Weekend Digest Tampa Bay October 25 & 26

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

Temperatures will remain seasonable this weekend with an increase in winds from the east.

Winds will be breezy Friday into Saturday from the east. Expect mostly sunny skies Saturday with highs in the mid 80s.

Saturday night will be mostly clear with lows in the 60s.

Sunday will be sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s.

Beach and boating

Beach conditions will be great this weekend with pleasant temperatures, but expect a breezy wind from the east.

Boating conditions won’t be good this weekend due to that breezy wind from the east. It will tend to surge in the evenings and mornings. Expect choppy waters.

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PINELLAS

Costumed Dog Parade | 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. | $10: Dress up your dog in their best costume and compete for prizes in fun categories like “Best Human & Pet Duo,” “Most Original” and “People’s Choice.” Guests are encouraged to bring pet food donations for the pet food drive benefiting the Friends of Strays in St. Pete.

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

Clearwater Greek Festival | Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy strolling through the Grand Hall, indulging in inventive spirits, various vendors, a silent sports-themed auction, food demonstrations, church tours, Junior/Senior Hellas Dancers and more.

Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | 409 S Old Coachman Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765

Pumpkin Fest at the Florida Botanical Gardens | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Get into the fall season at this event, featuring a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving and painting, fall crafts, a scavenger hunt with a chance at a prize, a cake walk, food and drink vendors and fall games and activities.

Location: Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation | 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774

HILLSBOROUGH

Riverwalk Trick or Treat | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Bring your little ones to the Tampa Riverwalk where they can start Halloween early by trick-or-treating! The walk will start at Cotanchobee Park and end at the Tampa Convention Center. There will also be a movie on the lawn, food trucks, photo stations and more.

Location: Cotanchobee Park | 601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Doechii – Live From the Swamp 2025 Tour | 8 p.m. | $40 – $250: Rapper and Grammy award winner Doechii will be coming to the Yuengling Center on Oct. 25. The Tampa native will be performing her hit songs such as “Denial Is a River” and “Anxiety.”

Location: Yuengling Center | 12499 USF Bull Run Drive, Tampa, FL 33617

An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $20 – $25: Step inside the moonlit halls of a Gilded Age hotel as the Henry B. Plant Museum brings Victorian era Halloween traditions to life. Meet the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe, view a collection of late 19th century horror movies, and comb through exhibit rooms to discover hidden clues and decode a mystery.

Location: Henry B. Plant Museum | 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

POLK

The Haunting of River Ranch | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $10: Experience haunted stables, a scary walkthrough and scare zones, then strike a pose at eerie photo ops, and refuel at food and beverage booths.

Location: Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo | 3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, FL 33867

Fall Night Market | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Head over to downtown Lakeland for an evening under the stars, featuring shopping, dining and live music. Retail shops will be open late, and Kentucky Avenue will be filled with food, artisan vendors, crafters, live music and more.

Location: Downtown Lakeland | 117 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Candy Corn Cinema at the Welcome Center | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Come out to the Visit Central Florida Welcome Center for some fall fun and enjoy free movies and snacks. Bring a blanket or a chair to relax for the show. View a showing of “Scooby Doo! And the Witch’s Ghost” on Oct. 25.

Location: Visit Central Florida Welcome Center | 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport, FL 33837

PASCO

Wesley Chapel Spooktacular | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $2: Ring in the fall season with an evening packed with party games, bounce houses, face painting and more.

Location: Wesley Chapel District Park | 7727 Boyette Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Pioneers and Beers | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | $5 – $10: Enjoy a day filled with Pioneer Day festivities and local flavor. Guests can look forward to live entertainment all day, featuring The Geared Up Band and Professor Mortimer’s World Famous Traveling Medicine and Magic Show. You’ll also find vendors, food trucks and a kids’ zone.

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

2nd Annual Wesley Chapel Craft Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Discover handmade treasures and explore a wide variety of jewelry, pottery, art, photography, plants, specialty foods and more.

Location: The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

HERNANDO

Safety & Fun Fest & Halloween Howl | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Families can join in on a trick-or-treating event and costume contest hosted by Brooksville Main Street. This free event showcases all of Hernando County’s first responders and features a variety of vendors, from arts and crafts, to face painting and food trucks.

Location: Downtown Brooksville | 205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601

Hernando County Housing Harvest | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Join Hernando County Housing and Supportive Services for a free, community event featuring resources, local vendors and family activities. Connect with housing services and enjoy an afternoon of networking and community spirit.

Location: Sand Hill Scout Reservation | 11210 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

May-Stringer Annual Haunted House and Ghostfest | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. | $5 – $10: The historic May-Stringer House undergoes a spine-tingling transformation as it morphs from a museum into a haunted house that will test your bravery.

Location: May-Stringer House | 601 Museum Ct, Brooksville, FL 34601

MANATEE

Dakin Dairy Farms Harvest Festival | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $20: Enjoy a day of family fun on the farm with food trucks, vendors, live music, lawn mower racing, pumpkin cannons and more.

Location: Dakin Dairy Farms | 30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251

Halloween Fall Festival | 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Celebrate Halloween with a day full of festive fun! Enjoy local vendors, a trunk-or-treat, a spooky hay maze, Halloween-themed photo ops, live entertainment and plenty of games and family activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged.

Location: Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa | 600 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221

From Swampland to Self-Sufficiency: Florida Homesteading | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Discover how the Homestead Act of 1862 shaped Florida’s landscape, communities and spirit of independence. This event is limited to 30 seats.

Location: Manatee Village Historical Park | 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208

CITRUS

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