TAMPA, Fla. — The Labor Day weekend festivities are in full swing, and the Tampa Bay area has plenty of fun to offer!
Whether that means starting off the spooky season a little early, discovering local music or even attending community festival — the possibilities are endless. We encourage you to have a good time and stay hydrated during your adventures.
- What: It's one of the largest and most anticipated festivals in the Tampa Bay area, honoring the Gulfport waterfront village’s unofficial mascot and favorite reptile, the Gecko! The festival features live music, over 200 art, craft and food vendors, children’s activities, street performers and costumed characters. There will also be a costume contest, a parade, a fire and acrobatics show and the famous street dance round out.
- When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31
- Where: 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707
- What: This is perfect for anyone that's eager to get into the Halloween spirit and spooky season a little early this year. Starting this Labor Day weekend, the Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park will feature six terrifying haunted attractions and a Monster Midway where customers can enjoy games, food, drinks, monsters and scares.
- When: Opening night is at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. A full schedule of the park's hours can be found here.
- Where: Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park — 27839 Saint Joe Rd. Dade City, FL 33525
- What: The event will feature a fun day of kids' activities and events, including bounce houses, obstacle courses, water slides, food trucks, pony rides, a petting zoo, a live DJ, face painting and more. There will also be sponsored giveaways from local businesses including the Buccaneers Street Team and Busch Gardens.
- When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1
- Where: England Brothers Park — 5010 81st Ave N Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- What: It's a kick off to Oktoberfest with $5 Copperpoint Honey Kölsch beers. You can also test your strength in Steinholding competitions throughout the day, and keep the party going with German music played by a live DJ.
- When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1
- Where: Keel and Curley Winery — 5202 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33565
- What: This single-day music festival in Ybor City will showcase diverse local talent and live performances.
- When: Doors open at 11 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 31
- Where: Crowbar — 1812 N 17th St, Ybor City, FL 33605
- What: This event will feature a lineup of hip-hop and indie rap artists and creatives from the Tampa Bay area.
- When: 7 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31
- Where: New World Tampa — 810 East Skagway Avenue Tampa, FL 33604
- What: It's a monthly farmers market featuring over 80 local vendors including produce, handcrafted goods, plants and more. While you shop and stroll, you can enjoy live music by Gasparilla Music in Village Circle.
- When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 1
- Where: 1602 W. Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606