Big pumpkin arrives at Bearss Groves
TAMPA – Bearss Groves is home to Florida’s largest pumpkin.
The 868-pound pumpkin was purchased and transported from Indiana. It arrived at the family-run farmers market on Oct. 18.
The pumpkin is on display in front of the farmer’s market where visitors come from all over the area to enjoy the fall season. Visitors are encouraged to take photos in front of the pumpkin display, free of charge. Pets are also welcome.
Bearss Groves opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 at 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd.
Oct. 31
Ghosts of Tampa
Tampa Theatre shares stories of its ghostly guests, preternatural patrons and eternal employees during the Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour. Tickets cost $15 for general admission. Tampa Theatre members get in free. Space is limited. Visit tampatheatre.org for details.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Trunk or Treat
Children collect candy during Trunk or Treat at Balm Park & Recreation Center. Bring a candy bag or bucket to this free event.
6:30-9:30 p.m.; 14747 Balm/Winmauma Road, Wimauma
Nov. 1
Preschool Praise and Play
Dade City First United Methodist Church opens its sanctuary every first Friday of the month for a free community preschool playtime. The church offers a scripture story, music, crafts and playtime with new friends. Activities are geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. Contact for questions.
9:30-10:30 a.m.; 37628 Church Ave., Dade City
Art Guild
West Pasco Art Guild holds its general meeting followed by a demonstration by Susan Huskey. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
1 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Haunted Ship
The American Victory Ship takes a spooky turn as it becomes UNDead in the Water, Tampa’s premier nautical haunted attraction. The event features live scare actors and state-of-the-art special effects. Recommended for ages 11 and older. Tickets cost $24-$29. Get tickets at undeadinthewater.com.
7:30 p.m.; 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Nov. 2
Honey Market
Pinellas Beekeepers Association presents the inaugural Pinellas Honey Market and Festival at the City of Seminole Recreation Center. Be there for live music, magician and an educational and fun Kid’s Corner. Vendors can reserve a table for a $20 donation. Visit https://tally.so/r/w5LddQ for details.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 9100 113th St. N., Seminole
Art Workshop
Sarah Uys conducts a workshop on the theme, “How to Use Procreate in your Art,” at the West Pasco Art Guild. Members pay $40. Others pay $50. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Haunted Ship
The American Victory Ship takes a spooky turn as it becomes UNDead in the Water, Tampa’s premier nautical haunted attraction. The event features live scare actors and state-of-the-art special effects. Recommended for ages 11 and older. Tickets cost $24-$29. Get tickets at undeadinthewater.com.
7:30 p.m.; 705 Channelside Drive, Tampa
Nov. 3
Garden Tour
The Coalition of Community Gardens showcases more than 20 amazing gardens in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties during the inaugural Community Garden Tour. Tickets cost $25 through Oct. 23 and $30 after Oct. 23 at coalitionofcommunitygardens.org. Kids get in free. Proceeds benefit the coalition, a network of garden groups in the Tampa Bay area.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; various locations
Nov. 8
Veterans Outreach Court
Veterans Outreach Court addresses legal issues such as active misdemeanor warrants, fines, legal fees, court costs and ordinance violations at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Primary Care VA Annex. Register at www.HillsClerk.com. Call the public defender’s office at 813-277-1364 for details.
9 a.m.-noon; 13515 Lake Terrace Lane, Tampa
Stage Play
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School presents “A Play So Funny, You’ll Die Laughing: The Play That Goes Wrong,” at the school. There’s another performance Nov. 9. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $15 for seniors or $10 for students. Call 727-857-2600 for details.
7 p.m.; 13651 Hays Road, Spring Hill
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre opens its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Nov. 9
St. Timothy’s boutique
The St. Timothy’s Women’s Club Holiday Boutique features more than 100 vendors, a plant sale, food, music and raffles. Interested vendors only should email . Visit the women’s club on Facebook for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz.
Stage Play
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School presents “A Play So Funny, You’ll Die Laughing: The Play That Goes Wrong,” at the school. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $15 for seniors or $10 for students. Call 727-857-2600 for details.
2 & 7 p.m.; 13651 Hays Road, Spring Hill
Nov. 11
Air Force Band
The United States Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble, “The Airmen of Note,” from Washington, D.C., performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts as part of a nine-day community relations tour through Florida. The tour honors the service of Airmen both past and present. Tickets are required for the free concert. Get them at music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/.
7 p.m.; 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa
The Zephyrhills Art Club meets at First Baptist Church. Guests should use the back entrance. The club offers demonstrations and workshops. Call Sandra Lallemand 352-523-1213 for details.
7 p.m.; 38231 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills
Nov. 12
Republican Club
The East Pasco Republican Club convenes at the Academy of Spectrum Diversity. The guest speakers will be Danny Burgess, state senator; and Mike Wells Jr., Pasco County property appraiser. A social begins at 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.; 5320 First St., Zephyrhills.
Nov. 15
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre presents its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 15-17 and 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Nov. 16
Park Event
Be Seen Be Heard hosts Saturday @ Zephyr Park with artisans, food trucks and vendors at Zephyr Park. beseenbeheard.us/events/
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills
Train Show/Sale
Regal Railways presents a Model Train Show/Sale with more than 60 tables of vendors selling various trains and toys at Elks Lodge. There will be a running train layout and a train to be an engineer. Admission costs $6 for adults or free for children 12 and younger. Credit cards are accepted to get into the show. Prepay at www.regalrailways.com.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7201 Congress St., New Port Richey
Art Workshop
Susan Huskey conducts a workshop with the theme, “Painting Outside the Lines with Watercolor,” at the West Pasco Art Guild. Members pay $40. Others pay $50. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Pasco Flea Fest
The Pasco Flea Fest: Fall Edition features vendors, a flea market, food vendors, a swap meet and live entertainment at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park.. Tents, tables, tarps and tailgates cost $30 for a 10-by-10-foot space. Call Community Market & Events at 727-365-6411 or email FleaFest@CommunityMarkets for vendor and swap information.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Nov. 17
Catholic-Jewish Studies
Saint Leo University’s Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies hosts its Eternal Light Award Dinner: An Evening of Dialogue at Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Joseph Sievers, professor emeritus of Jewish history and literature of the Hellenistic period at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, will receive the Eternal Light Award. Registration is required by Nov. 1. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at https://your.saintleo.edu/ccjs/elad. Contact Laurie Gens at or (352) 588-7711 for details.
6-9 p.m.; 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa
Nov. 22
Art Workshop
Pamela Varricchio conducts a workshop with the theme, “Beginner Oil (Water Soluble) Painting,” at West Pasco Art Guild. Members pay $40. Others pay $50. Register in advance at or visit westpascoartguild.org.
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 6206 Jefferson St., New Port Richey
Theater Production
Live Oak Theatre presents its latest production, “Beauty at the Beast,” at the Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts. Future performances are held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday on Nov. 22-24. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $10 for children and free for 13 and under with the purchase of an adult seat. Buy them at liveoaktheatre.org/current-production.
7:30 p.m.; 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville
Nov. 23
Comedy Show
Max Amini performs stand-up comedy at Tampa Theatre. Amini burst into comedy in Los Angeles in 2002. This show, which features mature themes and adult language, is intended for ages 13 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets range from $45 to $110 plus taxes and fees (VIP tickets for front four rows cost $125). Buy them at tampatheatre.org.
7 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
Nov. 30
Indoor holiday fair
A Lutz Indoor Holiday Craft Fair includes unique handmade crafts made by local artisans. Visit the Facebook page for details.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2155 Northpointe Pkwy., Lutz
Dec. 7
Holiday Arts & Crafts
Koren’s Quarters Arts & Crafts Show includes vendors, food trucks, holiday shops, Christmas music and pony rides. Admission and parking are free. Vendor spots cost $50. Visit Koren’s Quarters Show Facility on Facebook for details.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1120 Swilley Road, Plant City
Dec. 21-23
Talk to Santa
The East Pasco Amateur Radio Society lets children talk to Santa via ham radio during the Church Street Christmas Walk in Dade City. The free event is open to the public. Kids will receive a card from Santa and a candy cane after they make contact with the North Pole. Call Chris at 224-221-5064 or visit eparsonline.org for details.
7-9 p.m.; 37744 Church Ave., Dade City
Jan 25, 2025
Ham Radio
The East Pasco Amateur Radio Society hosts its Winter Field Day event at the San Antonio Train Depot Museum. Local amateur radio operators will be on the air for 24 hours straight. This is a practice for emergency radio communications. The free event is open to the public. Call Chris at 224-221-5064 or visit eparsonline.org for details.
Noon; 32627 Railroad Ave., San Antonio
Jan. 31, 2025
Comedy Show
Comedian Becky Robinson brings her Members Only Club Tour to the Tampa Theatre. You may know her as the Entitled Housewife, the outspoken viral golf character Becky, or from her time as a regular on MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out with Nick Cannon.” Tickets cost $39.50-$59.50 plus taxes and fees. Buy them at tampatheatre.org.
8 p.m.; 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa
