Weekends with kids can feel like a high-stakes mix of cruise director, camp counselor, and referee. But here’s the good news — Tampa is loaded with family-friendly events this weekend that will keep your little ones entertained, educated, and far from turning your living room into a finger-paint zone. Whether your kids love rides, music, or cultural celebrations, this city’s got you covered.
Check back each Wednesday for updates, and don’t forget to submit your events to the official Tampa events calendar.
👉 Please check event details on official sites, social media handles, and event websites before visiting.
Hillsborough County Fair
📅 All Weekend, October 30 – November 2, Various Times
📍 Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover
🔗 Official Site | Facebook
The Hillsborough County Fair returns with eleven days of fun-filled chaos and family entertainment. Expect carnival rides, live magic shows, livestock parades, and rodeos that showcase the area’s farm-fresh spirit. From tractor pulls to goat yoga (yes, really), it’s the ultimate dose of small-town charm wrapped in big-time energy. And yes — the funnel cakes are still enormous!
KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along
📅 All Weekend, October 30 – November 2, Various Times
📍 Tampa Theatre, 711 N Franklin St
🔗 Instagram
Get ready for a wild crossover of BTS energy and Buffy-style action in this K-pop sing-along spectacle. Fans can belt out tunes alongside idols Rumi, Mira, and Zoey as they battle supernatural forces in true glitter-meets-ghost fashion. Expect music, mayhem, and monster-fighting — this one’s for anyone who believes karaoke can save the world.
Día de los Muertos with Xochi
📅 Saturday & Sunday, November 1–2, 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr
🔗 Facebook
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Florida Aquarium with the glamorous axolotl, Xochi. The event transforms the aquarium into a festival of life, love, and remembrance, featuring sugar skulls, crafts, and community altars — even for pets. It’s a perfect mix of culture, creativity, and compassion, honoring those we’ve lost while surrounded by sea life’s beauty.
Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party
📅 Saturday & Sunday, November 1–2, 10 AM – 8 PM
📍 LEGOLAND Florida Resort, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven
🔗 Official Site | Instagram
This Halloween bash is LEGO magic turned monster madness. Kids can trick-or-treat through themed zones, meet spooky LEGO characters, and collect candy galore. The event ends with an epic drone and fireworks show, proving even LEGO monsters love a dramatic finale. It’s colorful, creative, and unforgettable, making it the ultimate fall outing.
Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration
📅 Saturday & Sunday, November 1–2, 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 McKinley Dr
🔗 Official Site | Instagram
If your child’s dream day includes trick-or-treating, dancing, and unlimited sugar, this is it. Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration combines candy stations, interactive shows, and a whimsical costume parade in true Busch Gardens style. It’s Halloween without the nightmares — just endless smiles, sweets, and family fun under the Florida sun.
Art of Korea X
📅 Saturday & Sunday, November 1–2, Various Times
📍 Water Works Park, 1701 N Highland Ave
🔗 Facebook Event Page | Instagram
Tampa’s first-ever Korean cultural festival is here, and it’s bursting with flavor, fashion, and fun. Enjoy authentic food, K-pop dance covers, and live performances by ICHILLIN — direct from Seoul. From hanbok photo ops to DJ sets that’ll have everyone moving, this event celebrates Korean art, food, and rhythm with energy that lights up the Riverwalk.
Plan Your Perfect Tampa Weekend
No matter your kids’ interests — animals, music, bricks, or sweets — Tampa offers a weekend bursting with fun and family adventure. From the carnival lights of Dover to the cultural rhythms at Water Works Park, there’s something magical around every corner. So pack your snacks, load the stroller, and dive into a weekend that promises laughter, learning, and lasting memories.
Tampa’s weekends are never dull — so grab the kids and go make memories before Monday rolls back around. And don’t forget to check in next Wednesday… there’s always something new waiting to explore!
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