1. MEGACON (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
MEGACON is the Southeast’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming event, with shows in Tampa Bay and Orlando. MEGACON Tampa Bay will showcase over 400 exhibits headlined by top celebrities from each genre and will attract more than 30,000 fans. Tickets are $25. Get the details

2. Florida Orchestra Pop Up (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 
The Florida Orchestra will blitz Tampa Bay with more than a dozen free chamber concerts in two days as part of TFO on the Go. Concerts will pop up in unexpected places from hospitals and schools to museums and airports as a way for TFO to celebrate the start of its season with the community. When it happens, it will be free. Get the details

3. Oktoberfest (Saturday)
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Coppertail and Pre Party for Oktoberfest Tampa. German style beers will be on draft including the very first tapping of Oktoberfest Tampa Dunkel, a beer specially made for Oktoberfest Tampa. There will be live music, games, and German-style food available. Entry is free. Get the details

4. Swantoberfest (Saturday)
It is a time to unwind and make new friends, learn new customs and sing a few songs. Come out for German-style competitions, German food and drink, an Autobahn, Kinder Platz (for the young at heart), a Family Cool Garten and live music by The Europa Band. This event is free. Get the details

5. Get Lit Largo (Saturday) 
Get Lit Largo is a series of literary events to bring readers and writers together. Come to meet the authors and browse their publications. You’ll be able to purchase your favorites and take home signed copies. Attendance is free. Get the details

6. Toy Train and Hobby Show (Saturday) 
Vendors will be on hand selling various model trains, hobbies collectibles, and diecast cars, and much more. There will be a running train layout fit for the whole family. Admission is $5. Get the details

7. Wellness Expo (Sunday)
The Tampa Bay Wellness Expo will feature a bear clinic, health food resources, medical resources for allergies, holistic options, resources for your mental, emotional, & spiritual wellness, Relaxation station featuring crafts, Free health screenings, Free B12 shots. This event is free. Get the details

8. Lightning Fan Fest (Sunday) 
Fan Fest will be the first chance for fans to see and interact with the 2018-19 Lightning team. Fans can watch the Bolts practice, as well as get autographs and selfies with the players participating in training camp. The event is free. Get the details

There are dozens of other events happening around Tampa Bay, so if you don’t see one you like above, please check out our full list of fun things to do. If you don’t see your event listed, you can search for other events or add events to our calendar.

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