Fall Festival

Floodgates Church is putting on a Fall Festival at the Italian Club of Tampa on Sunday, October 25, and it's free for everyone. It's a family-friendly afternoon in Ybor City, and the organizers have built it around the kind of things that make a festival work for all ages: a photobooth, games, activities, and candy. The whole thing is billed as a celebration of the fall season, so if you've been looking for a low-stakes way to get the kids out of the house on a Sunday, this is a good bet.

Since it's aimed at families, the activities are designed for all ages. The photobooth is there for the photos, the games and activities keep the energy up, and the candy is a given for any fall celebration. It's the kind of afternoon where you can just show up and let the kids run through the different stations while you hang out. The Italian Club is a well-known spot in Ybor City, so it's easy to find.

There are a couple of practical things to keep in mind before you head over. Parking is free, which is a nice perk for a Ybor City event. If you're bringing kids, anyone under 18 needs to be with a parent or legal guardian. The festival runs from 12 PM to 1 PM, so it's a relatively short window—about an hour—which means you can get in, let the kids have their fun, and still have the rest of your Sunday ahead of you. Entry is free for everyone, and it's presented by Floodgates Church at the Italian Club of Tampa, 1731 East 7th Avenue, Ybor City, Tampa, FL 33605.