maze | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $16 – $20: Experience a midwestern-style corn maze. The corn maze is included in general admission and memberships. 

  Location: Florida Children’s Museum | 600 Bonnet Spgs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

• Polk County Optimism Walk for Parkinson’s Awareness | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: This community fundraiser supports the American Parkinson’s Disease Association and aims to unite participants around a common cause: putting an end to Parkinson’s disease.

  Location: Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex | 525 Lake Crago Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805

PASCO

• Civil War Living History Event | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $12: See authentic weapons and tactics demonstrations, explore period camps, watch living history presentations, and enjoy traditional blacksmith and carpentry demos. 

  Location: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village | 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL 33523

• Live Classic Car Auction | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: View and bid on a variety of classic cars, from Corvettes to Camaros.

  Location: Dealers Auction Xchange of Tampa Bay | 2738 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

• Park Friends Night Bugs | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Explore James E. Grey Preserve at night while looking for night critters.

  Location: James E. Grey Preserve | 6938 Plathe Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653

HERNANDO

• Brooksville Main Street Presents Downtown Street Market Featuring A Salute to Veterans | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: South Brooksville Avenue will be transformed into a marketplace filled with veteran-owned businesses, handmade crafts, specialty food trucks, and unique goods. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with veteran organizations and learn more about ways to support the military community.

  Location: Downtown Brooksville | 13 South Brooksville Ave Brooksville FL 34601

• Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Art Festival | 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. | $75 – $95: The festival features a variety of classic rock, southern rock, bluegrass, reggae, tribute and jam bands on two alternating stages. This is an all-ages event, so bring your family and friends.

  Location: Florida Sand Music Ranch | 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602

• 3rd Annual Blues on the Hilltop Festival | 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $20 – $35: Feel the blues all day long with five live blues acts and multiple food trucks. 

  Location:  Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard | 21509 Snow Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601

MANATEE

• Kirkwood Christmas Market | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: More than a dozen charities will set up displays where the public can buy gift items and/or make donations in honor of people on their shopping lists. In addition to shopping in the holiday spirit, the event will offer free photo-taking with Santa, door prizes and a homemade cookie sale.

  Location: Kirkwood Church | 6101 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210

• Bradenton TCG Trade-N-Play Convention | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $10: There will be over 200 vendor tables to buy, sell and trade your favorite collectible trading cards. Tournaments and other special events will take place throughout the day.

  Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center | 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221

• Old Cars and Trains at the Florida Railroad Museum | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Enjoy a day where vintage cars meet historic trains. There will be music, food from Parrish Elks Lodge #2889 and more.

  Location: Florida Railroad Museum | 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL 34219

CITRUS

• Inverness Festival of the Arts 2025 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The festival promises two days filled with live performances, interactive exhibits, and artist demonstrations that will bring the world of arts and crafts to life right in the heart of downtown Inverness.

  Location: Downtown Inverness | 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450

• Hoedown for Heroes | 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $45: This western themed barbecue fundraiser will feature a live auction and plenty of raffle items.

  Location: Citrus County Auditorium |3610 S Florida Ave, Inverness, FL 34450

• Blame It On The Movies | Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. | $23: The sound of movies is saluted in this musical of songs and themes from the world’s favorite films such as “The Wizard Of Oz,” “Gone With The Wind,” “Footloose,” and more.

  Location: Art Center of Citrus County | 2644 N Annapolis Ave, Hernando, FL 34442
   

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Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Temperatures will remain seasonable this weekend with an increase in winds from the east.

Winds will be breezy Friday into Saturday from the east. Expect mostly sunny skies Saturday with highs in the mid 80s.

Saturday night will be mostly clear with lows in the 60s.

Sunday will be sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s.

Beach and boating

Beach conditions will be great this weekend with pleasant temperatures, but expect a breezy wind from the east.

Boating conditions won’t be good this weekend due to that breezy wind from the east. It will tend to surge in the evenings and mornings. Expect choppy waters.

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PINELLAS

• Costumed Dog Parade | 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. | $10: Dress up your dog in their best costume and compete for prizes in fun categories like “Best Human & Pet Duo,” “Most Original” and “People’s Choice.” Guests are encouraged to bring pet food donations for the pet food drive benefiting the Friends of Strays in St. Pete.

  Location: St. Pete Pier | 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

• Clearwater Greek Festival | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy strolling through the Grand Hall, indulging in inventive spirits, various vendors, a silent sports-themed auction, food demonstrations, church tours, Junior/Senior Hellas Dancers and more.

  Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | 409 S Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765

• Pumpkin Fest at the Florida Botanical Gardens | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Get into the fall season at this event, featuring a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and painting, fall crafts, a scavenger hunt with a chance at a prize, a cake walk, food and drink vendors and fall games and activities.

  Location: Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation | 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774

 

HILLSBOROUGH

• Riverwalk Trick or Treat | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Bring your little ones to the Tampa Riverwalk where they can start Halloween early by trick-or-treating! The walk will start at Cotanchobee Park and end at the Tampa Convention Center. There will also be a movie on the lawn, food trucks, photo stations and more.

  Location: Cotanchobee Park | 601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

• Doechii – Live From the Swamp 2025 Tour | 8 p.m. | $40 – $250: Rapper and Grammy award winner Doechii will be coming to the Yuengling Center on Oct. 25. The Tampa native will be performing her hit songs such as “Denial Is a River” and “Anxiety.”

  Location: Yuengling Center | 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa, FL 33617

• An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $20 – $25: Step inside the moonlit halls of a Gilded Age hotel as the Henry B. Plant Museum brings Victorian era Halloween traditions to life. Meet the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe, view a collection of late 19th century horror movies, and comb through exhibit rooms to discover hidden clues and decode a mystery.

  Location: Henry B. Plant Museum | 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
   

POLK

• The Haunting of River Ranch | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $10: Experience haunted stables, a scary walkthrough and scare zones, then strike a pose at eerie photo ops, and refuel at food and beverage booths. 

  Location: Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo | 3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, FL 33867

• Fall Night Market | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Head over to downtown Lakeland for an evening under the stars, featuring shopping, dining and live music. Retail shops will be open late, and Kentucky Avenue will be filled with food, artisan vendors, crafters, live music and more.

  Location: Downtown Lakeland | 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

• Candy Corn Cinema at the Welcome Center | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Come out to the Visit Central Florida Welcome Center for some fall fun and enjoy free movies and snacks. Bring a blanket or a chair to relax for the show. View a showing of “Scooby Doo! And the Witch’s Ghost” on Oct. 25. 

  Location: Visit Central Florida Welcome Center | 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport, FL 33837

PASCO

• Wesley Chapel Spooktacular | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $2: Ring in the fall season with an evening packed with party games, bounce houses, face painting and more.

  Location: Wesley Chapel District Park | 7727 Boyette Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

• Pioneers and Beers | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $5 – $10: Enjoy a day filled with Pioneer Day festivities and local flavor. Guests can look forward to live entertainment all day, featuring The Geared Up Band and Professor Mortimer’s World Famous Traveling Medicine and Magic Show. You’ll also find vendors, food trucks and a kids’ zone.

  Location: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village | 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL 33523

• 2nd Annual Wesley Chapel Craft Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Discover handmade treasures and explore a wide variety of jewelry, pottery, art, photography, plants, specialty foods and more.

  Location: The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

HERNANDO

• Safety & Fun Fest & Halloween Howl | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Families can join in on a trick-or-treating event and costume contest hosted by Brooksville Main Street. This free event showcases all of Hernando County’s first responders and features a variety of vendors, from arts and crafts, to face painting and food trucks.

  Location: Downtown Brooksville | 205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601

• Hernando County Housing Harvest | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Join Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services for a free, community event featuring resources, local vendors and family activities. Connect with housing services and enjoy an afternoon of networking and community spirit.

  Location: Sand Hill Scout Reservation | 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

• May-Stringer Annual Haunted House and Ghostfest | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. | $5 – $10: The historic May-Stringer House undergoes a spine-tingling transformation as it morphs from a museum into a haunted house that will test your bravery.

  Location: May-Stringer House | 601 Museum Ct, Brooksville, FL 34601

MANATEE

• Dakin Dairy Farms Harvest Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $20: Enjoy a day of family fun on the farm with food trucks, vendors, live music, lawn mower racing, pumpkin cannons and more. 

  Location: Dakin Dairy Farms | 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251

• Halloween Fall Festival | 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Celebrate Halloween with a day full of festive fun! Enjoy local vendors, a trunk-or-treat, a spooky hay maze, Halloween-themed photo ops, live entertainment and plenty of games and family activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged.

  Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa | 600 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221

• From Swampland to Self-Sufficiency: Florida Homesteading | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Discover how the Homestead Act of 1862 shaped Florida’s landscape, communities and spirit of independence. This event is limited to 30 seats. 

  Location: Manatee Village Historical Park | 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208

CITRUS

 

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Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

It will be another mostly sunny day for Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. 

Expect winds out of the east at 10 to 15 mph.

Lows will fall to the upper 60s at night around Tampa with some near 60 north. 

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PINELLAS

• Pumpkin Patch at the St. Pete Pier | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Wander in a field of plump pumpkins, ready for picking and purchase. Bring your camera for photo ops.

           Location: St. Pete Pier | 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

 

HILLSBOROUGH

• Howl-O-Ween | 12 p.m.: Sparkman Wharf’s popular dog costume contest is back with categories for best dressed pup and best human-dog duo. 

  Location: Sparkman Wharf | 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

• Fall Fest | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: This free, outdoor event will have live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, games, and more.
  
  Location: Carrollwood Cultural Center | 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618
• A Night at the Museum | 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | $20: Tampa Bay History Center is hosting a night of spooky fun. Trick-or-treat through the galleries, meet costumed characters from Tampa’s past, and enjoy photo ops throughout the museum.

  Location: Tampa Bay History Center | 801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

POLK

• Fall Festival at the Visitor’s Welcome Center | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Get candy, play games and purchase BOGO tickets on theme parks and attractions. 
  
  Location: Visit Central Florida Welcome Center | 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport, FL 33837
• FallFest | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | $5: For a whole day, families can enjoy live Bluegrass and Rockabilly music, fall beer releases, a cider station, and a one-day-only pumpkin patch.

  Location: Grove Roots Brewing Co. | 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

• Orange Cup Regatta | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Enjoy a series of powerboat races from the shores Lake Hollingsworth. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

  Location: Lakeland Country Club | 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

PASCO

• Epperson Lagoon Candy or Critters | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | $25: Put on your costume and get ready for a Halloween hunt. You might find a delicious treat or a spooky trick with a creepy critter! This event is included with a day ticket purchase to the lagoon.

  Location: Epperson Lagoon | 31885 Overpass Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

• Spooktacular | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Get ready for a frightfully fun night in downtown Avalon Park! Enjoy an evening packed with trick-or-treating, costume contests, bounce houses, vendors, community performances, and more. 

  Location: Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel | 4424 Friendly Wy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

• Frogmore Fields U-Pick Flower & Petting Farm Experience | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $10 – $15: Pick your own selection of flowers while experiencing a petting farm, local food trucks, corn pit and other activities.

  Location: Frogmore Fields | 28535 St. Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525

HERNANDO

MANATEE

• Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $5 – $15: Enjoy live music, hayrides and a petting zoo, which are all included in admission. Take home a pumpkin, pumpkin pie, homemade ice cream and more. 

  Location: Hunsader Farms | 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211

• Rye Preserve Tours | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Take a hike through upland habitats along the Rye Preserve and learn about Florida’s native plants, natural history, and early settlement of the area. 

  Location: Rye Preserve | 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219

• Pumpkin Patch Express | 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | $17+: Take a festive ride to a pumpkin patch! There will be plenty of photo ops and other fall activities. 

  Location: Florida Railroad Museum | 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL 34219

CITRUS

• Junk N’ Treat – Fall Festival & Rummage Sale | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Kids can enjoy face painting and a costume contest while trick-or-treating at booths and vendors. There will be home decor, crafts and a charity rummage sale. Proceeds benefit Citrus County Blessings & Family Resource Center.

  Location: Realtor’s Association of Citrus County | 714 S Scarboro Ave, Lecanto, FL 34461

• 2025 CASA Step Up For Survivors Walk | 10:30 a.m. | $10: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Participate in a short walk to remember both survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Refreshments will be included.

  Location: CASA Citrus | 3505 W Educational Path, Lecanto, FL 34461

• Citrus County YMCA Triathlon Event | 7 a.m. | $45+: Kids can test their skills in this USAT-sanctioned triathlon. Athletes are required to bring a swimsuit, goggles, running shoes, bicycle and helmet to participate. All participants will receive an event t-shirt, swim cap, goodie bag and participation medal.

  Location: Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA | 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461

 

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Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Winds will be breezy from the northeast into Saturday. Drier, less humid air will start moving in. 

Skies will be partly cloudy for Saturday and high temperatures will be slightly cooler in the low 80s. 

Saturday night will be very pleasant with lows in the 60s.

Sunday will be gorgeous with partly sunny skies, low humidity and very pleasant temperatures in the low 80s. 

A cold front brings us drier and slightly cooler weather for the weekend.

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• Oktoberfest Tampa 2025 | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. to Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $10 – $20: Tampa’s downtown Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will be transformed into the city’s largest waterfront biergarten. Soak in the sprawling downtown views and sunsets as the park buzzes with live music, dancing, dirndls and lederhosen. 

  Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602

• Quilt Show 2025 – Treasure Trove of Quilts | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $10: View judged quilts on display, an extensive boutique of handmade items perfect for holiday gifting, silent auction and much more.

  Location: The Regent | 6437 Watson Rd, Riverview, FL 33578

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• Candy Crawl at The Shops at Wiregrass | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Get ready for a not-so-spooky day of family fun and get free treat bags, trick-or-treating from local businesses, a scavenger hunt, an inflatable obstacle course and more. 

  Location: The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

• Keystone UMC Fall Craft Fair | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Get your holiday shopping done at this fall craft fair, featuring a variety of vendors, a basket raffle, a bake sale, food and drinks for purchase, and more. This event serves as a fundraiser for various charitable projects in the community.

  Location: Keystone United Methodist Church | 16301 Race Track Rd, Odessa, FL 33556

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• ROCCS 11th Annual Casino Night | Saturday, 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.: The Casino Night fundraising event helps provide facilities, equipment and other essential resources to help all volunteer coaching staff for Crew rowing among the youth, and rowers of all ages. There will be casino gaming, craft brews, ROCCS famous BBQ, grand prize raffles, silent auctions and live performance by Geoffrey & Kelsey.
  
  Location: Depot District | 300 N Apopka Ave, Inverness, FL 34450

 

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Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

With atmospheric moisture on the rise and a weak low pressure system near the state, we can expect scattered showers and storms in the forecast this weekend.

Saturday will be mostly cloudy and breezy with showers and storms in the area due to a passing low pressure area. The coverage will be at 60%.

Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Sunday will be partly sunny with some passing showers. The coverage will be at 40%.

Beach and boating

A small craft advisory may still be in place on Saturday with winds out of the east around 20 knots, so boating may not be recomended that day.

Sunday will see less wind, but it will still be rather breezy with choppy waters.

Both days this weekend will feature passing showers, but there will be fewer on Sunday, therefore making it the better beach day.

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• Fall Y’all Festival in Clearwater | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Activities include pumpkin contests, a corn maze, food trucks featuring fall treats, and local vendors showcasing crafts and goodies. There will also be plenty of fall photo opportunities. 

  Location: Coachman Park | 300 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33756

• We Run These Streets 5K | 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.: The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg is celebrating the beauty of South St. Pete, build ties with neighbors and friends, and improve the health of the community. You can run your fastest and push for a personal record, walk at your own speed, cheer others on, or stroll with your kids. 
  
  Location: Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg | 2333 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
• BayCare Kids Family Expo | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: There will be booster seat education, infant and child CPR demonstrations, hurricane preparedness resources and flu shots and adult health screenings. Explore emergency and service vehicles up close with a Touch-a-Truck experience. Free diapers and wipes will be available while supplies last, food distribution from Feeding Tampa Bay and giveaways and raffles throughout the day.

  Location: Powell Pavilion | 303 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756

HILLSBOROUGH

• Keel Farms Harvest Days | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | $10: Enjoy a corn maze, camel rides, hayrides, pumpkin patch, pie-eating contests, pumpkin painting, bounce houses and Keel Farms’ limited-edition autumn-themed menu.

  Location: Keel Farms | 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, FL 33565

• Beats on the Street | 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Join a celebration of music and community, where the streets of the Water Street Tampa neighborhood will come alive with the sounds of local talented musicians.

  Location: Water Street Tampa | 971 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

• Scaradise | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $40 – $95: A three-day celebration of horror and pop culture is taking over the Florida State Fairgrounds this weekend, featuring celebrity guests from shows like “Daredevil,” “Yellowjackets,” and “Dexter,” plus panels, photo ops, and costume contests.

  Location: Florida State Fairgrounds | 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610

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• Taste of Lakeland Food Festival 2025 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Whether you’re a foodie looking to explore local eats, a shopper hunting for unique finds, or just searching for a fun day out with the family, this festival has something for everyone.

  Location: Apostle Henry Ross Sr. Family Life Center | 1302 Martin L King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805

• Trick or Treat @ Auburndale’s City Fest | 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Enjoy live soul music, trick-or-treating for the little ones, a kid zone with inflatables and shop over 40 local vendors.

  Location: 1st Saturday Downtown Auburndale Market | 1 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823

• 5th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness | 8 a.m.: Join a nationwide movement of hope, healing and connection for those affected by mental health struggles, suicide loss, and PTSD. The rally event is open to motorcycles, cars, trucks, and more. Donations will help fund scholarships and resources for those in need.

  Location: SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In Airport | 4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811

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• Historic Downtown Dade City Farmers Market | Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Head down to the Farmer’s Market for fresh local veggies, baked goods, seasonal fruits and locally crafted artisan product.
   
  Location: Agnes Lamb Park | 14200 9th Street, Dade City, FL 33523
• Fall Festival at Dade City Farms | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $9 – $12: Dive into a giant corn bin, hop on a tractor hayride, Snap the perfect photo in a pumpkin patch, meet animals in a petting zoo, and more. 

  Location: Dade City Farms | 17143 Lake Iola Rd, Dade City, FL 33523

• Homegrown: The Zac Brown Band Tribute Experience | Saturday 7 p.m.: Based right here in the Tampa Bay area, Homegrown brings their authentic Southern rock and country hits to the Richey Suncoast stage.
   
  Location: Richey Suncoast Theatre | 6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652

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• Head of the Henderson Regatta |Saturday 8 a.m.: The Rowing Organization of Citrus County Students will host the Head of Henderson Regatta at the beautiful Wallace Brooks Park in Downtown Inverness.

  Location: 321 E. Dampier Street, Inverness, FL 34450

• Cooter Country Music Festival |Saturday 5 p.m – 9 p.m.: Head out for a night full of live country music, southern charm, and small-town fun.

  Location: 268 N. Apopka, Inverness, FL 34450

 

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