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!
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.
PETE’S SUPER GREEK FESTIVAL 2022 has partnered with the Rotary Club of Seminole Lake to collect donations for those in southwest Florida affected by Hurricane Ian. On Friday 10/7 and Saturday 10/8, if you bring an item from the list below, you will receive FREE admission to the Greek festival. All donations will be delivered to Southwest Florida on Sunday 10/9 through the Rotary Club! Please come drop off your contribution to help those in need and enjoy the Greek Festival!
- Friday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 PM – 6:00 PM
ATTENTION ALL who want to help those affected in Southwest Florida! Here is an opportunity to directly make an impact! The Greek Festival has partnered with ONE BLOOD to collect blood for those in southwest Florida affected by Hurricane Ian! They will be at the Festival on Sunday, October 9, from 11am to 5pm! Come. Eat. Donate.
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.
Friday, October 7th - International Day of Peaceful Communication*
*International Day of Peaceful Communication is observed all across the world on October 7 each year. The day aims to encourage individuals and governments to solve conflict without resorting to any kind of aggression. On this day, people across the globe focus on communicating in a way that promotes peaceful dialogue as well as peaceful outcomes. This can prove useful, especially in situations that have for so long been subjected to violence. With peaceful talks and an open mind, almost any conflict can come to an end. Find out how the International Day of Peaceful Communication is observed in your country.
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
Oktoberfest Tampa 12th Annual Oktoberfest Tampa We’ll be celebrating with German cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough River downtown at the Curtis Hixon
Saturday, October 8th - National Chess Day*
*National Chess Day takes place every second Saturday in October and is on October 8 this year. The royal game has been played for centuries, and despite its limited pieces and simple layout, chess is a complex art that has captivated players and viewers alike. Former President Gerald Ford said it best: “For both professionals and amateurs, chess is a game that sharpens the mind, tests human faculties, and encourages healthy competition. It has captivated the attention of players and spectators worldwide and will continue to do so as long as competition and excellence challenge mankind.”
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 new food court! 7 PM – 1 AM.
Scarecrow Festival 9 AM to 5 PM Dade City at Pioneer Florida Museum and Village
Spectacular Fall Festival:
*Build your own Scarecrow
*Pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting
*Wonderful Vendors
*Blacksmith demonstrations
*Model trains in the Trilby Train Depot
*Children’s games the Mabel Jordan Barn (50 cents, games prizes and candy while supplies last)
* Children’s make and take arts and crafts in the Mabel Jordan Barn (while supplies last)
*Free Trick or Treat Bags for children, limit one per child, in the Mabel Jordan Barn, while supplies last (Donated by Lowman Law Firm)
*Live entertainment. Sphere’s Bubble Show (As seen on America’s Got Talent), in front of yellow 2 story house 10 am and 1 pm
*The Geared Up Band (Gazebo in front of yellow 2 story house)
*Soccer Collies in front of the Silver Blanton Citrus Packing House, shows starting at 9:45 am and go every hour throughout the day.
*Skunk Rescue in Gazebo in front of the silver Blanton Citrus Packing House
*The Barking Dogs (old time music) *Costume Contest 11:30 am and 2:30 pm (Gazebo in front of yellow 2 story house)
*Petting Zoo near the Sugar Cane Mill just past the silver Blanton Citrus Packing House
*Museum Concessions (Cracker Fixin’s by the fire trucks and church) will have burgers, chicken sandwiches, hotdogs, fries, drinks, desserts and more and more!
*Food trucks/vendors
*Dancing Scarecrows (Cosmic Riot) 11 am and 12 pm/noon in front of the Mabel Jordan Barn
*All museum buildings open many with docents in period attire.
*AND MORE!
ADMISSION taken at the gate only
$10 adults, $5 students, under 5 FREE
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!
St Pete Pier Fall Festival Starts at 11AM Kick off the Fall Season on the St Pete Pier with the Fall Festival, featuring family friendly entertainment, activities, food vendors, games/rides, and the area’s only waterfront pumpkin patch from 11am to 7pm
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.
Oktoberfest Tampa 12th Annual Oktoberfest Tampa We’ll be celebrating with German cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon
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, 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.
Sunday, October 9th - International Beer and Pizza Day*
*International Beer and Pizza Day is on October 9, and there’s no better day to throw a pizza and beer party. When you think of pizza, you most likely think of Italy, but did you know that the first pizza was made by the Greeks and Egyptians, not the Italians? Pepperoni may be the most popular pizza topping in the world but in ancient times, the Greeks and Egyptians coated their flat-bread pizza in olive oil and spices.
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 new food court! 7 PM – 11 PM
St Pete Pier Fall Festival Starts at 11AM Kick off the Fall Season on the St Pete Pier with the Fall Festival, featuring family friendly entertainment, activities, food vendors, games/rides, and the area’s only waterfront pumpkin patch from 11am to 7pm
Oktoberfest Tampa 12th Annual Oktoberfest Tampa We’ll be celebrating with German cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough River downtown at the Curtis Hixon