Costumed storytellers take to the seas on Tampa’s Pirate Water Taxi. | Photo via @piratewatertaxi
It’s haunting season TBAY, and we’re pulling out all the tricks and treats for you this fall. There’s no shortage of local events to embrace the spirit of Halloween and carve into your schedule. We’ve assembled a list of both family-friendly haunts + thrill-seeking scares guaranteed to get you in the spirit.
👻 for the grown-ups
Spookeasy | Open daily | Dates vary | Times vary | 1909 N. 15th St., Ybor City | Free | Drop into this hidden speakeasy-style Kava Bar specializing in kava + botanical tea, and don’t forget to try their aptly named “Bat Wings.”
The Vault of Souls | Dates vary | 7:30 p.m. | The Vault, 611 N. Franklin St. | $100+ | Run, don’t walk, to purchase a ticket for this unique + elevated haunted experience — enjoy a welcome cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and three interactive performances.
🍬 for the fam
Creatures of the Night | Select nights, Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 30 | 4-10 p.m. | ZooTampa, 1101 W. Sligh Ave. | $35 | Enjoy mischievous characters + festive treats while observing the zoo’s exotic animals.
Hauntizaar | Sat., Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Studio @ 620, 620 1st Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Ogle at local, spooky-themed handmade art, jewelry, decorations, body care products and many more hand-crafted seasonal items.
🎃 for the group chat
Haunted Pirate Water Taxi rides | Dates vary | Times vary | Dock next to the Tampa Convention Center | $20+ | Prepare to be spooked on the 45-minute storytelling cruise. Pro tip, book the 9 p.m. ride for max ambiance.
Elmbalmarina’s Traveling Postmortem Fauxtography Parlour | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Alchemy & Ashes Parlour of Magical Curiosities, 24836 State Rd. 54, Lutz | $50+ | Round up your most hallowedpals for a spooky photo shoot, complete with a life-sized coffin — book a 20-minute session with Embalmarina via Instagram.
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3rd Thursday | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. | Free | This Downtown Tampa market features local food trucks, live music, and local vendors. 🍔
Friday
Friday Nights at M.Bird | Fri., Sept. 16 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Heights Public Market | Free | Stop by for live music, cocktails, and some of the best views of the city at M.Bird’s scenic rooftop bar. 🍹
Rhythms & Brews By the Bay | Fri. Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr. | $125+ | Samplea delicious selection of beers while experiencing a live music concert from Grammy-nominated group, Gin Blossoms.
Saturday
Downtown Tampa Walking Tour| Sat., Sept. 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Lykes Gaslight Park, 241 E. Madison St. | $10+ | A guide from the Tampa Bay History Center explains delves into the backstory of City Hall, the Floridan Palace Hotel, and the Hub, the city’s oldest bar.
Sunday
Photography Basics: Learn, Practice, Create | Sun., Sept. 18 | 1-4 p.m. | Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N. Ashley Dr., Cube 200 | $160+ | Bring your camera for a 3-hour workshop that provides a solid photography foundation. 📷
Valhalla Resale’s Grand Opening | Sun., Sept. 18 | 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. | 3010 Central Ave., St. Pete | Free | Get ready to freshen up your wardrobe as Valhalla offers a unique experience for women to shop sustainably via clothing rental. 👚
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Pinellas County paves the way for an environmentally-safe school ride as a $5.5 million grantwill provide 20 new electric buses for the school district. The arrival of these zero emission buses makes Pinellas first in the state — and other counties will soon follow with the eco-friendly swap. 🚌 (St. Pete Catalyst)
Development
New kid on the block. Local development firm, Kolter Urban, released updated design plans for a 55-story building (located in between North Tampa Street and East Twiggs Street). After receiving City approval, the architects plan to refresh the condominium while maintaining its historic 1920s flare. 🏢(Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Announced
Starting tomorrow you can grab Rays tickets for $9. The baseball club’s Push for the Postseason initiative is an effort to pack the Trop for the last 10 home games of the season. There are $9 tickets available for all games Sept. 16-25, and you can score 40 percent off parking + discounted ballpark treats. 🍿
Open
Calling all donut fanatics. Mochinut, a dessert cafe, opens its latest location in Pinellas Park on Saturday. The spot will offer its signature mochi donuts (think Ube, Nutella, mango), boba, Korean corn dogs, and more. Stop by this weekend for buy five, get one free donuts/dogs, and 20% off drinks. 🍩 (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Eat
The reviews are in.Flaming Mountain Chinese Grill & Skewer Bar, a new Tampa restaurant, earns a rave review from Tampa Bay Times’ food critic Helen Freund. She calls the fare exciting, noting that there are plenty of spicy dishes. We’re eager to sample the smashed cucumber salad or the whole fried fish. 🐟 (Tampa Bay Times)
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Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton tells the story of America through hip-hop, jazz, and Broadway tunes. | Photo via the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
You don’t have to make the trek to NYC, Chicago, or even Orlando to see Hamilton anymore. The wildly popular musical is coming to Tampa Bay’s Straz Centerthis winter.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical tells the story of America through hip-hop, rap, jazz, and Broadway music — with a diverse cast.
Tickets go on sale today at noon. Book online or call 813.229.827. Buyers are limited to eight tickets — which range from $49 to $169, with premium seats available for $229.
The show runs from Dec. 28 — Jan. 22, 2023. Plus, there will be a $10 ticket lottery for all performances (details to come).
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by City Editor Bailey.
Editor’s pick: Spend a moment with this story from the Tampa Bay Times’ Lane DeGregory on how Memory Mornings at the Chihuly Collection offer an escape for people with dementia.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Catch up on what’s new in Hyde Park + learn more about the neighborhood’s roots, here.
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