THIS WEEKEND AROUND TAMPA BAY
Your Gulf Palm Homes Realty Guide to What’s Happening Close to Home
October 9–11, 2026
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From fall festivals and outdoor markets to live music, theater, Oktoberfest celebrations and family activities, there’s plenty happening across Tampa Bay.
At Gulf Palm Homes Realty, we believe knowing a community means knowing more than just the homes for sale. It means knowing the neighborhoods, local businesses, festivals, parks and people that make each community a great place to call home.
That’s why every Wednesday we bring you THIS WEEKEND AROUND TAMPA BAY, highlighting things to see and do throughout Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough Counties.
Here are some of our picks for this weekend.
PASCO COUNTY
New Port Richey • Port Richey • Trinity • Land O’ Lakes • Wesley Chapel • Hudson • Dade City • Zephyrhills • More
Friday Moonlight Market at The Hub at Bexley — Land O’ Lakes
Friday, October 9 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Kick off the weekend at The Hub at Bexley with a family- and pet-friendly outdoor market. Enjoy live music, food and vendors offering everything from jewelry and handmade soaps to pastries and unique décor. (Beacon Media)
Country Music Dinner & Dance — Port Richey
Friday, October 9 | Noon
Head to King of Kings Lutheran Church for an afternoon of country music, dancing and dinner. Dance admission is $4, or enjoy dinner and dancing for $10. (Beacon Media)
Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park — Dade City
Friday–Sunday | Evening Hours
October is here, which means Scream-A-Geddon is back in Dade City. The 60-acre attraction features haunted experiences and plenty of scares for those looking to get into the Halloween spirit. Tickets start at $35 and vary by date. (Beacon Media)
Caribbean Night at KRATE — Wesley Chapel
Saturday, October 10 | 7:00–11:00 PM
Spend Saturday night at KRATE at The Grove for Caribbean Night, giving East Pasco residents another fun reason to stay close to home this weekend. (What’s New Pasco)
Wright’s Outdoor Market — Downtown New Port Richey
Sunday, October 11 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Enjoy Sunday Funday in Downtown New Port Richey while browsing local vendors along Main Street. It’s a great opportunity to shop local and spend some time downtown. (What’s New Pasco)
Harvest Market at The Grove — Wesley Chapel
Sunday, October 11 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Browse more than 60 vendors, artists, artisans, makers and crafters at this free Sunday market near KRATE at The Grove. (Beacon Media)
PINELLAS COUNTY
Tarpon Springs • Palm Harbor • Dunedin • Clearwater • Safety Harbor • Largo • St. Petersburg • Gulf Beaches • More
Queen: A Royal Tribute — Tarpon Springs
Friday, October 9 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Queen fans can head to the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center Friday night for a tribute concert featuring vocalist Yvan Pedneault and a live band celebrating the music and theatrical sound of Queen. (Explore Tarpon Springs)
2nd Saturday Tarpon Springs Market — Tarpon Springs
Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Shop local vendors offering vegetables, plants, jewelry, baked goods, arts and more at this monthly community market. (Explore Tarpon Springs)
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival — Tarpon Springs
Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Historic Dodecanese Boulevard becomes a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship this weekend as the Sponge Docks host a two-day craft festival. (Explore Tarpon Springs)
Honeymoon Island Fest — Dunedin
Saturday, October 10 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Looking for an excuse to visit one of North Pinellas County’s favorite outdoor destinations? Honeymoon Island State Park hosts Honeymoon Island Fest Saturday at the Oasis parking area. (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)
Downtown Market & Arts and Craft Festival — Dunedin
Saturday, October 10
Downtown Dunedin has a busy Saturday planned, with its Downtown Market featuring produce, baked goods and locally made items along with an Arts & Craft Festival showcasing original handmade works. (Dunedin)
Oktoberfest on Indian Rocks Beach — Indian Rocks Beach
Saturday, October 10 | Noon–7:00 PM
German tradition meets the Gulf Coast at Kolb Park with music, food, shopping, kids’ activities, games and Oktoberfest fun. Admission is free. (Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida)
St. Pete Fall Festival — St. Petersburg
Saturday & Sunday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
The St. Pete Pier celebrates fall Florida-style with a beachfront festival featuring live music, food, family entertainment, a Kids Zone, pumpkin patch, fall-themed miniature golf and more. (The St. Pete Pier)
Taste of the Beaches — Pinellas Beaches
Through Sunday, October 11
Make this a food weekend! Taste of the Beaches wraps up Sunday, with participating restaurants throughout the beach communities offering special “Tastes” to ticket holders while helping support Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. (Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida)
HERNANDO COUNTY
Spring Hill • Brooksville • Weeki Wachee • Hernando Beach • More
2026 Annual Fall Plant Sale — Spring Hill
Friday, October 9 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
The Spring Hill Garden Club hosts its annual Fall Plant Sale with a selection of plants suited to our local growing conditions. Proceeds help support the Botanical Gardens. (Hernando Sun)
Addams Family Costume Contest & Karaoke Night — Spring Hill
Friday, October 9 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Stage West Playhouse invites you to dress as your favorite Addams Family character and compete for show tickets before grabbing the microphone for karaoke. Admission is free, and the event is open to all ages. (Hernando Sun)
Friday Night Live — Brooksville
Friday, October 9 | 6:30–9:30 PM
Downtown Brooksville comes alive Friday evening as John Hindman & The Mustang Mafia perform at the Hernando Park Bandshell. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live music, food, an artisan market and more. Admission is free. (Dade Hill)
Live Oak Theatre Presents “Anastasia” — Hernando County
Friday–Sunday
Live Oak Theatre opens its production of Anastasia Friday evening, with performances continuing through the weekend. It’s a great choice for anyone looking to support local performing arts. (Hernando Sun)
Guided Hike at Janet Butterfield Brooks WEA — Brooksville
Saturday, October 10 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Explore a beautiful pine habitat normally closed to the public while learning about its history, fall wildflowers and natural environment during this guided hike. (Hernando Sun)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Tampa • Westchase • Carrollwood • Lutz • Temple Terrace • Brandon • Riverview • Apollo Beach • Ruskin • Plant City • More
Oktoberfest Tampa — Tampa
Friday, October 9 through the weekend
Celebrate Oktoberfest along the Hillsborough River with German-inspired festivities, music, dancing, food and plenty of Bavarian fun in Downtown Tampa. The festivities begin Friday afternoon. (City of Tampa)
Gemorama Gem Show — Plant City
Friday–Sunday
Head east to the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds for a family-friendly show featuring gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and handcrafted items from vendors around the country. Parking is free, and children 12 and younger receive free admission. (Plant City Chamber)
Fall Plant Festival — Tampa
Saturday & Sunday
Plant lovers can head to the USF Botanical Gardens for a two-day celebration featuring more than 50 plant vendors and plenty of opportunities to add something new to the garden. (City of Tampa)
Tampa Bay Black Men’s Wellness Day & 5K — Tampa
Saturday, October 10 | Morning
Al Lopez Park hosts Tampa Bay Black Men’s Wellness Day and 5K Saturday morning, bringing health, wellness and community together. (City of Tampa)
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail — Plant City
Friday, October 9 | 7:30–11:00 PM
For another Halloween-season option, Plant City’s Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail offers multiple haunted attractions along with escape games, food vendors and other spooky experiences. (Polk County Moms)
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
One of the best things about living in Tampa Bay is that you’re never far from something different to experience.
You can start Saturday morning at a local market in Tarpon Springs, Dunedin or Wesley Chapel, spend the afternoon at a fall festival in St. Petersburg or a gem show in Plant City, and finish the evening enjoying live entertainment or one of the area’s Halloween attractions.
And sometimes the best weekend plans are right in your own community.
That’s what THIS WEEKEND AROUND TAMPA BAY is all about.
Every Wednesday, Gulf Palm Homes Realty will highlight events and activities throughout Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough Counties, including the smaller communities that don’t always make the typical Tampa Bay event lists.
Because Tampa Bay isn’t just Tampa and St. Petersburg.
It’s New Port Richey and Dade City. It’s Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor. It’s Brooksville and Spring Hill. It’s Plant City, Riverview, Apollo Beach and dozens of communities in between.
And every one of them helps make this an incredible place to call home.
LIVE LOCAL. KNOW LOCAL. LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE.
At Gulf Palm Homes Realty, we’re proud to be a locally focused, boutique real estate company serving communities throughout Tampa Bay.
Whether you’re thinking about buying a home, selling a home, relocating to the area or simply want to know more about one of our local communities, our Realtors are here to help.
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Event dates, times, admission prices and details can change. We recommend confirming information with the event organizer before heading out.
