Halloween is finally here! It’s a weekend of deliciousness and good causes as well as ghosts and goblins. Go to the county fair or Savor St. Pete by the Bay. See a classic horror film or visit artists at home. There is so much variety and there are good times waiting for you right here! Plan your fun with RegistryTampaBay.com!
Thursday
Opening: Hillsborough County Fair
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Tampa
There’s No Time Like Fair Time! Round up your friends and family for the 32nd annual Hillsborough County Fair, a celebration of agriculture, entertainment and community spirit happening October 30 to November 9. From delicious fair food and dazzling thrill rides to friendly competitions and a magical Kiddie Land, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. November 1&2 is Rodeo Weekend in our main grandstands, starting with Family Day at the Rodeo on Saturday, where kids can take part in hands-on events right on the arena floor and get a behind-the-scenes look at the action. Bulls, Barrels and Boogie on Sunday boasts a post-rodeo live concert featuring country music stars Jared Turner & Chad Brock. The dirt flies on weekend two with fan-favorite events County Fair Truck & Tractor Pull and Demolition Derby. Come on down to the fair!
Thursday, October 30th – Sunday, November 9th
Find tickets, and more information HERE.
Ongoing: Hundred Days
American Stage, DTSP
When Abigail meets Shaun in a New York diner, she’s reminded of a recurring dream where she finally meets her soulmate. But this dream has a catch: she only has a hundred days to spend with him, before his death. Cue Abigail and Shaun’s real-life mission to pack an entire lifetime of love into 100 days. Hundred Days is a folk-rock musical that explores how we love, live in the moment, and find the courage to face the unknown.
Now through Sunday, November 16th
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Friday – Halloween
Halloween (1978)
The Historic Tampa Theatre
What better way to spend Halloween than with a screening of a horror classic in a historically haunted local treasure like Tampa Theatre. The atmosphere is perfect and you may even see a spirit or two! Don’t miss the movie that ushered in a new Golden Age of slasher film, influenced the direction of a whole genre of movies for decades to come, and earned Jamie Lee Curtis a near-permanent No. 1 spot on the list of cinema’s top scream queens (an honor that had, up to that point, belonged to her mother, Janet Leigh, of Psycho fame.)
Friday, October 31st @ 7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: The Halloween Party – Presented by 13Ugly Men
The Cuban Club, Ybor City
The historic (and some say haunted) Cuban Club in Ybor City transforms into a sinister carnival cloaked in mystery and mayhem. With indoor and outdoor spaces, live DJs, jaw-dropping entertainment, and the Bay’s boldest freaks and carnies, this is their most epic Halloween event yet.
Every guest is part of the show—bring your boldest look.
This year’s event supports the Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch, a nonprofit empowering veterans through recreational and therapeutic activities. Your ticket helps fuel their mission of healing through movement, camaraderie, and purpose. Because with the 13 Ugly Men, we don’t just throw parties—we party for a purpose.
Friday, October 31st @8pm – 2am
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Saturday
**Registry Spotlight Event**
Gulfport is such a cool place, and this weekend you have a chance to visit with local artists and view their work right in their own front yards! It’s an annual tradition and admission is free, so Art in the Yard shines this week in the #RegistrySpotlight.
Art in the Yard: A Citywide Open-Air Gallery
Multiple Sites, Gulfport
Gulfport is such an eclectic, charming. and fun little bastion of weird – and home to a number of talented artists. Here is a chance to see their work throughout the city. This bi-annual community art sale will transform the charming City into an open-air gallery, showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists in their own front yards. Gulfport Art in the Yard is a unique opportunity for residents and visitors alike to experience and purchase original artworks created by Gulfport’s very own artists.
Saturday, November 1st @10am – 4pm
Find maps and more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: 61st Annual Art Harvest
Highlander Park, Dunedin
As the largest autumn art show in the Tampa Bay area, artists and patrons of the arts have found this event to be an enjoyable and successful weekend event for over 6 decades! Come see and buy the work of your favorite artists and find some new faves to follow and collect.
This community tradition provides the funding for the work that The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin does each year. The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin is currently working to bring awareness and solutions to chronic hunger and poverty in Northern Pinellas County. All proceeds from this event are invested in training, community projects and programs.
Saturday & Sunday, November 1st & 2nd
Find more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: SAVOR St. Pete Food + Wine Festival 2025
Vinoy Park, DTSP
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your sense of adventure—SAVOR St. Pete, is the premier food and wine festival held annually in St. Petersburg, Florida. A vibrant culinary experience featuring delectable bites, wines, craft beers, and premium spirits all while taking in the picturesque views of Tampa Bay. Whether you’re a foodie, wine lover, or just looking for a fun and flavorful escape, this culinary experience will ignite your taste buds and lift your spirits. By attending the gourmet food and drink festival, you’re not just treating yourself to unforgettable flavors—you’re also helping fund programs that support healthcare and community wellness throughout the Bay area.
Saturday& Sunday, November 1st & 2nd
Find tickets, schedules, and more information HERE.
For a Good Cause: Wine & Food Gala
Friendship Park, Redington Beach
Looks like incredible culinary experiences are a theme for this weekend! Pour yourself a glass and take in the beauty of Redington Beach as you savor the gastronomical delights offered. Enjoy an evening of live music, a silent auction, and tastings from top local restaurants, all in support of the Redington Beach Scholarship Fund. There will be live music by Magic and a silent auction.
Saturday, November 1st @ 6pm – 10pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Love v. Death by Tom Sivak – Presented by Opera Tampa
Straz Center, Jaeb Theatre, Tampa
Here’s a great way to wrap up Halloween 2025! In this world premiere chamber opera, Tampa Bay area composer Tom Sivak uses dark humor to explore two macabre historical events.
Act I: This opera recounts the haunting true tale of Carl von Cosel, a German-born radiology technologist living in Key West, FL, whose fixation with a young Cuban American woman suffering from tuberculosis transforms into a macabre devotion that endures long after her passing.
Act II: As those closest to Mary Mallon begin to fall victim to a mysterious illness—believed to be Typhoid Fever—the opera unravels the tragic fates of those in her orbit, culminating in her arrest and the shadows it casts over her legacy.
Saturday & Sunday, November 1st & 2nd @2pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
**Concert Corner**
Craig Robinson
The Funny Bone Comedy Club, Tampa
Thursday – Sunday, October 30th – November 2nd
Find tickets, performance times, and more information HERE.
Peter Frampton
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater
Friday, October 31st @8pm
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The Mars Volta
Jannus LIVE!, DTSP
Saturday, November 1st @7pm
Find tickets and more information HERE.
Have a great Top 10 weekend!
Cindy
