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Armature Works Fall Fest returns to Tampa Heights Oct. 10–11 with free entryHillsborough schools mark Walk & Bike to School Day Wednesday, with Sulphur Springs K-8 as the city's featured stopOktoberfest Tampa returns to Curtis Hixon Park Oct. 9–11Tampa watches Gulf disturbance with 80% development chance: the week aheadFewer Hillsborough Voters Are Choosing Mail Ballots as Florida's New Rule Trips Up Longtime UsersLightning Open Home Season Tonight Against Capitals With Blue Carpet Walk DowntownArmature Works Fall Fest returns to Tampa Heights Oct. 10–11 with free entryHillsborough schools mark Walk & Bike to School Day Wednesday, with Sulphur Springs K-8 as the city's featured stopOktoberfest Tampa returns to Curtis Hixon Park Oct. 9–11Tampa watches Gulf disturbance with 80% development chance: the week aheadFewer Hillsborough Voters Are Choosing Mail Ballots as Florida's New Rule Trips Up Longtime UsersLightning Open Home Season Tonight Against Capitals With Blue Carpet Walk Downtown
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Armature Works Fall Fest returns to Tampa Heights Oct. 10–11 with free entry
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Armature Works Fall Fest returns to Tampa Heights Oct. 10–11 with free entry

The 9th annual Fall Fest at Armature Works runs Saturday and Sunday on the West Lawn and Market Street. Entry is free; the bounce zone, animal rides and face painting cost extra and are sold onsite.

Oct 72 min read
Oktoberfest Tampa returns to Curtis Hixon Park Oct. 9–11
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Oktoberfest Tampa returns to Curtis Hixon Park Oct. 9–11

The 17th annual Oktoberfest Tampa runs Friday through Sunday at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park downtown. The city's listing shows admission from $10 to $220, with no pre-registration required.

Oct 61 min read
Tampa's Hispanic Heritage Celebration Moves Downtown to the Convention Center Today
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Tampa's Hispanic Heritage Celebration Moves Downtown to the Convention Center Today

The 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration runs 11 a.m. to noon today at the Tampa Convention Center, a bigger venue for a crowd that keeps growing each year.

Sep 292 min read
Glazer Children's Museum Turns 16 With Free Birthday Bash Downtown Today
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Glazer Children's Museum Turns 16 With Free Birthday Bash Downtown Today

The museum throws open free birthday party at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park today, September 26, with bounce houses, live music and dozens of family resource groups, all at no cost.

Sep 263 min read
Tampa's First Family Vibes Baby Expo Brings 4,000+ Parents Downtown This Weekend
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Tampa's First Family Vibes Baby Expo Brings 4,000+ Parents Downtown This Weekend

The two-day expo at the Tampa Convention Center pairs nearly 50 local vendors with CPR classes, a petting zoo and a diaper-changing race, and organizers already have three more stops planned for 2027.

Sep 193 min read
Free Weekend Arts Fest Returns to New Tampa With Zootopia 2, Instrument Petting Zoo
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Free Weekend Arts Fest Returns to New Tampa With Zootopia 2, Instrument Petting Zoo

New Tampa Performing Arts Center opens its 2026-2027 season Sept. 11-13 with a free festival featuring nearly 20 local performing groups, a family day with "Zootopia 2," and backstage tours.

Sep 82 min read
Tampa Bay Comic Convention Wraps Its Final Day Today Downtown
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Tampa Bay Comic Convention Wraps Its Final Day Today Downtown

Sunday is the last chance to catch the celebrity panels, artist alley and cosplay at the Tampa Convention Center, with registration open until 5 p.m. and $20 parking at four nearby garages.

Sep 62 min read
Tampa Throws a Free Downtown Party for Its Adopted World Cup Team as Cabo Verde Faces Argentina Today
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Tampa Throws a Free Downtown Party for Its Adopted World Cup Team as Cabo Verde Faces Argentina Today

The City of Tampa is hosting a free World Cup watch party this afternoon at The Sail Plaza as Cabo Verde — the tiny island nation training right here in Town 'N Country — takes on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the round of 32.

Jul 34 min read
Tampa's July 4th Goes Big for America's 250th: Where to Catch Drones, Fireworks and a Boat Parade
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Tampa's July 4th Goes Big for America's 250th: Where to Catch Drones, Fireworks and a Boat Parade

The city's free "Liberty by the Bay" celebration at Julian B. Lane Park anchors a waterfront-wide Fourth of July, with a 250-drone show, fireworks over the Hillsborough River, and satellite parties from Armature Works to the Channel District.

Jul 25 min read

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