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Howl-O-Scream 2026
Howl-O-Scream 2026 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenSeptember 11–October 31, 2026 · Select nights; 7 PM start (gates 5 PM)
WhereBusch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
CostSee organizer website for details
Creatures of the Night
ZooTampa's family Halloween evenings, formerly Boo at the Zoo.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Fri–Sun Oct 16–18, Fri Oct 23–Sun Oct 25, Fri–Sat Oct 30–31 · evenings
WhereZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa
CostAfter-4 PM event admission Fri $34.95, Sat $39.95, Sun $34.95
Florida Extravaganza Toy Show
More than 150 tables of toys, comics, diecast, and pop culture fill the Florida Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sun Oct 18, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereFlorida Center, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 N US Highway 301, Tampa
CostSaturday $15 all day; Sunday $10 all day
Florida Gun Show Tampa – October
A public buy-sell-trade floor of firearms, knives, and shooting gear. Tickets are sold only at the show.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sun Oct 18, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
WhereFlorida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa
Cost$15 at the show only; NRA, veteran, or military ID $1 off; uniformed law enforcement free
Bubble Run 5K (Tampa)
Bubble Run 5K (Tampa) at Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 17, 2026 · 7 AM – 1 PM
WhereFlorida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610
CostSee organizer website for details
Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo
Wedding vendors — gowns, photos, music, menus — set up for a public bridal expo.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 12:30–5:00 p.m.
WhereEntertainment Hall, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostFree online pass or $10 at the door
The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats in a Cage Tour
The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats in a Cage Tour at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM
WhereBenchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
CostSee organizer website for details
Florida Diwali Fair (Tampa)
A one-day Diwali fair at Sickles, with kids 3 and under admitted free and parking listed free.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
WhereSickles High School, 7950 Gunn Hwy, Tampa
Cost$10; free for kids ages 3 and under
Tall Tales of Old Florida at Cracker Country
Lantern-light storytellers spin Florida legends on the Cracker Country grounds — a ticketed night program, not a play.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026, gates open at 6:45 p.m.; timed entry slots (later slots priced lower).
WhereCracker Country, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Hwy. 301 North, Tampa
Cost$18 per person (snack and drink included); later time slots $5 less
Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival
Craft roasters and artisans fill the Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
WhereSpecial Events Center, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
CostSee organizer website for details
Tampa Guitar Show
Tampa Guitar Show at Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 24–25, 2026 · 10 AM – 5 PM
WhereFlorida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US Highway 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610
CostSee organizer website for details
Teddy Swims — The UGLY Tour
Teddy Swims — The UGLY Tour at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WhereBenchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
CostSee organizer website for details
Chayanne — Bailemos Otra Vez Tour (Tampa)
Chayanne — Bailemos Otra Vez Tour (Tampa) at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM
WhereBenchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
CostSee organizer website for details
India Festival
Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay puts 85-plus dance teams and 200-plus exhibitors in Expo Hall.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
WhereExpo Hall, Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy 301 N, Tampa
Cost$10 online or $15 at the gate
Nightmare on Channelside (21 Savage, Kodak Black, Meek Mill, DaBaby)
Nightmare on Channelside (21 Savage, Kodak Black, Meek Mill, DaBaby) at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WhereBenchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
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
RUSH — Fifty Something Tour (Tampa)
RUSH — Fifty Something Tour (Tampa) at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenNovember 9–11, 2026 · Mon Nov 9 & Wed Nov 11, 7:30 PM
WhereBenchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
CostSee organizer website for details
Il Volo
Il Volo at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenNovember 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM
WhereBenchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
CostSee organizer website for details
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
Doja Cat — Ma Vie World Tour (Tampa)
Doja Cat — Ma Vie World Tour (Tampa) at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa.
WHO Everyone
WhenNovember 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereBenchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
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
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