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Get ahead of the carve

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 pickings:

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.
Asked
 

What’s your favorite fall activity?
A. Enjoying autumnal treats (think pumpkin spice + butter pecan)
B. A trip to the pumpkin patch
C. Watching sports with loved ones
D. Halloween-related fun (and frights)
 
6AM City In-House pt 2
 
Events
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Morgan Wallen | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | $70+ | The country superstar takes the Ray Jay stage for his rescheduled “One Night At A Time” tour.
  • Stevie Nicks Experience | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Floridian Social Club, St. Petersburg | $5 | Catch a tribute to the decades of tunes from the industry icon’s incomparable career.
  • “Shaun of the Dead” | Friday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Tampa Theatre | $9+ | The British zombie comedy lights up the screen at the historic downtown theater.
  • “The Boy Who Loved Batman” | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | The Straz Center | $85+ | Follow the journey of the beloved DC Comics character from the page to Hollywood.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • R&B Mimosa Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 12-10 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Park | $30 | Head to the waterfront park for live music, good vibes, and a range of flavored bubbles to choose from.
  • Tampa Booze and Boos Tour | Saturday, Oct. 4 + Sunday, Oct. 5 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Ybor City | $30 | Head to three to four haunted bars to down some liquid courage to aid you in learning about the historic neighborhood’s spooky past.
  • Saturday Public Skate | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 4-6:30 p.m. | United Skates of America, Tampa | $11+ | Release from stress with a skate sesh to light up your weekend with nostalgic fun.
Sunday, Oct. 6
  • Art Workshop + Italian Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Bonu Taverna Italiana, St. Petersburg | $149 | Grab a spot of brunch and create a gold leaf painting to bring home.
  • Yoga in the Park | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6-7 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Park | Free | Aaaaaand breathe after a heck of a week, flowing in the park — bring a mat and towel.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Community
  • St. Pete is aiding Hurricane Helene efforts through its new We Are St. Pete Fund. The fund, in collaboration with Pinellas Community Foundation, is the first of its kind in the Burg, allowing donors to choose where they’d like their contributions to go. The city donated $200,000 to get the ball rolling.
Cause
  • Want to help Helene victims? Feeding Tampa Bay is looking for volunteers to help with their community distribution events, with additional opportunities posted each day.
Health
  • While the storm is gone, its effects can linger. Online mental health platform BetterHealth is offering three months of free counseling services for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Sign up using the code hurricane-helene-support to unlock the offer.
Weather
  • As the Atlantic hurricane season continues, meteorologists are tracking activity in the tropics. A tropical disturbance in the Gulf could bring heavy rainfall starting Sunday into early next week. Heads up: there are two major systems out in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, but they are expected to stay out at sea.
Sports
  • It wasn’t the best night for the Bucs. Baker Mayfield and company lost 36-30 to the Atlanta Falcons in overtime last night. Two Mike Evans touchdowns weren’t enough to save the Bucs, who are now 3-2 on the season. (ESPN)
Transit
  • The Cross Bay Ferry is setting sail for its first trip of the season today. For the first time ever, the service will run year-round, meaning it won’t take its customary summer hiatus. Pssst, this is perfect for St. Pete-residing Bolts fans. Get your tickets.
Award
  • Tampa International Airport continues to scoop up awards. Readers of USAToday just voted TPA the best large airport across the country. But wait, there’s more. Those same readers also said Tampa International is the best US airport for dining options.
Announced
  • Calling all lacrosse fans. The NCAA announced the 2027 Division II and III women’s finals will take place in Tampa at the UT Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex. There will also be NCAA finals in Sarasota, Lakeland, and Orlando through 2028.
Listen
  • FSU is preparing for a clash with Clemson. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Florida State Seminoles with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Sports

New Lightning lights and bites

Inside the new upgrades to Amalie Arena
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Are you ready to Be The Thunder? | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
As if Bolts gamedays weren’t good enough already, the experience at Amalie Arena is about to go up another gear.

Here’s what will look different during the 2024-2025 Lightning season:
  • On the fourth floor, sit-down restaurant Firestick Grill has been replaced with The Market on Four. The food hall-style eatery boasts a range of local restaurants, including Bavaro’s, King of the Coop, Bake’n Babes, and Zukku Sushi.
  • Outside the arena, fans can head to Corona Bolts Bay in Thunder Alley for food + beverage options.
  • Or grab a drink on the new RIPA Rooftop which overlooks the Cigar City skyline with upgraded screens and seating options.
  • Around the arena, there’s new cutting-edge digital signage. Among the features are a digital video wall, 3D LED lights, LED ribbons, and interactive kiosks.
Want to see for yourself? The Bolts’ home opener in on Saturday, Oct. 12.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Patrick
From the editor
From the wreckage of Helene, stories of optimism, joy, and benevolence continue to emerge from across the Tampa Bay area.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescued a manatee from Helene’s rising waters near MacDill Air Force Base, and relocated the creature to safer waters.
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