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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
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
My Octopus Teacher: free National Recycling Day screening
Watch My Octopus Teacher free on National Recycling Day and see a young octopus win over a free-diver.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 15, 2026, 3 PM (doors 2 PM)
WhereTampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin Street, Tampa
CostFree
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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
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
My Octopus Teacher: free National Recycling Day screening
Watch My Octopus Teacher free on National Recycling Day and see a young octopus win over a free-diver.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 15, 2026, 3 PM (doors 2 PM)
WhereTampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin Street, Tampa
CostFree
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
Metropolis (1927) with live organ
Watch the restored 1927 Metropolis while Steven Ball plays the Tampa Theatre organ live under it.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 22, 2026, 3 PM (doors 2 PM)
WhereTampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin Street, Tampa
Cost$14–$17
The Holiday Promenade at Water Street Tampa
Shop 40-plus local makers under falling snow with mulled wine or hot cocoa in hand.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Dec 3, 2026, 5–9 PM
WhereWater Street Tampa, 971 Water St, Tampa
CostFree
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
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