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<\/p>\nYour weekend is here, Tampa Bay! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.<\/p>\n
It will be another mostly sunny day for Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Expect winds out of the east at 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
Lows will fall to the upper 60s at night around Tampa with some near 60 north.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Your Hour-by-Hour Forecast<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Check Klystron 9 Radar<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Latest on the Tropics<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Tropical Weather Graphics<\/a><\/p>\n PINELLAS<\/p>\n Pumpkin Patch at the St. Pete Pier\u00a0| Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.:\u00a0Wander in a field of plump pumpkins<\/a>, ready for picking and purchase. Bring your camera for photo ops.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Location: St. Pete Pier |\u00a0600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n HILLSBOROUGH<\/p>\n Howl-O-Ween | 12 p.m.:\u00a0Sparkman Wharf\u2019s popular dog costume contest<\/a> is back with categories for best dressed pup and best human-dog duo.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Sparkman Wharf |\u00a0615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602<\/a><\/p>\n Fall Fest | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: This free, outdoor event<\/a> will have live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, games, and more. Location:\u00a0Tampa Bay History Center |\u00a0801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602<\/a><\/p>\n POLK<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.\u00a0 Location:\u00a0Grove Roots Brewing Co. |\u00a0302 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880<\/a><\/p>\n Orange Cup Regatta | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Enjoy a series of powerboat races<\/a> from the shores\u00a0Lake Hollingsworth. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.<\/p>\n Location: Lakeland Country Club |\u00a0929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803<\/a><\/p>\n PASCO<\/p>\n Epperson Lagoon Candy or Critters | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | $25:\u00a0Put on your costume and get ready for a Halloween hunt<\/a>.\u00a0You 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.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Epperson Lagoon |\u00a031885 Overpass Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33545<\/a><\/p>\n Spooktacular | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Get ready for a frightfully fun night<\/a> in downtown Avalon Park!\u00a0Enjoy an evening packed with trick-or-treating, costume contests, bounce houses, vendors, community performances, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel |\u00a04424 Friendly Wy, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543<\/a><\/p>\n Frogmore Fields U-Pick Flower & Petting Farm Experience | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $10 – $15: Pick your own selection of flowers<\/a> while experiencing a petting farm, local food trucks, corn pit and other activities.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Frogmore Fields |\u00a028535 St. Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525<\/a><\/p>\n HERNANDO<\/p>\n MANATEE<\/p>\n 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<\/a>. Take home a pumpkin, pumpkin pie, homemade ice cream and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Hunsader Farms |\u00a05500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211<\/a><\/p>\n Rye Preserve Tours | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.:\u00a0Take a hike through upland habitats along the Rye Preserve<\/a> and learn about Florida’s native plants, natural history, and early settlement of the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Rye Preserve |\u00a0905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219<\/a><\/p>\n Pumpkin Patch Express | 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | $17+: Take a festive ride to a pumpkin patch<\/a>! There will be plenty of photo ops and other fall activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Florida Railroad Museum |\u00a012210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL 34219<\/a><\/p>\n CITRUS<\/p>\n 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<\/a> at booths and vendors. There will be home decor, crafts and a charity rummage sale.\u00a0Proceeds benefit Citrus County Blessings & Family Resource Center.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Realtor’s Association of Citrus County |\u00a0714 S Scarboro Ave, Lecanto, FL 34461<\/a><\/p>\n 2025 CASA Step Up For Survivors Walk | 10:30 a.m. | $10:\u00a0October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Participate in a short walk<\/a>\u00a0to remember both survivors and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Refreshments will be included.<\/p>\n Location: CASA Citrus |\u00a03505 W Educational Path, Lecanto, FL 34461<\/a><\/p>\n Citrus County YMCA Triathlon Event | 7 a.m. | $45+:\u00a0Kids 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.<\/p>\n Location:\u00a0Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA | 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar >><\/a><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Judge sides with Hillsborough school district, says Walton Academy must temporarily close its doors<\/a>
Location:\u00a0Carrollwood Cultural Center\u00a0|\u00a04537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618<\/a>
\nA Night at the Museum | 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | $20: Tampa Bay History Center is hosting a night of spooky fun<\/a>. Trick-or-treat through the galleries, meet costumed characters from Tampa\u2019s past, and enjoy\u00a0photo ops throughout the museum.<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0Visit Central Florida Welcome Center |\u00a0101 Adventure Ct, Davenport, FL 33837<\/a>
\nFallFest | 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0Clearwater man helps woman reunite with wedding ring he found while metal detecting<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0St. Armands Circle Fall Fine Art Festival returns after last year’s storms<\/a>
\n4.\u00a0You’ll now be charged for refusing a breathalyzer in Florida. Here’s why.<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0Pinellas County makes big strides in 1st month of beach renourishment<\/a>
\n6.\u00a0Depth at receiver helping the Buccaneers overcome injuries<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
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