# Tampa family events

> Family-friendly events across the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro: kids events, festivals, markets, museums and free fun.

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### [The Art of Banksy at Straz Center](https://robo.app/r/9mwujz/the-art-of-banksy-at-straz-center)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602 (27.9511862, -82.4635356)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, street-art
- About: Exhibit of original works by the world's most famous anonymous street artist, on display through September 27.
- Source: https://tampabayparenting.com/things-to-do-this-week-in-tampa-6198/

### [Tampa Bay Boat Show](https://robo.app/r/h6m4c8/tampa-bay-boat-show)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4800 US Hwy 301 N, Tampa, FL (27.9881966, -82.3660674)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: boats, outdoor-expo
- About: Free-admission boat show at the Florida State Fairgrounds with hundreds of boats and marine vendors; parking $10-12.
- Source: https://www.visittampabay.com/tampa-events/september/

### [Cyber Bowling Kids Matinee at Pin Chasers](https://robo.app/r/zw7kfz/cyber-bowling-kids-matinee-at-pin-chasers)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Pin Chasers, Tampa, FL (27.9973725, -82.5383234)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: bowling, family-fun
- About: Kids bowling matinee with black lights and kid-friendly music at Pin Chasers Tampa; also Sunday breakfast bowl available.
- Source: https://tampabayparenting.com/things-to-do-this-week-in-tampa-6198/

### [Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida](https://robo.app/r/r84fce/brick-or-treat-at-legoland-florida)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL (27.9882458, -81.6917568)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, lego, theme-park
- About: LEGOLAND's not-too-spooky Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and themed shows on weekends; included with park admission.
- Source: https://tampabayparenting.com/things-to-do-this-week-in-tampa-6198/

### [Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa](https://robo.app/r/bmrc5b/creatures-of-the-night-at-zootampa)

- When: 2026-10-02 16:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 (28.014783, -82.469111)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, zoo, night-event, trick-or-treat
- About: Tampa's beloved not-too-spooky family Halloween event returns with trick-or-treating, rides and festive lights.
- Source: https://zootampa.org/events/

### [The Wizard of Oz at Carrollwood Players](https://robo.app/r/m4exv6/the-wizard-of-oz-at-carrollwood-players)

- When: 2026-09-27 20:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL (28.0963938, -82.5792322)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $29.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: musical, family-show, classic
- About: Carrollwood Players stage the beloved classic tale; evening shows at 8 p.m. with select 2 p.m. matinees.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Raprager Farms Fall Festival](https://robo.app/r/wwymbn/raprager-farms-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-09-27 11:00-23:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa, FL 33556 (28.10332, -82.5915227)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $19.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, farm, corn-maze, pumpkin-patch
- About: Full day of fall festival fun with rides, animals, corn maze, pumpkin patch and food at the farm.
- Source: https://rapragerfarm.com/fall-festival

### [Ananda Farm Fall Festival](https://robo.app/r/fh6vfh/ananda-farm-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Ananda Farm, Terra Ceia, FL (42.4668058, -92.4503832)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, farm, pumpkin-patch
- About: Fall festival weekends at Ananda Farm with pumpkin patch and family activities, every Friday through Sunday.
- Source: https://www.visittampabay.com/tampa-events/september/

### [Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay](https://robo.app/r/4xjq3k/spooktacular-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay)

- When: 2026-10-03 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL (28.0542113, -82.4163284)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, theme-park, trick-or-treat
- About: Family-friendly daytime Halloween event with trick-or-treating and festive fun on the Festival Pathway; included with park admission.
- Source: https://tampabayparenting.com/things-to-do-this-week-in-tampa-6198/

### [Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Tampa Convention Center](https://robo.app/r/fbemkh/hispanic-heritage-celebration-at-tampa-convention-center)

- When: 2026-09-29 11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL (27.9419672, -82.4566185)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: hispanic-heritage, cultural, free
- About: City of Tampa Hispanic Heritage celebration with live entertainment, art, music and food at the Convention Center.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Family History for Teens](https://robo.app/r/2nr336/family-history-for-teens)

- When: 2026-09-29 16:30-17:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3910 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL (27.9073768, -82.5173706)
- Ages: 13 to 17
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: genealogy, library, teens, free
- About: Free teen program exploring family history research at Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library; registration recommended.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Movie on the Lawn: Ferris Bueller's Day Off](https://robo.app/r/xwddva/movie-on-the-lawn-ferris-buellers-day-off)

- When: 2026-09-30 19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL (27.9610336, -82.4637488)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: outdoor-movie, comedy, free
- About: Free outdoor screening of the classic comedy on Armature Works' South Lawn; bring blankets and chairs.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Sunset Market at Midtown Tampa](https://robo.app/r/8xyj5j/sunset-market-at-midtown-tampa)

- When: 2026-10-01 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3650 Midtown Drive, Tampa, FL (27.9529324, -82.5025933)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: night-market, local-vendors, family-friendly
- About: Monthly evening market at Midtown Tampa with vendors and food.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Rock The Park at Curtis Hixon Park](https://robo.app/r/6qt4xd/rock-the-park-at-curtis-hixon-park)

- When: 2026-10-01 18:30-21:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL (27.9496638, -82.4609251)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: free-concert, live-music, waterfront
- About: Free outdoor concert series at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [The Market Elaine at The Grove](https://robo.app/r/5qjqz4/the-market-elaine-at-the-grove)

- When: 2026-10-02 17:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL (28.2441456, -82.3510858)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: night-market, local-vendors, family-fun
- About: First-Friday market at The Grove with activities for all ages.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [WOW's Food Truck Rallies in Westchase](https://robo.app/r/rf387d/wows-food-truck-rallies-in-westchase)

- When: 2026-10-02 17:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: West Park Village, Westchase, Tampa, FL (28.0434664, -82.5821626)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: food-trucks, community, free
- About: Community food truck rally in West Park Village with music and games.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Native Plant Walk at Lettuce Lake](https://robo.app/r/p2tv6a/native-plant-walk-at-lettuce-lake)

- When: 2026-10-03 09:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6920 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL (28.0691826, -82.404554)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $2.00
- Category: class
- Topics: nature, hiking, plants
- About: Guided native plant walk at Lettuce Lake Park; $2 park entrance.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Ybor City Saturday Market](https://robo.app/r/p8acn6/ybor-city-saturday-market)

- When: 2026-10-03 09:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1800 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL (27.9611788, -82.4390569)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, ybor-city, local-vendors
- About: Saturday market in historic Ybor City's Centennial Park with local goods and produce.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Downtown Saturday Market in Wesley Chapel](https://robo.app/r/auzf4y/downtown-saturday-market-in-wesley-chapel)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Avalon Park, Wesley Chapel, FL (28.2690287, -82.3232953)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-vendors
- About: Weekly Saturday market in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Fresh Market at Wiregrass](https://robo.app/r/sg46xq/fresh-market-at-wiregrass)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL (28.1880865, -82.3502227)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-vendors
- About: Monthly fresh market at The Shops at Wiregrass with local goods.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Harvest Days at Keel Farms](https://robo.app/r/cdb7et/harvest-days-at-keel-farms)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, FL (28.0158492, -82.136606)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall-festival, farm, free-admission
- About: Free fall harvest festival at Keel Farms with family activities; $10 parking.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Museums On Us Weekend at Tampa Museum of Art](https://robo.app/r/sahqru/museums-on-us-weekend-at-tampa-museum-of-art)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL (27.9494706, -82.4623623)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: museum, free-admission, art
- About: Free museum admission for Bank of America, Merrill and Private Bank cardholders.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Great Discoveries Begin with MAPS: Space, The Final Frontier](https://robo.app/r/3w7gk3/great-discoveries-begin-with-maps-space-the-final-frontier)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL (28.2015976, -82.615735)
- Ages: 6 to 12
- Price: $10.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: space, stem, maps
- About: Space-themed cartography workshop for ages 6-12; parents attend free.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Faith & Blue at Water Works Park](https://robo.app/r/qyrrnn/faith-blue-at-water-works-park)

- When: 2026-10-03 14:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1701 Doyle Carlton Drive, Tampa, FL (27.956863, -82.463734)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: community, police, family, free
- About: Free community event connecting law enforcement and neighbors at Water Works Park.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village](https://robo.app/r/8tqsfa/fresh-market-at-hyde-park-village)

- When: 2026-10-04 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1602 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL (27.9356497, -82.4766767)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-vendors
- About: Monthly fresh market at Hyde Park Village with local food and goods.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [National Night Out with PCSO in Oldsmar](https://robo.app/r/ppbz2e/national-night-out-with-pcso-in-oldsmar)

- When: 2026-10-06 17:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 107 Shore Drive W, Oldsmar, FL (28.0317639, -82.6670659)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: community, family, first-responders, free
- About: Free family evening with first responders, activities and food at R.E. Olds Park.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta](https://robo.app/r/aa9dfs/mayors-food-truck-fiesta)

- When: 2026-10-07 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 241-263 E Madison St, Tampa, FL (27.9487224, -82.4574097)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: food
- Topics: food-trucks, downtown, lunch
- About: Lunchtime food truck gathering in downtown Tampa's Lykes Gaslight Square Park.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Downtown's Backyard Market](https://robo.app/r/k54r6w/downtowns-backyard-market)

- When: 2026-10-08 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 200 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL (27.9461508, -82.4573538)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: market, downtown, local-vendors
- About: Weekday downtown market at Poe Plaza with local vendors.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Oktoberfest Tampa at Curtis Hixon Park](https://robo.app/r/8925z4/oktoberfest-tampa-at-curtis-hixon-park)

- When: 2026-10-09 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL (27.9496638, -82.4609251)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: oktoberfest, german-food, waterfront
- About: Downtown Tampa's Oktoberfest weekend kicks off at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/

### [Friday Moonlight Market](https://robo.app/r/2yj28z/friday-moonlight-market)

- When: 2026-10-09 17:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 16954 Focus Loop, Land O' Lakes, FL (28.1928665, -82.5391729)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: night-market, local-vendors
- About: Monthly outdoor evening market with local vendors at The Hub at Bexley.
- Source: https://www.tampabaybeacons.com/2026/09/22/things-to-do-around-tampa-wesley-chapel-sept-24-30/