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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
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze at Fox Squirrel Corn Maze in Plant City.
WHO Everyone
WhenSeptember 26–October 25, 2026 · Sat & Sun 10 AM-5 PM (Oct 17-18, 24-25 remaining)
WhereFox Squirrel Corn Maze, 6151 Varn Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
Cost$15; 3 and under free
47th Clearwater Jazz Holiday
Chris Botti, Sheila E., Arturo Sandoval, Larkin Poe, and The Wood Brothers headline four days on the green; lower plaza, pier, and Sunset Bluff stay open without a green ticket.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu–Sun Oct 15–18, 2026. Gates Thu–Fri 4:00 p.m.; Sat–Sun 3:30 p.m.
WhereCoachman Park, 300 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
CostSee organizer website for details
Nick Hoff
Nick Hoff at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre in Sarasota.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 15–18, 2026 · Oct 15, 16, 17 & 18
WhereMcCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
CostSee organizer website for details
The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black at Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 15–18, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMurray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759
CostSee organizer website for details
Cavetown – Running With Scissors Tour with Chloe Moriondo
Cavetown’s Running With Scissors Tour brings Chloe Moriondo along.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
WhereJannus Live, 200 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg
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
The Florida Orchestra: Scheherazade
The Florida Orchestra: Scheherazade at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
WHO Everyone
WhenOctober 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRuth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759
CostSee organizer website for details
A Night of Poe
A Night of Poe at Polk Theatre in Lakeland.
WHO Adult only
WhenOctober 16–17, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WherePolk Theatre, 121 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
CostSee organizer website for details
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the tribute bill at Van Wezel, separate from the Clearwater date.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
CostSee organizer website for details
Toadies: The Charmer Tour with Local H and Emily Wolfe
Toadies’ Charmer Tour brings Local H and Emily Wolfe.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
WhereJannus Live, 200 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg
CostSee organizer website for details
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
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
The Concert is billed as a tribute to ABBA at Van Wezel.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereVan Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
CostSee organizer website for details
Arch Enemy & The Black Dahlia Murder Wrath Across North America 2026 with Septicflesh, Crypta & Thrown Into Exile
Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder share the Wrath Across North America bill with Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
WhereJannus Live, 200 1st Avenue N, St. Petersburg
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
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac plays Ruth Eckerd Hall, a tribute date separate from Van Wezel.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
WhereRuth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater
CostSee organizer website for details
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