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EDITOR’S WEEKEND PICKS

A weekend worth getting out for.

Five plans we think deserve a place in your weekend. Make them your own.

THIS WEEKEND06—08NOVEMBER 2026
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A weekend made by handSAT & SUN · 10AM–4PM

62nd Annual Art Harvest

An outdoor art fair, a creative afternoon and a reason to spend a little longer in Dunedin.

Free admission · $5 parking · purchases extra

The useful details

  • Juried art booths at Highlander Park
  • Children’s craft area
  • Nearby DFAC galleries open until 5pm
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A little fresh air, togetherSAT · 9AM–2PM

Hiking Spree Kickoff

Guided walks, nature talks and a new season of trails. Our pick for getting the family outdoors.

Check county admission details · purchases extra

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A wild little change of paceTHIS WEEKEND · 10AM–5PM

Manatee Viewing Center

The winter season is back. Follow the boardwalks, learn about coastal wildlife and see what the refuge brings.

Free admission & parking

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Independently selected by Hola Tampa. Details checked November 3.See every weekend plan
MORE OF YOUR NEXT GOOD DAY

Keep discovering.

October 2026 – March 2027
October 2026 – March 2027

More reasons to get out.

A waterfront walk, a market morning, or an island escape.

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143 local plans

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St. Petersburg · FoodFree admission · shopping and food extra

Shopapalooza Festival

Small businesses. A very big waterfront weekend.

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Tampa · FoodBrowse the market · purchases extra

Carrollwood Market

A neighborhood Saturday with plenty to discover.

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Dunedin · FoodBrowse the market · purchases extra

Dunedin Downtown Market

Fresh finds in a walkable little downtown.

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St. Petersburg · FoodBrowse the market · purchases extra

Kenwood Sunday Market

An easy Sunday stop in Historic Kenwood.

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Tampa · FamilyIncluded with paid park admission · extras separate

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens

A bigger holiday outing, with lights everywhere.

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Tampa · FamilyFree spectators · evening parking extra

Rides by the River

Classic cars with a riverfront backdrop.

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Tampa · ArtsFree screenings · reserve seats

Tampa Animation Festival

Four days of animation beyond the ordinary.

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St. Petersburg · FoodPurchases extra · check organizer for admission details

Shopmas St. Pete

Find a gift with a local story.

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St. Petersburg · FoodPurchases extra · check organizer for admission details

St. Pete Gift Grab

Turn Tuesday into a holiday treasure hunt.

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St. Petersburg · ArtsCheck event admission · purchases extra

FloridaRAMA Fest

A whole day for Florida’s creative side.

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Tampa · Arts$29.50–$99.50 + taxes and fees

Blade Runner Live

A cult film with its score performed live.

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Tampa · MusicTicket prices vary · fees and parking extra

RUSH: Fifty Something Tour

Choose one of two Tampa concert nights.

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Tampa · MusicTicket prices vary · fees and parking extra

Il Volo

A Thursday concert in Channelside.

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Tampa · MusicTicket prices vary · fees and parking extra

Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie

A big Friday-night concert.

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Tampa · FamilyTickets vary · parking extra

Buccaneers Home Games

Bring your game-day energy.

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Tampa · ArtsAdults $5 · ages 16 and under free

Tampa Bay Fall RV Show

Explore ideas for your next road trip.

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Tampa · ArtsAdults $8 · seniors/military $7

Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Browse gems, minerals and handmade treasures.

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Tampa · Arts$10 advance / $12 during event · ages 5 and under free

Holiday Gift Market

Get a head start on your holiday gift list.

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Tampa · Music$13 public / $10 members per show

MOSI Laser Light Nights

Let music light up the dome.

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Tampa · Family$7 advance / $10 door · members free

MOSI Sensory Saturday

A quieter morning of discovery.

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Tampa · FamilyAdults $20 · ages 17 and under $15 · members free

Santa in Space at MOSI

Give your holiday outing a cosmic twist.

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Tampa · Outdoors$5 public · members free

SkyWatch at MOSI

Swap city lights for a closer look at the stars.

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Tampa · FamilyPark admission required · check current tickets

Wild Oasis Kids Weekend

A weekend built for little adventurers.

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Tampa · FamilyPark admission + same-day pin purchase

Busch Gardens Pin Trading

A small souvenir with a story to trade.

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Tampa · ArtsTickets vary by performance and seat

Death Becomes Her

Plan a theatre night by the river.

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Tampa · FamilyFree to attend · reserved seating extra

Children’s Gasparilla

Little pirates, a big day on Bayshore.

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Tampa · OutdoorsFree to attend · reserved seats and brunch extra

Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Tampa hands the city over to pirates.

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Gasparilla Outbound Voyage

One last salute to the pirate ship.

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Tampa · ArtsFree admission · purchases extra

Gasparilla Festival of the Arts

A whole weekend to find your next favorite artist.

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Tampa · Arts$5 · members free · registration required

An Evening with Mac Stone

See the South’s ancient swamps through a photographer’s eyes.

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Tampa · Food$89.95 · gratuity and extras excluded

Crafted History Lunch Cruise

Lunch with a river view and a history lesson.

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Tampa · ArtsTicketed · check current seat prices

Peter and the Starcatcher

A night out with Tampa’s local theater makers.

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Tampa · FamilyIncluded with admission · $27.95 general / $22.95 Florida residents with ID

Gingerbread Village at Glazer

Build a tiny house. Grow a whole village.

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Tampa · FamilyMuseum admission applies · check tickets

Mayor Jane Castor Storytime

A little Tampa story for little listeners.

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Tampa · FamilyMuseum admission applies · check tickets

Santa Meet & Greet at Glazer

Santa adds a little magic to museum playtime.

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Tampa · FamilyIncluded with paid museum admission

Downtown Countdown

All the New Year excitement, before bedtime.

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Tampa · OutdoorsFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

Tampa Riverwalk

A riverside walk with a different view at every bend.

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Tampa · FamilyFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

Ballast Point Park

A small park with big bay views.

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Tampa · Outdoors$2 per vehicle · cash only · up to 8 people

Lettuce Lake Park

Trade the traffic for a quieter kind of afternoon.

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St. Petersburg · FamilyFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

St. Pete Pier

An afternoon that reaches into the bay.

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St. Petersburg · OutdoorsPark, parking or access fees may apply

Sunken Gardens

Slow down in a century-old tropical garden.

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St. Petersburg · ArtsTicketed · check current admission

Imagine Museum

See what light can do in glass.

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St. Petersburg · ArtsTicketed · check current admission

Museum of Fine Arts

A waterfront afternoon with a different perspective.

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St. Petersburg · OutdoorsFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

Vinoy Park

Big skies, bay breezes and a simple picnic.

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Clearwater · OutdoorsPark, parking or access fees may apply

Sand Key Park

A beach day with room to slow down.

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Clearwater · OutdoorsPark, parking or access fees may apply

Clearwater Beach

Put a little salt air in the day.

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Tampa · FamilyFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

Water Works Park

A splash of fun beside the Riverwalk.

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Tampa · OutdoorsFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

Picnic Island Park

Keep the plan as simple as its name.

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Tampa · OutdoorsFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

Cypress Point Park

A quick escape with a wide-open view.

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Tampa · FamilyFree public access · parking and optional purchases extra

Al Lopez Park

A green break without leaving the city.

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Safety Harbor · OutdoorsPark, parking or access fees may apply

Philippe Park

Old trees and waterfront shade.

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Tarpon Springs · OutdoorsPark, parking or access fees may apply

Fred Howard Park

Follow the causeway to a different kind of day.

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Palm Harbor · OutdoorsPark, parking or access fees may apply

Wall Springs Park

Let a spring-side walk set the pace.

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St. Pete Beach · OutdoorsPark, parking or access fees may apply

Pass-a-Grille Beach

A beach-town afternoon at a gentler pace.

St. Petersburg · MusicTicket price varies

99.5 QYK Guitar Pull

Make this performance the centerpiece of a waterfront evening in St. Petersburg.

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