Bucs Beach Bash, 9/11 Memorial Mile, Halloween Fun: FL Weekend Events

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Tampa Bay area? There’s something for every interest — the Bucs Beach Bash, a Music for Maui fundraiser, an antique fair in downtown Lakeland, the 9/11 Memorial Mile and Local Heroes Award.

Bucs Beach Bash

TradeWinds Island Resorts, an official partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hosts the annual Bucs Beach Bash Friday through Sunday in St. Pete Beach. The weekend features free concerts on the beach, a cornhole tournament, poolside parties, a game-day watch party, the Buccaneers’ cheerleaders, pirates, an appearance by Captain Fear, a kids zone and more.

Pasco Citizen of the Year Award Ceremony

The 2023 Pasco Citizen of the Year will be honored Friday, 6 p.m., at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey. The evening will include dinner, entertainment, dancing and an auction.

Dunedin Causeway Beach Cleanup

The Salty Soul Foundation hosts a beach cleanup at the Dunedin Causeway on Saturday, 8 a.m.

Downtown Lakeland Antique Fair

The monthly Antique & Collectibles Market takes place Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., along Lakeland’s 300 block of East Main Street. There will be a variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro and Mid-Century items.

9/11 Memorial Mile and Local Heroes Award

The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel hosts its fifth annual 9/11 Memorial Mile and Local Heroes Awards, an event that honors the memory of those lost on 9/11 and recognizes the bravery and sacrifice of local heroes in our community, Saturday, 8 a.m., at Tampa Premium Outlets. At this year’s event, a new permanent display of three pieces of World Trade Center steel will be unveiled in honor of the Geidel Family and the Fire Department of New York’s Rescue 1, Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Steven Turner shot in the line of duty earlier this year and Pasco Fire Rescue firefighter Jason Tucker, who died earlier this year from line of duty brain cancer.

Rare Plant Network Plant Sale

The Rare Plant Network hosts a plant sale Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Garden Club of St. Petersburg. A variety of plants - exotic, rare, tropicals, unusual and variegated plants, ornamentals, perennials, flowering vines, trees, orchids, herbs, cuttings and more - will be available for sale.

Exotic Cars on the Circle

Sarasota’s St. Armands Circle welcomes back its Exotic Cars on the Circle car show Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event features exotic supercars.

Tampa Bay Salvage’s Annual End-of-Summer Sale

Tampa Bay Salvage in Tarpon Springs hosts its 12th annual End-of-Summer Sale Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy live music, complimentary drinks and red-tag sales up to 60 percent off.

Music for Maui Fundraiser

The Honu in Dunedin hosts Music for Maui Saturday with a full lineup of music from noon to 10 p.m. There will be specialty cocktails, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for those affected by the fires that ravaged Maui last month.

Human Rights Discussion

Scientist, author and activist Mazin Qumsiyeh shares his firsthand experiences as a Palestinian Christian and his evolving world views that are shaped by them Sunday, 1 p.m., at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. Qumsiyeh is the founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University, where he teaches.

Jewish Women’s Circle Mezuzah & Mimosa Event

Create your own resin Mezuzah case, discover more about this marvelous Mitzvah, and enjoy a delicious buffet with cold and crisp mimosas and light refreshments, Sunday, 7 p.m., at Chabad of Bradenton.

Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Opens

Howl-O-Scream gets underway at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this weekend. The annual terrifying event will take place on select nights from Friday, Sept. 8 through Oct. 31, and will include an all-new haunted house, two new scare zones and all-new interactive entertainment offerings.

Scream-A-Geddon To Unveil New Haunted Attraction This Halloween Season

Back for its ninth season, Scream-A-Geddon horror park in Dade City will haunt the public with a new attraction starting Friday, Sept. 8. “Breach,” a haunt crawling with mutated species, will be introduced as an interactive experience. Scream-A-Geddon features six attractions showcasing pyrotechnic special effects over 60 acres of old Florida forest, two of which offer interactive experiences. Scream-A-Geddon will be open to the public on select nights from Friday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight through Saturday, Nov. 4. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.