We know, sometimes you need more advance notice to make time for our stellar events. That’s why we’re breaking down the creme de la creme of the Tampa Bay area’s fall events now — so you can buy those tickets and text the group chat early.
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the local offerings this fall:
September
Oktoberfest Celebration | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Florida Avenue Brewing Co. | Free | Put on your lederhosens and dirndls for a party with award winning beers, pork schnitzel, German potato salad, spätzle, and a stein holding contest.
“Gilmore Girls” Pop-up | Wednesday, Sept. 20- Saturday, Sept. 30 | Hours vary | Elevenses | Price of purchase | Transport straight to Stars Hollow with the Ybor City bakery’s pop-up with “Gilmore Girls” themed treats and drinks.
Tampa Bay Fall Family Fest | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Water Works Park | Free | Celebrate the season with food trucks, games, character visits, and giveaways.
Beats on the Street | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 3-9 p.m. | Water Street Tampa | Free | Roam the buzzy neighborhood listening to folk/Americana, rock, reggae, Southern soul and funk, and jazz tunes sets, and finish off the night with a silent disco.
Build Your Own Fall Floral Arrangement | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Armature Works | $70 | The folks from The Roaming Petal guide you in crafting an autumnal floral arrangement in a charming pumpkin vase while you sip on a glass of wine.
Sneha working on a mural during last year’s festival.
Photo by @markrapien
October
Inaugural Oktoberfest Beer Festival | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Albert Whitted Park | $15 | 3 Daughters Brewing is hosting this waterfront St. Pete party complete with local and international brews, polka dancing, and a Volkswagen car show.
Fall Fest | Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 15 + Saturday, Oct. 21-Sunday, Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Armature Works | Price of purchase Pull on your fave flannel and head to the riverfront area to check out the pumpkin patch and festive autumn treats.
Tampa Pig Jig 2023 | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 1-10 p.m. | Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park | $125-$275 | Chow down on fabulous local barbecue and brews while jammin’ out to country superstars like Brad Paisley.
Oktoberfest Tampa | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park | $10 | It’s the area’s largest Oktoberfest celebration — complete with a keg tapping, German dancing and tunes, and potentially some cooler temps.
SHINE Mural Festival | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Across St. Pete | Free | Watch as local artists festoon area walls with 14 new murals.
Haunted Wharf | Friday, Oct. 27-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Sparkman Wharf | Free | Pull on that flannel and head to the downtown Tampa hotspot for photo ops and more fall-themed fun.
