September 15, 2022

Hillsborough County

Catacombs Bar: Halloween is fast approaching and this ghoulish lounge is the perfect place to get in the spirit! The SpookEasy Lounge pours up teas, kava, coffee, and cocktails that’ll take your tastebuds to the other side. The newest basement addition, The Catacombs, will serve spooky drinks and appetizers year round!

Free Museum Day: Tampa has long been home to a rich fine art community and our museums are some of the best in Florida! Free Museum Day gives an opportunity to grab some friends or family and see some incredible works of art, Tampa history, or even visit a living history museum all for FREE. The Tampa Museum of Art, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, and Henry B Plant Museum are just a few known participants!
Superhero 5k: Grab your cape and utility belts for this 5k race in Tampa! Dedicated to the charity Support 4 Caregivers, the Superhero 5k raises funds and support for the true heroes of our world: caregivers of children with special health care needs. The event is centered around the 5k race but the kids’ zone offers lots of fun for the whole family with face painting, balloon makers, and games!
Rhythm & Brews: Check out the beer and music festival happening at the Florida Aquarium this weekend! Sip on some craft brews with unique flavors and munch on dishes from nine delicious restaurants at Rhythm and Brews By the Bay! All this whilst a 90s throwback concert featuring the Gin Blossoms and Ken Block and Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel rocks on in the background.

Pasco County

Hispanic Family Festival: This Hispanic heritage celebration promises lots of great food, games, and entertainment! The 1st Annual Libertad Hispanic Family Festival will feature performances from Aramis Sol Caribe, a Latin band, a DJ, and even special performances by Miss Latina contestants representing every country. To end the night, a movie will be shown at 7pm. Admission is totally FREE!
Coin & Stamp Show: This event will bring hundreds of coins, stamps, jewelry, and other high-value collectibles to the Hudson area! The Currency, Stamps, and More Show will last from 9am to 3pm and is housed in The Elks Lodge. Admission and parking is FREE, and food will be available onsite. Collectors can even register to win a 1-ounce Silver Eagle!

Oktoberfest: Another German-style celebration is popping up in Pasco county this weekend! This time Oktoberfest is brought to you by Green Bench Brewing Co. of St. Pete. Their very first Oktoberfest event promises German-style cuisine, live entertainment, games with great prizes, commemorative stines, and plenty of beer to enjoy in the beer garden. This event runs from 12pm to 5pm this Saturday!
Free Family Movie: Looking for a cheap family activity? The Clearwater YMCA has you covered. Their Family Movie Night will provide you and the little ones with plenty of popcorn and a classic family film all for FREE! This month’s film is the hit Pixar movie, Monsters Inc. The Y says you are welcome to bring any pillows, blankets, and chairs you like for the movie, which starts at 6:30pm.

Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Fest: Endulge in an opulent afternoon at the Sarasota Opera house and support your local arts programs. Raffle drawings, hors d'oeuvres, and wine tastings await at the Sarasota Opera Food and Wine Festival! Proceeds from the event will go towards the support of the Sarasota Youth Opera, one of the leading youth music training programs in the country. The talented young opera singers will even perform at the festival!
Coquina Beach Cleanup: Enjoy the cool breeze and warm sunshine as you help take care of Florida’s gorgeous beaches! The Coquina Beach Cleanup organized by the Sullivan family from Keep Nature Wild is a responsibly fun way to hit the beach with friends. Spend the afternoon taking care of Coquina Beach and stay until sunset to bask in your hard work!

POWer in Pink 5K: Go for gold at this 5K dedicated to raising funds and awareness for those affected by breast cancer! The 2022 POWer in Pink 5k takes place at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland and begins at 8am in the Tiger Town parking lot. Runners will follow a route that leads them around the parking lot, then out through the scenic trails at Lake Parker Park, and finishes back where they started. The first 200 people to finish the in-person 5k will receive a special finisher’s medal!
Hispanic Heritage Festival: Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in style this weekend! Polk County Parks and Recreation’s Hispanic Heritage Festival is fun for the entire family. Through music, art, and food, the festival aims to celebrate Hispanic culture and will host games, craft stations, and live entertainment alongside food prepared fresh by local vendors. Entry to the festival is FREE!

Ocala Comic Con: Ocala’s biggest comic convention is back! The 9th year of Ocala Comic Con promises to be packed with comic, movie, and cartoon vendors and fans. With free gaming experiences, Q & As, and a huge show floor, you simply can’t run out of things to do all weekend. Special guest appearances by Sean Schemmel, Mike McFarland, Renee Witterstaetter, Clay Mann, Mitsuhiro Arita, Peter Raymundo, and many more!

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest: Come out for the kickoff of 10 packed days of country music! Located on the beautiful beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest features performances by some of the nation’s best singer-songwriters headlined by Gary Levox. Venues like Nervous Nelle’s, Key Lime Bistro, and the Pink Shell Beach Resort host the music while you enjoy fresh food or snap a great photo for Instagram. This weekend’s acts take place at Captiva Island!

Brooksville’s Bites Nights: Grab a bite from any number of food trucks in the heart of downtown Brooksville. Brooksville’s Bites Nights are always a treat for your tastebuds and a great place to go with friends after the week's stress is done. In addition to food, from 6pm to 9pm enjoy live music and browse the wares of artisan vendors!

Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival: Experts of art, jewelry, sculpture, and more will gather in scenic Punta Gorda for a tradition loved by both locals and tourists, the 24th Annual Sullivan Street Craft Festival! Soak in the charming ‘old-Florida’ atmosphere as you walk through over 80 vendors worth of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items. Admission to this outdoor waterfront market is totally FREE, but make sure to pack sunscreen!