Community Calendar

Deutsch: Schließen Sie sich uns jeden dritten Sonntag um 14 Uhr im MFA für unsere neuen Sprachrundgänge an! Jeden Monat wird ein MFA-Museumsführer einen Rundgang in einer anderen Sprache als Englisch leiten und so eine einzigartige Möglichkeit bieten, die Sammlung des Museums zu erleben. Egal, ob Sie die Sprache fließend beherrschen, Ihre Fähigkeiten üben möchten oder eine kunstvolle Möglichkeit suchen, mit dem Lernen zu beginnen – diese Rundgänge sind eine großartige Gelegenheit, sich durch Kunst und Kultur mit anderen zu verbinden!

English: Join us every third Sunday at 2 pm for the MFA’s Language Tour Series! Each month, an MFA Docent will guide a tour in a language other than English, offering visitors a fresh and immersive way to explore the museum’s collection. Whether you’re fluent, practicing your language skills, or just beginning your journey, these tours offer a welcoming space to connect through art and culture.

Interested in a tour but can’t attend on this date? The MFA also offers docent-led tours in Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German by request. Email us at tours@mfastpete.org to learn more.

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.

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 Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement Master Craftsman, Carlos Velasco for this fun Bat Leaded Glass Class. Each class teaches the basics of cutting and soldering and so much more. It is the perfect introduction to the craft of leaded glass-making. Create your own art glass creature. Introductory classes are two sessions: October 16 and 23, 2025, 10am-1pm. Each class lasting 3 hours. Closed toed shoes are required, please pre-register online. Non-Members: $125. Members: $110. Cost includes all equipment and supplies.

Doors Open at 5:00pm for mingling & refreshments, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm.

Join us for an intimate conversation with Juan Alonso-Rodríguez discussing his inspiration behind the exhibition, EARTHY GLYPHS. This body of work is an exploration of abstraction based on forms found in nature and those conceived by human ingenuity and a vivid imagination.

Juan Alonso-Rodríguez is a Cuban-born, self-taught artist with a career spanning over three decades in the Pacific Northwest, now residing in St. Petersburg, FL. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Tacoma Art Museum, Portland Art Museum, University of Washington’s Henry Art Gallery, Museum of Northwest Art, Microsoft, and General Mills, among others. He has created public works for Lumen Field, Seattle/Tacoma International Airport, King County Housing Authority, Seattle’s Sound Transit System, Chief Sealth High School, and Renton Technical College.

Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dynuto/event/artisttalkjuan/

Join us for the 21st Annual Wesley Chapel Fall Festival & Carnival! Returning to The Grove with Free Event Entry!
Get ready to celebrate fall in style at the Wesley Chapel Fall Festival Presented by Pasco County Recycling happening on October 25th & 26th at The Grove! This event promises a weekend packed with fun, family-friendly activities, and an unforgettable community experience sponsored by Florida's Sports Coast. 
Event Highlights: Carnival Rides & Games by Dreamland Amusements Oct 23rd -26th. Live Entertainment & Community Performances Sat & Sun Food Trucks serving up delicious eats Sat & Sun Kids Zone featuring Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Pony Rides, and Pumpkin Photo Stops Costume Contests for both kids and pets Pet Costume Contest to show off your furry friends in festive attire Trick or Treat Stroll for free candy on Sunday (sponsored by Florida Blue) North Tampa Bay Chamber Business Expo with over 60 local businesses passing out free candy, giveaways, and raffles all weekend. Free Event Entry. With over 10,000 local fans expected, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community, support local businesses, and enjoy the festive spirit of fall. Whether you're there for the carnival, the food, or the family fun, this event has something for everyone!
Local businesses and North Tampa Bay Chamber Members can get involved by calling Florida Penguin Productions at 727-674-1464 or email drew@floridapenguinproductions.com. The Wesley Chapel Fall Festival hosted by the North Tampa Bay Chamber has raised over $100,000 for local charities since 2020.
Sponsorship & Vendor spaces are limited. Don't miss out on one of Tampa Bay's most anticipated fall events. See you there!

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.

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.