Festivals of all kinds await you this weekend – Food, film, art, improv and so much more. The fun is all around, so let RegistryTampaBay.com help you grab some!
Thursday
Second Quarterly Gulfport Micro Film Festival
Russian American Club, Gulfport
Get ready for an exciting evening celebrating the internationally acclaimed filmmakers Victoria Jorgensen, Devin Rice, and Susana Darwin.
Film lovers are invited to an evening of creativity, inspiration, and thought provoking storytelling.
The festival will showcase eight exceptional micro films .
It’s a great opportunity to meet and mingle with Filmmakers, actors and film crew
Thursday, September 10th @7pm – 8:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
St. Pete Improv Festival
Spitfire Comedy House, St. Pete
St. Pete loves to celebrate the arts! And the St. Pete Improv Festival is a continued celebration of the art of improvisation. Our goal is to highlight and create opportunities for improvisers across the nation to join together in a weekend of incredible shows, deep connections, and unforgettable moments.
Just like a music festival, St. Pete Improv Festival features teams showcasing different styles, expertise, and experience levels — all culminating in an ultimate celebration of the art form we love. And with workshops running all weekend, traveling performers can learn from each other while St. Pete locals try improv for themselves.
Thursday – Sunday, September 10th – 13th
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
Friday
Arts Fest ’26
New Tampa Performing Arts Center, Tampa
Celebrate the upcoming 2026-27 season with a weekend full of free activities and performances by Tampa Bay area artists across music, theatre, dance, comedy, and more.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, bring the whole family for a day packed with kid-friendly activities, including a free screening of Disney’s Zootopia 2, arts and crafts, Hillsborough County Library’s Mobile Literacy Unit, and The Florida Orchestra’s instrument petting zoo, where kids can explore and play musical instruments. Plus, join us for backstage tours throughout the festival to discover how our state-of-the-art facility brings productions to life!
Friday – Sunday, September 11th – 13th
Find more information HERE.
Howl-O-Scream
Busch Gardens, Tampa
It begins.
Get ready to enter a nightmarish realm of terror with the return of The Dark Side of the Gardens at Tampa Bay’s most terrifying Halloween event. Busch Gardens® Howl-O- Scream® transforms the park into a spinetingling web of horror where darkness lurks behind every corner. Experience our all-new haunted house, Anaconda: Fear Has No Escape, two new sinister scare zones, the return of fan-favorite show, Fiends, and more terrifying experiences that are guaranteed to give you a bloody good time. Howl-O-Scream® at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay takes fear to the next level. Once you enter, there’s nothing left to fear… except everything. BE AMONG THE FIRST TO SCREAM.
Opens Friday, September 11th – October 31st
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Saturday
Art Yard Sale
Morean Arts Center, St. Pete
Bring on the local art deals at the Morean Arts Center’s annual Art “Yard” Sale, taking place inside the gallery on Saturday from 9-11AM. Collectors get a colorful chance to accumulate artworks ranging from $1 to $100 for this vibrant market-style event. Check out work from you very favorite participating artists and take it home for a great price!
Saturday, September 12th @9am – 1pm
Find more information HERE.
**Second Saturday Spotlight**
Check out these two great events happening this Saturday during ArtWalk!
Through the Years – Celebrating GCAA’s 20th Anniversary
GCAA Gallery, St. Pete
• A Reception will be held during Art Walk, September 12 from 5 to 9 pm, with live music by multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Berkley Grimball.
• An Open House with Artist Demonstrations will take place on Saturday Sept. 26 from 12-3pm.
• An Open Mic featuring local musicians will take place on Sunday Sept. 27 from 2-5pm.
Saturday, September 12th @5pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
Good Folk Gallery Sale – Creative Clay
Creative Clay, St. Pete
If you’re a regular reader of this column, you know how I feel about the very “good folks” at Creative Clay. The vital work they do in our community improves and supports the lives of, not only member artists, but all of us. Join in this Second Saturday for live music by Eddie Kusar, shop amazing original art in the Good Folk Gallery, and check out the portraits available by member artists!
Saturday, September 12th @5pm – 9pm
Find more information HERE.
I Like it Hot! 2026
England Bros. Bandshell, Pinellas Park
FREE to attend and park – Family and Pet Friendly
Saturday, September 12th @10am – 4pm
Find more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Luke Bryan – Word on the Street Tour
Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa
Thursday, September 10th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
2 Dates! Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Saturday, September 12th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
The Strokes – Reality Awaits North America
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Saturday, September 12th @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend, everyone!
Cindy
