Jim Harden
Nov 5, 2026
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The James Museum’s Native American Heritage Month Celebration runs Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free museum admission.
The day includes hoop dancing by Tony Duncan and Lowery Begay, sweetgrass basket weaving by Jessica Osceola, basketry by Kimberly Stevenot, Hopi Katsina carving, storytelling and family art activities.
Advance registration is encouraged, and the two hoop-dance performances require separate reservations. Read More... |
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Pirates, Parrots & Paradise takes over Coachman Park in Clearwater November 7-8 with free admission.
The family-friendly event features pirate costumes, live entertainment, vendors, food, tiki carving, pirate karaoke and a pirate garb contest.
Saturday runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Read More... |
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SC | Samantha Chen · 3 days ago Anyone know if the parrot part means real parrots? My kid is obsessed with birds.
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The 67th Annual Tampa Bay Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show runs November 7-8 at the Florida State Fairgrounds Special Events Center.
More than 60 vendors will offer gemstones, minerals, slabs, beads and jewelry, while a kids area adds rock identification, a sluice, scavenger hunt and games.
Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and military guests with ID, and free for children under 12. Parking is separate. Read More... |
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LV | Lizzy Vera · 3 days ago Fun for rock lovers. I wish they had something like this on the Pinellas side too.
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Ghana Day in Tampa Bay debuts Saturday, November 7, at Rowlett Park in Tampa, beginning at 10 a.m.
The free celebration highlights Ghanaian music, food, fashion, crafts, history and the contributions of Ghana and the African diaspora.
The City of Tampa and organizer pages currently show different closing times, so visitors planning to arrive later should verify the final schedule on the official event page. Read More... |
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DW | Darryl W. · 3 days ago Curious what the “visual traditions” part means. Are there going to be dancers, or more like art displays?
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Ybor City is Tampa’s National Historic Landmark District, known for cigar history, brick streets, restaurants, nightlife and distinctive architecture.
Visitors can explore Seventh Avenue, historic buildings, cigar shops, museums and restaurants during the day, then experience a livelier nightlife scene after dark.
City garages, surface lots and metered spaces provide parking, while the fare-free TECO Line Streetcar connects Ybor with downtown Tampa and the Channel District.
This guide covers the best ways to explore Ybor City, where to park and what first-time visitors should know. Read More... |
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HD | Henry Daniels · 1 week ago Ate at a new place there last week and the staff told us stories about the building’s history. Really adds depth to a meal.
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