Everything from wine and blues jams to a gathering dedicated to one comfort food classic.

Starting at 2 p.m. Friday, celebrate Veterans Day at 3 Daughters Brewing. The St. Petersburg brewery has teamed up with USO Central Florida Orlando to raffle off items like signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers gear and a Topgolf package, and the proceeds will go to charity. Guests will also enjoy live music from Nat’l Act Trio, and tasty bites from Rollin Zoinks food truck. Free, money for goodies. 222 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-495-6002.

Make the drive to Hernando for some cheesy fun. From 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, nosh on all things grilled cheese from local food trucks at the Brooksville Grilled Cheese Festival. Adults can unwind with a drink from one of the fest’s full liquor bars as well. The Bearded Brothers Band, Skyler Clark Band and DJ Anthony Barcelo will provide the soundtrack for the day, and dogs are welcome. Free, money for food and drinks. 205 E. Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville.

Unwind at Dunedin Wines the Blues, hosted between 1 and 11 p.m. Saturday. Wine, beer and food will be featured throughout Main Street downtown, where the 25th annual event takes place. Live entertainment will be showcased in Pioneer Park and The Living Room on Main. Free, money for food and drinks. Main Street, Dunedin, 727-736-5202.

From 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, have fun under the stars with Tampa’s Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. Its 14th Annual Planter’s Ball, which raises funds for the farm, will celebrate the start of another farming season through dining, drinking and dancing. Guests will nosh on a menu of farm-fresh salad, eggplant bake, chili and more. Beverages from Mother Kombucha and Java Planet will be available by donation as well. The event is vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, and tickets can be purchased online. $25 in advance, 30 at the door; free for kids ages 12 and under. 6942 W. Comanche Ave., Tampa, 813-887-4066.

Learn the art of carving fruits and veggies from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Ruskin. Students at Fruit & Veggie Carving 101 will transform squash into a bird centerpiece that’s perfect for a Thanksgiving table. Each ticket includes supplies, but bring a box to carry the bird home. The class is limited to 8 students, and tickets are available online. $30. 102 W. Shell Point Road, Ruskin, 813-330-6511.