Cracker Country

Experience Tampa’s 19th-century living history museum after dark during Tall Tales of Old Florida at Cracker Country! Meet costumed storytellers spinning uniquely Florida stories about skunk apes, misbehaving trains, cow hunting giants and other legendary creatures. Enjoy Victorian-era games, stargazing, demonstrations and other spooky season fun! A little scary, a little funny and always family friendly, Tall Tales is a Florida history adventure by lantern light. This family-friendly evening includes: •	A lantern-lit walking tour of the museum grounds, featuring fantastical Florida tales performed by live storytellers •	A vintage magic lantern experience, showcasing the birth of film technology •	19th century games and activities •	Exhibits featuring early science fiction and mystery literature and film •	Live blacksmithing demonstrations •	Stargazing with the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club •	Complimentary snacks •	Holiday shopping in the General Store Tickets are sold in time blocks. The tour experience lasts approximately one hour and begins at your ticketed time. The other activities are continuous throughout the evening. Come early or stay late and enjoy this unique, family friendly autumn adventure!

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It’s our 15th Annual Dog Pack Halloween Party, and we’re going all out this year! This will be our first judged costume party. We have 9 costume categories for you to be creative and have fun:
<ul><li>Best human-dog matching costume</li><li>Best original human-dog matching costume</li><li>Best dog costume</li><li>Best unique dog costume</li><li>Best no costume</li><li>Best worst costume</li><li>Best worst human-dog matching costume</li><li>Best retail store costume</li><li>Best worst retail store costume</li></ul>
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We will meet at 9:30 am at the Henry and Ola Dog Park. From there, we will parade down to Epps Park. If you'd like to go directly to Epps Park (350 W Fern St, 33604), feel free, but please arrive no earlier than 9:45 am.
We will have a photo booth area. If you want a photograph printed, we will have a photo printer. Pictures are $5 each, and proceeds go to the Dachshund Rescue.
The Old Seminoles Neighborhood Association sponsors the event, and various vendors have donated towards the prizes.
Henry &amp; Ola Dog Park
502 W Henry Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, USA · Tampa, FL
Look for all the dogs in the dog park next to the parking lot at Henry and Ola Park.

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Saturday, October 24

Tall Tales of Old Florida

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Cracker Country, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL

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