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80° | Sunny | 4% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:31 a.m. | Set: 6:57 p.m. | Tides | Old Tampa Bay | High: 7:30 p.m. | Low: 12:12 p.m. + 10:11 p.m. | Clearwater Beach | High: 3:18 p.m. | Low: 8:34 a.m. + 7:44 p.m.
 

🎃 Linus-approved patches

Hunt for the perfect pumpkin at these 5 Tampa Bay area patches
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The Seminole Heights patch is also a fab spot to take a family photo. | Photo via @semheightsgreatpumpkinpatch
Still on the hunt for the great pumpkin? Gourd news, there are ample patches open for business across the Tampa Bay area.

Here’s the pickin’s:

The Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch, Seminole Heights United Methodist Church
“Tampa’s largest pumpkin patch” hosts Friday movie nights, pumpkin painting, and costume events. Proceeds from the funky neighborhood patch go back into the community, and it closes on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch, Village Circle
The patch benefits the Humane Society of Tampa Bay + hosts weekly story time with Mother Boo, pet adoption events, and demure family photo ops. Take your pick through Monday, Oct. 28.

Two dogs sit in the back of a pickup truck. The truck bed is wooden, and pumpkins surround them. They are golden retrievers smiling at the camera.

Make sure to bring the pup along to Gallagher’s for a photo op.

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Photo by @gallagherspumpkinsandtrees

Gallagher’s Pumpkins & Trees, St. Petersburg
Head to Gallagher’s to find the perfect pumpkin, mum, and a bunch of straw to festoon your porch with autumnal flair + grab seasonal photos. Heads up: The patch may look different this year after sustaining damage in Hurricane Helene.

Raprager Family Farms, Odessa
Located just 25 minutes north of Tampa, Raprager’s serves up old school fall vibes with petting zoos, axe throwing, hay rides, a massive haunted barn, hay chute slide, corn pit, inflatable maze, pumpkin painting, huge market, and more. Buy tickets to the Fall Pumpkin Festival & Haunted Farm online.

DK Farms & Gardens, Largo
Head to the family-friendly spot to find a pumpkin, feast on fall flavors, pet zoo animals, take a tractor ride, mine for gems, play mini golf, and snap a family photo. Or leave the kids at home on select nights, when Fearville offers scares for the most ghoulish time of year.
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 18
  • DIY Plant Based Body Care Workshop | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Cactus Moon, 4206 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa | $44 | Make your own plant-based body products, enhanced dried botanicals and moon-charged crystals.
  • The 1975: Still ... at their very best | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $34-$136 | Watch the English pop rock band perform “Still ... at their very best.”
Thursday, Oct. 19
  • Arts in Motion: DUNE by Studio Roosegaarde | Thursday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa | Free | This temporary art exhibit by Studio Roosegaarde juxtaposes nature and technology + is composed of hundreds of interactive LED light and sound fibers that respond to the motions of passing visitors — runs on weekends.
  • Spooky Stillness: Guided Meditation, Tarot Class & Sound Bath | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Tampa EDITION, 500 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $45 | Dive into the mystical world of yoga, guided meditation, tarot reading, and sound bath healing to help ease your stress and tension.
Friday, Oct. 20
  • Let’s Go Bolts! Art & Movie Night | Friday, Oct. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | Midtown Tampa, 3659 Midtown Dr., Tampa | Free | Paint your own recreation of the neighborhood’s new Lightning mural for a chance to win prizes + bring a blanket to watch “The Mighty Ducks” on the lawn.
  • Spooky Swamp Hike | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg | $5-$10 | Take a spooky trek through the city park’s grounds.
Events calendar here
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Arts

Your weekend assignment: Explore The Polk Museum of Art
Two women look at a featured painting at The Polk Museum of Art.
Did you know The Polk Museum of Art is the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in Central Florida? | Photo provided by The Polk Museum of Art
As Polk County’s largest (and only nationally accredited) visual arts organization, Polk Museum of Art offers a vibrant + welcoming space for Tampanians to learn, create, and be inspired.

Here’s our pick of seasonal activities:
Plan your visit
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • What’s moving into Armature Works? Zukku Sushi will operate Zukku, Ling’s Dumplings, and Han Hand Rolls in Heights Public Market. The latter two concepts were created specifically for the market + opening dates have not been announced. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Opening
  • Stormrunners Tavern, a bar + restaurant, is opening in the old Caddy’s location in Gulfport. The waterfront location will be transformed into a ground-floor bar, second floor outdoor bar, and an outdoor tiki bar and dog-friendly patio. Owners are planning for an early 2024 opening. (I Love the Burg)
Active
  • Calling all biking enthusiasts. Orange Belt is bringing the CRIT Championship Tour to St. Pete’s EDGE District this Saturday, Oct. 21. The high-speed criterium bike races + event runs all day with the party starting at 8:15 a.m., amateur races starting at 12p.m., the Women’s Pro Race at 4:15 p.m., and the Men’s Pro Race at 5:50 pm. (I Love the Burg)
Show
  • Catch a performance of the musical sensation,"Beetlejuice,” at the Straz starting Tuesday, Oct. 24. Based on the Tim Burton film, the spooky show runs through Sunday, Oct. 29 — just in time for Halloween. (Creative Loafing Tampa Bay)
Announced
  • Headed to Halloween on Central? The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority just announced the SunRunner will be fare-free during the Sunday, Oct. 29 festivities. The Beach to ‘Burg bus has eight stops along Central Ave. Map your route online.
History
  • The St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club is coming up on its 100th birthday. The landmark is kicking off the party by hosting The International Shuffleboard Association’s 40th World Championship from Sunday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Oct. 27. Dig into the iconic spot’s near-century of history. (Tampa Bay Times)
Civic
  • The US Department of Transportation Build America Bureau just gave Tampa a $1.75 million grant to set up and operate a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator office, according to a release. The office will focus on major area transportation projects, transit-oriented development, and infrastructure projects in hopes of better connecting the community.
Art
  • The Tampa Museum of Art recently put 75 restored Haitian art pieces up for viewing. The collection of work includes everything from paintings to tapestries. The restoration work was paid for with a grant from Bank of America. The exhibit, “Reframing Haitian Art,” runs through June 23, 2024. (WUSF News)
Travel
Coming Soon
  • It’s not just a cocktail lounge, it’s a vibe. Alter Ego, the ultimate cocktail lounge with a beat, is set to grace Water Street Tampa in early 2024. Located in Asher, this music-forward cocktail lounge may just become the new heartbeat of Tampa. See the space.*
Finance
  • One card, all the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2025 (all with no annual fee) almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*
 
Music

🎸 Howdy country music fans

Rock out on the riverfront at this year’s Tampa Pig Jig
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Catch some artists jammin’ on the Pig Jig stage with an iconic Gulf Coast sunset. | Photo by Tampa Pig Jig
Bring on the groovin’ and finger lickin’ barbecue eats. The 12th annual Tampa Pig Jig takes over Julian B. Lane Park for the annual country music party this Saturday, Oct. 21.

Now that you’ve booked your tickets, here’s a few short deets:
  • Doors open at 1 p.m. and the event runs through 10 p.m.
  • Musical acts start at 1:30 p.m. and openers include The Head And The Heart, Shovels & Rope, and Amanda Shires. Headliner Riley Green takes the stage at 6:15 p.m.
  • Food vendors include: Fuzzy’s Tacos, Aussie Grill, Graze, Chill Bros, Wicked Oak BBQ, The Brisket Shoppe, and Just Smokin’ BBQ.
  • If you’re driving, parking is available downtown at Poe Parking Garage, Ft. Brooke Garage, Pam Iorio Parking Garage, Port Tampa Bay Parking Garage, Royal Street Regional Lot, and Twiggs Street Garage.
  • Watch fireworks light up the sky over the Hillsborough River at 9:45 p.m.
Shop

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Drink
  • Get cozy and indulge in the unique flavors of Matcha Nude’s organic matcha, perfect for the cooler months.
Seasonal
  • Stay cozy this season with the French Terry Crewneck from Kennedy Gray. With this soft fabric, it’s the perfect piece to keep you warm.
Tech
  • Why upgrade to smart light bulbs? Set your lights to custom timers, turn lights off when you’re not home, and set the mood with different colors — all from your phone.
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Travel
  • First class flights don’t have to come full price. Shop an Elite Going membership, get 40-90% first class flights, and fly to your next vacation in style.
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The Wrap
 
Bailey Lefever in a park near a pond

Today’s edition by:
Bailey
From the editor
Hyde Park Village is hosting some great events this October. I’m particularly excited for the Sunset at Psomi event next Thursday, Oct. 26. The golden hour party features shopping, snacks, two glasses of wine or an an non-alcoholic cocktail, a bouquet from Flor and Palma, and a gift from Procure.
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