Family-Friendly Events
Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton: A Place You Can Come with The Whole Family. Lots Of Vendors, Lots of Merchandise & Lots of Fun for Everybody. Tuesday through Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm Video!
Oktoberfest at Starkey Market! 3460 Starkey Boulevard, New Port Richey
Bring the whole family for an amazing celebration of Oktoberfest for this three day event right here at Starkey Market!
There will be plenty of music, entertainment, and games for the entire family!
Our Market will be open with specials at our coffee bar, and ice cream bar!
Calendar of events:
Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm
5:00pm: Festival kick off with the traditional “tapping of the keg”
5:00pm-10:00pm: Dancing, music, + fun with Nu Sounds Polka Band
6:30pm: Kids “Pass the Pumpkin” Competition
7:00pm: Keg Throwing Competition
7:30pm: Stein Holding Competition (Men’s & Women’s categories)
Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm
12:00pm-4:00pm: Dancing, music, + fun with Nu Sounds Polka Band
2:00pm: Stein Holding Competition (Men’s & Women’s categories)
4:00pm: Keg Throwing Competition (Men’s & Women’s categories)
5:00pm: Kids Polka Freeze Game Competition
6:00pm: Kids Apple Cider Relay Race
6:00pm-10:00pm: Dancing, music, + fun with Midwest Allstars Polka Band
8:00pm: Beer Chugging Competition
Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
12:00pm-4:00pm: Dancing, music, + fun with Midwest Allstars Polka Band
2:00pm: Kids Keg Rolling Competition
3:00pm: Brat Eating Competition
4:00pm: Stein Holding Competition (Men’s & Women’s categories)
4:45pm: Beer Chugging Competition
Plant City Farm & Flea Market Open 7-day “Plant City Farm & Flea Market” Farmers Mkt. Wholesale produce is primarily “sold in cases” Open to the Public 6 am – 6 pm. “Flea market is on Wednesday only.”
Corky’s Corn Maze 10 AM – 6 PM October 22 – 23, 29-30, November 5-6, 11-13, 19-20, 26-27(final weekend)
Join us every weekend this fall for Corky’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival!
We have activities for all ages including hay rides, bounce house, kid play zone, and farm animals!
This event is sponsored by Keel Farms and you will be able to enjoy your favorite wines and ciders as you stroll through the maze! Our parking is limited. We ask that you purchase a ticket ahead of time to allow an easier check-in process for all.
Please Note:
As we have free roaming chickens, we can only allow service animals at this time.
We recommend bringing water, wearing comfortable clothing, and close toed shoes.
20th Annual Brooksville Pumpkin Patch
September 30 – October 30, 2022, Fri: 4pm-9pm, Sat: 10am-5pm, and Sun: 1pm-5pm
475 North Avenue West, Brooksville, FL 34601
The Brooksville farm has hundreds, if not thousands of pumpkins–to choose from! The farm says most of their pumpkin deliveries are a few days off the vine, so they should last you through the holiday…and maybe even grab some cute ones for décor for Thanksgiving. They also have food vendors, produce, a petting zoo, tortoise experience, and more. On select dates, Cinderella, Spiderman, and Captain Marvel will even be visiting! @brooksvillepumpkinpatch
3rd Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Farm – Thru October 31st
It’s finally that time of year! Apple Cider, Pumpkin Fudge, Cinnamon Roasted Nuts, Pumpkin Beer, and More! Make an event out of purchasing your pumpkins this year. Enjoy the tastes and smells of fall and leisurely experience the fun activities at Raprager Family Farm. Tons of activities for the kids and now even more fun for the adults! Kick off your holiday season at Raprager Family Farms.
*** New This Year:
– Farmers Market with fresh produce, jams, chutneys, candles, and more!
– Axe Throwing ($)
– Children’s Hay Playground and Maze (free with admission)
– Butterfly Garden (free with admission)
– 1,000 sq ft kids inflatable haunted house (free with admission)
– Free Pumpkin Painting w/ Purchase of Pumpkin
– Free Parking
– Time slots to throttle attendance and control crowd size
****Activities (Included with admission)
– Hayride & Haunted Hayrides (after 5pm – starts September 30th)
– 5,000 sq ft Haunted Barn (with monsters after 5pm – starts September 30th)
– Petting Zoo , – 80’ Bounce Pillow (12 yrs of age and under)
– Corn pit , – Fort Merlin (2,000 sq ft kids fort)
– Hay Chute Slide, – Live Entertainment (Sat and Sun from 10am to 4pm)
– Games , Photo Ops
***Paid Activities
– Pony Rides ($), Axe Throwing ($), – Face Painting ($), – Pumpkin Painting ($), – Huge selection of pumpkins ,- Delicious food and snacks
– Raprager’s Sweet Shop (Gourmet fudge, truffles, Amish Ice Cream, Coffees, and more)
Howl-O-Scream – Busch Gardens now thru October 31st @HowlOScream
Busch Gardens® Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything.
Here’s what’s happening this weekend…
Friday, October 21st – National Apple Day*
*National Apple Day falls on October 21 and is a day dedicated entirely to celebrating all things apple: apple pie, apple sauce, apple crisp… The list goes on and on. This holiday reminds us to appreciate the apple in its myriad forms. On October 21st, pick out your favorite variety, and celebrate with apple lovers across the world.
The Cool Art Shop -PAVA
PAVA’s 3rd Annual Holiday Exhibit
Opening Reception: Friday, October 21st 6PM – 8PM
Dunedin, FL
The event runs October 20th – December 9th
Thursdays-Saturdays 11am – 3pm
(closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
Awesome gallery filled with well priced, high quality, local art.
Scream-A-Geddon: Florida’s Premier Horror Park 27839 Saint Joe Road Dade City, FL 33525
Tampa Florida’s newest haunt experience will feature 6 terrifying attractions in 1 location! and now a new food court! 7 PM – Midnight
Saturday, October 22nd – National Nut Day*
*National Nut Day is celebrated annually on October 22. It was created by by Liberation Foods Company to encourage the public to choose healthier snack options. This is your day for nutty fun!
47th Annual St. Petersburg International Folk Fair 10 AM – 6 PM Albert Whitted Park, Downtown St Petersburg Come celebrate the diversity of St. Petersburg with us! We will have over 20 culture groups each sharing their arts and crafts, food, music, and dance.
Scream-A-Geddon: Florida’s Premier Horror Park 27839 Saint Joe Road Dade City, FL 33525 Tampa Florida’s newest haunt experience will feature 6 terrifying attractions in 1 location! and a new food court! 7 PM – 1 AM.
Red Barn Flea Market in Bradenton: A Place You Can Come with The Whole Family. Lots Of Vendors, Lots of Merchandise & Lots of Fun for Everybody. Tuesday through Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm Video!
Ybor City Saturday Market 9AM – 3PM! Centennial Park Ybor City Join us at Historic Ybor City and located at Centennial Park is always family-friendly, pet friendly, and absolutely free! An open-air market! You will find unique products made by local artists, artisans, and independent businesses. Gourmet foods & sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, fresh-baked bread, prepared foods, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, handmade bath and body products, candles, and so much more. May – September 9 am to 1 pm, Starting in October thru April 9 am – 3 pm.
Dunedin Downtown Market Start your weekend with us on Saturday, 9AM – 1PM! The Dunedin Downtown Market is a local open-air fresh market that supports 60+ local vendors who sell a mixture of produce, plants, eggs, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods, take home foods, ready to eat lunch bites and locally made handcrafts.
The Cool Art Shop -PAVA
PAVA’s 3rd Annual Holiday Exhibit
Opening Reception: Friday, October 21st 6PM – 8PM
Dunedin, FL
The event runs October 20th – December 9th
Thursdays-Saturdays 11am – 3pm
(closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
Awesome gallery filled with well priced, high quality, local art.
Sunday, October 23rd – National Mother-In-Law Day*
*National Mother-in-Law Day takes place on the fourth Sunday in October — on October 23 this year. Mothers-in-law have a special place in our lives. Whether they’re helping with the kids or supporting us when our own parents are unavailable, these “second moms” are always there to help, contribute, and, sometimes, lovingly criticize.
Bringing two families together isn’t easy. On National Mother-in-Law Day, take some time to appreciate the mothers-in-law in your life, whether you have one of your own or know some women who are mothers-in-law themselves. If you have married kids of your own, take this special day to treat yourself!
Scream-A-Geddon: Florida’s Premier Horror Park 27839 Saint Joe Road Dade City, FL 33525
Tampa Florida’s newest haunt experience will feature 6 terrifying attractions in 1 location! and now a new food court! 7 PM – 11 PM
The Cool Art Shop -PAVA
PAVA’s 3rd Annual Holiday Exhibit
Opening Reception: Friday, October 21st 6PM – 8PM
Dunedin, FL
The event runs October 20th – December 9th
Thursdays-Saturdays 11am – 3pm
(closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
Awesome gallery filled with well priced, high quality, local art.
Quick Emergency Information Guide by County
***Report on any Disaster Fraud to FEMA
- FEMA number 866-720-5721
- Email to disaster@leo.gov
- Subject line fraud
- Provide images, or other useful information
Citrus County
Sign up for Citrus County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- American Red Cross: 352-564-8455
- Animal Services: 352-746-8400
- Emergency management: 352-249-2700
- Salvation Army: 352-513-4960
- United Way: 352-795-5483
- Evacuation levels and centers
Hardee County
Sign up for Hardee County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- Animal control: 863-773-2320
- Emergency management: 863-773-6373
- Hardee County emergency frequently asked questions
Hernando County
Sign up for Hernando County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- Animal Services: 352-796-5062
- EOC recorded information line: 352-754-4111
- Public Information Center: 352-754-4083
- Salvation Army: 352-796-1186
- United Way: 352-688-2026
- Evacuation levels and centers
Highlands County
Sign up for Highlands County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- Animal Services: 863-655-6475
- Arson Alert Hotline: 1-800-342-5869
- Blood donations: 863-382-4499
- Emergency management: 863-385-1112
- Public information: 863-402-6833
- Solid waste: 863-402-7786
- Highlands County emergency management
Hillsborough County
Sign up for Hillsborough County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- American Red Cross: 813-348-4820
- Catholic Charities: 813-631-4370
- Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: 211
- Emergency management: 813-272-5900
- Hillsborough County Customer Service Call Center: 813-272-5900 or 711
- Transportation information: 813-272-5900
- Salvation Army: 813-226-0055
- Evacuation levels and centers
- Tampa Rental Assistance Programs
Manatee County
Sign up for Manatee County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- American Red Cross: 941-792-8686
- Catholic Charities: 941-714-7829
- Emergency management: 941-749-3500
- Salvation Army: 941-748-5110
- Suncoast 211: 211
- United Way: 941-748-1313
- Evacuation levels and centers
Pasco County
Sign up for Pasco County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- American Red Cross: 727-848-8354
- Catholic Charities: 352-686-9897
- Disaster distress hotline: 1-800-985-5990
- Emergency management: 727-847-8137
- Salvation Army: 727-815-8539
- Solid waste: 727-847-8123
- Special needs registration: 727-847-8137
- United Way: 727-845-3030
- Evacuation levels and centers
Pinellas County
Sign up for Pinellas County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- Animal Services: 727-582-2600
- Citizen information center (open during emergencies): 727-464-4333
- Consumer Protection: 727-464-6200
- Emergency management: 727-464-3800
- Information line: 727-464-3000 | V/TDD: 727-464-4062
- Solid waste: 727-464-7500
- Pinellas County all-hazard guide
Polk County
Sign up for Polk County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- American Red Cross: 863-294-5941
- Animal Services: 863-499-2600
- Emergency communications center: 863-401-2234
- Citizens information line: 863-408-2234 or 866-661-0228
- United Way: 211 or 888-370-7188
- Polk County disaster preparedness
Sarasota County
Sign up for Sarasota County’s emergency alert program on its website.
- American Red Cross: 941-379-9300
- Catholic Charities: 941-355-4680
- Evacuation information: 941-861-5000
- Friendship Volunteer Center: 941-953-5965
- Medically dependent registry: 941-861-5000
- Salvation Army: 941-954-4673
- Suncoast 211: 211
- TTY-deaf communications: 941-861-1833
- Evacuation levels and centers
Florida Scam Reporting Agencies and Consumer Protection Offices
State Consumer Protection Offices
- Florida Office of the Attorney General
PL-01 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050
Phone Number: 850-414-3990
Toll-free: 1-866-966-7226 (FL) 1-866-966-7226
TTY: 1-800-955-8771 (FL) - Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Consumer Services
Terry Lee Rhodes Building
2005 Apalachee Pkwy.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-6500
Phone Number: 850-410-3800
Toll-free: 1-800-435-7352 (FL) 1-800-352-9832 (in Spanish) - Florida Department of Financial Services
Email: consumer.services@myfloridacfo.com.
Florida Department of Financial Services
Division of Consumer Services
200 E. Gaines St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone Number: 850-413-3089
Toll-free: 1-877-693-5236 (FL) - Consumer Services hotline
1.800.HELP.FLA (1.800.435.7352) from the Division of Consumer Services for business complaints
Mark your calendar for these Future Events:
Ybor City Saturday Market 9 am – 1 pm Centennial Park Ybor City Join us at Historic Ybor City and located at Centennial Park is always family-friendly, pet friendly, and absolutely free! An open-air market! You will find unique products made by local artists, artisans, and independent businesses. Gourmet foods & sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, fresh-baked bread, prepared foods, pet treats, honey, fine cigars, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, handmade bath and body products, candles, and so much more. May – September 9 am to 1 pm, October – April 9 am – 3 pm.
34th Annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival Craig Park Tarpon Springs
100 Library Drive Free event, Tons of seafood, Food Prices vary, live music, Arts and Craft vendors and shopping! Nov. 11-13th
Friday 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Morning Market 101 1st Avenue Southeast Saint Petersburg 9 am – 2 pm more than 100 booths, Local Farmers with organic and sustainably raised fresh vegetables, fruits, and meats. Live Music, Artisan Foods, handmade crafts, and gourmet & prepared Food from over fifteen countries. Still temporarily closed!
Second Sunday Art Walk + Vendor Fair at Armature Works 11 am – 3 pm Free The event will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts, and more; the Gathering Space at Armature Works. Held the Second Sunday of the Month August 14th
Second Saturday ArtWalk @ The Factory From 5 pm – 9 pm 2622 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. The Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, Warehouse Arts District, Uptown Arts District and downtown Waterfront District unite once a month for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk.
Discover wonderful surprises and explore, converse and purchase. Make an evening of it and stop for dinner, drinks or dessert at a downtown restaurant.
Over 45 studios and galleries and some 200 artists of all disciplines make it impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one night! ArtWalk is a St. Petersburg Arts Alliance economic strategy to develop small businesses.
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