# Tampa family events

> Family-friendly events across the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro: kids events, festivals, markets, museums and free fun.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/vxk3c6.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/vxk3c6/tampa-family-events. Updated 2026-10-11T02:08:27.422Z.

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### [Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch](https://wknd.app/r/9q7wwa/hyde-park-village-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Hyde Park Village, 1602 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 (27.93722, -82.47602)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, fall, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Annual pumpkin patch in Village Circle, free to explore. Pumpkins are donation-based with proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Storytime in the Patch on Oct 14 and 21 at 10:30am.
- Source: https://thatssotampa.com/hyde-park-village-pumpkin-patch-2026/

### [Kandy's Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay](https://wknd.app/r/j4x4wq/kandys-spooktacular-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 (28.03613, -82.42167)
- Ages: 0 to 13
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Daytime family Halloween event at Busch Gardens with trick-or-treat stations, a spooktacular costume parade, Room on the Broom storytime, a black cat dance party and spooky science. Included with park admission; kids 13 and under may wear costumes.
- Source: https://tampabayparenting.com/halloween-in-tampa-bay-1555/

### [Toddler Tuesday at ZooTampa (Members)](https://wknd.app/r/pek9d7/toddler-tuesday-at-zootampa-members)

- When: 2026-11-10 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 (28.0109, -82.47017)
- Ages: 2 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: animals, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Members-only stage show at ZooVentures Theater exploring a letter of the alphabet through animals, stories, songs and a wildlife connection. October theme: Spectacular Letter S; November: Marvelous Letter M. Ages 2 to 5; arrive 10 minutes early.
- Source: https://zootampa.org/series/toddler-tuesdays/

### [Carrollwood Village Fall Fest](https://wknd.app/r/nh8cqx/carrollwood-village-fall-fest)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL 33618 (28.06635, -82.51574)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, live-music, animals, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Free harvest-themed outdoor family festival with live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, games and a petting zoo (kids zone 1-4pm). Presented by Carrollwood Village Phases II and III.
- Source: https://eventvesta.com/events/150488-fall-fest-presented-by-carrollwood-village-phases-ii-iii

### [St Pete Fall Festival at Spa Beach](https://wknd.app/r/wyft5g/st-pete-fall-festival-at-spa-beach)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Spa Beach, St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL (27.77286, -82.62662)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, live-music, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Free beachfront fall festival at the Pier with a Kids Zone, kids' bands, magicians, bounce zones and a Kids Rave. The area's biggest pumpkin patch with photo ops and fall-themed putt putt; some activities cost extra.
- Source: https://stpetepier.org/event/st-pete-fall-festival-3/

### [Reptile Awareness Day at Great Explorations](https://wknd.app/r/pryb2f/reptile-awareness-day-at-great-explorations)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Explorations Children's Museum, 1925 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (27.79036, -82.638)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: science, animals, indoor, drop-in
- About: Reptile-focused day with a camouflage scavenger hunt, live reptile encounters and play-based exploration of what makes reptiles remarkable and why protecting them matters. Included with standard museum admission.
- Source: https://greatex.org/calendar/

### [Trick-or-Treat on the Riverwalk](https://wknd.app/r/8papub/trick-or-treat-on-the-riverwalk)

- When: 2026-10-24 16:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, 601 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602 (27.94173, -82.45173)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Friends of the Riverwalk free community event with 50+ treat stations along the Riverwalk from Water Works Park to Curtis Hixon Park, a costume contest, a Thriller flash mob and a family screening of Ghostbusters.
- Source: https://tampabayparenting.com/trick-or-treating-events-in-tampa-bay-1134/

### [Halloween On Central](https://wknd.app/r/6vs6cr/halloween-on-central)

- When: 2026-10-25 12:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Central Avenue, Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (27.77119, -82.63939)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, outdoor, drop-in
- About: One of St. Pete's largest street festivals, 22 car-free blocks of Central Avenue with trick-or-treating and candy stops, costume contests, a dog costume contest and wiener dog races, a 100+ vendor village, food trucks and a family zone with a sensory area.
- Source: https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/event/halloween-central/42126

### [Halloween Spookquarium at Clearwater Marine Aquarium](https://wknd.app/r/7yfabm/halloween-spookquarium-at-clearwater-marine-aquarium)

- When: 2026-10-30 15:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 (27.97689, -82.81923)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, animals, indoor, drop-in
- About: Family-friendly Halloween evening at the aquarium with trick-or-treat stations included with general admission, an all-ages costume contest at 5:30, underwater pumpkin carving, sea cavern games and crafts, and free Dippin' Dots from 5 to 6. Treat bags for the first 100 kids.
- Source: https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/halloween-spookquarium-2026/

### [Trail of Treats at Rivercrest Park](https://wknd.app/r/v9ptqm/trail-of-treats-at-rivercrest-park)

- When: 2026-10-31 17:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Rivercrest Park, 4802 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603 (27.98882, -82.46774)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Free Halloween-night trick-or-treat trail in Rivercrest Park, 5:30 to 8pm. Families stroll the park trail collecting candy; costumes encouraged. Hosted by the South Seminole Heights Civic Association.
- Source: https://tampabayparenting.com/trick-or-treating-events-in-tampa-bay-1134/

### [SHINE Mural Tour on Star Trolley](https://wknd.app/r/w46qcs/shine-mural-tour-on-star-trolley)

- When: 2026-11-01 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Star Trolley departure, 2390 5th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (27.76635, -82.66548)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, tour, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Guided trolley tour of SHINE mural festival murals and 185+ murals citywide, Sundays 10am to noon. Suitable for all ages with minimal walking; a portion of proceeds supports mural creation. Tickets sold online.
- Source: https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/event/shine-mural-tour-star-trolley/53171

### [Little Surrealist Tour at The Dali](https://wknd.app/r/7yqsmw/little-surrealist-tour-at-the-dali)

- When: 2026-11-01 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (27.76603, -82.63149)
- Ages: 4 to 11
- Category: kids
- Topics: art, tour, indoor
- About: Monthly 30-minute guided tour of the permanent collection built for families with kids ages 4 to 11; meets at the Third-Floor Overlook. Gallery admission ticket required.
- Source: https://thedali.org/family

### [38th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival](https://wknd.app/r/w5ckvj/38th-annual-tarpon-springs-seafood-festival)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 750 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 (28.15572, -82.76049)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: food, live-music, cultural-heritage, outdoor, drop-in
- About: 38th annual festival along the Sponge Docks with fresh seafood and non-seafood options, artisan vendors, a chef competition, live music and a kids zone. Free admission and parking; pet friendly, all ages.
- Source: https://spongedocks.net/event/tarpon-springs-seafood-festival/

### [Tampa Bay Caribbean Fall Festival](https://wknd.app/r/x8hkgx/tampa-bay-caribbean-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-11-07 12:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: River Tower Park, 401 East Bird Street, Tampa, FL 33604 (28.02243, -82.45937)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: food, live-music, cultural-heritage, outdoor, drop-in
- About: First Tampa Bay Caribbean Fall Festival celebrating Caribbean culture, community and entertainment with food and live music. Free, all ages.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-bay-caribbean-fall-festival-tickets-1999061142691

### [Tampa Bay Holiday Market](https://wknd.app/r/ds5kwh/tampa-bay-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-11-21 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (27.77676, -82.6411)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: market, christmas, indoor, drop-in
- About: Seasonal holiday shopping event at the historic Coliseum with local vendors selling home essentials, handmade gifts, cosmetics, holiday decor, food and apparel. Free admission and parking; first 250 attendees each day get a free ornament/keychain.
- Source: https://tampabaytimes-tampa-bay-times.cdn.zephr.com/expos/holiday-market/

### [Cirque du Soleil: 'Twas the Night Before (1pm Matinee)](https://wknd.app/r/92kehg/cirque-du-soleil-twas-the-night-before-1pm-matinee)

- When: 2026-11-21 13:00-14:25 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 (27.95163, -82.46419)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $65.80
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, indoor
- About: Cirque du Soleil's family holiday show inspired by the Christmas poem, with acrobatics, costumes and reinvented Christmas music by a cast of 26. About 85 minutes with no intermission; tickets start around $65.80.
- Source: https://www.etickets.com/theater/cirque-du-soleil/cirque-du-soleil-twas-the-night-before/tampa-fl/162330-2223/d

### [Cirque du Soleil: 'Twas the Night Before (4pm Matinee)](https://wknd.app/r/7e7789/cirque-du-soleil-twas-the-night-before-4pm-matinee)

- When: 2026-11-21 16:00-17:25 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Carol Morsani Hall, 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 (27.95163, -82.46419)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $65.80
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, indoor
- About: Second afternoon performance of Cirque du Soleil's family holiday show, an acrobatic retelling of the Christmas Eve poem with reinvented Christmas music. About 85 minutes with no intermission; tickets start around $65.80.
- Source: https://www.etickets.com/theater/cirque-du-soleil/cirque-du-soleil-twas-the-night-before/tampa-fl/162330-2223/d

### [Shop Small Weekend Unboxed by PODs at Winter Village](https://wknd.app/r/bf6jkp/shop-small-weekend-unboxed-by-pods-at-winter-village)

- When: 2026-11-27 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 (27.94884, -82.46148)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: market, christmas, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Thanksgiving weekend shop-small pop-up at Winter Village with curated local vendors, artists and young entrepreneurs (six rotating pop-ups daily), noon to 4pm Friday through Sunday. Free, all ages.
- Source: https://wintervillagetampa.com/

### [Shopmas St. Pete](https://wknd.app/r/aqapve/shopmas-st-pete)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: USF St. Petersburg, 140 7th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (27.76106, -82.63311)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: market, christmas, art, food, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Local holiday shopping event taking over the USF St. Petersburg campus with small businesses, artists and makers selling original gifts, art, food and treats. 10am to 2pm; fun for the whole family, pups welcome.
- Source: https://stpeteissupercool.com/pages/shopmas-st-pete

### [Corey Avenue Holiday Art & Craft Festival](https://wknd.app/r/s8qj6g/corey-avenue-holiday-art-craft-festival)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Corey Avenue, 300 Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 (27.74259, -82.74867)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: market, art, crafts, christmas, outdoor, drop-in
- About: 32nd season of the Corey Avenue art and craft festival with contemporary crafts and fine art from artisans across the nation, plus a Sunday Green Market with plants, handmade soaps and gourmet spices. Free, family and pet friendly.
- Source: https://ilovetheburg.com/event/corey-avenue-holiday-art-craft-festival/2026-12-05/

### [Tampa's Santa Fest](https://wknd.app/r/hhub9v/tampas-santa-fest)

- When: 2026-12-05 13:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 (27.94884, -82.46148)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, parade, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Free downtown family festivities with the Santa Fest parade at 1pm and park activities from 1 to 5pm: holiday crafts, interactive games, family activities and free photos with Santa.
- Source: https://wintervillagetampa.com/

### [Winter Wonder at Williams Park](https://wknd.app/r/y8zcpm/winter-wonder-at-williams-park)

- When: 2026-12-05 14:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Williams Park, 350 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (27.77338, -82.63801)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $18.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: christmas, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Holiday experience in downtown St. Pete with Tampa Bay's only open-air ice skating rink ($18 per skater, 75 minutes including rentals, reservations online), the Wonder Market of local small businesses, a food and beverage commons and live entertainment. Free park entry.
- Source: https://winterwonderstpete.com/