Localtopia, Taco Festival, Ghost Hunting Tour: FL Weekend Events

TAMPA BAY, FL — Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s something for every interest — from Italian and Greek festivals to Localtopia celebrating everything St. Petersburg to the Tampa Taco Festival.

Venice Italian Feast & Carnival

The 36th annual Venice Italian Feast & Carnival, held at the Venice Airport, runs Friday through Monday, offering live music, entertainment, food, rides and games, vendors and more.

American Vintage Market

Find vintage delights from carefully curated vendors who are passionate pickers, makers, collectors, creators and artisans on Saturday and Sunday at Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

St. Barbara Greek Festival

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Sarasota hosts this annual festival of family fun Friday through Sunday. The three days will be filled with delicious Greek dishes, drinks and pastries, as well as live music, dancers, vendors, and more.

St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival

Enjoy a selection of seafood entrees and other dishes, as well as drinks and live music, at Vinoy Park Friday through Sunday.

Bradenton Art Market

Motorworks Brewing hosts a Bradenton Art Marketwith vendors, food and drinks on Friday, starting at 7 p.m. Have Gun Will Travel will also perform.

Bradenton Area River Regatta

This annual powerboat race kicks off Friday night with live music and a drone light show at Rossi Park along the Riverwalk and features Formula-2 Powerboat Superleague Racing on Saturday at Bradenton Riverwalk and Riverside Park in Palmetto.

Tampa Bay Kids Expo

Learn about community resources and family-friendly programs at this expo hosted Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at WestShore Plaza.

Localtopia

Celebrate everything St. Petersburg on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Williams Park. The festival features more than 300 local independent businesses and organizations.

Tampa Taco Festival

Enjoy tacos from more than 30 local food vendors, margaritas and life entertainment Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Al Lopez Park.

Flavors of Literacy

The Manatee Literacy Council hosts this fifth annual fundraiser Saturday, 11 a.m., at the Manatee River Garden Club in Bradenton. Enjoy food and beer from around the world, live music, and a silent auction.

The Plumb House Ghost Hunting Experience

Join an unforgettable paranormal investigation at the historic Plumb House in Clearwater on Sunday, 8 p.m. This charming 1890s home, relocated from its original site, holds untold stories — and ghost hunters will be there to uncover whether the spirits made the journey, too. Using a variety of ghost-hunting equipment, we’ll explore the mysteries of this fascinating location.

The Men of “General Hospital”

“General Hospital” actors Evan Hofer and Josh Swickard, who portray the characters Dex Dexter and Harrison Chase, respectively, will appear at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Tampa on Sunday, 3 p.m.