Tampa Top 10 - September 2026

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

Saturdays and Sundays beginning Sept. 12 at Busch Gardens from noon – 4 p.m. Families can see a costume parade, trick-or-treat around the park, listen to story time, and more during this not-sospooky and immersive Halloween experience. Family-friendly and included with admission to the park. buschgardens.com/tampa

RED BULL DANCE FINALS

Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center. The nation’s best street dancers will compete at the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final, with the audience voting live to crown the champion. The national champion will then head to Zurich, Switzerland, for the World Final, representing the USA. redbull.com/danceyourstylenf

SURREAL NATURE

Select nights at The Dali. This limited-time evening presentation takes you on a 30-minute journey through nature in the 360-degree format at The Dali Dome. Watch waterfalls cascade overhead, flowers bloom, and landscapes transform. Must purchase tickets in advance. thedali.org

PB&J RUN

Sept. 19, 7 a.m. at Albert Whitted Park in St. Pete. PB&J lovers will gather for scenic, waterfront 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile courses, PB&J swag, and unlimited PB&J sandwiches for all participants. All proceeds go to Directions for Living, helping those living with mental illness, are homeless, and those experiencing other traumas. runguides.com/ tampa/runs

SCIENCE AFTER DARK

Sept. 4, 6 – 9 p.m. at MOSI. Adults only! Guests will enjoy food & drinks, including liquid nitrogen ice cream. You can try hands-on science experiments, hear a special research talk by Dr. Kailey McCain, and see the “Ready Player One” laser light show at the Saunders Planetarium. Tickets available at mosi.org.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Sept. 18 through Oct. 3 by the Carrollwood Players. Join Dorothy, Toto, and their friends as they travel over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score you know and love. carrollwoodplayers.org

THE STROKES

Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at Benchmark International Arena. This tour supports their seventh studio album from 2026, “Reality Awaits.” They will have Geordie Greep and Promiseland open for them. Purchase tickets at benchmarkintlarena.com.

LIGHTNING PRESEASON

Catch the Tampa Bay Lightning play two preseason games at Benchmark International Arena in September. They will play the Nashville Predators on Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. They will also play the Florida Panthers on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at nhl.com/lightning.

SIP & SCRIPT

Sept. 13, 3 p.m. at Keel Farms. During this 1.5-hour class, you’ll learn essential lettering techniques before putting your new skills to work on a final project: hand-lettering your own mini faux 3” white pumpkin to take home! No experience is necessary, this class is designed especially for beginners. keelfarms.com

BE A CHEF FOR THE NIGHT

Sept. 22, 6 p.m. at Armature Works. Join Chef Noha Chalawit of SAHA Network and cook, taste, mingle, and compete. Learn how to prepare an authentic Lebanese feast from scratch. Come with a friend, make it a date night, or come solo and meet new people. More info and purchase tickets at armatureworks.com.