Weekend Digest Tampa Bay November 8 & 9

Your weekend is almost here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and some events to help you plan your weekend.

Saturday will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s. There might be just enough moisture to pop up a couple isolated showers.

Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows in the 60s.

Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of a shower. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.

A strong cold front will move through early Monday morning result in much colder temperatures early next week.

Beach and boating

Warm temperatures will allow for pleasurable beach conditions. As of right now, Saturday looks like the better day at the beach, while Sunday will have more clouds and a possible shower.

Boating will be fine this weekend. Winds will be from the southwest at 5 to 10 knots Saturday and from the west at 10 knots on Sunday.

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PINELLAS

Joe’s Creek Cleanup | 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Part of the Intercoastal Cleanup Campaign, the event involves removal of trash and debris in and along Cross Bayou Canal and Joe’s Creek. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen and bring a chair or towel to sit on. Trash grabbers, bags, gloves and drinking water will be provided.

Location: Joe’s Creek Access Site | at the corner of 78th St. N. & 70th Ave N.

12th Annual Run for All Children | 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | $35 – $45: This race benefits the patients and families at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The starting line for this 5K and 1-mile run will be in front of the main hospital, with a course along the downtown St Petersburg waterfront and ends back at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, where there will be a post-race Finish Line Fest.

Location: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital | 501 6th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Heritage Village Artisan Festival | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Artisan tents will be located throughout the park, featuring quilting, tatting, woodworking, knitting and crocheting, candle works, blacksmithing, glass works and more. Visitors can tour over 20 historic buildings, listen to music, see vintage cars and enjoy lunch from a variety of food trucks. Pets are welcome and must remain leashed.

Location: Heritage Village | 11909 125th St, Largo, FL 33774

HILLSBOROUGH

Game Day for Good: Dance for Janie | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: This dance-a-thon and family event will benefit Janie’s Fund, the nonprofit founded by Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler to support abused and neglected girls. The day will feature dancing, family-friendly activities, local vendors, and opportunities for community members to sponsor or participate.

Location: Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy | 15906 Mapledale Blvd, Tampa, FL 33624

Evil Dead the Musical | 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | $30 – $50: Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash and his trusty chainsaw to save the day.

Location: Stageworks Theatre | 1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Suite #151, Tampa, FL 33602

Tampa Bay Veg Fest 2025 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: This annual event welcomes the community and beyond to celebrate all things healthy, compassionate, and environmentally sustainable. Join nationally renowned speakers, 100+ veg-friendly vendors/exhibitors, animal rescue groups, vegan food, raw/cooking demonstrations, humane education, and enjoy live music and entertainment.

Location: Perry Harvey Sr. Park | 1000 E Harrison St, Tampa, FL 33602

POLK

PASCO

Symphony in Lights Kickoff | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Enjoy 300,000 twinkling lights with Christmas trees and garlands from Paseo Drive to Piazza Avenue choreographed to seasonal music and snowfall.

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

5th Annual Raise a Racquet Fundraising Event | 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | $71.10: Enjoy night of dinner, cocktails, and community fun all to fuel the Sarah Vande Burg Tennis Foundation’s free programs for kids in Pasco County.

Location: Mouratoglou Academy Zephyrhills | 6585 Simons Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541

Wesley Chapel Charity Car & Truck Show 2 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Compete for a cause and register your car, truck or Jeep in a car show that benefits Moffitt Cancer Center. There will also be shopping vendors, a live DJ and more.

Location: KRATE at the Grove | 5817 Goldview Pkwy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

HERNANDO

Brooksville Blues Revival Fest | 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. | $25 – $40: This blues and rock festival will feature some of the best artists and bands in the genre, including Brothers Again, Damon Fowler Band, Alex Lopex Xpress and Frank Bang Band. Food trucks and vendors will be on site.

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

3rd Annual Hernando County Vet Fest | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Support veterans in Hernando County and enjoy family fun, live entertainment, prizes, a kids’ area, various vendors, food, and more. All proceeds for this event will benefit veterans, their families, and community organizations.

Location: Veterans Memorial Park | 12254 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Elks 2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Show | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: If you are in the market for jewelry, leather items, baked goods, yard ornaments or wood crafts, then come out and shop with local vendors.

Location: Brooksville Elks #2582 | 13383 County Line Rd, Brooksville, FL 34609

MANATEE

Bradenton Public Market | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Support local farmers, artisans, and food producers at this free, outdoor, family-friendly event in downtown Bradenton.

Location: Old Main Street | 400 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Painting and a Picnic | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Relax, make art and have a picnic. Instruction, supplies, snacks and drinks are included and all skill levels are welcome.

Location: Palma Sola Botanical Gardens | 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209

Alzheimer Association’s “Health Fair/Awareness” Brain Bus | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Learn about 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, 10 healthy habits for your brain and advancements in research Stick around for trivia and interactive brain games.

Location: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch | 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202

CITRUS

50th Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival | Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The festival features a juried art show, handmade and edible crafts, seafood, A kids’ zone, wine, beer and live music.

Location: Homosassa Civic Club Festival Grounds | 5530 S Mason Creek Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448

Small Town Saturday Night | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Get ready for an evening of live music, featuring Crossfire Creek Band from Clearwater. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating and alcohol must be in entertainment district cups.

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

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