Hillsborough County

  • Busch Gardens Bier Fest: Theme park thrills and Fall flavored dishes are happening at Busch Gardens this weekend. Bier Fest is Busch Gardens’ very own food festival designed as an homage to Oktoberfest that will be serving up dishes inspired by various brews and beverages until September 5th. Bier Fest is included alongside general admission, making it the perfect time to enjoy the roller coasters and wildlife that Busch Gardens offers year-round!

  • An Evening With Michael Buble: The Grammy award-winning singer Michael Buble will be capturing the hearts of fans at Amalie Arena as part of his new “Higher” tour! Buble is known for his iconic Frank Sinatra-esque style and his new album ‘Higher’ is one of his multitude of Billboard Top 10 Albums. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

  • AKC All-Breed Dog Show: Dog lovers can mingle and watch the talented (and adorable) pups go for the gold at the Florida State Fairgrounds all weekend long. The American Kennel Club is proud to host the All-Breed Dog Show which includes both vendors and events, so any pooch-related goods you could ever want will be onsite available for purchase! Dogs will be judged in categories such as Best in Veterans or Best in Puppy and go head-to-head in Obedience and Rally, as well as Dock Diving competitions!

  • Armature Works Market: Find the perfect touch for your home or space at the Armature Works Market and Art Walk this Sunday. Everything from woodwork to jewelry and everything in between can be found in the Gathering Space, all handcrafted and ready to take home! Gaze at the pieces featured in the Courtyard and Western Walkway Art Walk space, all made by local and regional artists.

Pasco County

  • SodaWorks Custom Chocolate Bar: Satiate your sweet tooth and make your very own custom chocolate bar at SodaWorks this weekend! Taste 6 classically delicious beverage flavors like Buttery Beer, Cherry Bombs, Maui Wowies, and Florida Sunsets (to name a few) and create your own chocolate bar complete with a custom-designed wrapper. Your choice of chocolate and one of three sweet add-ons will be frozen for you and ready to take home by the time you’re done sipping your drink of choice!

  • Pasco Market: A local market is a great way to spend an afternoon looking for hand-made trinkets and sampling treats from local bakers and chefs. The Pasco Market offers all this and more, hosting nearly 90 vendors (30 indoor and 60 outdoor) selling a wide variety of goods and services. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, take a leisurely walk around Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park and grab some goodies!

Pinellas County

  • Cold Process Soap: Ever wanted to make your own gourmet soaps to give your shower routine that ‘spa’ touch? Now patrons have the opportunity to learn at this hands-on DIY Soap Workshop at Jade Soap Shop! Jenny will take you through every step of cold-process soap making, explaining the science behind it and how to handle lye safely. By the end, you’ll have batches of soap to bring home with you!

  • Beach Cleanup: The Salty Soul Foundation invites you and your friends and family to participate in their Beach Cleanup at Dunedin Causeway this Saturday! Its mission is to help keep Florida’s beaches clean and in doing so preserve our state’s natural beauty and protect the local wildlife. Volunteers make their dream possible so those who’d like to help should sign up for a Saturday morning along one of Florida’s beautiful beachfront!

Sarasota & Manatee Counties

  • Free Day at Sarasota Art Museum: Get creative and introspective for FREE with the whole family! The Sarasota Museum of Art hosts its Free Second Sundays again this month, allowing friends and family to study the artwork and participate in the fun activities all for free. From 2:00 to 4:00 pm take a jewelry-making course and bring home trinkets of your own!

Polk County

  • Fire On The Lake Chili Cook-Off: Foodies won’t be able to get enough of this festival with a fiery twist. The Fire on the Lake Chili Cook-Off is not for the faint of heart. The competition is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and lets both adult and youth kitchens duke it out to prove who’s chili is the tastiest in the Traditional Red, Homestyle, Verde, and Salsa categories!

  • Kids Potting Party: Your little green thumbs are going to love this class at Maria Petit Food Boutique on Saturday! The Blooming Container has teamed up with Maria Petit to provide a Potting Party for kids with a tasty catered lunch. Each ticket includes a healthy child’s lunch and a succulent garden to start and take home. The activity is for children ages 5-12, but parents should plan to accompany and bond with their kids!

Citrus County

  • Scalloping in Crystal River: One of the most popular things to do in Crystal River, scalloping is a great way to cool off from the Florida sun and get up close and personal with the local sea creatures. Freshly caught scallops can make for a mouthwatering baked, fried, or grilled meal. Florida Fishing Adventures has a guide all about how to plan and prep for your scalloping getaway! The University of Florida has a great article on Sustainable Scalloping processes to help you harvest responsibly; find it here.

Lee County

  • Retro Party with Paisley Craze: Fort Myers will be jumping back in time this weekend to the groovy era of love and peace! The band Paisley Craze is a five-person group dedicated to playing all the genres and tunes of the 1960s. Alongside vendors, food trucks, and karaoke, Paisley Craze will make their funky debut via their Retro Party at Buddha Live at 5:00 pm this Sunday!

Hernando County

  • Spirit Of Woodstock: Fret not Hernando County, there is a 1960s music festival for you too! Spirit of Woodstock aims to please, playing all sorts of music from the iconic Woodstock 1969 lineup. What is a little different from the original event is that Sertoma Youth Ranch has ensured a family and pet-friendly environment. Come be a part of the three days of love and music!

Charlotte County

  • Sock Hop: Charlotte County won’t be left out of the retro scene either! The Sock Hop hosted by Punta Gorda Chamber will be spinning hits from the 1950s and 60s from noon to 3:00 pm, and hosting a Car Show from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. A prize will be awarded to the person who turns up in the best Sock Hop outfit of the day. The best part is that admission is FREE!