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Plan ahead for these fall events in the Tampa Bay area

Embrace the changing of the season with these festivals, outdoor concerts, markets, and other fall-themed events.

September 13, 2024 • 
Bailey Lefever
A little girl with a blonde ponytail and leopard shirt picks out a pumpkin from rows of bright orange pumpkins.

Gallagher’s opens in September for all of your pumpkin acquisition needs.

Photo by @gallagherspumpkinsandtrees

Is it just us... or is there a slight tinge of fall in the air? Okay, maybe it’s just wishful thinking.

Regardless, we’ve pulled together a bounty of autumnal + other enticing offerings that will help you enjoy fall to the fullest across the Tampa Bay area:

September

pig jig

Catch some artists jammin’ on the Pig Jig stage with an iconic Gulf Coast sunset.

Photo by Tampa Pig Jig

October

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Children are at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon. There is fake snow falling and holiday lights are twinkling in the background.
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Winter Village returns to Downtown Tampa
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season.
November 13, 2023
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
A Thanksgiving meal sits on a wooden table. There is a turkey, roasted potatoes, stuffing, and other food items.
City
Now serving: Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving dinner
A Thanksgiving meal is made up of lots of different parts — and so is TBAY.
November 10, 2023
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
A table with multiple plates of food, including steak, seared ahi tuna, and chicken wings. There is also a cocktail or mocktail and moody lighting.
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Tampa Bay Black Restaurant Week
The Sunshine State-wide celebration runs from Friday, Nov. 10 to Sunday, Nov. 19.
November 7, 2023
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
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The Haunted Hammock Hangout lit up at night. There are blue cobweb-looking strands above people on the lawn below.
City
18 Halloweekend activities in the Tampa Bay area
With so much to do this Halloween weekend, it can be hard to choose. So we put together a guide of some of the final spooky season activities around TBAY.
October 26, 2023
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
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Music
Rock out on the riverfront at this year’s Tampa Pig Jig
Here are our tips for attending this year’s country music and barbecue party.
October 17, 2023
 · 
Bailey Lefever
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Culture
Shellebrate Halloween at the Florida Aquarium’s Guppyween
This year’s event features trick-or-treating, music, a dance party, and animal encounters.
October 13, 2023
 · 
Bailey Lefever
Scarecrow on a crucifix in front of a rollercoaster at Busch Gardens at night
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Scream, gasp, and ink your way through Friday the 13th
From tattoo deals to eerie events, we’re sharing ways you can make this historically unlucky day a whole lot of fun.
October 12, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
A park with various tall buildings in the background, blue skies, and clouds overhead.
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Eins, zwei, drei, gsuffa — it’s time for Oktoberfest Tampa
This year’s iconic autumn event will take place Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
September 27, 2023
 · 
Brianna Williams
Two women in sundresses standing in front of a yellow truck full of flowers.
Events
Hispanic Heritage Month events in the Tampa Bay area
From markets and parties, to foodie events and arts, there’s a variety of fun, cultural events highlighting Hispanic heritage in the Tampa Bay area.
September 14, 2023
 · 
Monica Garske
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