Top 13 Free Fall Events near Tampa Bay for 2016

Whether you’re on the prowl to buy a new car in Clearwater or participate in some fun activities, Dimmitt Chevrolet is here to help you make the most of the autumn season. Not only does our Chevrolet dealership near St. Pete provide buyers with exceptional quality at an affordable price, but we also ensure that you’re prepped for a season full of spectacular activities. Fall comes but once a year, so be sure to check out these free fall events and mark your calendars!

September Events

Starlight Concert Series (Dunedin, FL)

Throughout the month of September, Dunedin’s Starlight Concert will showcase the musical talents of various artists at Highlander Park. Bring snacks, blankets, and lawn chairs and enjoy a Friday evening of live entertainment beneath a starlit backdrop. Acts include The Shakes Society, Cross Eyed Larry, Voices of Jazz, and Easy Posse.

Date & Time: September 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, and 30^th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Location: Highlander Park – 903 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin, FL
More Details: dunedingov.com

Tampa Bay Boat Show (Tampa, FL)

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This free weekend event will feature some of the latest and greatest boating and fishing supplies, accessories, and boats. New boats, trailers, and docking gear will be showcased on the Fairgrounds’ main floor, and boat dealers and manufacturers, local fishing guides, and other merchants will also be handing out samples and information. Like our low-interest auto financing options, the Tampa Bay Boat Show will also offer low rates on vehicle purchases.

Date & Time: September 23^rd to 25^th beginning at 10:00 AM
Location: Florida State Fairgrounds – 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa, FL
More Details: tampabay.com

Central Avenue Solstice Street Festival (St. Pete, FL)

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Spend the day in celebration with lively music and entertainment, delicious food, and merchandise from local St. Pete shops. Start in the morning with Yoga at Straub Park and end it with a film at Sunset Park. Even the Central Avenue Trolley will run free to the public during this all-day, dawn-to-dusk event in St. Petersburg.

Date & Time: September 24^th starting at 7:00 AM
Location: 250 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL
More Details: centralavenuesolstice.com

Smithsonian Museum Day Live (Nationwide)

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If yoga and films don’t interest you, perhaps an educational stroll through some of Florida’s greatest museums might. In partnership with Smithsonian, museums across the country from Tampa Bay, FL, to Hollywood, CA, will offer free admission to their facilities on Saturday, September 24^th. Participating museums in Florida can be found here, and your free tickets can be acquired at the smithsonianmag.com website.

Day & Time: September 24^th starting at 9:00 AM
Location: Participating museums across Florida
More Details: smithsonianmag.com

Super Boat National Championship & Festival (Clearwater, FL)

September is be the month for boating events! At the Super Boat National Championship, the fastest powerboats you’ll ever see will race over the course of this weekend, but few will earn the honor of being a first-place winner. Feel the thrill of the race off of Clearwater Beach on the last weekend of September!

Day & Time: September 30^th to October 2^nd starting at 9:00 AM
Location: Pier 60 – 10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL
More Details: superboat.com

October Events

Open Streets St. Pete (St. Pete, FL)

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The goal of Open Streets is to transform St. Pete into a bike-friendly city—at least for one afternoon. On Sunday, October 9^th, car traffic will be shut down between Mirror Lake Park and Williams Park to allow bikers, skaters, and skateboarders to ride freely on the barricaded streets. Will you participate?

Date & Time: October 9^th @ 1:00 PM
Location: Mirror Lake – 559 Mirror Lake Drive N, St. Petersburg, FL
More Details: openstreetsstpete.com

Florida Orchestra: Pops in the Park Concert (Tampa, FL)

Supporting Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual food drive, the Florida Orchestra will host a free evening concert on Sunday, October 16^th. Perfect for all ages, the Pops in the Park Concert will mix familiar pop music and symphonic tunes underneath the night sky. Don’t forget to donate canned goods!

Date & Time: October 16^th @ 7:00 PM
Location: River Tower Park – 401 E Bird St, Tampa, FL
More Details: floridaorchestra.org

MarineQuest (St. Pete, FL)

Families from all over Florida will surely enjoy the science exhibits and activities at the Florida Research Institute’s MarineQuest event. Visitors will have the chance to handle fish and other aquatic animals in the “touch tank,” create unique marine-life art, and even compile a manatee skeleton.

Date & Time: October 22^nd beginning at 10:00 AM
Location: Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – 100 Eighth Ave SE, St. Petersburg, FL
More Details: myfwc.com

Thrill St. Pete (St. Petersburg, FL)

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From children to seniors, 150,000 participants took part in perhaps Florida’s largest Thriller dance in 2015. The Thrill St. Pete group is hoping to outdo themselves in 2016, and needs your help! Join group rehearsals on Sunday, September 18^th, and Friday, September 30^th to learn Michael Jackson’s famous dance moves. Once October 29^th comes around, you’ll make the record books.

Date & Time: Oct. 29^th @ 5:00 PM
Location: 12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, Florida (Rehearsals are held at Jazzercise – 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St, St. Petersburg, FL)
More Details: thrillstpete.org

November Events

Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading (St. Pete, FL)

Sponsored by the Tampa Bay Times, this Festival of Reading is a full-day event where lovers of written word can congregate. Authors such as Michael Connelly, David Kirby, and David Kushner will be participating and reading from their published work. If you’re an avid reader, come and spend a Saturday with like-minded St. Pete residents!

Date & Time: November 12^th, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: University of South Florida – 140 7^th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL
More Details: tampabay.com

Dogtoberfest & Super Pet Adopt-a-Thon (Dunedin, FL)

Perhaps four-legged pals are more your cup of tea? As the largest pet adoption event in the area, the 9^th Annual Dogtoberfest and Adopt-a-Thon will star some amazing animals who need a forever-home! Bring a lawn chair and watch the pet talent show, King & Queen Pledge Drive, and the Running of the Wieners (Dachshunds racing? Yes, please). Admission is free, and a $5 fee for parking is required, though all proceeds go toward the care of the animals.

Date & Time: November 12^th from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Highlander Park – 1920 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin, FL
More Details: dogtoberfest.info

Shopapalooza Festival (St. Pete, FL)

Now in its seventh year, the Shopapalooza Festival is a community-centered celebration that focuses on local businesses. Whether you’re a shopper or one of over 130 vendors participating, you won’t want to miss this event. Kick-start your Holiday shopping the Saturday before and after Thanksgiving! Everyone from local artists to food truck vendors will be wide-eyed and ready to serve the 5,000-plus anticipated shoppers.

Dates & Time: November 19^th and 26^th, starting at 10:00 AM
Location: Straub Park Center – Beach Drive and Fifth Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL
More Details: shopapaloozafestival.com

License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day (Weeki Wachee, FL)

Just north of Tampa is Weeki Wachee, FL, one of the area’s greatest fishing areas. Funny name aside, it’s also the city your family will love come November 26^th. Fishing license requirements are waived for the entire Saturday, so fish your hearts out! While other rules regarding size limits remain, the License-free Fishing Day is your best chance to teach young anglers the ropes—or lines?

Date & Time: November 26^th starting at 7:00 AM
Location: Bayport Park – 4140 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee, FL
More Details: myfwc.com

Dimmitt Chevrolet’s Yearlong Car-Savings Event (Clearwater, FL)

Although we don’t advertise it as an all-year event, as a Tampa Bay-area Chevy Dealer, we’re always offering incredible Chevrolet specials on new models and pre-owned cars. From the all-new 2017 Chevy Camaro to any of our certified used Chevrolet vehicles, our inventory has the selection of affordable cars, trucks, and SUVs you want. Save money on your next new car by visiting Dimmitt Chevy in Clearwater this fall! Call us at 888-867-1203 to schedule a test drive or visit our new and used car dealership in Clearwater, FL, at 25485 US Highway 19 North.

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