So many huge sporting events converge this weekend – right here in Tampa Bay! Not into it? We’ve got you covered there too. Your best weekend is just a click away…
Theater Thursday
The Wash
The Studio @620, St. Pete
A clean break from history. A dirty fight for justice.
Step into Atlanta, 1881, where a fierce group of Black laundresses decided they had washed their last load for pennies. Based on the true story of the Atlanta Washerwomen’s Strike, The Wash is a vibrant, funny, and deeply moving look at the unsung heroes of labor history. Directed by Erica Sutherlin, this powerful play explores the bonds of sisterhood and the incredible collective power of everyday workers who risked everything to demand dignity and a fair wage. It is a historical drama that feels electrifyingly modern.
Thursday, October 1st – Sunday, October 11th
Find tickets, performance tomes, and more information HERE.
Friday
Largo Vibe Fest: A Three-Day Arts Festival
Largo Central Park, Largo
The Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) is excited to kick off its 30th season with Largo Vibe Fest, a three-day arts festival in Largo Central Park. This free event reimagines the magic of the arts through an immersive, culturally rich, and highly interactive experience for all.
Headlining the event is Squonk! Joy Machine, with seven performances over the course of the weekend. Described by the Washington Post as “Debussy meets Godzilla,” Squonk is an ensemble of up to two dozen artists who create post-industrial performances featuring original music, giant musical sculptures, kinetic machines, and audience participation. After each performance, visitors can join in the spectacle through interactive workshops with the artists.
Other festival highlights include live music throughout the weekend, a Youth Entrepreneur Market showcasing young creators, local food trucks, and interactive art experiences.
Friday – Sunday, October 2nd -4th
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
Fearville Haunted Nights
DK Farms & Garden, Largo
This October, brave the Top Local Halloween Tampa Bay Area event: Fearville.
When the sun dips below the horizon, monsters and maniacs alike will take over this seemingly peaceful farmland, and torment those brave enough to enter.
Experience the dark atmosphere of Halloween with walk around characters, photo ops, amazing decorations and animatronics, best of the night: a full fledged haunted house attraction, A Trail & a Haunted Hayride in Pinellas / Largo.
Opens Friday, October 2nd @6:30pm – 10pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Ongoing: Jane Austen in 89 Minutes
Stageworks Theatre, Tampa
Prepare for a fast, funny, and irresistibly charming dash through Austen’s world in Jane Austen in 89 Minutes, the brilliantly crafted theatrical whirlwind by acclaimed playwright Syrie James. This high energy adaptation sweeps audiences through Austen’s most beloved novels with sharp wit, quick character transformations, and a joyful spirit that celebrates everything fans adore about her work.
From the romantic entanglements of Pride and Prejudice to the spirited heroines of Emma and Sense and Sensibility, this clever, compact production captures the heart, humor, and social sparkle of Austen’s stories—all in under an hour and a half. It’s smart. It’s stylish. It’s Austen with a modern comedic twist.
Now through Sunday, October 11th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Saturday
Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun Fest
Yuengling Brewery, Tampa
Experience a fun, family friendly event for all to enjoy! Celebrate the season with us at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen! Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 12–4 PM for an afternoon of fall fun for the whole family.
Tickets are $10 plus tax per person and include:
- One medium pumpkin
- Access to the Pumpkin Patch with festive fall photo opportunities
- Inflatable Corn Maze
- Face Painting
- Live DJ
Plus, shop from local vendors at our vendor market and enjoy food and beverages available for purchase throughout the afternoon.
Pick your pumpkin, snap the perfect fall photo, and spend the afternoon celebrating the season with us!
Saturday, October 3rd @12pm – 4pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Piertoberfest
The Pier, DTSP
Join us for the 4th Annual Piertoberfest—an Oktoberfest celebration on the beautiful St. Pete Pier!
Enjoy a full day of Bavarian fun featuring:
Live music by The Apple Strudel Oktoberfest Band
Authentic German beers
Delicious German food
Traditional German dancers
Live DJ
Stein-hoisting competitions
Outrageous Bavarian games—and more!
Saturday, October 3rd @12pm – 10pm
Find more information HERE.
Tampa Bay Rays American League Division Series Game 1
Tropicana Field, St. Pete
Our AL East Champion Rays start their post-season quest for the elusive World Series title. Can they pull it off this time? They have some great teams to mow down before that dream can become a reality, so be there to see it! There’s nothing like October baseball, especially when you have home field advantage, and especially when you see it in person. Watch Junior and the gang do their thing at the Trop! There are those who think baseball is boring. I am not one of those people! Go Rays!
Saturday, October 3rd @6:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Lightning vs. Capitals
Amalie Arena, Tampa
If football or baseball isn’t your thing, maybe the start of Hockey season will light your sports fire. The NHL is back! This weekend, our Bolts take on their arch division rivals, the Washington Capitals for the first of many season battles. It’s still warm, but here’s a chance to take to the ice and enjoy the pace of the fastest sport of all! It’s sure to be an exciting season, so be there from the start. Go Bolts!
Saturday, October 3rd @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Rowdies vs. Miami FC
Al Lang Stadium, St. Pete
The Rowdies are special – the fervor of their fans, the intimate local feel, the non-stop action. It’s all part of the lure of the green and gold. See what it’s all about this weekend at Al Lang near Demon’s Landing in DTSP. It really is a ‘kick in the grass!”
Saturday, October 3rd @7:30pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Sunday
Bucs vs. Packers
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Well, the early season has been disappointing to put it mildly, but if you’re still on board the pirate ship, you can head to RayJay this Sunday and see if the Bucs can finally put a W in the win column. An undrafted rookie helms the squad while Baker Mayfield heals, so it will be fun to see what he can do, if nothing else. Come on out and root on our pewter pirates. The 12th man needs to show up and show out! Go Bucs!
Sunday, October 4th @1pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a Great Top 10 Weekend, Everyone!
Cindy
