Fall Bucket List: 10+ Things to Do in the Fall in Tampa Bay

Fall events in Tampa Bay

Celebrate autumn with festivals, outdoor events, and family-friendly activities all season long!

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Fall Equinox Cacao Ceremony

Sun, September 20 | 5:30 PM

Centro Cantina

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Fall Faves Cookie Decorating Class

Sat, September 19 | 11:00 AM

Magnolia Soap and Bath CO- Lithia

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Get Ready For Fall And Knit A Chunky Blanket!

Sat, September 19 | 12:00 PM

Painting With A Twist

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Fall Centerpiece Workshop

Fri, September 18 | 6:30 PM

3 Daughters Brewing

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Garden Hoedown: Fall Veggie Gardening Seminar at Kerby's Nursery

Sat, September 19 | 10:00 AM

Kerby's Nursery

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Fall Kickoff at Kerby's Nursery

Sat, September 26 | 9:00 AM

Kerby's Nursery

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Fall Family Fest

Sat, September 26 | 11:00 AM

Water Works Park

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Fall Bouquet Mindful Bouquet Class - Petals & Presence with Flower Marigold

Fri, October 2 | 6:30 PM

The Roaming Petal

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2026 Tampa Bay Fall Fest: Arts, Crafts & Vendor Market

Fri, October 9 | 10:00 AM

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

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Autumn Glow: Resin & Wood Pumpkin Tray Workshop at Dwellings on the Blvd

Fri, October 9 | 11:00 AM

Dwellings on the Boulevard

Multiple dates

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Oktoberfest Tampa 2026

Fri, October 9 | 4:00 PM

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

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Tampa Pig Jig 2026

Sat, October 17 | 1:00 PM

Julian B Lane Riverfront Park

Upcoming fall festivals and events in Tampa Bay

Celebrate fall with seasonal festivals, outdoor events, and family-friendly activities all season long!

Keel Farms Harvest Fall Days

Celebrate the harvest season at Keel Farms with their Harvest Fall Days, offering pumpkin picking, delicious seasonal treats, and family-friendly activities in a picturesque setting.
Every weekend in October

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Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Hunsader Farms offers a picturesque fall experience with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and hayrides. It's a must-visit for families looking to embrace the season's traditions.
October 10 - 25 (Select dates)

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Harvest Moon Fall Festival

Celebrate the season at Harvest Moon Fall Festival with pumpkin patches, hayrides, and a corn maze. It's the perfect fall escape for families looking to enjoy autumn's charm.
September 26th - November 8th

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St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch

Enjoy the crisp autumn air at the St. Pete Pier Fall Festival, featuring live music, local vendors, and a pumpkin patch with a stunning waterfront backdrop.
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Joy-Lan Drive-In

Catch a classic horror double (or quadruple) feature at Joy-Lan Drive-In's Monster Movie Marathon on October 23, featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man all in one night. They're also hosting a special Halloween 1 & 2 screening on October 9, perfect for a nostalgic, spooky movie night under the stars!

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Fall Cake Decorating

Get creative at Emerald Flour's fall cake decorating workshops, featuring themed sessions like Gilmore Girls, Witches Garden, and Coraline-inspired designs. Each handcrafted vintage cake workshop is a fun, hands-on way to embrace the spooky season!

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Silver Moon Drive-In

Grab your popcorn! Silver Moon Drive-In is bringing the double dose of spooky season fun this month! Catch Rocky Horror Live with Hell on Heels in person (costumes encouraged, freak flag mandatory), or catch John Carpenter's Halloween. Plus, don't miss Practical Magic 2!

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Where to go fall shopping in Tampa Bay

Fall in Tampa Bay might not come with crisp leaves and chilly temps, but we still know how to bring the cozy vibes.

Our fave local spots

Hyde Park Village: This charming outdoor shopping district is made for fall strolls. You’ll find seasonal home accents at West Elm, cozy wardrobe staples at local boutiques, and sweet treats at The Hyppo.
Indie Flea: One of our absolute favorite places to shop locally. Their fall markets are filled with vintage clothes, handmade jewelry, spooky crafts, vegan treats, and more. It’s your fall aesthetic dream come to life.
Armature Works Fall Market: Sip, shop, and snack at this riverside destination, where local vendors pop up with seasonal goods, fall décor, and handmade gifts. Grab a latte, walk the market, then refuel inside the food hall; it’s a full fall day out.
The Shoppes at Wiregrass: With twinkly lights, sidewalk sales, and tons of shops to explore, Wiregrass brings festive fall energy to the suburbs. Keep an eye out for seasonal events and decor pop-ups!

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Tibby's Treasures

The perfect spot to refresh your fall wardrobe with a little local charm. This family-owned Seminole boutique offers a mix of new and used clothing, jewelry, and accessories, plus handmade shell jewelry crafted from shells found on Florida beaches.

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Top fall flavors in Tampa Bay

Here’s a look at some of our favorite local spots serving up seasonal drinks and treats right now.

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Gilmore Girls Fall Pop-Up

Step into Stars Hollow this fall with this adorable Gilmore Girls-inspired coffee pop-up, complete with cozy vibes, themed drinks, and plenty of merch for fans! Try favorites like Sookie’s Special (peach cobbler latte), Luke to My Lorelai (maple pancake latte), or the Gilmore Griddle while soaking up all the Stars Hollow vibes.

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Latte Vino

Fall has officially arrived at Latte Vino, with a full pumpkin lineup featuring 10 pumpkin lattes available as a flight! Some highlights: Pumpkin pie, pumpkin chai, pumpkin cheesecake snickerdoodle, and nutty pumpkin, plus pecan pie and pumpkin pancake flavors. Don't miss the Pumpkin Frappe, topped with pumpkin sauce, whipped cream, and cinnamon for the ultimate cozy treat.

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Halloween in Tampa Bay

Halloween in Tampa Bay is nothing short of spooktacular!

Howl-O-Scream

Brace yourself for spine-chilling scares as this is one of the best things to do in Tampa Bay this Halloween season.
September 11 - November 1, 2026

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Scream-A-Geddon

Experience the ultimate fear fest at Scream-A-Geddon, where your worst nightmares come to life. With interactive haunted attractions and scare zones, this is Florida's premier horror park.
August 29 - November 1, 2026

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Creatures of the Night

Join Zoo Tampa for Creatures of the Night, a family-friendly Halloween event where spooky surprises and eerie animal encounters create a magical evening for all ages.

September 25 - October 31 (Select Dates)

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