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NewsCreative Loafing Tampa BayOctober 27, 2026Hillsborough County

Tampa Bay Events Roundup Features Mac Stone Talk, Halloween Parties, and Theater Performances for October 29 to November 5

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A comprehensive weekly events guide highlights regional happenings across the Tampa Bay area from October 29 through November 5, featuring National Geographic photographer Mac Stone's upcoming talk on ancient cypress wetlands, numerous Halloween parties, and extended theater runs including Hamilton and Misery.

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Why It Matters

Residents seeking local entertainment, community gatherings, or cultural activities gain a consolidated schedule of venue dates, ticket prices, and admission requirements spanning multiple counties for late October and early November.

Key Facts

  • National Geographic photographer Mac Stone will discuss his new book on ancient cypress wetlands at the Tampa Bay History Center on Wednesday, November 4.
  • Tickets for Mac Stone's 'Florida Conversations' appearance are $5 for non-members, with a free Zoom option available.
  • The Tampa Theatre is hosting multiple Halloween-themed film screenings and events, including Chopping Mall, Scream, and a 1978 screening of Halloween, with member and non-member ticket tiers.
  • The Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa is staging extended theater runs, including Misery at the Jaeb Theater and Hamilton at Morsani Hall through November 8.
  • Various Halloween celebrations are scheduled across the region for October 30 and 31, ranging from free community trunk-or-treats to ticketed parties at venues like the Cuban Club and Fenway Hotel.
  • Book discussion groups and author meet-and-greets are scheduled at multiple regional public libraries and independent bookstores, including events featuring Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and author Michael Connelly.
  • The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Ybor City is hosting a 25th-anniversary gallery talk with Executive Curator Robin O’Dell on Sunday, November 1.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationMuseum of Fine Arts“St. Petersburg venue hosting Art After Dark.”OrganizationStraz Center for the Performing Arts“Venue hosting theatrical productions such as Misery and Hamilton.”PersonGeoffrey Zakarian“Chef and author appearing at Oxford Exchange.”OrganizationOxford Exchange“Tampa venue hosting Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Michael Connelly.”OrganizationTampa Theatre“Venue hosting multiple film screenings and Halloween events.”PersonRobin O’Dell“Executive Curator speaking at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.”OrganizationFlorida Museum of Photographic Arts“Ybor City museum celebrating its 25th anniversary gallery talk.”OrganizationTampa Bay History Center“Host of the 'Florida Conversations' series featuring Mac Stone.”PersonMac Stone“National Geographic photographer and author discussing cypress wetlands at Tampa”OrganizationUniversity Press of Florida“Publisher of Mac Stone's book 'Cypress: The Last Old-Growth Swamps'.”locationCorkscrew Swamp Sanctuary“Ancient cypress wetland located in Naples featured in Stone's work.”OrganizationThe Dalí Museum“St. Petersburg museum hosting a panel discussion.”PersonMichael Connelly“Author hosting an appearance at Oxford Exchange.”