Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The global fitness race HYROX makes its Tampa debut at the Tampa Convention Center from October 22 to 25, with roughly 18,700 athletes and 18,000 spectators expected. A breakdown of the eight-station format, divisions, weights, and essential venue logistics for competitors and spectators.
Beginner-friendly Halloween-themed tattoo experience where attendees become the artist, with a curated wine tasting at Vino Ghvino 21.
Free community fall festival for the whole family with live entertainment, local businesses and food at West River Square.
Afternoon of Georgian wine tasting and a curated cigar experience for investors, with a pitch from the founders of Winederlust.
Three-round spoken word poetry competition in which poets perform original work and are scored by judges selected from the audience.
Free Halloween event for dogs with costume contest, games, treats and local vendors at Historic East Ybor.
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The Heights District's 9th Annual Fall Fest takes over Armature Works on October 24 and 25 with free entry, a Kids Zone, animal rides and a riverfront pumpkin patch. Parking, dog policies and a food bank raffle are covered.
A guide to Central Coffee & Sandwiches (Central Cafeteria) at 703 N Franklin St in Tampa, known for its pressed Cuban sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and homemade refresher drinks. Covers the full menu with prices, hours, and how to order.
All you can eat pizza eating contest with speed challenges and prizes held at Pit-Za Pizza during National Pizza Month.
College men's basketball game between the South Florida Bulls and the Stetson Hatters at the Yuengling Center.
Free outdoor art show by local artists presented by Creators Rising, with music, networking and The Keys to Success seminar.
Food festival with vendors from across Florida serving chocolate-inspired dishes, plus non-food vendors, under the tagline 'AllChocolateEverything'.
Late-night party with live DJ sets, Spanish wines and tapas at the Barcelona Wine Bar.
The Tampa Theatre celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 15, marking a century since its 1926 opening on Franklin Street. Its atmospheric design, the 1970s rescue and the current restoration all shape its story. A silent film screening with the Mighty Wurlitzer organ is coming up on October 25.
The 15th annual Tampa Pig Jig is at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park today from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, headlined by Thomas Rhett with Midland, Kameron Marlowe, Sister Hazel, and Cassidy Daniels. The festival raises money for NephCure through the HopeWill Foundation.
The 2026 Hillsborough County Fair runs November 5 to 15 at the fairgrounds in Dover, with rides, livestock shows and grandstand events. Covers advance and gate admission, ride armbands, discount nights and the daily schedule.
Palm Avenue Sandwich Shop is a Latina-owned, family-run Cuban and Spanish deli on N Nebraska Ave in Tampa, open for breakfast and lunch with a 4.4-star reputation. It is cash only with a $10 credit card minimum, limited seating and a menu of Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and home-style meals.
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The 10th Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat features more than 50 treat stations, a Thriller Flash Mob, costume contests and a movie screening of 'Ghostbusters' along the Tampa Riverwalk.
Halloween concert headlined by 21 Savage with Kodak Black, Meek Mill and DaBaby at the Benchmark International Arena.
Separately ticketed Halloween night experience that turns the entire park into a web of horror with haunted houses, scare zones, monster shows and the coasters running at night.
