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Things to Do in Brandon and East Hillsborough This Weekend

November 6 to November 8. 19 things happening across 9 towns, from Brandon and Riverview to FishHawk, Plant City and Apollo Beach. This page updates every morning, so it always shows the next weekend.

This weekend: 19

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05Nov

Hillsborough County Fair

Annual county fair, Nov 5 to 15, with carnival rides, exhibits and fair food. Weekday gates open 5 pm, weekends and Nov 11 at noon.

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Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd · Dover
06Nov

Sangria Nights at Keel Farms

Evening market night with vendors, food and drinks, 6 to 10 p.m.

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Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd · Plant City
06Nov

Movies in the Park: Toy Story 5

Free family movie night from Hillsborough County Parks. Movie starts at 7 pm.

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Gardenville Park & Recreation Center · Gibsonton
07Nov

Elliott Smith comedy magic show

Comedy magic show by Elliott Smith. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

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United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1971 Haverford Ave. · Sun City Center
07Nov

Girls night out comedy at the Firehouse

Stand-up comedy night. $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers.

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Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE · Ruskin
07Nov

Outrun Hunger 5K

5K benefiting United Food Bank of Plant City. Registered runners get a free Hillsborough County Fair ticket.

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Hillsborough County Fairgrounds · Dover
07Nov

Brandon Coin Club fall coin show

Fall coin show with dealers buying, selling and trading. Free admission.

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St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3315 S Bryan Rd · Brandon
07Nov

Arts and crafts fair at Redeemer Lutheran

Arts and crafts fair with more than 40 vendors.

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Redeemer Lutheran Church · Sun City Center
07Nov

Doxapalooza dachshund festival

20th annual fundraiser for Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education with wiener dog races, costume contests and a vendor market. All dogs welcome.

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Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd · Plant City
07Nov

Keel Farms Sip and Shop

Pop-up market of local makers, artisans and small businesses, with Keel and Curley wines and Agrarian ciders.

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Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Rd · Plant City
07Nov

The Well and Loved Market

Small-business market with local makers, wellness and self-care vendors.

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The Esthetics Studio, 443 Apollo Beach Blvd · Apollo Beach
07Nov

Brandon Seafood Festival

Brandon '86 Rotary Club's annual seafood festival. Adults $35 in advance, $40 at the door.

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Rotary's Camp Florida, 1915 Camp Florida Rd · Brandon
07Nov

Holiday Sip n Shop Tea

Women of Grace holiday tea and shopping event. Tickets $30, must be bought in advance by Oct 31.

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Grace at Lithia · Lithia
07Nov

Ruskin Veterans Day Parade

48th annual parade by the Greater SouthShore Chamber, followed by an awards ceremony at Ruskin Memorial VFW Post 6287.

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U.S. 41, Fifth Ave SE to 11th Ave NE · Ruskin
07Nov

Tampa Bay Vendors Fest

Local vendors, food trucks, a BBQ showdown, line dance contest and family fun zone. Free admission.

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Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Rd · Riverview
07Nov

PixieRock III benefit music festival

21+ concert with food and drinks. Proceeds go to the Wish Farms Family Foundation. General admission about $144.

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Wish Farms, 1301 S Frontage Rd · Plant City
07Nov

Concerts for a Cause: 501 Band

Free outdoor concert, open to the public. Bring a nonperishable food donation for The Community Cupboard.

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The Lakeside at Waterset, 7250 Parkshore Dr · Apollo Beach
08Nov

HC Hawk Run 5K and 1-mile glow run

Nighttime 5K and 1-mile glow run and walk funding HC Foundation scholarships. $25 through Nov 6, $30 race day.

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Hillsborough College Brandon Campus, 10451 Nancy Watkins Dr · Brandon
08Nov

Brandon Sunday shop local market

More than 80 small-business vendors and live music. Dog friendly.

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LaViva Plaza, 788 W Lumsden Rd · Brandon

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11Nov

Free Veterans Day haircuts for veterans

Veterans get free haircuts on Veterans Day. Book by calling 813-820-3757.

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RAZZLEDAZZLE Barbershop, 11296 Sullivan St. · Riverview
12Nov

RISE networking group

Brandon Riverview Chamber networking group with a member presentation and 30-second pitches. Visitors may attend up to two meetings. Every Thursday.

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Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce, 6437 Watson Rd · Riverview
13Nov

Friends of Bruton Library fall book sale

Used book sale with a pop-up gift shop. Cash only. Friends members shop first from 10 a.m.

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Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St · Plant City
14Nov

What's This? A holiday cabaret

18+ variety cabaret with a stage show, vendor hall, raffle and costume contest. Doors at 7 p.m.

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MacBeth & Cheese Playhouse, 225 E Brandon Blvd · Brandon
14Nov

Gather and Grow vendor fest at Parkesdale

Food, craft and plant vendors at Parkesdale. Free admission.

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Parkesdale Farm Market, 3702 W Baker St · Plant City
14Nov

Ruskin Seafood and Arts Festival

36th annual seafood and arts festival. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.

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E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave NW · Ruskin

By town

Brandon · Riverview · Valrico ·FishHawk · Lithia · Plant City ·Ruskin · Wimauma · Apollo Beach

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