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Tampa Bay's Wildest Weekend Yet: Cars, Seafood, Dogs & Minecraft Collide!
🎉 STEM, art, cars, seafood, & pups—Tampa Bay's November is PACKED with fun! Don't miss out! 🐾🦀🚗
Jim Harden

Jim Harden

Nov 13, 2026

Tampa Bay's Wildest Weekend Yet: Cars, Seafood, Dogs & Minecraft Collide!

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Minecraft Mania at MOSI gives Tampa Bay kids ages 7–12 a hands-on Saturday workshop built around coding, collaboration and creative challenges.

 

The November 14 session runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the science museum on East Fowler Avenue.

 

Registration costs $15 for MOSI members and $20 for nonmembers, and the child's same-day museum admission is included.

 

There is one important detail for parents: this is a drop-off program, not a stay-and-play family class.

 

Our complete guide explains the activities, registration and pickup planning, plus what families should confirm before reserving a space.


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Benita F. · 2 hours ago

$20 might feel steep for two hours, but compared to other camps it’s not bad, especially at MOSI.

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St. Pete Second Saturday ArtWalk returns November 14, opening galleries and studios across several arts districts from 5 to 9 p.m.

 

Visitors can meet local artists, see new work and explore neighborhoods that come alive with creative activity after dark.

 

Many venues offer free entry, including ArtsXchange in the Warehouse Arts District, although some parking and special activities cost extra.

 

This is a flexible date night, family outing or opportunity to support St. Petersburg's working artists.

 

Read our full guide for the official November venue list, route-planning suggestions and tips to make the most of a citywide arts evening.


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Darren Fields · 1 hour ago

Honestly, shopping at these events can be pricey but it’s worth it to support local artists.

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The fourth annual Oldsmar Rod Run brings classic cars, vendors and entertainment to R.E. Olds Park on Saturday, November 14.

 

Spectator admission is free, making it an easy morning or early afternoon outing for families and auto enthusiasts.

 

The event benefits Oldsmar Cares, a volunteer-run nonprofit providing food, clothing and other help to nearby households.

 

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with separate fees for vehicle owners entering the event.

 

Our full guide explains what to expect, how the car-show registration works and why this fundraiser matters to local families.


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Maria T. · 1 hour ago

Teaching my grandson about cars is tough these days but this sounds like a good way to connect.

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The 36th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival returns to E.G. Simmons Park for two days of free-admission family fun on November 14–15.

 

Seafood vendors, live music, local crafts and a kids' zone create plenty of reasons to spend part of the weekend in SouthShore.

 

The festival also advertises sensory-friendly spaces and a family entertainment stage.

 

Visit Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2401 19th Avenue NW in Ruskin.

 

Before you go, see our full guide for family-friendly highlights, tips on the event's food-payment system and ways to enjoy the festival without overspending.


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Chris Zamora · 2 hours ago

Love how they keep this a local thing. Makes Ruskin feel special instead of just another stop.

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Dogtoberfest returns to Highlander Park in Dunedin on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

The 17th annual celebration from Suncoast Animal League features pet adoptions, food trucks, vendors, games, an alumni parade, animal blessings and pet photo opportunities.

 

Admission is free, making the event an easy option for families, dog lovers and anyone interested in supporting a local animal rescue organization.

 

The adoption tent is planned during the earlier part of the festival, while the main celebration continues through the afternoon.

 

Visitors interested in cycling can also look into the separately registered Ride 4 the Animals fundraiser, which begins earlier that morning.

 

Prepare for a lively outdoor crowd and check the organizer's latest schedule before heading out.


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Ronnie S. · 21 hours ago

Do they ever set up adoption events for other types of animals, like rabbits or guinea pigs?

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