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.

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.

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

October

Events
The final quarter of 2024 is packed with performances from legendary singers, 1980s icons, rap stars, and rising pop stars.
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Take the day — or weekend — off for these fundraisers, cookouts, picnics, and parties across the Tampa Bay area.
The Bolts are preparing for the upcoming season, with special dates already announced.
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is asking for your help.
We’re giving a sneak peek into what the next ~18 months will look like inside the riverfront museum.
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.
Water Street Tampa and Sparkman Wharf are honoring the occasion with special deals.
We’re taking a peek at the Straz’s, freeFALL Theatre’s, and other TBAY performance venues’ lineups of showstopping performances.
The three-week event celebrates local culinary excellence, and offers a chance to reflect on those less fortunate.