TAMPA, Fla. — It’s already mid-October, and fall season is officially here in Florida. That’s why we’ve put together a list of events happening across the Tampa Bay area to help people get into the fall spirit.
With a pumpkin patch, outdoor events with music, and a haunted house, there’s something for everyone of all ages this year.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the upcoming fall events and activities across Tampa Bay.
autumn festival
Sponsored by the Carrollwood Village HOA, the festival is a harvest-themed, family-friendly outdoor event that is free and open to the public.
There will be live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, games and more.
price: free
Time/Date: Saturday, October 21st from 10am to 5am
position: Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL
Autumn Pumpkin Festival/Haunted Farm
This event runs all day long for kids until things get a little spooky when the clock strikes 6pm.
Includes a goblin market, cow feeding, ax throwing, pumpkin painting, inflatable maze, hayrides, haunted house park, bouncy pillows, live entertainment and more.
price: $16.95-$19.95
Time/Date: October 20th (Friday) 10am – 9pm (October 14th – 15th and October 21st are additional dates)
position: Raplinger Family Farm, 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa, FL
autumn festival
Bay Hope Church will host a community event inviting people for trunk-or-treats, crafts, food trucks and hay rides.
Those who bring a gift card or frozen turkey to Metropolitan Ministries will receive a sweet treat from the church.
price: free
Time/Date: Sunday, October 22, 4-7 p.m.
position: Lakeshore Campus, located at 17030 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, FL
3 Daughter Brewing’s Fall Fest Fundraiser
The popular 3 Daughters Brewing is bringing back its Fall Fest fundraiser for the sixth year in a row. The event will help “prevent and alleviate homelessness, low-income, and dangerous situations in Pinellas County,” company leaders said online.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will support 3 Daughters Brewing’s pop-up pantry initiative to “bridge physical, economic, and educational gaps in food and nutrition.”
This event includes activities such as:
- pumpkin painting
- Open-air market lined with stalls
- Raffle prizes and silent auction
- live music
- food truck
- autumn photo booth
- bounce house
- Fall Games and Contests
- hair braiding
- face paint
price: Adults are $25, children are $15
Time/Date: Saturday, October 21st from noon to 5pm
position: 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL
Honeymoon Island Autumn Festival
Have you ever celebrated autumn at the beach? Now you can!
People are invited to Honeymoon Island State Park to enjoy a variety of activities, fun experiences, nature exhibits, and arts and crafts shows.
price: $4-$8, festival is free with park admission
Time/Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 21st and 22nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
position: Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, Florida
Annual Fall Festival in the Heights District
If you’re looking for a riverside pumpkin patch or some festive fall treats, look no further than Armature Works in Tampa.
This massive event at the Tampa hotspot spans two weekends and features fun activities for the whole family including bounce houses, face painting, live entertainment, a pumpkin patch, holiday-inspired treats, a petting zoo, and more To do.
“Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food to the food drive and enter a drawing to win a $100 Armature Works gift card and basket,” event leaders wrote online. “Each can donated will count as an entry into the drawing over both weekends.”
price: Free (some children’s activities require ticket purchase; parking costs $20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Time/Date: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21, from noon to 5 p.m.
position: Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, Florida
St. Pete Pier Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch
If you’re looking for a great place to take photos in a pumpkin patch, check out St. Pete Pier.
Anyone can choose and purchase their favorite pumpkin while walking through fields lined with brightly colored pumpkins.
“Be sure to bring your camera; between golden haystacks, rustic trucks, and scenic pumpkin displays, a picture-perfect moment awaits around every corner,” says the event. the organizers wrote online.
price: Free (pumpkin prices vary)
Time/Date: Saturday, October 14th from 11am to 9pm and Sunday, October 15th from 11am to 6pm.
position: St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL
