Hillsborough County

  • Pig Jig: This nonprofit BBQ fest serves good eats and a fun-filled afternoon! Tampa’s infamous Pig Jig is held annually at the gorgeous waterfront in downtown Tampa. What started as a fundraiser to help a dear friend battling a rare kidney disease now spans four-different areas in the US and has raised over 5 million dollars. Come out to enjoy BBQ, live music, fair-style games, and a silent auction.

  • Dessert Wars: How sweet it is to be in Tampa this weekend! Dessert Wars is back and tastier than ever. Get your fill of hundreds of mini and full-sized dessert treats at the booths sprawling inside Entertainment Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Tickets sell out fast, so grab yours today as they will not be sold at the door!

  • Worlds Largest Hammock Hangout: Kick back and break a world record at St. Pete Pier this Saturday. The inventors of the incredible Dynamic Hammock are inviting everyone to come out for The World’s Largest Hammock Hangout! There will be live music, food trucks, and plenty of hammock stands for a BYOH (Bring Your Own Hammock). For just $15 you can be a part of the history books as you mingle and relax!

Pasco County

  • Bubbles & Friends Spooktacular Fall Festival: Kids can have a blast at the Spooktacular Grand Opening of The Learning Experience in Lutz. The festivities will include arts and crafts, face painting, a petting zoo, and food trucks. A family-friendly way to spend your Saturday afternoon!

  • Fox Squirrel Corn Maze: Great food and pumpkin patch fun await at the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! Activities include badminton, cornhole, horse and pony rides, bounce houses, and classic farm fun like dummy steer ropin’, and duck races. For the price of admission, have access to unlimited romps in the maze and hayride games.

  • Monarch Butterfly Festival: Migrate to this butterfly experience in Dade City on Saturday! Sponsored by the Dade City Youth Council, the Monarch Butterfly Festival features environmental educators, booths, presentations, plant sales, and hands-on growing activities. Flutter over to Polly Touchton Park at 10am!

Pinellas County

  • Mother Mother: The indie rock sensation Mother Mother is finally making its way to Jannus Live! Formed in 2005, this band has had its fair share of hits from the solemn and cathartic Burning Pile to the recently TikTok viral Verbatim. Their latest album Inside has been harkened as a dream-like post-punk revival. Grab tickets before they sell out!

  • Wine Down: Step back a century in time at this retro, roaring 20s benefit party! The Burg Exchange Annual Wine Down Fundraiser will be full of flapper dresses, dancing, drinks, and music. Bid on raffles to win fabulous prizes and take pictures with friends at the photo-op station. The proceeds raised will help the Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco to complete their missions.

Sarasota/Manatee Counties

  • The Manhattan Transfer: Get your groove on with this legendary music group’s 50th anniversary! The Manhatten Transfer are nothing short of music legends, winning 10 Grammy Awards and having been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Don’t miss their concert Friday night at the Jazz Club of Sarasota!

  • Pumpkin Spice Fest: Seasonal fun for the entire family is in store at Gamble Creek Farms’ Pumpkin Spice Fest! Come out to enjoy hayrides, pumpkin painting, live music, freshly grown produce markets, and delicious baked goods. The festival runs from 9am to 3pm all weekend long. Admission is FREE!

Polk County

  • Hocus Pocus: Come watch the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus, at the freshly renovated GEM Theater! A Spooky Snack Box will be available during the movie, which is chock full of caramel popcorn, lots of candy, and more. Admission to this retro movie is just $5 per person!

  • Fall Garden Extravaganza: Munn Park will be blooming with flora this Saturday during the annual Fall Garden Extravaganza! This plant sale, organized by the Garden Club of Lakeland, will feature plants from around the state of Florida as well as art inspired by the local ecosphere. Master Gardeners will be waiting eagerly to answer all your questions about growing and caring for plants!

Citrus County

  • Mermaid Halloween Spooktacular: It’s a Halloween under the sea at Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium! The Halloween Spooktacular is a haunted house and escape room experience in one, followed by a magical underwater performance of real mermaids. Explore to find pirates, sunken ships, and candy!

Lee County

  • Fall Festival: Lee county is home to a Fall festival of its own at The Tree House in Fort Myers! The Fall Festival is a great way to spend the day enjoying the weather outside and celebrating Fall traditions. There will be bounce houses, face painting, rows of vendors, kids’ games, and a sprawling pumpkin patch. Atomic BBQ will be on site for lunch and dinner.

Hernando County

  • Ghost Fest 2022: The May-Stringer museum becomes a Haunted mansion after dark at Ghost Fest 2022. Two entire floors of spooky fun and an outdoor maze await! The many vendors, crafts, and games make this ghostly manor great fun for the entire family. Come by for a fright from 7pm to 11pm!

Charlotte County

  • Artisan Cheese & Wine Tasting: Check out the Punta Gorda Farmers Market and sample a variety of handmade cheeses and refreshing wines. The cheesemongers at the Punta Gorda Chocolate and Wine booth are ready to take your tastebuds on a trip. Try delectable cheese paired with the perfect wine for FREE from 8am to 1pm.