Things To Do in Tampa This Weekend: October 10-October 12

Tampa Bay has plenty of fall festivities. Celebrate Bavarian spirit at Oktoberfest Tampa, spend a thought-provoking afternoon with author Jack Carr, and enjoy farm atmosphere during Harvest Days at Keel Farms. With even more comedy, art, and cultural events happening across the region, it's the perfect weekend to experience Tampa.

Oktoberfest Tampa turns downtown into a waterfront biergarten. Hosted at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, this popular festival combines Bavarian heritage with Tampa's unique character, featuring live music, traditional German food, games, and stunning views along the Hillsborough River. You'll see attendees in lederhosen and dirndls competing in stein-hoisting, dancing the polka, and eating plenty of bratwurst and pretzels for an authentic Oktoberfest.

Tampa Theatre and Oxford Exchange host bestselling author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. Join this afternoon of insight and storytelling as he converses with investigative journalist Susan Katz Keating. Carr, best known for "The Terminal List" series and the upcoming thriller "Cry Havoc," draws on his own military experience to create compelling fiction set in the world of special operations. Keating, one of the foremost national security journalists, will join Carr for an insightful discussion about courage, conflict, and creating high-stakes thrillers.

Harvest Days brings the joy of autumn to life with a full season of fun and festive charm. You can partake in hay rides, navigate a corn maze, and pick and paint a pumpkin. There will also be camel rides, a pumpkin pie-eating competition, local vendors, and food trucks. With seasonal wines, ciders, and the cozy fall atmosphere, Harvest Days is the perfect way to celebrate this time of year.

Tampa Bay's weekend lineup offers creativity, comedy, and culture. From laugh-out-loud performances to immersive art experiences, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the region's vibrant entertainment scene this fall.