september Top Picks

Our favorite family-friendly events in Tampa Bay

Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Family-Friendly Halloween Event

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, SEPT. 9-OCT. 29, MONDAY, OCT. 30, AND

TUESDAY, OCT. 31

At Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular, guests will step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! A costume parade, storytime and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular will be casting magical spells on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Festival Walkway. Spooktacular is included with park admission. buschgardens.com/tampa/events/spooktacular

Bucs Beach Bash presented by TradeWinds Island Resorts

SEPT. 8-10

Head to RumFish Resort at St. Pete Beach to party like a pirate! There will be music, drinks, prizes and Kids Zone, appearances by the Bucs Cheerleaders, Bucs Street Team and more! On Sunday, get ready to see the Bucs kick off their season against the Minnesota Vikings with a special watch party on the beach. buccaneers.com/beachbash

90s Con 2023

SEPT. 15-17

Get ready to have a radical time at 90s Con 2023! Taking place at the Tampa Convention Center, 90s Con will include panels and photo ops with 90s fan favorites. Meet cast members from "Full House," "Saved by the Bell," Sabrina the Teenage Witch" and much more! Members of Backstreet Boys, N*Sync and TLC will also be there snapping selfies. Scan the QR code to learn more about this totally awesome event!

Affirming Fatherhood Conference

SEPT. 21-22

Join an intimate group of fathers, father figures, speakers and community partners at Children’s Board of Hillsborough County to dive into the challenges - both mental and physical - that fathers face each day. The two-day event will be highlighted by two special guest speakers who will bring their unique experiences in fatherhood and men’s health to the conference and take a powerful pivot by hosting a smaller group to encourage more one-on-one interaction and team camaraderie building. reachupincorporated.org

Girl Scout Fest

SEPT. 23

Spend a day experiencing everything exciting about Girl Scouting at the annual Girl Scout Fest! Girls of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy interactive activities and events that are cool, fun, science-y, interesting and an incredible amount of fun! Outdoor adventures and indoor badge activities will inspire girls to dream big, explore the world around them, take action in their communities, spark their excitement for STEM learning, and set them on a path toward entrepreneurship and leadership. gswcf.org

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Glazer Children’s Museum Birthday Bash

SEPT. 30

Celebrate GCM’s 13th birthday at their FREE party in the park! Head to Curtis Hixon Park to celebrate with over 40 local organizations. Enjoy live entertainment, food, drinks and more! glazermuseum.org/birthdaybash