Community Calendar

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.

Shop Just Say’n Promos at the Hillsborough Holiday Market Festival of Lights & Santa’s Village! Find retro-inspired gifts, uplifting tees, mugs, kids’ apparel, and holiday-ready treasures. Enjoy festive lights, music, and family fun from 6–9 PM at Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, Dover, FL. Free and open to the public.

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.

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.

Celebrate the season in style at MAACM’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting—an evening filled with holiday cheer, festive fun, and family-friendly activities! Enjoy the sweet sounds of the season with live carols performed by the St. Petersburg High School Pitchforks, visit booths hosted by local vendors, and get creative by crafting your own vintage-style holiday ornaments. Test your luck with Christmas Bingo for a chance to win fantastic prizes, and don’t miss your photo op with the jolly man himself—Old St. Nick! The Arts Café will be serving up delicious treats and warm beverages to keep you cozy and merry all evening long. Bring the whole family and kick off the holidays with music, laughter, and memories at MAACM!

From Billy Joel to Alicia Keys, from Ray Charles to Freddie Mercury, Three Pianos celebrates the piano legends who refused to play by the rules. These aren’t your cookie-cutter rock stars: they’re the rebels, romantics, and risk-takers who turned 88 keys into pure magic. Enjoy timeless favorites like “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I’m Still Standing,” and “Beautiful.” From the soulful sway of Fats Domino to the anthemic joy of Elton John, this high-energy musical revue proves that when you follow your own tune, the music never stops.

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.

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.

Join us on Thursday, December 4, 5-7pm to celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions!

Gallery 1: Delsy Rubio: Echoes: Movement and Permanence

Gallery 2: The Collective Lens, Art Center Sarasota’s Photo Critique Group

Gallery 3: Russ Noto

Gallery 4: Juried Show: Paradise, juried by Robyn Holl

The Opening Reception is FREE and open to the public. Complimentary valet parking is available for all guests. Beer & wine is available for purchase and all artwork is for sale.

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.