Last Chance to Taste the Beaches
If you haven’t made your way through Taste of the Beaches yet, this weekend is you last chance to take advantage of this great annual event! Through Sunday, October 11, participating beach restaurants are serving up featured dishes for just $10 per Taste. It’s a delicious excuse to try somewhere new, explore the local dining scene and support the restaurants that make our beach communities special.
Learn more at https://business.tampabaybeaches.com/events/details/2026-taste-of-the-beaches-tickets-31077.
Oktoberfest on the Beach
Oktoberfest gets a beachside twist at Kolb Park in Indian Rocks Beach this Saturday, October 10th 12–7pm. Enjoy live music, great beer, international food, arts & crafts vendors, and the crowd-favorite keg-throwing and stein-carrying contests, plus a 50/50 raffle. This IRB tradition supports Action 2000, helping fund streetscaping, benches, shelters and more community improvements.
Learn more at https://www.irbaction2000.com/oktoberfest
St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch
Fall fun is in full swing at the St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch, where you can browse pumpkins for purchase, snap photos with rustic displays & golden haystacks, and enjoy a festive autumn outing by the bay. Putt the Pier: Fall Pumpkin Edition is also open, adding a seasonal twist to your mini-golf game. Admission to the pumpkin patch is free, so bring the family & enjoy a little fall magic in St. Pete!
Learn more at https://stpetepier.org/event/st-pete-pier-pumpkin-patch-6/.
Honeymoon Island Fest
Spend the weekend exploring nature at Island Fest on Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11th at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin. Hosted by Friends of the Island Parks, this family-friendly festival features guided beach walks, hands-on environmental exhibits, family activities, an arts & crafts market, and local food trucks. All activities are free with park admission, making it a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while supporting conservation & environmental education.
Learn more at https://www.friendsoftheislandparks.org/islandfest.
Sponge Docks Craft Fest
Make a weekend of it in Tarpon Springs at the Sponge Docks Fall Craft Art Festival this Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11th. Browse the festival along Dodecanese Boulevard, then explore the Sponge Docks’ Greek restaurants, shops & waterfront sights while you’re in town.
Learn more at https://tarponspringsmerchantassociation.com/tarpon-springs-events-calendar/tarpon-springs-craft-festival/#craftfestival