Weekend Digest Tampa Bay November 15 & 16

Your weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Temperatures will warm into this weekend with highs back near average. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 78.

Saturday night will be clear with lows in the 50s to near 60.

Sunday will be sunny to partly cloudy with highs near 80.

Beach and boating

This weekend will be really nice for beach and boating activities. Both days will be nice at the beach with highs in the 70s. The water temperature has now dropped into the 60s.

The boating forecast also will be good with light winds.

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PINELLAS

Bourbon at the Beach | 5 p.m.: Enjoy an evening of whiskey tasting and support The National Fallen FireFighters Foundation on its mission to help those who have lost a family member in the line of duty.

Location: Hogan’s Hangout | 499 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767

HILLSBOROUGH

The Odd Couple, Female Version | Saturday, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. | $15 – $18: Enjoy a performance from the Pelican Players based on the 1970s sitcom, “The Odd Couple.”

Location: The Pelican Players Community Theater | 1900 Clubhouse Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573

2025 Kukkiwon International Cup | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Taekwondo teams from all over the United States and other countries are expected to compete at this year’s tournament. There will also be various events and demonstrations, poomsae, breaking, high kick, and a ninja obstacle course for kids.

Location: Florida State Fairgrounds | 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL 33610

Sheriff Chad Chronister’s Ultimate Run | 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. | $18 – $55: Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to walk or jog for a good cause, this event is for everyone. There will be a 1-mile family walk, 5K, and 10K run.

Location: The Motor Enclave | 6500 Motor Enclave Wy, Tampa, FL 33610

POLK

City of Lake Wales Annual Fall Festival | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Families can enjoy inflatables, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, arts and crafts, face painters, and a festive selfie station.

Location: Lake Wales Family Recreation Center | 1001 Burns Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Indoor Corn Maze | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $16 – $20: Experience a midwestern-style corn maze. The corn maze is included in general admission and memberships.

Location: Florida Children’s Museum | 600 Bonnet Spgs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

Polk County Optimism Walk for Parkinson’s Awareness | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: This community fundraiser supports the American Parkinson’s Disease Association and aims to unite participants around a common cause: putting an end to Parkinson’s disease.

Location: Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex | 525 Lake Crago Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805

PASCO

Civil War Living History Event | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $12: See authentic weapons and tactics demonstrations, explore period camps, watch living history presentations, and enjoy traditional blacksmith and carpentry demos.

Location: Pioneer Florida Museum & Village | 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL 33523

Live Classic Car Auction | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: View and bid on a variety of classic cars, from Corvettes to Camaros.

Location: Dealers Auction Xchange of Tampa Bay | 2738 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

Park Friends Night Bugs | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Explore James E. Grey Preserve at night while looking for night critters.

Location: James E. Grey Preserve | 6938 Plathe Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653

HERNANDO

Brooksville Main Street Presents Downtown Street Market Featuring A Salute to Veterans | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: South Brooksville Avenue will be transformed into a marketplace filled with veteran-owned businesses, handmade crafts, specialty food trucks, and unique goods. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with veteran organizations and learn more about ways to support the military community.

Location: Downtown Brooksville | 13 South Brooksville Ave Brooksville FL 34601

Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Art Festival | 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. | $75 – $95: The festival features a variety of classic rock, southern rock, bluegrass, reggae, tribute and jam bands on two alternating stages. This is an all-ages event, so bring your family and friends.

Location: Florida Sand Music Ranch | 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602

3rd Annual Blues on the Hilltop Festival | 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $20 – $35: Feel the blues all day long with five live blues acts and multiple food trucks.

Location: Sparacia Witherell Family Winery & Vineyard | 21509 Snow Hill Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601

MANATEE

Kirkwood Christmas Market | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: More than a dozen charities will set up displays where the public can buy gift items and/or make donations in honor of people on their shopping lists. In addition to shopping in the holiday spirit, the event will offer free photo-taking with Santa, door prizes and a homemade cookie sale.

Location: Kirkwood Church | 6101 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210

Bradenton TCG Trade-N-Play Convention | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | $10: There will be over 200 vendor tables to buy, sell and trade your favorite collectible trading cards. Tournaments and other special events will take place throughout the day.

Location: Bradenton Area Convention Center | 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221

Old Cars and Trains at the Florida Railroad Museum | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Enjoy a day where vintage cars meet historic trains. There will be music, food from Parrish Elks Lodge #2889 and more.

Location: Florida Railroad Museum | 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL 34219

CITRUS

Inverness Festival of the Arts 2025 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The festival promises two days filled with live performances, interactive exhibits, and artist demonstrations that will bring the world of arts and crafts to life right in the heart of downtown Inverness.

Location: Downtown Inverness | 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450

Hoedown for Heroes | 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $45: This western themed barbecue fundraiser will feature a live auction and plenty of raffle items.

Location: Citrus County Auditorium |3610 S Florida Ave, Inverness, FL 34450

Blame It On The Movies | Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. | $23: The sound of movies is saluted in this musical of songs and themes from the world’s favorite films such as “The Wizard Of Oz,” “Gone With The Wind,” “Footloose,” and more.

Location: Art Center of Citrus County | 2644 N Annapolis Ave, Hernando, FL 34442

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