Feeling 'Septemberish' yet? Maybe it was Irma, but we have been enjoying the coolness of the gentle breeze in the 813area and 727area this past week and are looking ahead to what is forecasted to be a spectacular weekend weather wise! There are plenty of fun events in Tampa to choose from in Top 10 Things to Do This Weekend in Tampa Bay 9/22 -9/24. Several museums are offering FREE admission, and there is even a Pumpkin Fest with hayrides and much more! Make it a good one Tampa Bay!
Things to Do in Tampa Bay, Friday, September 22nd
Fourth Friday, September 22nd, 2017 4 pm - 10 pm
When the sun goes down, the streets of Tampa light up with music, laughter, art, friends and FREE fun the Fourth Friday of every month. Fourth Friday participants can pick up a wristband at any of the participating cultural venues during event hours and plan their route with the schedule and suggested itineraries online at Fourth Friday. Park once and let Downtown’s many alternative transportation options do the rest. Take a complimentary ride on the TECO Line Streetcar System, stroll along The Tampa Riverwalk, cruise the Hillsborough on the Pirate Water Taxi, hail the Downtowner Tampa Free Ride Service, or walk along 7th Avenue in Ybor City, Tampa’s only Historic District, now a part of Tampa's Fourth Friday Fun! Participants also get a FREE hour of Coast Bike Share rentals with a promo code.
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Howl-O-Scream 2017 7:30 pm
For 19 select nights, the scares are everywhere at Howl-O-Scream 2017. Designed to terrify; Busch Gardens’ haunted houses will return with a vengeance, but the scares don’t stop there. Click the link above to learn more about this top ten things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay annual spookfest!
Pumpkin Fest 2017 in Plant City 9 am - 6 pm Weekends
The big Pumpkin Fest in Plant City begins this weekend, September 23rd and runs every weekend through November 5th!!! Kids can see new exotic animals and much more!! Admission is $5 per person, and activity bands can be purchased for $10. Monday - Friday the farm is open to pumpkin pickers from 2 - 6 pm with photo ops, you can see the animals and carve too!
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Arts Alive at The Dali (Free to Pinellas County Residents) 10 am - 5:30 pm
The Dali is proud to offer FREE ADMISSION TO PINELLAS COUNTY RESIDENTS (must show ID) Saturday, September 23rd during Arts Alive! Regular admission for non-residents 19-64 is $24. Soak in the brilliance as you are surrounded by an unparalleled collection of works by renowned artist Salvador Dali in St. Petersburg. Enjoy an afternoon wandering through the impressive building and interactive gardens and then grab a bite of authentic Spanish cuisine at Cafe Gala. Yo also receive FREE parking on Arts Alive day as available. Parking is limited; you might consider taking the Downtown Looper or the Central Avenue Trolley, with daily service between 10am-5pm, every 15 minutes. Metered street parking is also available throughout Downtown St. Pete. Check out our Restaurant Guide for places to eat in the area.
Glazer's Birthday Bash for Wizards and Muggles Saturday & Sunday 10 am to close
Celebrate with the Glazer Museum, in Downtown Tampa, at their 7th annual birthday bash Harry Potter style! Admission is FREE for all Wizards and Muggles. Kids can make a wizarding wand, design a house tie, and brew butterbeer, attend Potions Class, Levitation Class, and participate in the Dueling Club! This two-day celebration is brought to you through the generosity of Publix Super Markets Charities. NOTE: On the 23rd - from 5:30 - 7:30 pm there is a special Sorting Dinner. Tickets are $55 for members, $65 for non. Dress up and enter through Platform 9 3/4 for this special event! Get details by clicking Sorting Ceremony Dinner.
Tampa Bay History Museum Day Live! Free Admission 10 am - 5 pm
The History Center will offer FREE admission for all visitors during Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live! Enjoy costumed re-enactors portraying the Army, Marine Corps, and Florida National Guard to remember the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Costumed historical interpreters will share hands-on displays of artifacts, uniforms, and memorabilia from the era. Visitors will also experience the History Center’s current exhibition Gateways to the Caribbean: Mapping the Florida-Cuba Connection, which explores 500 years of interactions between Florida and the Cuba. Click the link above for information about downloading an official Museum Day Live! ticket from the Smithsonian Magazine website.
Brew HaHa 6 pm - 10 pm
Water Works Park will be the venue for an outdoor Brew Fest along the River in Downtown Tampa's Tampa Heights neighborhood. Join local breweries and food vendors for a fun-filled evening tasting over 25 different beers. This event, sponsored by Tampa Rotarians, gives homeless teenagers right here in our backyard the tools they need to succeed. Food trucks will add to the fun as well as the lively sounds of Southern Train Band.
- $35 for early bird tix
- $40 after 9/9
- $15 designated driver ticket
You must be 21 and over. Not drinking? Enjoy the park as a Designated Driver with unlimited water and soft drinks. Pets are welcome, and parking is Free. Click the link to buy your ticket.
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Art On The Boulevard
Ut'S Inaugural ART ON THE BOULEVARD Party takes place this weekend in Tampa Bay. You are invited to a night of artistic celebration and to help raise money to support the Scarfone/Hartley`s educational programs. Celebrate the Gallery`s 40th Anniversary and honor co-founder: Joe Testa-Secca. All Tickets must be purchased in advance, click the link and contact the gallery for tickets.
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Wanderlust 108 Tampa 2017
Wanderlust 108—The World’s Only Mindful Triathlon is an all-out celebration of healthy living. This weekend in Tampa Bay at Wanderlust it is all about community, through a 5K run/walk, an outdoor yoga experience, and guided meditation. Following the triathlon, you can choose your mindful adventure by experiencing a scheduled activity, grabbing a healthy, organic lunch, or stopping by Wanderlust’s True North Cafe. From DJs on the main stage to lawn activities like hooping, and acro yoga, to local and craft vendors, there’s plenty to do when you’re not on your mat. Nationally recognized teachers, speakers, and musical talent will appear at each event. And even better, for every 108 registration purchased, Wanderlust will donate $1.08 to No Kid Hungry to help feed healthy meals to children in need.
Zac Brown Band
One of the country's hottest country bands will be performing this weekend in Tampa Bay at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
