TAMPA BAY, Fla. - If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend (November 2-4), there's plenty of action happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Friday, November 2
Tampa Balloon Glow
When: November 2-4
Where: Florida State Fairgrounds at 4800 US-301, Tampa
Cost: $20 per car
Info: Hot air balloons glowing at dusk each day, with tethered rides available! Food trucks, retail vendors and activities for the kids. Admission is just $20 per car!
Greek American Festival
When: November 2-4
Where: St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey
Cost: Free Admission
Info: Opa! The 34th Annual Greek American Festival kicks off this weekend in New Port Richey! The fest will feature all types of Greek food, beer, music, dancing, carnival rides and more.
Tracy Morgan
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Capitol Theatre at 405 Cleveland Street, Clearwater
Cost: $49.50
Info: One of today's most respected comedians, 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live alum Tracy Morgan makes his Capitol Theatre debut. Tracy starred for seven seasons on NBC’s EMMY and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock.
Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as Time
When: 8 p.m.
Where: David Straz Jr. Center at 1010 Macinnes Place, Tampa
Cost: $30.75
Info: Be our guest for a magical journey into storytelling and music with the timeless tales of Disney. Brought to life by four Broadway-caliber singers and enhanced with high-resolution film sequences, Disney in Concert - Tale as Old as Time explores iconic moments, plot twists and heroics from Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion King and many more.
Steve Aoki at The Ritz Ybor
When: 10 p.m.
Where: The Ritz Ybor
Cost: $50
Info: EDM Artist Steve Aoki is coming to Tampa this weekend! He will be performing at the Ritz Ybor on Friday night at 10 p.m.
First Friday in St. Pete
When: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Central Avenue, St. Pete
Cost: Free
Info: First Friday St. Pete gets rolling on Central Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street on – you guessed it! – the first Friday of every month. The party starts at 5:30 p.m. and goes until 10. Your admission is free, the music is live, and vendors and restaurants offer a wide variety of food and drink.
Saturday, November 3
USF Football vs. Tulane
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Raymond James Stadium at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Cost: $15
Info: The USF Bulls will take on the Tulane Green Wave in college football on Saturday! Game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium.
Sarasota Medieval Fair
When: November 3-4
Where: Sarasota Medieval Fair at 3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota
Cost: $18.95
Info: Get ready for the Sarasota Medieval Fair! This event will feature full-contact jousting, human combat chess, rides and games. You can also feast on turkey legs and hearty ales from the English pubs, or enjoy Celtic music and the new artisan marketplace with over 100 shops, food, and snack booths. There are 11 stages holding over 95 shows daily! It's a fun-filled weekend full of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, delightful shows and all around family fun!
2018 Ruskin Seafood Festival
When: November 3-4
Where: E.G. Simmons Regional Park at 2401 19th Ave NW, Ruskin
Cost: $5
Info: Enjoy savory seafood this weekend! The Ruskin Seafood Festival will showcase tons of seafood, live music, boats, RVs, arts & crafts, entertainment for the kids and more.
India Fest
When: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Florida State Fairgrounds at 4800 US-301, Tampa
Cost: Free
Info: India Festival showcases all aspects of the rich culture and heritage from India. Enjoy a variety of delectable Indian cuisine, browse through Indian garments, handicrafts, jewelry and much more.
Beats by the Bay
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Vinoy Park at Bay Shore Drive NE, St. Petersburg
Cost: $49.50
Info: Beats by the Bay will feature Fantasia, Keith Sweat, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick and many other artists. Tickets start at $49.50.
Sunday, November 4
Indoor Skydiving at iFly
When: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: iFly Indoor Skydiving at 10654 Palm River Road, Tampa
Cost: 2 flights for $59.95
Info: Experience the thrill of freefall without jumping out of an airplane! Tampa's iFly Indoor Skydiving simulates the true feeling of skydiving. Jumpers will take turns ‘flying’ in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor at speeds of over 130 mph. There's no plane, no parachute, and no jumping. It's just you, a smooth cushion of air, and an adrenaline rush.
Straz Live! In the Park
When: Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Curtis Hixon Park at
Cost: Free Admission
Info: Straz LIVE! in the Park is a family-friendly mash-up of an afternoon picnic, a concert in the park and a block party featuring live entertainment of popular Broadway tunes, favorite opera arias and a surprise guest or two. Pack a cooler, chairs and blanket to enjoy this delightful afternoon. We’ll also have food trucks on site.
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