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2026 Hillsborough County Fair
Eleven days in Dover for rides, youth livestock, and agricultural exhibits. The daily clock is still marked coming soon.
WHO Family
WhenThu Nov 5–Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereHillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover
CostSee organizer website for details
67th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Sixty-plus vendors of gems, minerals, and jewelry, plus a kids’ sluice and a touch table.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 8, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereSpecial Events Center, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostAdults $8; seniors and military with ID $7; kids 12 and under free
Repticon Tampa
Repticon’s Tampa weekend is in Expo Hall. The page notes a date change from an earlier announcement, and it prints more than one adult ticket.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 8, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereExpo Hall, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N US Highway 301, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
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2026 Hillsborough County Fair
Eleven days in Dover for rides, youth livestock, and agricultural exhibits. The daily clock is still marked coming soon.
WHO Family
WhenThu Nov 5–Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereHillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover
CostSee organizer website for details
67th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Sixty-plus vendors of gems, minerals, and jewelry, plus a kids’ sluice and a touch table.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 8, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereSpecial Events Center, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostAdults $8; seniors and military with ID $7; kids 12 and under free
Ghana Day in Tampa Bay (Ghana Fest Florida 2026)
Taste your way through the Jollof competition and dive into Ghanaian music, food and fashion.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026, from 10 AM
WhereRowlett Park, 2401 E Yukon Street, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
Repticon Tampa
Repticon’s Tampa weekend is in Expo Hall. The page notes a date change from an earlier announcement, and it prints more than one adult ticket.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 8, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereExpo Hall, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N US Highway 301, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
Sarasota Medieval Fair
Full-contact jousting, 14 stages, and an artisan marketplace on five themed weekends.
WHO Family
WhenSaturdays and Sundays, Nov 7–Dec 6, 2026, 9:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m., rain or shine.
WhereWoods of Mallaranny, Mallaranny Farms, 29847 FL-70 E, Myakka City
CostSee organizer website for details
Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular
Watch Water Street flip on thousands of lights, then grab a cookie at Mrs. Claus's workshop.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026, 5–9 PM
WhereWater Street Tampa, 971 Water St, Tampa
CostFree
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Christmas Town lights, shows, and Santa roll into Busch Gardens on select nights — included with park admission.
WHO Everyone
WhenSelect nights Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours (included with park admission)
WhereBusch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa (Hillsborough)
CostIncluded with Busch Gardens admission
Holiday Gift Market
Junior League of Tampa’s shopper market puts specialty merchants in Expo Hall.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sat Nov 14, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 15, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereExpo Hall, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
Body Mind Spirit Celebration
Workshops and holistic booths under the Toward Wonder theme at the Florida Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 15, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereFlorida Center East, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
Enchant Christmas at Tropicana Field
Christmas light maze returns to Tropicana Field with ice skating and Ferris wheel as add-ons — timed entry through Dec 27.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 20 – Dec 27, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours (timed entry)
WhereTropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr, St. Petersburg (Pinellas)
CostFrom $28
Tampa Tattoo Arts Convention
Walk up to traveling and Florida tattoo artists, then stick around for the sideshow acts.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 20–22, 2026; Fri 2–11 PM, Sat 11 AM–11 PM, Sun 11 AM–8 PM
WhereTampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park
Take a 75-minute skate on the Riverwalk ice rink at the Lightning's holiday village; skating runs $15–$17.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereCurtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 North Ashley Dr, Tampa
CostFree entry; ice skating $15–$17
Markets for Makers
Independent artists and handmade goods, on the fairgrounds listing that names Markets for Makers.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 and Sun Nov 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereSpecial Events Center, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
Tampa Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Taxidermy, odd jewelry, and horror-leaning handmade fill the traveling oddities floor.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sun Nov 22, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
WhereExpo Hall, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostAdvance general admission $15; day-of $20; kids 12 and under free
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Nightly illumination at Florida Botanical Gardens from 5:30–9:30 — $10 suggested donation ages 12+.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily
WhereFlorida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo (Pinellas)
Cost$10 suggested donation (ages 12+)
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