Weekend Digest Tampa Bay October 18 & 19

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

It will be another mostly sunny day for Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Expect winds out of the east at 10 to 15 mph.

Lows will fall to the upper 60s at night around Tampa with some near 60 north.

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PINELLAS

Pumpkin Patch at the St. Pete Pier | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Wander in a field of plump pumpkins, ready for picking and purchase. Bring your camera for photo ops.

Location: St. Pete Pier | 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

HILLSBOROUGH

Howl-O-Ween | 12 p.m.: Sparkman Wharf’s popular dog costume contest is back with categories for best dressed pup and best human-dog duo.

Location: Sparkman Wharf | 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Fall Fest | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: This free, outdoor event will have live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, games, and more.
Location: Carrollwood Cultural Center | 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618
A Night at the Museum | 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | $20: Tampa Bay History Center is hosting a night of spooky fun. Trick-or-treat through the galleries, meet costumed characters from Tampa’s past, and enjoy photo ops throughout the museum.

Location: Tampa Bay History Center | 801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

POLK

Fall Festival at the Visitor’s Welcome Center | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Get candy, play games and purchase BOGO tickets on theme parks and attractions.
Location: Visit Central Florida Welcome Center | 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport, FL 33837
FallFest | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | $5: For a whole day, families can enjoy live Bluegrass and Rockabilly music, fall beer releases, a cider station, and a one-day-only pumpkin patch.

Location: Grove Roots Brewing Co. | 302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Orange Cup Regatta | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Enjoy a series of powerboat races from the shores Lake Hollingsworth. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

Location: Lakeland Country Club | 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

PASCO

Epperson Lagoon Candy or Critters | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | $25: Put on your costume and get ready for a Halloween hunt. You might find a delicious treat or a spooky trick with a creepy critter! This event is included with a day ticket purchase to the lagoon.

Location: Epperson Lagoon | 31885 Overpass Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Spooktacular | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Get ready for a frightfully fun night in downtown Avalon Park! Enjoy an evening packed with trick-or-treating, costume contests, bounce houses, vendors, community performances, and more.

Location: Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel | 4424 Friendly Wy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Frogmore Fields U-Pick Flower & Petting Farm Experience | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $10 – $15: Pick your own selection of flowers while experiencing a petting farm, local food trucks, corn pit and other activities.

Location: Frogmore Fields | 28535 St. Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525

HERNANDO

MANATEE

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $5 – $15: Enjoy live music, hayrides and a petting zoo, which are all included in admission. Take home a pumpkin, pumpkin pie, homemade ice cream and more.

Location: Hunsader Farms | 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211

Rye Preserve Tours | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Take a hike through upland habitats along the Rye Preserve and learn about Florida’s native plants, natural history, and early settlement of the area.

Location: Rye Preserve | 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219

Pumpkin Patch Express | 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | $17+: Take a festive ride to a pumpkin patch! There will be plenty of photo ops and other fall activities.

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

CITRUS

Junk N’ Treat – Fall Festival & Rummage Sale | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Kids can enjoy face painting and a costume contest while trick-or-treating at booths and vendors. There will be home decor, crafts and a charity rummage sale. Proceeds benefit Citrus County Blessings & Family Resource Center.

Location: Realtor’s Association of Citrus County | 714 S Scarboro Ave, Lecanto, FL 34461

2025 CASA Step Up For Survivors Walk | 10:30 a.m. | $10: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Participate in a short walk to remember both survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Refreshments will be included.

Location: CASA Citrus | 3505 W Educational Path, Lecanto, FL 34461

Citrus County YMCA Triathlon Event | 7 a.m. | $45+: Kids can test their skills in this USAT-sanctioned triathlon. Athletes are required to bring a swimsuit, goggles, running shoes, bicycle and helmet to participate. All participants will receive an event t-shirt, swim cap, goodie bag and participation medal.

Location: Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA | 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461

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