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Spooky, sparkly and artsy: Your Tampa Bay weekend event list
Spooky season is officially here, but scares aren't the only thing on the calendar. This weekend, you can dance under a disco ball, explore a horror convention, get creative with watercolor and celebrate the arts around Tampa Bay.

FishHawk Turkey Trot Returns Thanksgiving Morning For 18th Annual Run
Thanksgiving morning in FishHawk will once again begin with running shoes, community spirit and a little friendly competition when the 18th annual FishHawk Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26. The annual family-friendly event will begin at 5668 FishHawk Crossing…

Weekend spotlight: Caamp, TFO and Stormy Daniels
The Catalyst’s every-Thursday guide to bay area entertainment and the arts.

Fall is in the air: Piertoberfest, Pumpkin Patch, Fall Fest, Putt the Pier return to St. Pete Pier in October
October is here, and with it come some of the year’s biggest annual events on the St. Pete Pier. This is the month that kicks off the run of weeks […]

Tickets go on sale Saturday for Tampa’s most exclusive whiskey dinners, Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot
Hosted by Bern’s Steak House, the annual Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot week of whiskey dinners is one of Tampa’s most sought-after experiences. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, October 3, beginning […]

‘Everyone is in their cars, and they don’t really ever socialize’: World Car Free Day takes over Tampa
World Car Free Day brought residents to four Tampa locations on Saturday, Sept. 26. Walk Bike Tampa organized the celebration with local partners, including onbikes and Sidewalk Stompers.

Ferman Chevy Brandon to host massive block party with free food trucks and Karol G ticket giveaways
One of the best parties of the year in Tampa is completely free. Ferman Chevrolet Brandon is hosting a huge family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta on Saturday, October 3, from […]

Things to do around Tampa & Wesley Chapel: Oct. 1-7

World Car Free Day brings people together in downtown Tampa
World Car Free Day brought people together for bike rides and walks in downtown Tampa, where families also enjoyed a museum birthday celebration.

Hyde Park Village transforms into a pumpkin patch wonderland for two weeks this October
Never mind what the thermometer says, the season of flannel, fall colors, and all things pumpkin has arrived. Hyde Park Village announced the return of its annual Pumpkin Patch, transforming […]

Your Ultimate 72-Hour Guide to Tampa Bay
Whether you’re planning a long weekend, hosting out-of-town guests or looking for a fresh way to explore your own backyard, this three-day itinerary highlights some of the best things to […]

Rays to give away postseason yard signs
The Tampa Bay Rays will host two “Rep the Rays” events where fans can pick up free yard signs, car flags and other postseason giveaways from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Tropicana Field and Thursday, Oct. 1, at Midtown Tampa. The Trop event includes a walk-in experience and…