This weekend is jam-packed with tons of fun Fall mazes and pumpkin patches:, Oktoberfest Tampa at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and Scream-A-Geddon: Florida’s Premier Horror Park to name a few. Let me know what events you have attended. I love the hear from you! If you have an event you would like me to feature, just let me know.
Family Friendly Events
Busch Gardens Events 2021 Tampa Florida Check out link for Special events Aug 13th – Oct 31st (Bier Fest), Howl-O-Scream Sept 10th – October 31st, Kids Weekends Oct 2nd – Oct 31st and from Nov 12th – Jan 2nd Christmas Town.
Tusks to Tails: A Fossil History of Florida Tampa Bay History Center 801 Old Water St Tampa, (813) 228-0097 10 AM – 5 PM extended thru January 2022
Scream-A-Geddon: Florida’s Premier Horror Park Tampa Florida’s newest haunt experience will feature 6 terrifying attractions in 1 location! 27839 Saint Joe Road Dade City, FL 33525 through October 31st
Fall Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Barn in Odessa at the Raprager Family Farms – Grand opening is Saturday, Sept 25th and runs thru October 30th. It’s Raprager Family Farms 2nd annual Fall Pumpkin Festival! There are more activities than ever and many improvements. In addition to our standard attractions (hayrides, hay chute slide, 80′ bounce pillow, petting zoo, kids fort, corn pit, gem mining ($), face painting ($), pony rides ($)) we have numerous holiday attractions, including a huge variety of pumpkins and gourds, haunted barn and cemetery, a mini crop maze, a children’s haunted house (inflatable), tons of vendors, holiday country décor, live entertainment and so much more.
Open from 9am to 9pm Friday and Saturday and 9am to 7pm on Sunday. Bring your friends, family, and phones for pictures. This will be an amazing event!
Fall mazes and pumpkin patches: It may not be sweater weather around here yet, but you can head to the countryside for a taste of fall. In Masaryktown, south of Brooksville, the HarvestMoon Fun Farm and nearby Sweetfields Farm both have fall setups on select days Saturday-Nov. 7. At HarvestMoon, you’ll find a 5-acre corn maze with a cow train, pedal cars, barnyard games, a petting farm, pumpkin patch and tree house. $13.95, 2 and younger free at harvestmoonfl.com. 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown. 727-326-3256. There’s also a corn maze in October at Sweetfields, where they offer a hayride, a hay play area, crafts, games and a pumpkin patch. $9.75 for age 3 and older at sweetfieldsfarm.com. 17250 Benes Roush Road, Masaryktown. 352-279-0977. In Plant City, the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze will be running weekends Oct. 9-24 with the added bonus of hayrides, horseback riding and a free bluegrass band. $11, $10 ages 3-17. 3002 Charlie Taylor Road N, Plant City. See futchentertainment.com.
Light Show: Starting Friday, a South Tampa home turns itself into a computerized, drive-through neighborhood Halloween light show with more than 200,000 strings of lights. Shows last about 20 minutes and feature popular songs like The Devil Went Down to Georgia . Donations for charity are accepted. This year’s event benefits Clothes to Kids. 4412 W Sylvan Ramble St., Tampa. sylvanramblelights.com. on weekends
Oktoberfest Tampa 2021 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from 4PM – 6PM The Festival of Gemütlichkeit is hosting it’s 11th Annual event on October 8, 9, 10 – 2021 in downtown Tampa! Featuring our Outrageous Bavarian Games, live music, cold beer and Bavarian fare. Fun for all ages
Movie on the Lawn – Hocus Pocus MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 AT 7 PM – 9 PM A Free event 1910 N Ola Ave,Tampa,33602 Families and friends of all ages are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this free outdoor showing. Enjoy food and drinks from any of the vendors with in Heights Public Market. Outside food, beverage, and coolers are prohibited. Please note that our Movie on the Lawn series is first come, first serve and early arrival is suggested
Here’s what’s happening this weekend…
List of Events this weekend – too many to list!
FRIDAY, October 8th
Gothic Soirée at the SpookEasy Lounge 7pm – Midnight 1919 East 7th Ave Tampa, Dress in your Gothic best and we’ll set the mood – serving kava, botanical teas, and coffee all evening. Gothic dress code is not required, but definitely encouraged! Don’t have gothic attire? That’s okay – we’d still love to host you. thru December 17, 2021
Family Fun Run location Highland Recreation Complex Largo FL (727) 518-3016 for more information – Spooky Trail Fun Run – 7pm
SATURDAY, October 9th
Beards & Bands For Bradley Benefit For BH3 Park Square at Fishhawk 16132 Churchview Drive, Lithia| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 AT 12 PM – 9 PM
The Heights 4th Annual Fall Festival – Free location 1910 North Ola Avenue Tampa,33602 from 10am – 5pm The festival will feature live music from local favorites Erin Boone and the Jordan Garno Trio on Saturday, as well as Chris Francisco and the Samantha Leigh Band on Sunday. Featuring a food drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries, a pumpkin patch, 81Bay craft beer provided by 81Bay Brewing, interactive games and activities for the whole family, face painters and more. Attendees who donate 5 or more non-perishable food items to the food drive will receive a voucher for a complimentary 81Bay beer.
SUNDAY, October 10th
Yoga in the Park-SunAM-Julian B Lane from 10:30am – 11:30am every Sunday thru October 24th
Second Sunday Art Walk + Vendor Fair at Armature Works 11am – 3pm Free The event will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, wood-work, gifts plus so much more in the Gathering space at Armature Works.
The Heights 4th Annual Fall Festival – Free location 1910 North Ola Avenue Tampa,33602 from 10am – 5pm The festival will feature live music from local favorites Erin Boone and the Jordan Garno Trio on Saturday, as well as Chris Francisco and the Samantha Leigh Band on Sunday. Featuring a food drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries, a pumpkin patch, 81Bay craft beer provided by 81Bay Brewing, interactive games and activities for the whole family, face painters and more. Attendees who donate 5 or more non-perishable food items to the food drive will receive a voucher for a complimentary 81Bay beer.
Mark your calendar for these Future Events:
Bucs Beach Bash location RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds from October 14th – 16th 4PM – 10PM Get ready for a weekend of fun in the sun at Bucs Beach Bash, presented by TradeWinds Island Resorts! Join us at RumFish Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach 6000 Gulf Blvd. on October 14-16 and party like a pirate with us. There will be music, drinks, prizes, a Kids Zone and more! Admission is free and hotel packages at discounted rates are available for two or three-night stays.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 14
4:00 p.m. – Party kicks off with a live DJ, contests, happy hour specials and more!
8:20 p.m. – Watch the Buccaneers take on the Philadelphia Eagles on our big screen on the beach
Friday, October 15
3:00 p.m. – Cornhole Tournament Check-In/Practice
4:00 p.m. – Cornhole Tournament begins + live DJ, contests and happy hour specials
8:00 p.m. – Live concert from Angie Rey
Saturday, October 16
3:00 p.m. – Cornhole Tournament Check-In/Practice
4:00 p.m. – Cornhole Tournament begins + live DJ, contests and happy hour specials
8:00 p.m. – Live concert from Pirate Flag
Ending the weekend with a spectacular fireworks display!
Tampa Bay Home Show – Tampa Convention Center 10am – 5 pm on October 23rd and 24th
Ybor City Saturday Market 9am – 1pm Centennial Park Ybor City Join us at Historic Ybor City Centennial Park this Saturday for this free, open-air market! At the Ybor City Saturday Market, you’ll find amazing products made by local artists, artisans and independent businesses. Gourmet foods & sauces, teas, coffees, cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, fresh baked breads, 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!! Oct 16,30 Nov 6,20,27 Dec 11,18
Second Sunday Art Walk + Vendor Fair at Armature Works 11am – 3pm Free The event will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, wood-work, gifts plus so much more in the Gathering space at Armature Works. Held the Second Sunday of the Month Nov 14th and Dec 12th
Pops in the Park: Pack a blanket and picnic for free music under the stars, a Florida Orchestra tradition for nearly 30 years. The show features film scores, Broadway hits and symphonic favorites as Daniel Black conducts. Free. The show starts at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg and Oct. 17 at River Tower Park in Tampa
Tampa Pro: The Skatepark of Tampa, or SPoT as it’s known to fans, is hosting the 27th edition of Tampa Pro on Oct. 15-17. Over the years it has become one of the most important tournaments on the skateboarding calendar, drawing top names in the sport and famous fans like Lil Wayne. $15, or $60 for a weekend pass, at skateparkoftampa.com/tickets.
Clearwater Jazz Holiday This weekend we were excited to sponsor both a jazz duo and quartet performance as part of the Glazer Children’s Museum Celebration in Tampa and giving opportunities for young and local musicians. Participating musicians were Alex Malkovich, Isaac Mingus, Cole Hazlitt, Ayrias Pedigo, Kool & The Gang, Gloria Gaynor, Snarky Puppy and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. When you attend CJH events you support year-round Education & Outreach and performance opportunities! October 14 – 17, 2021.
CJH Education & Outreach
www.clearwaterjazz.com/education
Clearwater Jazz Holiday
October 14-17, 2021
www.clearwaterjazz.com
Tickets, Lineup, Daily Schedules
CJH Presents Wanderlust
Tickets & 2021 Event Calendar:
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Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival 2021 October 21 – October 24 from 5PM to 10PM
VINOY PARK
701 BAYSHORE DR NE
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
33701
THURSDAY 10/21:
ARTIST TBA
FRIDAY 10/22:
Damian “jr gong” Marley + Tribal Seeds
Fortunate Youth + (TBA) + BALLYHOO!
Giant Panda Guerilla Dus Squad + (TBA)
Vana Liya + CLoud9 Vibes + Tribe Of I
SATURDAY 10/23:
Slightly Stoopid + SOJA
Collie Buddz + HIRIE + The Expendables
(TBA) + Keznamdi + The Elovaters
The Ries Brothers + 4th & Orange + Tropico Blvd
SUNDAY 10/24:
Dirty Heads + Iration
(TBA) + The Movement + Badfish
Landon Macnamara + Katastro + Resinated
DUBBEST + Summer Survivors
