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- Ep 219 | Monthly Round-Up | October 2026
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Hillsborough County Fair
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM November 5 - November 15
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Enjoy midway rides, magic shows, a demolition derby, rodeos, livestock shows, exhibits, competitions, fair food and more. $20 admission, $10 students, $10 seniors, kids under 6 free. See website for admission and ride specials. The fair opens at 5 pm weekdays and at noon weekends and Veterans Day. Information: 813-737-3247
38 min - Ep 218 | Monthly Round-Up | September 2026
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Howl-O-Scream
7:00 PM Fridays and Sundays until November 1
Busch Gardens Tampa BayGet ready to enter a nightmarish realm of terror with the return of The Dark Side of the Gardens at Tampa Bay’s most terrifying Halloween event. Busch Gardens® Howl-O- Scream® transforms the park into a spinetingling web of horror where darkness lurks behind every corner.
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM September 25 - October 30
Raprager Farms
Cost: $19Celebrate fall at Raprager Farms with pumpkins, farm animals, hayrides, slides, bounce pillows, mazes, games, seasonal treats, shopping, Whizk & Brew, and live entertainment on select dates. Open Friday–Sunday
Raprager Farms Fall Festival
42 min - Ep 217 | Weekly Round-Up | August 21
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📰 Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign Vita Vea to one-year extension ending Training Camp 'hold-in'
📰 Plant City police to use AI to answer non-emergency calls
📰 Riverview mother arrested after letting 11-year-old drive car before crashing
📰 USF grad develops free phone app that lists deals and discounts all over Tampa Bay
📰 U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces Port Tampa Bay investmentCuddle Clinic
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM August 23
The Florida Aquarium
Gather your favorite plushies for the cutest check-ups in town — included with general admission!
Join us for an unforgettable event that invites kids to bring in their favorite plushies for a comprehensive “check-up,” complete with x-rays, dental exams, nutrition assessments, vision tests, and more.
This imaginative adventure helps kids learn about animal and human care while sparking empathy and curiosity along the way.
Bier Fest Brews & Bbq
Time: Every weekend until September 2:00 PM - Park close
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Cost: Included with park admission
Sip & savor delicious brews and soar on epic coasters during Bier Fest Brews & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — a beer-inspired food festival packed with bold BBQ flavors, new beer-infused culinary creations and refreshing craft beers. Each weekend, guests can explore a wide selection of craft brews alongside mouthwatering beer-inspired dishes, offering a variety of flavors and styles!
Bier Fest Brews & BBQ runs Saturday and Sundays, July 25, 2026 – August 30, 2026. Enjoy bold BBQ flavors, refreshing craft brews, and lively entertainment in this festive atmosphere.
18 min - Ep 216 | Weekly Round-Up | August 14
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📰 Months after murders, Plant City police say woman killed her mother, 2 children before taking own life
📰 Over 100 arrested in 'Operation Relentless Summer' human trafficking sting
📰 Tampa council member pitches Rays stadium plan that protects taxpayers, but will City Council agree?
📰 Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday lasts until Aug. 20, offering families relief on school shoppingFitfest Tampa Bay
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday - Sunday August 15, August 16
Florida State Fairgrounds
Cost: $30 + parking fee
Fitness Competitions: Watch (or join!) top athletes in CrossFit, Strongman, Powerlifting, Jiu-Jitsu, Weightlifting, and more.
Expo & Vendors: Discover cutting-edge fitness gear, apparel, supplements, recovery tech, and wellness brands from across the country.
Special Guests: Meet Olympians, influencers, and world champions — all part of the FitFest lineup.
Classes & Workshops: Jump into yoga, HIIT, seminars, and hands-on sessions for every level of fitness.
Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the crew! Enjoy the Kids Zone, food trucks, live music, games, and local entertainment for all ages.
Bier Fest Brews & Bbq
Time: Every weekend until September 2:00 PM - Park close
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Cost: Included with park admission
Sip & savor delicious brews and soar on epic coasters during Bier Fest Brews & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — a beer-inspired food festival packed with bold BBQ flavors, new beer-infused culinary creations and refreshing craft beers. Each weekend, guests can explore a wide selection of craft brews alongside mouthwatering beer-inspired dishes, offering a variety of flavors and styles!
Bier Fest Brews & BBQ runs Saturday and Sundays, July 25, 2026 – August 30, 2026. Enjoy bold BBQ flavors, refreshing craft brews, and lively entertainment in this festive atmosphere.
27 min - Ep 215 | Weekly Round-Up | August 7
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📰 Hillsborough emergency director fired after HR probe finds retaliation, high turnover
📰 Hillsborough County moves toward moratorium on AI data centers
📰 Hillsborough school board reverses new dress code restrictionsTampa Brick Fan Event - A Lego® Fan Experience
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday August 8, Sunday August 9
Florida State Fairgrounds
Cost: $18; Children 3 and under are free admission
The Ultimate LEGO® Experience awaits! Join thousands of LEGO®️ fans August 8-9 for two action packed days filled with over 50,000sq ft of LEGO®️ fan built displays, Interactive zones such as RC off-road racing, mosaic build, strongest bridge competition and more, LEGO®️ Masters, characters, magician, STEM zone, games, panels, vendors and more! This is an event fun for all ages!
813 Day Bash
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM August 13
Tampa Bay Visitor’s Center
Cost: Free
Join us for the second annual 813 Day Bash, the best way to celebrate Tampa Bay. Help us commemorate the important role our local businesses, community, and residents have in supporting tourism, by making Tampa Bay the ultimate destination to eat, play and stay!
Experience what our county has to offer, all in one place. Snap a picture with your favorite Tampa Bay sports team’s mascot as you enjoy bites, sips, and shopping from local Tampa Bay businesses. There will be giveaways and activities for all to enjoy!
PLUS, the first 50 people* to visit the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center table will receive this year’s EXCLUSIVE 813 Day T-shirt.
Bier Fest Brews & Bbq
Time: Every weekend until September 2:00 PM - Park close
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Cost: Included with park admission
Sip & savor delicious brews and soar on epic coasters during Bier Fest Brews & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — a beer-inspired food festival packed with bold BBQ flavors, new beer-infused culinary creations and refreshing craft beers. Each weekend, guests can explore a wide selection of craft brews alongside mouthwatering beer-inspired dishes, offering a variety of flavors and styles!
Bier Fest Brews & BBQ runs Saturday and Sundays, July 25, 2026 – August 30, 2026. Enjoy bold BBQ flavors, refreshing craft brews, and lively entertainment in this festive atmosphere.
24 min - Ep 214 | Weekly Round-Up | July 31
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📰 Florida: 1st locally acquired dengue fever case of the year reported in Hillsborough County
📰 Tampa mayor voices frustration with city council over Rays stadium deal
📰 Tampa man accused of speeding more than 100 mph moments before deadly crashMetrocon 2026
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday through Sunday July 31, 2026, August 1, 2026, August 2, 2026
Tampa Convention Center
Cost: $50-$60 per day; $100 three day pass
Florida's largest anime convention, METROCON boasts a number of exciting stage shows, unique vendors, exciting panelists, and interactive events throughout the weekend, including the world famous Anime Human Chess Match, where characters from your favorite anime and video games will battle it out for the fate of the world! Tickets may be purchased online or onsite. All onsite ticket sales are CASHLESS.
19th Annual Back To School Fair!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday August 1, 2026
Citrus Park Town Center
Cost: Free
The ultimate back-to-school bash at Citrus Park Town Center, presented by Hillsborough County Public Schools! A FREE event on Sales Tax Holiday Saturday: take pictures with ThunderBug, sing with Princesses, get your face painted, enjoy performances, games and contests, plus, FREE backpacks for the first 1,000 kids in line!
Bier Fest Brews & Bbq
Time: Every weekend until September 2:00 PM - Park close
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Cost: Included with park admission
Sip & savor delicious brews and soar on epic coasters during Bier Fest Brews & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — a beer-inspired food festival packed with bold BBQ flavors, new beer-infused culinary creations and refreshing craft beers. Each weekend, guests can explore a wide selection of craft brews alongside mouthwatering beer-inspired dishes, offering a variety of flavors and styles!
Bier Fest Brews & BBQ runs Saturday and Sundays, July 25, 2026 – August 30, 2026. Enjoy bold BBQ flavors, refreshing craft brews, and lively entertainment in this festive atmosphere.
20 min - Ep 213 | Weekly Round-Up | July 24
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📰 3 Tampa teens charged with attempted murder after attacking people out of 'boredom,' TPD said
📰 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay unveils massive new Lion, Hyena Ridge habitat
📰 Hillsborough deputy arrested for stalking driver after traffic stop
📰 Tampa airport joins TSA's new private screening program raising concerns from workers' union
📰 Unexpected baby born at Brandon hospital shifts vacation plans for Rhode Island coupleBier Fest Brews & Bbq
Time: Every weekend until September 2:00 PM - Park close
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Cost: Included with park admission
Sip & savor delicious brews and soar on epic coasters during Bier Fest Brews & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — a beer-inspired food festival packed with bold BBQ flavors, new beer-infused culinary creations and refreshing craft beers. Each weekend, guests can explore a wide selection of craft brews alongside mouthwatering beer-inspired dishes, offering a variety of flavors and styles!
Bier Fest Brews & BBQ runs Saturday and Sundays, July 25, 2026 – August 30, 2026. Enjoy bold BBQ flavors, refreshing craft brews, and lively entertainment in this festive atmosphere.
Red, White And Zoo Celebration
Dates: Mondays and Fridays in July 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday with a month-long "Red, White and Zoo" celebration in July. The event will feature special themed animal enrichment activities, patriotic merchandise, festive food and beverages, giveaways and more.
On "America Mondays" and "Freedom Fridays” guests can enjoy the animals participating in patriotic-themed animal enrichment activities that promote their physical and mental well-being. From frozen treats to toys, the activities showcase the animal’s natural behaviors and stimulate their environment. Additionally, the first 250 guests on “America Mondays” will receive a complimentary “Red, White and Zoo” animal themed commemorative bookmark, featuring a different design each week.
Dome After Dark: Surreal Nature
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM July 10, 2026 - July 31 Select Friday and Saturdays
The Dali Museum
Cost: $30
After the galleries close, The Dalí Dome comes alive with Surreal Nature. Available on select Fri and Sat nights, this mesmerizing experience invites you to slow down, look up and lose yourself in a dreamlike world.
30 min - Ep 212 | Weekly Round-Up | July 17
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 106; county-by-county breakdown
2 Hillsborough deputies wounded, suspect killed in Ruskin shooting, sheriff says
Tampa General Hospital becomes first to sign pledge to make hospital food healthy again
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces ‘final ride’ date for iconic roller coaster
Anime Matsuri Food & Music Festival On The Water
Curtis Hixon Park
Friday July 17th 4–11pm, Saturday July 18th 11–11pm, Sunday July 19th 11–9pm
Cost: $10 Entry / Kids 12 & Under Free
Live Music & Performance
Raina Meet & Greet
Anime Voice Actors Meet & Greet, Jeremy Inman & Tiffany Vollmer (Dragon Ball)
Trapped In Anime TV (Special Guest Host)
Q&A Panel
Kids Zone
International Street Food Vendors
Anime Merch Vendors
Cosplay Contest
$250 Food Eating Contest
Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival
Friday July 17th & Saturday July 18th 5:00 PM
Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
Cost: $50/day
Florida sunshine meets cowboy grit at the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival, thundering into the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds July 17-18! Arrive early for the Family Festival packed with food, thrills, and interactive fun for all ages. Join us for Florida's Hottest Show on Dirt!
Red, White And Zoo Celebration
Dates: Mondays and Fridays in July 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday with a month-long "Red, White and Zoo" celebration in July. The event will feature special themed animal enrichment activities, patriotic merchandise, festive food and beverages, giveaways and more.
On "America Mondays" and "Freedom Fridays” guests can enjoy the animals participating in patriotic-themed animal enrichment activities that promote their physical and mental well-being. From frozen treats to toys, the activities showcase the animal’s natural behaviors and stimulate their environment. Additionally, the first 250 guests on “America Mondays” will receive a complimentary “Red, White and Zoo” animal themed commemorative bookmark, featuring a different design each week.
Dome After Dark: Surreal Nature
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM July 10, 2026 - July 31 Select Friday and Saturdays
The Dali Museum
Cost: $30
After the galleries close, The Dalí Dome comes alive with Surreal Nature. Available on select Fri and Sat nights, this mesmerizing experience invites you to slow down, look up and lose yourself in a dreamlike world.
Keel Farms Summerfest
May 31 - August 2 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Keel Farms
Cost: Free
Join us every Saturday & Sunday all summer long for the ultimate SummerFest at Keel Farms!
• FREE Water Slides
• Bounce Houses
• Food Truck-Style Eats
• Refreshing Drinks
• Family-Friendly Fun
6 min - Ep 211 | Weekly Round-Up | July 10
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📰 Tampa group home resident lost 2 fingers to flesh-eating bacteria infection
📰 MacDill Air Force Base warns of increased noise activity for next 2 weeks
📰 Waymo to launch driverless robotaxis in TampaRed, White And Zoo Celebration
Dates: Mondays and Fridays in July 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday with a month-long "Red, White and Zoo" celebration in July. The event will feature special themed animal enrichment activities, patriotic merchandise, festive food and beverages, giveaways and more.
On "America Mondays" and "Freedom Fridays” guests can enjoy the animals participating in patriotic-themed animal enrichment activities that promote their physical and mental well-being. From frozen treats to toys, the activities showcase the animal’s natural behaviors and stimulate their environment. Additionally, the first 250 guests on “America Mondays” will receive a complimentary “Red, White and Zoo” animal themed commemorative bookmark, featuring a different design each week.
Dome After Dark: Surreal Nature
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM July 10, 2026 - July 31 Select Friday and Saturdays
The Dali Museum
Cost: $30
After the galleries close, The Dalí Dome comes alive with Surreal Nature. Available on select Fri and Sat nights, this mesmerizing experience invites you to slow down, look up and lose yourself in a dreamlike world.
Oe Children's Book Fair
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday July 12
Oxford Exchange
Cost: Free
Join us for the annual OE Children's Book Fair. Meet new authors, find great summer reads, and celebrate our local children's authors.
Get ready to explore a wide selection of books for kids of all ages. Meet your new favorite local author, enjoy storytelling sessions, and participate in a book-themed scavenger hunt.
19 min - Ep 210 | Weekly Round-Up | July 3
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📰 BayCare to launch healthcare drone delivery network across Tampa Bay by 2027
📰 Isaiah's Law goes into effect in Florida, increasing penalties for repeat unlicensed drivers
📰 Skunk sisters Juniper and Ginger will make Florida Aquarium debut this holiday weekend
📰 USF rolls out off-campus housing safety effort after student deathsRed, White And Zoo Celebration
Dates: Mondays and Fridays in July 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM And of course, Saturday July 4th
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday with a month-long "Red, White and Zoo" celebration in July. The event will feature special themed animal enrichment activities, patriotic merchandise, festive food and beverages, giveaways and more.
On "America Mondays" and "Freedom Fridays” guests can enjoy the animals participating in patriotic-themed animal enrichment activities that promote their physical and mental well-being. From frozen treats to toys, the activities showcase the animal’s natural behaviors and stimulate their environment. Additionally, the first 250 guests on “America Mondays” will receive a complimentary “Red, White and Zoo” animal themed commemorative bookmark, featuring a different design each week.
2026 Liberty By The Bay
Saturday July 4, 2026 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Cost: Free
The City of Tampa is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with one of the largest Fourth of July events in Tampa Bay — Liberty by the Bay at Julian B. Lane Park.This free, family-friendly waterfront celebration will feature a 250-drone light show honoring America’s 250th birthday, followed by a fireworks finale, along with an afternoon and evening full of activities, live entertainment, food, and fun for all ages.
4th Of July Celebration
Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dinosaur World
Join us for a special Fourth of July celebration featuring live music, free gifts for guests, and a full day of family fun. Explore scenic walking trails lined with realistic dinosaur exhibits, dig for fossils, enjoy hands-on attractions, and make unforgettable memories with the whole family.
Keel Farms Summerfest
May 31 - August 2 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Keel Farms
Cost: Free
Join us every Saturday & Sunday all summer long for the ultimate SummerFest at Keel Farms!
• FREE Water Slides
• Bounce Houses
• Food Truck-Style Eats
• Refreshing Drinks
• Family-Friendly Fun
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