West Central Florida county health departments encourage everyone to take steps to ensure safe and happy Halloween festivities.
Fantasma Fest 2021 is a free event for any age, and takes place on Saturday, Oct. 23, and Sunday, Oct. 24.
There's only a few days left to get the biggest pumpkin for Halloween in the Tampa area.
After a two-year break, Tampa's Vault of Souls haunted escape room returns to the historic 92-year-old Exchange National Bank.
We are compiling a list of spooky yards and houses to check out in Hillsborough County and need your help.
Early October is a great time to pick up the biggest pumpkin possible at Tampa area pumpkin patches.
"We are no longer asking the city of Tampa; we are telling them the statue will come down," said the Florida Indigenous Alliance Inc.
Busch Gardens Tampa's kid-friendly Halloween festival with Sesame Street characters kicks off Oct. 2.
Fall brings pumpkin patches to life in the Tampa area.
The Official Ybor Ghost Tour was named the No. 1 ghost tour in the U.S., and with sites featured on "The Dead Files" and "Ghost Hunters."
This year’s family-friendly fright fest will feature NightShadow, a dream master who brings whimsical as well as nightmarish dreams to life.
Florida doesn't have as many pumpkin patches as other states, but there are still plenty of places to buy them.
Find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, gourds and other fall activities near Tampa.
Frights await visitors to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Thursday through Sunday until Oct. 31.
Autumn brings pumpkin patches and fall festivals to the Tampa area.
All Tampa government offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Here are the Hillsborough County facilities that will be closed and open on Labor Day, Sept. 6.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Tampa.
The city of Tampa will host Florida's largest Independence Day fireworks display along with a festive boat parade.
Publish a photo of pops on the Tampa Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Flying the American flag on Memorial Day 2021 honors military personnel. Here are rules for displaying Florida's flag, as well.
Residents can get their second doses at the Tampa site June 1-4.
This year, the moving company is partnering with Sunrise of Pasco County and The Spring of Tampa Bay to support women in need.
Tampa Patch asked readers to tell us what their moms mean to them. Read what Kay Whitney had to say.
Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Tampa Patch.
Eateries in Tampa will be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Most pharmacies in Florida will remain open on the Sunday holiday as some grocery chains will be closed.
Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be open for business on Good Friday, April 2. Conservation parks are open on Easter.
Here are some Easter events happening this weekend.
For 2021, the Jewish holiday of Passover began on Saturday and runs through Sunday while the Christian holiday of Easter takes place Sunday.
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park is now closed for preparations for the NFL Experience.
Here's what's open and closed on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of great local farms near Tampa.
Doctors, nurses and other caregivers delivered treats to patients in their hospital rooms.
For many families, this weekend is the last chance to visit a pumpkin patch in the Tampa area. Do you have a favorite spot?
No matter where you got your pumpkin this season, follow these steps to make a jack-o'-lantern fall masterpiece.
If you visited a pumpkin patch, you have some carving and cooking to do. Here's our favorite seed recipe and how to preserve your pumpkin.
Send us your photos of painted or intricately carved pumpkins and Halloween-themed decorations to be shared with Patch readers.
Celebrate fall by volunteering at a food bank, visiting a pumpkin patch, carving a jack-o’-lantern and baking up a storm.