September 28 Friday 9:30 a.m.
Trike-A-Thon
This annual event put on by Children’s Nest Day School raises money for St. Jude’s Hospital– with a goal of $2500. Price: Donation-based. Children’s Nest Day School
2601 W. DeLeon Street , Tampa, 33609
September 28 Friday 10 a.m.
Tampa Boat Show
Boating enthusiasts can view and board hundreds of the latest boats. Also, a 15,000-gallon heated scuba diving pool, marine accessories for sale, maintenance tips … Price: $12, 15 and younger free. Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin St., Tampa, 33602
September 28 Friday noon
Super Boat National Championship and Festival
Editor’s pick The Super Boat National Championship and Seafood Festival, featuring powerboats with speeds of 200 miles per hour, returns for its third year. Activities during the … On Friday, get driver autographs and an up close view of the boats in the Race Village. Also, Blast Friday includes a boat parade. Price: Spectators free. Some $5-$20 viewing available from Pier 60. Coachman Park
301 Drew St., Clearwater, 33756
September 28 Friday 5 p.m.
Celebrate Oktoberfest
Editor’s pick It’s the 202nd anniversary of Oktoberfest and the German American Society of Pinellas invites everyone to join them in celebrating a feeling of warmth … Friday features music by Jeanne Zube. Price: $6; children 12 and under free. German American Society of Pinellas County
8098 66th St. N, Pinellas Park, 33782
September 28 Friday 7:30 p.m.
Brad Paisley
The singer-songwriter crosses between country music and Southern rock and was named 2008 CMA and ACM Male Vocalist of the Year winner. The Band Perry … Price: $29.25-$64.75. 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa, 33610
September 29 Saturday 9 a.m.
$5 Day at MOSI
Experience more than 450 hands-on activities, Kids in Charge!, Disasterville, The Amazing You and the Flying Monsters IMAX movie all for $5. This promotion coincides … Price: $5. Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 33617
September 29 Saturday 10 a.m.
Arts Alive Free Museum Day
Editor’s pick From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 10 St. Petersburg museums and galleries will offer free admission to everyone, plus performances, demonstrations and arts … Price: Free. Dali Museum
One Dali Blvd. (Bayshore Drive SE and Fifth Avenue SE), St. Petersburg, 33701
September 29 Saturday 4 p.m.
Tangerine Blues Fest
Editor’s pick This blues fest that exemplifies the free-living spirit of Gulfport celebrates its fifth year with headliners including Sean Chambers, Sterling Magee, Betty Fox and No … Price: Free. Tangerine Greenway
5022 Tangerine Ave. S, Gulfport, 33707 September 29 Saturday 5 p.m.
September 29 Saturday 6 p.m.
Mother-Son Messy Madness
Editor’s pick Dinner, dessert and a special gift are all included in this night of messy madness where moms and sons play high energy interactive messy games … Price: $20 couple, $8 additional son. Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center
400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo, 33770
Celebrate Oktoberfest
Editor’s pick It’s the 202nd anniversary of Oktoberfest and the German American Society of Pinellas invites everyone to join them in celebrating a feeling of warmth … Saturday features music by Peter and Edith. Price: $6; children 12 and under free. German American Society of Pinellas County
8098 66th St. N, Pinellas Park, 33782
September 29 Saturday 8 p.m.
Fiona Apple
Editor’s pick After a life in semi-hiding these last many years, Apple has returned with her already-acclaimed album (deep breath) The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the … Price: $51.50, $57.50, $75.50. Ruth Eckerd Hall
1111 N McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater, 33759
September 30 Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Beach Beast
This intense 5k obstacle challenge on the white beaches of St. Pete Beach takes runners through the sand, water, waves and obstacles created to challenge … Price: $59-$90. Tradewinds Island Grand Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 33706
September 30 Sunday 10 a.m.
Super Boat National Championship and Festival
Editor’s pick The Super Boat National Championship and Seafood Festival, featuring powerboats with speeds of 200 miles per hour, returns for its third year. Activities during the … On Sunday, the boats lunch at 10 a.m. and rev their engines for the 2.5-mile race along the shoreline. Price: Spectators free. Some $5-$20 viewing available from Pier 60. Coachman Park
301 Drew St., Clearwater, 33756
September 30 Sunday noon
Harbor Island Art Walk
Tampa’s downtown waterfront district “Get’s it’s Art On” with crafters and artists selling their creations, live music, drinks and face painting. September features free face painting and free organic lemon ice fruit drinks for the first 100 shoppers. Price: Free. That’s Amore Restaurant
700 Harbour Post Drive, Tampa, 33602
September 30 Sunday 1 p.m.
Scott’s Fall Corn Maze
Editor’s pick Journey through seven acres of live field corn with miles of paths where you find pictures, clues and games to make learning fun. The farm … Price: $11, $9 ages 3-16, 2 and younger free. Long and Scott’s Farms
26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, 32757
September 30 Sunday 3 p.m.
Capitol Classics Film Series: The Goonies
Editor’s pick This portion features Steven Spielberg’s family adventure The Goonies, starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Jeff Cohen. In the film, a group of kids … Price: $5. Capitol Theatre
405 Cleveland St., Clearwater, 33755
