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10/21/2026

Too cute to spook! 🐠👻

GuppyWeen is swimming back to The Florida Aquarium October 24–31 with family-friendly Halloween fun for little monsters and merfolk alike!

Enjoy complimentary trick-or-treating, creepy critter encounters, character appearances, costumed divers, and underwater pumpkin carving. Plus, kids in costume receive FREE admission with a paid parent or guardian!

Looking for a gentler Halloween experience? 💙 Sensory-Friendly GuppyWeen takes place Sunday, October 25, at 8 a.m., before the Aquarium opens, with adjusted lights and sounds for a more comfortable experience for individuals with sensory differences and their families. Tickets are $10 per guest and FREE for members.

Make some spooky-splashing memories in Tampa Bay! 🐙🎃

🎟️ Plan your visit and get tickets through The Florida Aquarium.
The free child admission offer is redeemable only at the Aquarium ticket window.

10/20/2026

It’s opening day! 🍰✨

Wright's Gourmet House is officially debuting its new location at Oxford Exchange today, bringing its signature finds to one of Tampa Bay’s favorite spots.

Stop by, check out the new space, and see what catches your eye! 💛

10/19/2026

Spooky season is in full swing in Tampa Bay! 👻

Looking for Halloween fun? Check out these events happening around Tampa Bay!

Experience the thrill of Halloween in Tampa Bay! From spine-tingling scares to family-friendly fun, we’ve gathered the best events to get you into the spooky spirit.

10/17/2026

Costumes on, candy bags ready! 🎃🍬

Halloween fun is taking over the Tampa Riverwalk on October 24!

Celebrate the 10th Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat at Cotanchobee Park with 50 treat stations, food trucks, a costume contest, and the iconic Thriller Flash Mob! 💃🧟 Kids Wish Network will also be handing out donated costumes at their station while supplies last.

Stick around for a Movie in the Park screening of Ghostbusters at 7:15 p.m. to round out the night!

Bring your crew, show off your best costume, and make some unforgettable Halloween memories along Tampa Bay’s waterfront. 👻

More Information: https://thetampariverwalk.com/events/trick-or-treat.html

10/16/2026

Spooky season is getting WILD at ZooTampa at Lowry Park! 🦇🎃

Creatures of the Night is back with eerie characters, creepy culinary treats, and Halloween fun for ghouls and goblins of all ages. Dance with the zombies at the Dancing Dead, marvel at performances in the Enchanted Circle, and explore an all-new Halloween realm for the bravest little monsters.

👻 Included with a ZooTampa Membership or Zoo Fun ticket, no reservations needed!

Make some wild Halloween memories right here in Tampa Bay.

10/15/2026

100 years of movie magic, unforgettable performances, and Tampa Bay history. 🎬✨

On October 15, 1926, Tampa Theatre opened its doors. A century later, this iconic nonprofit movie palace remains a treasured part of our city's cultural scene, with films, live performances, and plenty of stories to tell.

As Tampa Theatre celebrates its centennial, renovations are helping preserve its historic charm for generations to come. And just in time for Halloween, its iconic A Nightmare on Franklin Street returns October 19–31. 🎃

Here's to 100 years of making memories in Tampa Bay! 🎥 🎉

10/13/2026

Art, cocktails and conversation: a little taste of what’s waiting for you at Art Fair Tampa. 🎨🥂

Art is woven into the experience at Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection, with curated works that bring the property's culture and character to life. Now, the hotel's Art Director, Tyler Sirota, is bringing that same creative spirit to Art Fair Tampa, the event he founded, at the Tampa Convention Center, Oct. 15–18.

Expect inspiring art, local culture, light bites, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to connect with Tampa Bay’s creative community. Make a weekend of it and discover what happens when art brings people together.

🎟️ Mark your calendar for Art Fair Tampa, Oct. 15–18
📍Tampa Convention Center

10/12/2026

Your Saturday forecast: 100% chance of BBQ, live music, and a little pig jiggin’. 🤠🔥

Here’s the plan:
🍖 2 PM: Follow the smell of the BBQ.
🎶 6 PM: Find your spot for live music.
🤠 8 PM: Sing your heart out with your people.
🎤 10 PM: Keep the party going under the lights.

Thomas Rhett, Midland, Kameron Marlowe, Sister Hazel, and Cassidy Daniels are bringing the soundtrack to the 15th Annual Tampa Pig Jig at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Great eats, great tunes, and tickets that give back to local families? Now THAT’S a Saturday worth showing up for.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and let’s get jiggy, Tampa Bay!

10/10/2026

Home is where the heart is. ☺️🫶

Where in Tampa Bay do you feel most at home??

10/09/2026

🎨 Be among the first to experience Art Fair Tampa.

VIP Collectors Night kicks off Thursday, October 15, at the Tampa Convention Center with a special ribbon-cutting with Mayor Jane Castor.

Get an exclusive first look at the collection, meet the artists behind the work, and shop artwork before anyone else.

✨ Private artist meet-and-greets
🍷 Complimentary w**e & hors d'oeuvres
🖼️ First access to purchase artwork
🎶 Live music & special performances

Doors open at 5 PM. Limited tickets are available. Make opening night your first stop and discover something worth taking home.

🎟️ Tickets:

Art Fair Tampa brings together 110 artists for four days of creativity, inspiration, and community at the Tampa Convention Center. Free admission.