Oct 17 Friday
Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.
Tickets are required to enter farm grounds. Event activities and information below.LOVE Fall SEASON! Join us for our 18th annual Fall Festival. A perfect blend of all the FALL FUN and AGRICULTURE , this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the rural beauty of our farm, join in lots of exciting activities and make A-MAZING MEMORIES with old friends, new friends and the whole family. Time for all the FALL FUN! Take a FUN HAYRIDE around our farm, visit the FARM ANIMALS and check out our crop fields with Veggie and Flower U-PICK(when available). Have fun in the HAY PLAY AREA and HAY MAZE. Explore the TREE HOUSE and FUN FARM ACTIVITIES. Hold on to your hats as you race PEDDLE TRACTORS, and take aim with the PUMPKIN Launchers . Find your creative side in the FALL Craft ACTIVITY AREA. Treat yourself with some FRESH PRESSED APPLE CIDER, FOOD VENDORS, our HARVEST BARN market and the beautiful *PUMPKIN PATCH. There is SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE of all ages! Charge your phones and personal cameras there are lots of moments and photo opportunities to capture this FALL ON THE FARM. *pumpkin patch usually sells out by Oct 31st. Ag-tivities On The Farmactivities are included in admission unless otherwise noted- Parking is included FREE with online admission purchase-Two Corn Mazes- Visit The Farm Animals : from our Fluffy cows to our Turkeys and everything in between-We Are Pressing Cider Onsite (Cider For Purchase)- Hay Maze- Hay Play Area-Tree House- Peddle Tractors- Pumpkin Patch Area (Pumpkins Available For Purchase)-Tumbleweed Rollers-Jumbo Farm Foosball-Corn Hole- Farm Yard Basketball- G.O.A.T. Slide- Play Area -Pumpkin Cannon-Sand Hill And Diggers-Pumpkin Bowling-Pitcher Pump Duck Race- FREE Seasonal DIY Craft- Paint Pumpkin Craft (Available For Purchase)- Veggie Garden( For Purchase U-Pick When Available)- Access To Sunflower Field For Photo Ops (For Purchase U-Pick Sunflowers -When Available)- Access To Zinnia Field For Photo Ops (For Purchase U-Pick Zinnias -When Available)-Access To Harvest Barn Market area-Picnic Area (Food Vendors/Food and Drinks For Purchase)-Lots Of Photo OpsExperience Fall in All its GloryIt is recommended to purchase your tickets online prior to heading out. Online tickets will include free parking and prompt access. Advanced Purchase Online Admission is 11.95 + online service fee 1.33 \= 13.28 each 2yrs and under are free they do not require a ticket .Tickets sold at the farm $14 each and will only be available if date is not sold out and tickets are still available online. Fall Season Fun at Sweetfields Farm 2025 is an event you won't want to miss!We look forward to welcoming you to Sweetfields Farm for all the Fall Fun!PLEASE KEEP IN MIND✓No pets or emotional support animals are allowed on the farm due to state and federal food safety regulations. Thank you for your understanding.✓Personal use cameras and cell phones are welcome. All professional photography and sessions must be scheduled with advance approval documentation. ✓Sweetfields Farm is a working farm, you will be parking and walking in grass and unpaved areas.✓All events are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather and crop availability. Any Changes would be emailed to ticket holders and posted on our website and Facebook.✓Always check our website on the day of your planned visit for final event details.✓This ticket is non-refundable, non-transferable and not for resale.✓This is a non-smoking and non-vaping facilityA full list of farm rules and lots of information on our event and farm can be found on our website SweetfieldsFarm.com
Tampa Bay’s number one family-friendly Halloween event, Creatures of the Night, returns eerier than ever this fall. Perfect for all ages, the frightful, fun-filled event features howling outdoor experiences, amusing shows, spooky characters, creepy culinary treats and much more on thirteen select nights through October 26! This year’s event features a new colossal adventure, Mesozoic Mayhem, a bone-chilling scare zone where ancient beasts roam once more and chaos ensues after scientists tamper with nature. Guests encounter life-size dinosaurs, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and just the right amount of fright that proves that eerie fun never goes extinct.
Creatures of the Night takes place on 13 select nights in September and October from 4pm to 10pm.
Event nights are September 26 (members-only night), September 27, Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 17-19, and Oct. 24-26.
General admission tickets after 4PM are $29.95 (Friday & Sunday), $34.95 (Saturday), and can be purchased online at zootampa.org.
Oct 18 Saturday
Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques. All experience levels are welcome; beginners and up.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
Saturdays, Sep 13 – Oct 18 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (6 classes)
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This weekend we’re highlighting beautiful butterflies that make our hearts soar and our environments happy. Join us as we focus on making our gardens a haven for adorable caterpillars that turn into precious pollinators.
Get in on the experience, Saturday, October 18 (10 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, October 19 (11 am - 4 pm):
-Butterfly plants galore! Choose from a plethora of beautiful flowers and shrubs to start or add to your own butterfly garden.-Talk to our team about how to get started or to ask questions.-Fun for Kids – Butterfly Tattoos, Chalk Butterfly Drawings, and More
-Butterfly Gardening Seminar: Saturday, October 18, 10 amWatching a butterfly move through its stages of egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult is truly magical. Having it all happen in your backyard is even better. Come out to this free seminar to learn how to make your garden a butterfly hangout. We’ll discuss host plants, nectar plants, and tips for designing and caring for your garden.
The seminar will be held in the Kerby’s Nursery Greenhouse.
Memory Lane invites you into a heartwarming exploration of life's challenges through the lens of caregiving for a loved one with memory loss and dementia. With humor and tenderness, it navigates the highs and lows of this journey, offering a reminder of resilience and strength. The true-to-life stories are intertwined with laughter and tears, sparking meaningful conversations about aging with grace and dignity while celebrating triumphs and inspiring hope.