Weekend Bucket List:
OCTOBER 24 & 25
Are you looking for something to do to this weekend?
Here are some events we suggest you can check out!
When: October 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 U.S. 301 Tampa, FL 33610
Come experience the craft, culture, and community of Tampa, Florida!
TBCAF will be hosting Coffee Roasters from all over Florida, coming to bring you their finest craft coffee to try, and to share their knowledge and experiences with you. Artists from across Florida will be displaying (and selling) their different art styles in this curated Gallery & Art Exhibit. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience Tampa Bay’s range of talented artists.
Art vendors, everywhere! Come and see all of the different mediums these talented vendors will be bringing to their tables. Warning, you might be walking away with more than you were expecting!
When: October 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Tampa Bay Automobile Museum 3301 Gateway Centre Blvd Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Bring what you drive. All years, makes and models are welcome, and vehicle entry is FREE. Whether you’re into classics, muscle cars, imports, exotics, antiques or something completely different, we’d love to have you here.
☕ Coffee & breakfast sandwiches
🚘 All vehicles welcome
📸 Great photo opportunities at the museum
👥 Meet other local car enthusiasts
Presented with the Hernando/Pasco Car Community.
Start your weekend surrounded by some incredible cars. See you there!
When: October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Where: St. John’s Episcopal Church Tampa 906 S Orleans Ave Tampa, FL 33606
Get ready to howl with laughter and join the most spooktacular pet parade in town, where furry creatures unleash their inner ghosts, goblins, and ghouls for a Halloween extravaganza that will make your funny bone tingle! Calling all pet lovers and animal enthusiasts! Get ready for a spectacular celebration of furry friends and fantastic fun at the Hyde Park Pet Parade. Whether you have a playful pup, a sassy cat, or a cuddly critter, this event is your chance to show off your beloved companion in their most adorable costumes.
When: Sat-Sun, October 24-25, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Kerby’s Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584
We’re highlighting beautiful butterflies that make our hearts soar and our environments happy. Let’s cultivate gardens that provide a haven for cute caterpillars on their way to becoming hardworking pollinators.
Get in on the experience!
-Butterfly plants galore! Choose from a plethora of beautiful flowers, shrubs, and vines to start or add to your own butterfly garden. Both host plants and nectar plants will be available, along with information about which plants different butterflies use to host their caterpillars.
-Talk to our team about how to get started and ask your questions.
-Fun for Kids: Butterfly Tattoos, Chalk Butterfly Drawings, and more
-We will also hold a Butterfly Pottery Painting Workshop on Saturday, October 24 at 10 am.
When: October 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Midtown Tampa 3650 Midtown Drive Tampa, FL 33607
Start your day at the Sunshine Market on the 4th Saturday of each month at the Midtown Commons! Shop from 10AM to 3PM with local makers including producers of local agriculture, take home foods, baked goods, art, jewelry and more! Live music kicks off at 10am sharp on the green. Dog Friendly and Parking located in the garage at Midtown.
When: October 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen 11109 North 30th St. Tampa, FL 33612
Let your child experience the excitement of running their own business at our Trunk or Treat Kids Market at Yuengling! Kids ages 5–17 can set up their own booth, sell their products, interact with customers, and keep their profits. With families coming out for Halloween fun, it’s the perfect opportunity for young entrepreneurs to build confidence, gain real-world experience, and have a fang-tastic time!
When: October 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Westshore Marina District 4900 Bridge Street Tampa, FL 33611
Join us for the Sunday Morning Market at Westshore Marina District on the 4th Sunday of each month, from 9AM – 2PM. Westshore Marina District is ideally located in the heart of Tampa Bay at the intersection of Gandy Boulevard and Westshore Boulevard.
This market features 70+ local vendors including plants, produce, take home foods, baked goods, lunch bites, food trucks, art, jewelry, clothing and more. Live music kicks off at 11am and is family and dog friendly, plus bike friendly too! The market is located on the private drive off of Westshore nearest Cru Cellars. There is free parking in the surface lot behind Duckweed Market and also District parking at Town Apartments Westshore.