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October 12 - 16th Festivals
October 12-16th. Sacred Heart Fall Festival
8001 46th St. in Pinellas Park. Festival hours will be Wednesday through Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides, midway, exciting bands, food, games and flea market. Wednesday and Thursday armbands for unlimited rides are $20. A coupon for $5 off can be found on the school’s website at www.sacredheartcatholic.org.
October 13-16th of 2011. Family Fall Festival in Dunedin- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
October 18-21st of 2012.
750 San Salvador Drive, Festival hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Flea market hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature midway rides, games, food, a flea market, an Oktoberfest tent, entertainment, crafts boutique, plant booth and a sports memorabilia auction. There will be live polka music on Friday and Saturday night. Wristband day will be Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discounted ride and game tickets will be sold Oct. 1-13 online at www.ollfallfestival.com.
8001 46th St. in Pinellas Park. Festival hours will be Wednesday through Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides, midway, exciting bands, food, games and flea market. Wednesday and Thursday armbands for unlimited rides are $20. A coupon for $5 off can be found on the school’s website at www.sacredheartcatholic.org.
October 13-16th of 2011. Family Fall Festival in Dunedin- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
October 18-21st of 2012.
750 San Salvador Drive, Festival hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Flea market hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature midway rides, games, food, a flea market, an Oktoberfest tent, entertainment, crafts boutique, plant booth and a sports memorabilia auction. There will be live polka music on Friday and Saturday night. Wristband day will be Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discounted ride and game tickets will be sold Oct. 1-13 online at www.ollfallfestival.com.
October 15 - 30th
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 22nd 9:30am-4:30pm.
33rd Fall Jubilee at Heritage Village
Heritage Village. 11909 125th St. Largo, FL 33774-3611
Handmade holiday crafts, paintings, jewelry, stained glass and wooden treasures are among the distinctive offerings at the Heritage Village Fall Jubilee on Saturday, in Largo. Crafters, antique vendors and artisans share their talents and wares during this highly popular community event. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is the first place to search for gifts for the upcoming holiday season. To add to the custom-made shopping paradise, a giant flea market and book sale will also take place. Musical entertainment & Tours of the historical homes are planned. Scheduled demonstrations of traditional crafts include sugar cane grinding, rope making, quilting, embroidery, and weaving and spinning. Children will enjoy the face painting and old fashioned games. Adults will delight at the antique cars on display. Admission is free but donations support Heritage Village operations.
Handmade holiday crafts, paintings, jewelry, stained glass and wooden treasures are among the distinctive offerings at the Heritage Village Fall Jubilee on Saturday, in Largo. Crafters, antique vendors and artisans share their talents and wares during this highly popular community event. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is the first place to search for gifts for the upcoming holiday season. To add to the custom-made shopping paradise, a giant flea market and book sale will also take place. Musical entertainment & Tours of the historical homes are planned. Scheduled demonstrations of traditional crafts include sugar cane grinding, rope making, quilting, embroidery, and weaving and spinning. Children will enjoy the face painting and old fashioned games. Adults will delight at the antique cars on display. Admission is free but donations support Heritage Village operations.
Friday October 22 - Sunday 24th; Annual Top of the Bay OKTOBERFEST
Annual Top of the Bay Oktoberfest October 28, 2011 - October 30, 2011 11225 Racetrack Rd.
Oldsmar, FL 33626 website Oktoberfest brings the best of Old Bavaria and New Florida together for three full days of authentic German food, drink, music and dancing. A spectacular carnival and Midway and the wildest array of audience participation contests that the Tampa Bay area has to offer make this a must go to event! Try your luck at stein holding and log-sawing for prizes and pride. The celebration also includes an arts & crafts show. The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber's version of the 195-year old German tradition is both the largest and longest-running Oktoberfest in West Central Florida, attracting between 20,000 and 25,000 attendees. For tickets or more information, call 813-855-4233.
Oldsmar, FL 33626 website Oktoberfest brings the best of Old Bavaria and New Florida together for three full days of authentic German food, drink, music and dancing. A spectacular carnival and Midway and the wildest array of audience participation contests that the Tampa Bay area has to offer make this a must go to event! Try your luck at stein holding and log-sawing for prizes and pride. The celebration also includes an arts & crafts show. The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber's version of the 195-year old German tradition is both the largest and longest-running Oktoberfest in West Central Florida, attracting between 20,000 and 25,000 attendees. For tickets or more information, call 813-855-4233.
Thursday, October 27th @ 8pm
Our 2011 pumpkins are here! Stop by the Patch today. On Thursday, October 27th at 8pm, join us for a veiwing
It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown in the Patch.
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
10891 102nd Ave N Seminole, FL 33778
For more information call (727) 391-4644 or click mygoodshepherd.net
This pumpkin patch is a fundraiser for our youth. Please bring a canned food item to support our local food pantry.
It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown in the Patch.
For more information call (727) 391-4644 or click mygoodshepherd.net
This pumpkin patch is a fundraiser for our youth. Please bring a canned food item to support our local food pantry.
Friday, October 28 @ 3:30pm
Not Very Scary Halloween
Teen Room 120 Central Park Drive Largo , FL 337712110
Largo Public Library's Teen Volunteers present...
stories, make crafts, have treats, and even watch a few cartoons in the movie room.
Saturday, October 29th, 2010 at 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Largo Central Park 101 Central Park Drive Largo , FL 33771 (727) 587-6740 ext. 5014
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun of the 17th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 4pm until 10pm in Largo Central Park. This enormous and exhilarating event takes up all the green space. The trick-or-treat path wraps around the entirety of central field. Inflatables, slides, games, activities and concessions fill the center and outer areas. Visit the old library field for tons of fun specifically geared to the littlest ones. There's so much going on that the whole family is sure to have a fantastic night. See web site for charges.
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Wii Games on the Big Screen
- Mechanical Surf Board
- Costume Parade
Not Very Scary Halloween
Teen Room 120 Central Park Drive Largo , FL 337712110
Largo Public Library's Teen Volunteers present...
stories, make crafts, have treats, and even watch a few cartoons in the movie room.
Saturday, October 29th, 2010 at 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Largo Central Park 101 Central Park Drive Largo , FL 33771 (727) 587-6740 ext. 5014
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun of the 17th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 4pm until 10pm in Largo Central Park. This enormous and exhilarating event takes up all the green space. The trick-or-treat path wraps around the entirety of central field. Inflatables, slides, games, activities and concessions fill the center and outer areas. Visit the old library field for tons of fun specifically geared to the littlest ones. There's so much going on that the whole family is sure to have a fantastic night. See web site for charges.
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Wii Games on the Big Screen
- Mechanical Surf Board
- Costume Parade
10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th.
Zombie Workshops @ The Pier For the third year straight, The Pier will host "Thrill St. Pete" as part of the nationwide "Thrill the World" event - simultaneous dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller"! Our event this year will take place at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th.
Every Sunday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and every Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. there will be "Zombie Workshops" to learn the dance, so you can perform with us.
It's FREE to attend, FAMILY-FRIENDLY and FUN to do!
In October, we will add a few extra practice sessions and they are:
October 27th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parking will be a challenge, as the Arthritis Foundation's "Creaky Bones" event is taking place at The Pier. Come EARLY to get a spot!
All Zombie Workshops are held on the Third Floor and are accessed through the Glass Elevator at the front of The Pier 15 minutes prior to the start of dance practice, and you can also purchase a Thrill St. Pete Tee-Shirt at the Workshops for $20. They are REALLY cool!
Zombie Workshops @ The Pier For the third year straight, The Pier will host "Thrill St. Pete" as part of the nationwide "Thrill the World" event - simultaneous dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller"! Our event this year will take place at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th.
Every Sunday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and every Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. there will be "Zombie Workshops" to learn the dance, so you can perform with us.
It's FREE to attend, FAMILY-FRIENDLY and FUN to do!
In October, we will add a few extra practice sessions and they are:
October 27th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Parking will be a challenge, as the Arthritis Foundation's "Creaky Bones" event is taking place at The Pier. Come EARLY to get a spot!
All Zombie Workshops are held on the Third Floor and are accessed through the Glass Elevator at the front of The Pier 15 minutes prior to the start of dance practice, and you can also purchase a Thrill St. Pete Tee-Shirt at the Workshops for $20. They are REALLY cool!
Saturday, October 29th 5:30-9:30 in Downtown Dunedin
Saturday, Halloween Happening at Highlander Park 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Costume Contests, Games, Haunted Hayrides & House... & MORE!
Click on flyer for pricing, prizes, contests, activities and more!
GREEN HALLOWEEN
Saturday, October 29th
Where: Whole Foods Market -1548 North Dale Mabry Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 874-9435 Time: 3-6PM
Activities Include:
Monday, October 31, 2011 4:30-6:30pm
Safety Harbor Main Street (727) 724-1572; Website
Put on your costume and come to Main Street and trick-or-treat in a safe, family atmosphere. City Hall, Fire Station 52, and Main Street businesses will be handing out treats.
Costume Contests, Games, Haunted Hayrides & House... & MORE!
Click on flyer for pricing, prizes, contests, activities and more!
GREEN HALLOWEEN
Saturday, October 29th
Where: Whole Foods Market -1548 North Dale Mabry Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 874-9435 Time: 3-6PM
Activities Include:
- Healthy Trick-or-Treat parade through the Whole Foods Tampa Store!
- Kids will be given re-usable bags to collect goodies along the way.
- Green Halloween Costume Contest! Local Vendors will have a green activity at their tables.
- National Sponsors Nature’s Path, Revolution Foods, Glee Gum, Surf Sweets and more will be providing healthy snacks for the kiddos!
- It is guaranteed to be a healthy and bootastic event!
Monday, October 31, 2011 4:30-6:30pm
Safety Harbor Main Street (727) 724-1572; Website
Put on your costume and come to Main Street and trick-or-treat in a safe, family atmosphere. City Hall, Fire Station 52, and Main Street businesses will be handing out treats.
Dinosaur World unleashes October Dog Month
October –
November –
- Dog Month (Bring your dog and get $2 off per admission per dog)
- Free kids on Halloween (children ages 3-12 in costume receive free admission on Halloween day)
November –
- Grandparent’s Sundays (Grandparents receive a free admission with a fully paid child admission the first 3 Sundays in November)
- Free Veterans on Veterans Day (ID required)
Pumpkin Patches & More... corn mazes, hay rides, etc!
Hillsborough County
- HorsePower for Kids - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, cow train rides, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, haunted rides, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
8005 South Racetrack Road, Tampa, FL 33635. Phone: 813-855-8992. Email: [email protected]. Open: Every Saturday and Sunday in October, starting October 8; Noon until 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: two blocks south of hillsborough Avenue /tampa rd. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Our mission at HorsePower for Kids is to serve inner-city children, at-risk children, and any child that could benefit from riding, learning about, and loving horses. We offer special programs and events for inner-city and at-risk children, as studies show that interaction with horses can improve self-esteem, character, work ethic, social skills, and academic performance. (ADDED: August 24, 2011)(UPDATED: September 07, 2011) - Hydro Harvest Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1101 Shell Point Road E, Ruskin , FL 33570. Phone: 813-645-6574. Alternate Phone: 941-915-7208. Email: [email protected]. Open: Pumpkin Patch is open everyday and is free; Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5: Sunday 11 am to 4;The Boo Fest is on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 12 pm to 3 and is FREE!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take I 75 to Exit 240, Ruskin. Go west and at second light turn right (21 street east). Go to stop sign (Shell Point Road E), turn left. farm will be 1/2 mile on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries December 1 pm to June 1, Pumpkin Patch October 6 to November 5, Christmas Trees December 1 through December 25. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Hydro Harvest Farms is a family farm. We believe in Community and want every child to have a chance to see how food is grown. We go to schools and give demonstrations in the class. We are always invited to the Florida State Fair in the AgVenture, to demonstrate Hydroponic Growing. We are invited every year to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Show, to demonstrate our farm. This is the future, but actually it is NOW!. (UPDATED: October 14, 2011) - PTA Pumpkin And Christmas Tree Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, restrooms
Ne Corner Of Lumsden Boulevard And Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL 33511. Phone: 813-843-8182. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 8 to 31, Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 9pm. Directions: NE corner of Lumsden Boulevard and Parsons Avenue, look for the yellow and white tents. Click here for a map and directions. pumpkins: October 8 to October 31; christmas trees: November 26 to December 24. Payment: Cash, Check. Helping support the local PTA'S since 1998. (ADDED: September 30, 2010) (UPDATED: August 12, 2011) - Tampa Bay Farmers Market – Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Straw Bales & More.
623 S. Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33609. Phone: (813) 876-7888. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 Days a Week, from 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have straw bales for sale, but no hay bales. (ADDED: September 12, 2010) (UPDATED: October 01, 2010) - Turkey Creek Stables - hayrides, horse riding
5534 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567. Phone: 813-737-1312. Email: [email protected]. there are no pumpkins here, but plenty of horses, ponies and hayrides! Plan a fun (and unique) birthday party for your children - horses and ponies are available for groups. The group can ride on the trails or stay in our large arena. Also, ride through the neighboring park on a traditional hay ride. Hay Ride and Pony Ride Party: We will pick your party up at Medard Park with a hay wagon and bring you back to Turkey Creek Stables. At the stables, you have four ponies (or a combination of horses and ponies) for everyone to ride in the arena for an hour. The children (of all ages) take turns riding the ponies (assisted by their parents) for an hour. We will provide someone to walk the ponies/horses for an additional $5.00 each (2007). Call us to reserve your pony today! When the hour is over, we take you back to Medard Park on the hay wagon. The cost is only $80 (2007). For older children, we offer our regular hourly horse rentals so that they may ride on the trails. If you have ten or more riders, there is no charge for the hayride. If you have less than ten riders, there will be a charge of $15 (2007) for the hayride. We now have a party room available for your party. Pony Rides at Your Party: We will also bring a pony, or horse, to your home for parties. We have a three-hour minimum requirement and handlers are available for an additional charge. The cost is based on where the pony is to be delivered.
Pasco County
- Knights of Columbus #8155 Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, wagon rides, Bounce house or pillow,
8400 Monarch Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668. Phone: 727-389-2552. Open: 7 days a week from Noon to 8pm, maybe later is busy starting October 16th through October 31st. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 18, 2010) - Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
17810 Forge Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: 352-799-7612. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strong Tower Vineyard's Harvest Pumpkin Festival, Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, October 23, 2010 Strong Tower Vineyard's Harvest Pumpkin Festival,Arts and Crafts Show; Arts and Crafts, "Punkins", Food,Drinks,Face Painting, Horse and Carriage Rides, Wine tasting as always, take a walk to the vineyard; A great way to enjoy the Season with your family! No entrance fee. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 18, 2010) (ADDED: October 19, 2009)
- Saddle Up Riding Club - Saddle Up Riding Club’s 4th Annual Spooky Barn Benefit
Saturday, Oct. 29th from 6 - 10pm
Annual Spooky Barn Benefit, restrooms, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties
6080 94th avenue, Pinellas park, FL. Phone: 727-520-3132. Email: [email protected]. Open: One day event, October 29th 6 to 10 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Spooky barn and trail rides. Halloween games and pony rides (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 04, 2011)
Sarasota County
- Fruitville Grove inc. - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240. Phone: 941-377-0896. Alternate Phone: 941-376-1020. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 days a week during the month October; Pumpkin Fest hours are Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm, and Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm. Directions: Exit 210 off I-75 One and one half miles east on Fruitville road Right past the Texaco gas station on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Fresh farm market open all season! 23rd annual Pumpkin Fest October 9 to 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Organic and Gluten-Free items, Local grown produce, Country cheese shop, Amish made canned goods, Big Olaf Hand dipped Ice Cream and All natural fruit milkshakes and smoothies. (UPDATED: September 08, 2010) - North Port Chamber of Commerce - pumpkin patch
U.S. 41, North Port, FL Phone: 941-423-5040. An old-fashioned pumpkin patch. Besides pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, Indian corn and hay will be for sale. There will be activities for children and photo opportunities. You can find the pumpkin patch October 17-31 next to Olde World Restaurant on U.S. 41 in North Port. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday, and noon until 6 pm, Sunday. For more information or to volunteer to help by working a two-hour shift, call Lisa Nagy at the North Port Chamber of Commerce, . The event is a fund-raiser to help the chamber meet the needs of visitors and the community. - Sarasota County Fairgrounds - Fall festival, haunted house, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo
3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237. Phone: 941 706 7605. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday October 29, Saturday October 20, Sunday October 31, from 12pm to 10pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. 2nd Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, October 29th to October 31st from 12pm to 10pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Come to Sarasota to enjoy all things Halloween - featuring carnival games, rides, a fun zone, free hay rides and a free ‘Not so Scary’ Haunted house, Safe Trick or Treating, pie-eating and costume contests for children, pumpkin carving, costume parades, live entertainment, great food and beverages. With over 100 different shows – including the amazing flying trapeze performers ‘The High Flying Pages Aerial and Animal Thrill Show’,Sarasota County Fairgrounds is the place to be on Halloween weekend. (ADDED: August 23, 2010)
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