Five ways to celebrate this weekend's prelude to Halloween.
Drink craft brews for a good cause between 6 and 9 p.m. Friday at St. Petersburg's Beer for a Cure. Green Bench Brewing Co. will donate $1 from every beer purchased to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Guests can also bid on local finds, getaways and gifts. Aveda will be at the EDGE District brewery as well with mini versions of its salon and spa services, allowing attendees to sip and relax. Free, money for goodies. 1133 Baum Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-800-9836.
Make way, Halloween! Locale Market's getting excited for the seasonal bounty of November through its Thanksgiving Tasting. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, folks can experience a sneak peak at the gourmet marketplace's holiday dinners. Expect bites like whipped mashed potatoes, roasted and smoked turkey, and cranberry sauce. $5.99 per person. 179 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-523-6300.
For more holiday fun, check out the family-friendly Halloween Carnival at Safety Harbor-based Crooked Thumb Brewery. Fall brews and carnival-style kids games (for a small fee) will be featured, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the beer garden. Free, money for goodies. 555 10th Ave. S., Safety Harbor, 727-724-5953.
Finally, you can brunch with those vegan pals of yours. The October edition of Cafe Hey's Not Just for Omnivores Brunch is a meal for all dietary persuasions, where endless mimosas and eats free of meat, dairy and gluten are offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Past selections at this Tampa brunch have included vegan shrimp and grits, mixed berry waffles, a coffee-rub brisket platter and huevos rancheros. Free, money for food and drinks. 1540 N. Franklin St., Tampa, 813-221-5150.
Roll on over to the Sushi Halloween Party in Seminole Heights. From 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, enjoy holiday-themed sushi rolls, drink specials and craft cocktails from Ox & Fields. DJ Bootron will spin tracks all night long, and costumes are encouraged (masks are prohibited, P.S.). Free, money for food and drinks. 7701 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, 813-443-6125.
This article appears in Oct 27 – Nov 3, 2016.