November 08, 2022

Hillsborough County

Reba McEntire Live!: The household-name musician is bringing her signature country music act to Amalie Arena! Reba McEntire has been a staple of country music for nearly 50 years and her songs have inspired generations. Don’t miss her incredible act opening with Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer, Terri Clark!
Red Bull’s Mind The Gap: Grab your board and skate on over to Armature Works this Friday at 5pm! Red Bull’s Mind The Gap is an open street, flat gap, best trick contest where skateboarders of all levels of experience compete to win a cash prize and major bragging rights. This trick battle is FREE for spectators and participants!
2022 Holiday Gift Market: There is something for everyone at the Holiday Gift Market sponsored by Publix and The Junior League of Tampa. The Holiday Gift Market is the largest fundraiser for the League and gathers craftspersons and local buyers under one roof for the shopping experience of the season. The market attracts over 20,000 attendees every year, make sure to stop by and be a part of the action!
Second Sunday Market: Embrace your Fall feelings with a quaint art walk and charming market shopping experience! The Second Sunday Market and Art Walk at Armature Works is happening again this Sunday, and vendors are sure to have lots of delightful Fall goodies on sale. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm browse the local vendors and grab something tasty!

Pasco County

Holiday Pet & Family Photo Day: Want to include your furry family member in your Holiday cards this year? The Hound’s Meow is making it happen for as little as $10 for their Holiday Pet & Family Photo Day. Their photographer makes custom-printed cards and other gift items as well. Hound’s Meow welcomes hyperactive pets and humans to their photo experience!
Free Fall Festival: Lots of family-friendly Fall festivities are in store at Holiday Rec Center! The CCWC Fall Festival promises games and prizes, bounce houses, live music concerts, food trucks, giveaways, and more, all for FREE. Stop on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm and check it out!

Jukebox Saturday Night: Boogey to all the Big Band hits of the 1930s 40s, and 50s! The singers and instrumentalists at Jukebox Saturday Night will be swinging tunes by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Doris Day, Cab Calloway, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Bunny Berigan, and many more. Tarpon Springs will come alive with the spirit of music!
Imagine Museum "Floating World”: The latest sculptures by American artist Karen LaMonte will leave you in awe. “Floating World” showcases collections of hyper-realistic glass, bronze, ceramic, and iron sculptures of traditional Japanese clothing inspired by Ukiyo. The exhibition is a must-see alongside the other incredible contemporary glass works on display at Imagine Museum.

Puppy Pals Live!: These veteran performance dogs know all the new tricks! The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show has been praised on America’s Got Talent and for good reason. Pups will dazzle with feats of jump roping, ladder climbing, backflipping, comedy, and more. They’ve teamed up with The Humane Society to gather donations of supplies for area shelters!
Sarasota Art Museum Free Day: A lucky day is coming up for museum explorers! Sarasota Art Museum is celebrating yet another FREE Museum Day. You’re reading correctly! Sunday only, family and friends can explore the eye-catching and thought-provoking pieces on display at the art museum and participate in the museum’s activities for as much as it costs to breathe. Check out their website for hours and more information.

Harvest Holler Farm: Bring the big and little ones for a romp around the farm! There are so many things to do at Harvest Holler Farm, it’s hard to pick just one to highlight! Explore a corn maze, wander the pumpkin patch, hop on the cow barrel train or go for a hayride, try your hand at mini-golf, or climb Hay Mountain. Once you get peckish, grab a bite to eat at Paw Paw’s Vittles and have a look around Maw-Maw’s Country Store.
Lakeland Ice Arena: Ice skating in Florida? That’s crazy talk… or is it? If you’re a Florida native whos never tried ice skating or a new Floridian missing their favorite chilly tradition, the Lakeland Ice Arena provides the ice to glide and turn to your heart’s content. It’s the coolest spot in downtown Lakeland!

Winter Wonderland Arts & Crafts Show: No better way to find the perfect hand-made gift for the holidays, than an artisan craft show. The Citrus County Craft Council’s Winter Wonderland Arts and Crafts Show welcomes vendors from all over the area touting a wide variety of goods and services. The raffle during the event will raise funds to benefit the Citrus County Foster Parent Association. From 9am to 3pm, browse the fair and find something wonderful!
Homosassa Seafood Festival: Find live entertainment, arts and crafts, and the catch of the day at this packed Citrus county festival. The Homosassa Seafood Festival has no shortage of mouthwatering seafood favorites, like shrimp, crab, muscles, and crawfish, but the local chef vendors will cook up other grilled, battered, and fried favorites. If you’re not hungry, enjoy the myriad of arts and crafts displays!

Celebrating Billy Joel: America's Piano Man: Relive the glory of Billy Joel’s classic hits at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. At America’s Piano Man, the live performers will breathe new life into iconic songs such as Vienna’, ‘Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, ‘Piano Man’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘New York State of Mind’, and ‘Uptown Girl’. Doors open at 7pm this Saturday!

Riverhawk Music Festival: Music lovers get a little bit of everything at Riverhawk Music Festival in Brooksville. The genres span from Americana, and Bluegrass, to Jamgrass, Celtic, Cajun and more! This four-day music festival has three state-of-the-art stages for regional and national acts and offers camping opportunities. Inbetween shows check out the slew of goods in the vendor’s alley!

PetOberfest 2022: After a brief postponement, the critters at PetOberfest are ready to celebrate a little late but still great! PetOberfest promises tons of food, music, and fun for Charlotte county residents and adoption opportunities for the sweet cats and dogs at local area shelters. For FREE admission, enter a raffle and maybe take home a furry best friend!