Friday, October 29: Whole Foods Market
Ready for a healthier more earth friendly Halloween? Join Whole Foods Market and the Tampa chapter of Green Halloween and treat your little ones to late afternoon or early evening of natural treats and goodies. Children up to age 12, along with a parent can make their way through our store, visiting the different departments, receiving treats as they go. Outside the store, local area vendors will be providing treats of their own for young and old alike. Reservations are required and can be made at [email protected]. To learn more about Green Halloween, please visit www.greenhalloween.org. Free event; 4-7 p.m. 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.
Friday, October 29: World of Wines of South Tampa
Uncork some spirits with ghoulishly good, spook-themed wines and hors d'oeuvres. Come decked out in your Halloween garb for a chance to win the costume contest. $10; 6-8 p.m. S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa. 813-835-9463
Saturday, October 30: Whole Foods Market
Attend a free wine tasting with Professional Sommelier Raffi Abadjian, member of the AIS and the Italian Sommelier Association, at Whole Foods Tampa. Raffi will be featuring special selections from Pirovano and Malenchini Wineries. Registration for this free event is required and can be done at the store’s exit lobby or by emailing Timothy Bennett: [email protected]. Free event; 3-6 p.m. 1548 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.
Saturday and Sunday, October 30-31: Pioneer Park, Dunedin
Celebrate Halloween and The Day of the Dead with Casa Tina's in Downtown Dunedin's Pioneer Park. There will be live music by La Lucha, crafts for the kids, pinatas, the Ballet Folklorico, a family parade, mariachis, food tents offering Mexican street food, and the list goes on. On Saturday night, dress up in your favorite Dia de Los Muertos outfit and march with in the Dias de los Muertos parade with 18 foot tall mojigangas (puppets), and community ofrenda (altar). Bring a picture of a departed loved one (friend, family, pet) to add to the giant ofrenda at the foot of the main stage in Pioneer Park. There will be candles, sugar skulls and arts and crafts for sale. Free event; Saturday- 12-11 p.m., Sunday- 12-5 p.m. Pioneer Park- Main St., Downtown Dunedin; Casa Tina- 365 Main Street, Dunedin, 727-734-9226, casatinas.com
Saturday and Sunday, October 30-31: John's Pass
The blissful October weather begs for something fun to do outdoors, so take a break from the mad dash of costume and party planning to unwind at the John’s Pass Seafood Festival, an annual Tampa Bay tradition for 25-plus years. Dedicated to fishermen lost at sea, the festival includes 60 local and regional artists, a fish-cutting competition, blessing of the fleet, an oyster-eating contest, a "real" haunted house, live music throughout the village, a street dance, Merbella’s live mermaids, Captain Tut’s Pirate Parrots, an expanded environmental area, fiddler crab races and a children’s area. Participating restaurants include Bubba Gump Seafood Co., Sculley’s/The Hut, Hooters, Charlie’s Seafood, Crabby Bill’s and Hammerheads Seafood. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 30, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., Oct. 31; 150 Johns Pass Boardwalk W., Madeira Beach, free; for more information, call 727-322-5217 or visit JohnsPassFestivals.com.—Julie Garisto
Sunday, October 31: Dunedin House of Beer
Enter the Dunedin House of Beer HOB GOB'ln 1-mile and 5k runs that will take place in Downtown Dunedin. Why? The free beer after each lap and at the finish line provided by the Dunedin House of Beer. 5K finishers who complete the full 5K distance will be awarded 3 deep in every standard age group. Even if you're just there to cheer someone on you can join in on the fun, food, live music and craft brews. For more information, please call 727-CAN-RACE. Register online by Thursday, October 28, at 1 p.m. here. $25; 6 p.m. 927 Broadway, Dunedin.
