Wondering if these temperatures are ever going to drop? Wanting to wear your sweaters and jeans without breaking a sweat? Us too! But it’s Florida, and we should remember that it’s hard getting into the swing of things each fall when it still feels like summer!
That doesn’t mean there aren’t cool events going on in Tampa this weekend! Here are some new ways to share, explore and discover Tampa Bay, plus the Top 10 events going on this weekend!
Share - Katie Stockdale our Localite Spotlight of the Week shares Haunted River Tours with you!
Step onto a Pirate Water Taxi for spooky frights and fun every weekend in October. Halloween comes around every year, and it can be hard to find new ways to celebrate. But with the Pirate Water Taxi’s Haunted Tours you get to enjoy classic scares, but also learn more about Tampa. Want to know the hidden history of Harbour Island? Or what goes down in the docks? Book a tour to find out and be sure to bring your sea legs.
Explore - First Friday in St. Pete
If you’re sick of going out to the same bars every weekend, we get it! Why not travel over the bridge and check out Downtown St. Pete’s nightlife? And this week is First Friday, which means the nightlife will be in full swing by 6 p.m.
First Friday means St. Pete turns up! This month the live band is The Tempests, an American garage rock band that formed in 1962 in Tampa. They've continued playing shows since then and have remained a fan favorite over the years! The featured beer this month is Sam Adams, and the featured liquor is Mellow Moonshine.
Some of the most popular bars to head to as the band plays their last encore are Five Bucks Drinkery, MacDinton’s, Yard of Ale and Caddy’s on Central! Each plays music and has drink specials for you to enjoy!
Discover - Puppies at the Disco
If you have a hard time choosing between staying home with your furry best friend or going out with friends every weekend, Puppies at the Disco is the perfect event for you! During this silent disco, you listen to music in a headset along with the other party-goers and dance the night away. WTR welcomes pet-lovers of all kinds to do The Bump or the YMCA at this silent disco where all proceeds go to Tampa Tails! Tampa Tails is the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s young professionals networking group, so this is the perfect event to meet fellow Dog-Moms or Dads!
Top Ten Things To Do This Weekend in Tampa
Tailgate Taste Fest
Come to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Saturday for Tailgate Taste Fest to celebrate your love of college football! It's a FREE and family-friendly event that has live music, great food and drinks being sold as you enjoy your favorite college football game of the day from the big screen. If it’s hard to get your kids to sit still, teach them how to play one of the many tailgating games to keep them entertained!
Creatures of the Night
Creatures of the Night returns to ZooTampa, but this year it’s even spookier. The Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family as they invite ghouls and goblins of all ages to come in… If they dare! No horror or gore, just fun frights for all!
Slander’s Headbangers Ball @ The Ritz
Slander brings the Headbangers Ball to Ybor City this weekend so headbangers get ready! They will bring the heat as they play songs like “Superhuman” and “Gud Vibrations” as they ring into the hours of the next morning! Grab a Red Bull & Vodka at the bar, because you’ll want to stay awake for this one!
Undead in the Water
Ever wondered what you would do if an apocalypse actually started? Find out at the American Victory Ship Mariners Memorial Museum this weekend as they bring an interactive zombie apocalypse simulation to you! If the apocalypse starts in Tampa, will you survive?
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
For some more traditional fall fun, head to the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! This is the seventh year of excitement at the Single R Ranch, and they’re bringing it back two fold! Alongside the awesome corn maze there's a pumpkin patch, hayrides, games food and drinks for attendees to enjoy!
Ybor Oktoberfest Bar Crawl
Pub Crawl your way through Ybor City this weekend in your lederhosen or dirndl while you sip on pints of beer! You’ll visit ten of Ybor’s best local bars and get a free 4 oz beer sampling from each bar. Once hunger strikes, don’t stress! The Ybor Chamber of Commerce will feed you pretzels, brats and more authentic Oktoberfest cuisine!
ViVa Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Festival
Head to Centennial Park in Ybor City on Sunday for this celebration of Hispanic heritage. There will be a feet stomping performance with world renowned singer Charlie Cruz and the band Plena Mar Latino, alongside the family-friendly art and culture festival! Guests can enjoy variations of hispanic cuisine and cocktails as our city's most influential Latino leaders are recognized for their hard work.
3 Daughters Taco Takeover
It’s National Taco Day this Thursday! So 3 Daughters Brewing is celebrating by hosting a taco takeover from 5-10pm. 3D Eats and St. Pete Taco Lady will serve signature tacos, and with the purchase of one ticket ($10) you get a taco from each truck.
Howl-O-Ween for the Dogs
Bring your furry best friend on an adventure to East Lake Woodlands Country Club and help them celebrate Howl-O-Ween in style! With adoptable dogs, music, games and “Tricks for Treats” contests their tail will be wagging all weekend long. Pups in Halloween costumes can win the costume contest, with prizes given for the winner of the following categories: Overall Best Costume for a Dog, Best Costume for a Human, Scariest Dog Costume, Funniest Dog Costume, Most Original Dog Costume, Best Costume for Dog/Human, Best Costume for a child, and Most Original Costume.
Tampa Night Market
Head to Tampa City Center in Downtown for an outdoor market under the stars featuring live art, street performers, artisans, crafters and more. Come meet local shop owners and creators, while you enjoy music and entertainment under the stars. The Fall festivities begin at 6pm.
For more fun fall events in Tampa this weekend head to 813area, your local guide to Tampa!
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