Westchase: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

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21 October, 2021

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WESTCHASE, FL — Looking for things to do this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Westchase. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Westchase: Featured Event: The Haunted Tavern: A Dark Pop-Up Cocktail Experience When: Thursday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: CerealHolic Cafe and Bar What: Cerealholic Cafe and Bar, 1909 N. 15th St., Ybor City, is located in a former church where owner Lisa Lawson claims to have heard windows banging and has had things go missing and then mysteriously returned. She's allowing visitors to have their own ghostly encounters every Th... Learn More Featured Event: The Haunted Tavern: A Dark Pop-Up Cocktail Experience (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Drive-Thru Trunk Or Treat Event When: Thursday, October 21st at 5:00 p.m. Where: Saint Leo University - Tampa Education Center What: Saint Leo University's Tampa Education Center will host a drive-thru trunk-or-treat event from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, at the center at 1403 N. Howard Ave., Tampa. Saint Leo University-Tampa, in keeping with the university's core value of "community, and " hopes to create a sa... Learn More Featured Event: Drive-Thru Trunk Or Treat Event (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Bar Method Class At Armature Works When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Armature Works What: The Bar Method Studio and Armature Works have teamed up to present a high-intensity and low-impact full-body workout focused on toning and lengthening your muscles. The free class will be held every third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Riverfront Lawn and is ... Learn More Featured Event: Bar Method Class At Armature Works (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Official Ybor City Ghost Tour When: Thursday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. Where: Centro Asturiano de Tampa What: To add an extra dose of fright to the Halloween season, the Official Ybor Ghost Tour, named the No. 1 ghost tour in the U.S. by City Traveler, has added extra tours in October to meet the always-high demand during the Halloween season, including special 10:30 p.m. tours from O... Learn More Featured Event: Official Ybor City Ghost Tour (D'Ann Lawrence White) Art On The House When: Thursday, October 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Tampa Museum of Art What: The Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, will offer Art on the House each Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission prices change to pay-as-you-will, and visitors choose whatever admission price they want to pay. Bring the family and celebrate 100 years of art in Tam... Learn More Downtown Tampa Food Truck Rally When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Grand Central at Kennedy What: A food truck rally is held at Grand Central on Kennedy Boulevard the third Thursday of each month from 6 to 10 p.m.  Click here for information. Learn More Tampa Bay Teen Lit Fest When: Thursday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library What: Tampa Bay Teen Lit Fest is a one-of a kind event bringing critically acclaimed writers of young adult fiction to one virtual space. Join the live sessions featuring authors who write in a variety of genres. Attendees will get a chance to ask questions, hear stories and even wi... Learn More Music At M.Bird Rooftop When: Thursday, October 21st at 9:00 p.m. Where: Armature Works What: Visit M.Bird Rooftop at Armature Works at 1910 Ola Ave., Tampa, for multiple live music sets throughout the week. Enjoy live house music by DJ LeSage and DJ Camo on the M.Bird Rooftop every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.  Enjoy live music on the M.Bird Rooftop every Friday fr... Learn More Featured Event: 4th Annual Grow Gardens Conference When: Friday, October 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Where: Trinkle Center - Hillsborough Community College What: Friday, October 22, 2021, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, at the Hillsborough Community College, Trinkle Center, 1206 N Park Rd., Plant City. A reception and garden tour of Plant City Commons Community Garden, located across the street will follow. $12 ticket includes lunch - click ... Learn More Featured Event: 4th Annual Grow Gardens Conference (kitty Wallace) Featured Event: UNDead In The Water When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:30 a.m. Where: Sparkman Wharf What: In its fourth iteration, a new UNDead in the Water theme threatens passengers across 60,000 square feet of cavernous cargo holds and open-air decks. Red skies in the morning, sailors take warning.The American Victory Ship has drifted back to Tampa after a violent hurricane ble... Learn More Featured Event: UNDead In The Water(D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Ghosts Of Tampa Theatre Tour When: Friday, October 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Tampa Theatre What: Who was the man in seat 308? Where did Robert Lanier tear his final ticket? Why does Fink Finley continue to roam the balcony? And what has led to Tampa Theatre being known as one of the most haunted buildings in town Learn the theater's secrets and stories with a "balcony to ... Learn More Featured Event: Ghosts Of Tampa Theatre Tour (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Creatures Of The Night At ZooTampa When: Friday, October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: ZooTampa at Lowry Park What: Guests can choose their scare level this October when Creatures of the Night returns to ZooTampa at Lowry Park. This year's family-friendly fright fest will feature NightShadow, a dream master who brings whimsical as well as nightmarish dreams to life. Entry to this event is l... Learn More Featured Event: Creatures Of The Night At ZooTampa (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Members Show Reception At Florida Museum Of Photographic Arts When: Friday, October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, FL, 33602 What: The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts will host a Members Show Reception to congratulate the winners of each category of the annual show on Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the museum, 400 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. The Reception will include music, food, and drinks to celebrate the... Learn More Featured Event: Members Show Reception At Florida Museum Of Photographic Arts (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Top Of The Bay Oktoberfest When: Friday, October 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Tampa Bay Downs What: The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce will host the Top of the Bay Oktoberfest at Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, Friday, Oct. 22 to Sunday, Oct. 24.  It is open from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.  There will be authentic... Learn More Featured Event: Top Of The Bay Oktoberfest (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Haunted Wharf And UNDead In The Water When: Friday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sparkman Wharf What: Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Drive, will host its annual Haunted Wharf for six haunted nights, Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30.  The interactive, eerie maze on the waterside wharf is plagued with pirate spirits of the past, sea-dwelling humans and alluring sirens entangling any wh... Learn More Featured Event: Haunted Wharf And UNDead In The Water (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Vault Of Souls When: Friday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Exchange National Bank, 611 N. Franklin St., Tampa, FL What: After a two-year break, Tampa's Vault of Souls haunted escape room returns to the historic 92-year-old Exchange National Bank at 611 N. Franklin St. Enter the opulent marble lobby that reveals a richly appointed cocktail bar, dancers, magicians and tarot readers. Then descend ... Learn More Featured Event: Vault Of Souls (D'Ann Lawrence White) Fourth Friday In Downtown Tampa When: Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center What: In the heart of downtown, Visit Tampa Bay's Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center showcases a trove of great products built, crafted or written by Tampa Bay's talented krewe of artists and artisans. Fourth Friday Tampa is a monthly arts and culture crawl throughout Tampa's Downtown... Learn More Raprager Family Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival When: Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Raprager Family Farms What: Raprager Family Farm, 16907 Boy Scout Road, Odessa, will host its annual Fall Pumpkin Festival through Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Activities include live music, hayrides, farm animals, an 80-foot bounce pillow, a 40-... Learn More Legends From The Deep Exhibition At Clearwater Aquarium When: Friday, October 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Clearwater Marine Aquarium What: Just in time for Halloween, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, will present an exhibition that is guaranteed to thrill and chill while also educating visitors on the amazing and mysterious wonders that lurk beneath the surface of our oceans.  Legends... Learn More Creatures Of The Night At ZooTampa When: Friday, October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: ZooTampa at Lowry Park What: Guests can choose their scare level this October when Creatures of the Night returns to ZooTampa at Lowry Park. This year's family-friendly fright fest will feature NightShadow, a dream master who brings whimsical as well as nightmarish dreams to life. Entry to this event is l... Learn More Weekend Music At Armature Works When: Friday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Armature Works What: Visit Armature Works at 1910 Ola Ave., Tampa, for multiple live music sets throughout the week. Friday on the lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. and the Heights Public Market from 9 p.m. to midnight. Saturday on the lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. and the Heights Public Market from 9 p.m. to midni... Learn More Haunted River Tour On Pirate Water Taxi When: Friday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Tampa Convention Center What: For a frighteningly good time on the water, hop aboard a local favorite, the Pirate Water Taxi for a Haunted River Tour along the Hillsborough River starting at the Tampa Convention Center.  A dead-lightful docent will keep you on the edge of your seat as you learn about Tampa... Learn More Howl-O-Scream Is Back At Busch Gardens When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay What: Busch Gardens Tampa brings back the third-best Halloween event in the nation, Howl-O-Scream, featuring five haunted houses and eight haunted zones with zombies, deranged clowns, werewolves and ghoulish hordes lurking in the darkness.  Additionally, the theme park is offering s... Learn More Howl-O-Scream Is Back At Busch Gardens When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay What: Busch Gardens Tampa brings back the third-best Halloween event in the nation, Howl-O-Scream, featuring five haunted houses and eight haunted zones with zombies, deranged clowns, werewolves and ghoulish hordes lurking in the darkness.  Additionally, the theme park is offering s... Learn More Varsity Football vs Largo - Sickles When: Friday, October 22nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sickles What: Event listing from Sickles: Friday, October 22 from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: LargoCoach: Patrick Murphy This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? C... Learn More Syvan Ramble Lights' Halloween Light Show When: Friday, October 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Sylvan Ramble Lights What: The annual Halloween Light Show at 4412 W. Sylvan Ramble St. in Tampa, will continue on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 to 9:30 p.m. through Halloween.  Sylvan Ramble Lights is now a 501(c)(3) public charity, so donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds of the Halloween Light S... Learn More 'Evil Dead: The Musical' By Stageworks When: Friday, October 22nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Stageworks What: Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, will present "Evil Dead:  The Musical" in partnership with the University of Tampa, through Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. with weekend matinees at 3 p.m.  Directed by Karla Hartley with musical direction by Juan Rodriguez, "Evil Dead: The ... Learn More Featured Event: Sheriff Chad Chronister's Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Operation Center, 2008 E. 8th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 What: The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will host Sheriff Chad Chronister's Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Deputies will be handing out pumpkins and pre-packaged goodie bags to children through the windows of their vehicles.  The event is f... Learn More Featured Event: Sheriff Chad Chronister's Drive-Thru Pumpkin Patch (D'Ann Lawrence White) Tampa Pig Jam To Feature Grammy-Winning Darius Rucker When: Saturday, October 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Julian B Lane Riverfront Park What: Tampa Pig Jig is back for the 10th year with three-time Grammy Award-winner Darius Rucker, Multi-Platinum recording artist Brett Young and alternative and folk artists Judah & the Lion and Wilderado.  The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 10 p.m. at the Jul... Learn More Featured Event: Tampa Pig Jam To Feature Grammy-Winning Darius Rucker (D'Ann Lawrence White) Sunshine Market At Midtown Tampa When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Midtown Tampa What: The Sunshine Market is open the fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midtown Commons in Midtown Tampa, featuring local makers, seasonal farms, artisans and live music.  Learn More Sesame Street Safari Of Fun When: Saturday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay What: Busch Gardens Tampa's kid-friendly Halloween festival featuring the always-loveable Sesame Street characters kicked off Oct. 2 with an expanded trick-or-treat candy trail. Taking place each Saturday and Sunday in October, the Sesame Street Safari of Fun includes a limited-tim... Learn More HorsePower For Kids Fall Festival When: Saturday, October 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary What: HorsePower for Kids, 8005 S. Race Track Road, Tampa, will host its 14th annual fall festival fundraiser every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31. It includes pony rides, hayrides, farm animals, a bounce house, games, a playground, live music and train r... Learn More Music At Sparkman Wharf When: Saturday, October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sparkman Wharf What: There will be free live music at Sparkman Wharf throughout the weekend. Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. on the Sparkman StageSunday from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ Learn More Featured Event: Buccaneers' Treasure Chests 5K + Fun Run When: Sunday, October 24th at 7:30 a.m. Where: AdventHealth Training Center What: The Tampa Buccaneers invite the community to run for a cure live or virtually Sunday, Oct. 24, at the AdventHealth Training Facility, 1 Buccaneer Place, Tampa, starting at 7:30 a.m.  Join the ninth annual Buccaneers'Treasure Chests 5K + Fun Run, powered by Jabil.  Race in pers... Learn More Featured Event: Buccaneers' Treasure Chests 5K + Fun Run (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Yoga On The Lawn When: Sunday, October 24th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Armature Works What: Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, will host Yoga on the Lawn with Kodwari Sunday, Oct. 24 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  It's free but click here to register.  Learn More Featured Event: Yoga On The Lawn (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Little Monsters Pumpkin Express When: Sunday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Centro Ybor What: The Little Monsters Promenade has been transformed into the Little Monsters Pumpkin Express for a COVID-safe Halloween Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa.  The Ybor City Development Corp. and the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce have teamed up ... Learn More Featured Event: Little Monsters Pumpkin Express (D'Ann Lawrence White) Featured Event: Mummy And Me Movies When: Monday, October 25th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Tampa Theatre What: For early-release day on Monday, bring the kids to the Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. to see "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Tickets are free for kids 12 and younger, $10 for older kids and adults.  Learn More Featured Event: Mummy And Me Movies (D'Ann Lawrence White) Spirit Week When: Monday, October 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Sickles What: Event listing from Sickles: Monday, October 25 (all day)Champa Bay MondayGo all out in your Tampa Bay Lightning and Bucs gear! This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Ha... Learn More Featured Event: AdventHealth Seeks To Fill 1,000 Job Openings At Career Expo When: Monday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Amalie Arena What: AdventHealth West Florida Division is looking to fill nearly 1,000 job openings in Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco and Pinellas counties.  The health system will deploy hundreds of recruiters to offer a wide range of clinical and non-clinical positions in its ho... Learn More Featured Event: AdventHealth Seeks To Fill 1,000 Job Openings At Career Expo (D'Ann Lawrence White) B & G Cross Country Districts - Sickles When: Tuesday, October 26th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Sickles What: Event listing from Sickles: Tuesday, October 26 (all day)Location: Rogers ParkGirls: 8:10amBoys: 8:45amCoach: Matt DeLamater This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. ... Learn More Music At Stones Throw Every Tuesday When: Tuesday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Armature Works What: Enjoy live music at Stones Throw at Armature Works every Tuesday from 7 to 11 p.m. on the patio.  Learn More Social Security Seminar (AM) When: Wednesday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Oldsmar Public Library What: One of the most important decisions you need to make before you retire is when to claim Social Security benefits. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE: MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many retirees apply for Social Security before reaching full retirement age. But by doing so, they may signi... Learn More Social Security Seminar (AM) (Enlighten 567 Workshops) Homecoming Court Meeting - Sickles When: Wednesday, October 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Sickles What: Event listing from Sickles: Wednesday, October 27 (all day)Mandatory meeting Homecoming Court before Homecoming event. This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a cor... Learn More Volleyball Regionals - Sickles When: Wednesday, October 27th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Sickles What: Event listing from Sickles: Wednesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 28TBDCoach: Gary Jones This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Westchase Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.