Spookala, Greek Festival, Tattoo Expo, Brew Fest: 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 — a tattoo expo, a Hispanic Heritage Celebration, a record fair and a Greek festival.

Sarasota Tattoo Expo

The Sarasota Tattoo Expo hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show runs Friday afternoon through Sunday night at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Live tattooing all weekend by up to 100 award-winning tattoo artists from around the country. There will also be custom jewelry, piercings and delicious food.

St. Stefanos’ Super Greek Festival

This three-day indoor-outdoor family-friendly festival in St. Petersburg is an authentic celebration of Greek food, culture, dance and traditions.

Clearwater Brew Fest

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host a Beer Fest featuring local beers, live music, signature food and a chance to visit the aquarium exhibits after hours on Friday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Event tickets also support vital marine conservation efforts.

Spookala

This weekend, Spookala kickstarts Halloween at the Florida State Fairgrounds with spooky celebrities, haunted vendors, creepy characters and more. Spookala is a horror convention for spooky season enthusiasts. From Friday to Sunday, Spookala fans will have the opportunity to meet scary movie legends, including Matthew Lillard, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich, Fiona Dourif, Tom Arnold, Michael Rooker, Rose McIver and more. Hours are Friday from 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 to 5 p.m.

Publix Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series

The Publix Rock 'n' Roll Running Series will take place throughout Clearwater this weekend. The 5K will take place Saturday from 6:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the half marathon will take place on Sunday from 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. This music-filled race course will go from Coachman Park through Clearwater Beach, Sand Key, Belleair, downtown Clearwater and back to Coachman Park.

Cortez Nautical Flea Market

The Florida Maritime Museum hosts the Cortez Nautical Flea Market Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. In addition to fishing gear, marine equipment, and other maritime flotsam and jetsam, there will also be an arts and crafts sale.

Fall Wildflower & Pollinator Festival

The Fall Wildflower and Pollinator Festival returns this year with a day of fun for the whole family on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Petersburg’s Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center. This free event is brought to you by Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department and sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve.

33rd annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair

This annual art fair, held in the trendy downtown Tampa area, takes place Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brick courtyards, fountains and tree-lined streets create an old world setting, making Hyde Park Village a perfect location for a fine art fair.

Family Motor Fest

Join GTE Financial Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tampa’s George M. Steinbrenner Field for Family Motor Fest, a family-friendly festival to raise money for local student scholarships co-sponsored by the Yankees. This exciting event will feature a Car Show with over 400 show cars, food trucks, kids zone, bounce houses, face painting, and so much more.

Fire Safety Expo

The Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department will host its 20th annual Fire Safety Expo Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Countryside Mall near J.C. Penney. The event will include fire trucks on display, meet-and-greets with firefighters, a visit with Sparky the Fire Dog and other activities.

BBQ, Beer & Bacon Vendor Fest

The Saturday Shoppes hosts a BBQ, Beer & Bacon Vendor Fest, Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., in the parking lot of St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Bienvenido a BSP – Hispanic Heritage Celebration will take place Saturday, noon to 8 p.m., at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. Shop from an artisan market, enjoy special offers from The Depot, Rooftop Bar and food trucks, and listen to the Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda from Austin, Texas.

Tampa Cigar Bash

Tampa Cigar Bash guests will receive access to sought-after cigar deals, cigar manufacturer meet-and-greets, as well delicious food, cocktails and live music! The event takes place Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Foster Families Fun Day

The Foster Care Ministry at Heritage United Methodist Church in Clearwater will host a Foster Families Fun Day on Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event for families that are actively fostering children. There will be bounce houses, a pumpkin patch, face painting, skateboard lessons, food trucks and games.

KISS Tribute Band

KISS Alive, a tribute band, performs Saturday at OCC Road House in Pinellas Park. Doors open and VIP dining starts at 6 p.m. and the band takes the stage at 8 p.m.

Wags & Whiskers Totally Pawesome Prom

This ‘80s-themed evening of food drink and entertainment, Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m., at St. Petersburg Coliseum will benefit Friends of Strays.

Sunnyside’s Murder Mystery Soiree

Sarasota’s Sunnyside hosts a 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner Sunday, 6 p.m., with the theme, "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody...Until Now!" Step into the lavish and decadent world of the 1920s, where glamor meets gastronomic excellence curated by Chef Tamas.

Lakeland Record Fair

Join Jesse Carl Vinyl and Rec Room Lkld for the Lakeland Record Fair, Volume II on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come shop a huge selection of music media, including LPs, CDs, cassette tapes and 7-inch singles. There will also be food vendors and a local DJ.

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