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Downtown Saturday Market at Avalon Park
Avalon Park Wesley ChapelPasco County
Shoppers can visit small businesses. The market is on the second and fourth Saturday of the month.
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Halloween on Central
Central Avenuebetween the Edge and Grand Central districts, St. Petersburg, FLPinellas County
The Edge and Grand Central districts hold a car-free festival on 22 blocks of Central Avenue, with vendors, live music and activities for families. PSTA fixed-route buses are fare-free during the event.
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Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village
Hyde Park Village1602 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, FL 33606Hillsborough County
More than 80 local vendors sell produce, handcrafted goods and plants. There is live music, and the market is pet-friendly.
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Open Studio Hours in The Loft
Centennial Park Branch Library, The Loft5740 Moog Road, Holiday, FL 34690Pasco County
Patrons with a reservation can use The Loft's scanners, mat cutter, Cricut machine and easels. Visitors under 18 need a guardian with them.
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Holiday Gift Market
Florida State Fairgrounds4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N, Tampa, FL 33610Hillsborough County
More than 200 specialty merchants sell at this shopping event.
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Carrollwood Market
Carrollwood Cultural Center4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, FL 33618Hillsborough County
The market is on the second Saturday of each month and offers produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts and local food. It has live music and free parking, and the organizer says it is dog-friendly.
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Makerspace Open Lab: Sewing Workshop
Seminole Heights Branch Library, The Hive4711 North Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603Hillsborough County
This is a drop-in time to use sewing machines and supplies. Patrons may work on their own projects or ask staff for help, and the library recommends it for ages 18 and older.
Organizer page, Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative
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Hub at Lexington Oaks
Hub at Lexington Oaks26967 Halter Loop, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544Pasco County
The market is on the third Friday, through Dec. 18. Shoppers will find vendors, music and food, and the event is family-friendly and pet-friendly.
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Bookbinding for Kids
Seminole Heights Branch Library, The Hive4711 North Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603Hillsborough County
Children hear how books changed from scrolls to the printing press, then bind a book to take home. The library recommends the session for ages 6 to 12.
Organizer page, Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative
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Ingenuity Lab: Beaded Corn
Hugh Embry Branch Library14215 4th Street, Dade City, FL 33523Pasco County
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade make beaded corn in the makerspace. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver, and each child has one hour, including cleanup.
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Pasco Flea Fest
Pasco County Fairgrounds36722 County Road 52, Dade City, FL 33525Pasco County
Sellers bring farm goods, flea-market finds, upcycled pieces and handmade items to the Pasco County Fairgrounds.