Tampa, St. Pete weekend events: Craft and fall festivals galore

👻 Ybor City Ghost Tour, Tampa: Explore Ybor City's haunted history on this walking tour that includes ghost-hunting equipment, a glass of sangria and, of course, a cigar.

• Friday, 6:45-8:45pm. Tickets start at $36.39. 1412 East 7th Avenue.

🥾 Nature Hikes, Not Rate Hikes, Palmetto: Food & Water Watch hosts a nature hike at Emerson Point Preserve this weekend to discuss how fossil fuels affect the environment and the state's electricity bills.

• Saturday, 11am-1pm. Free admission. 5801 17th Street West.

🍂 9th annual Fall Fest, Tampa: Armature Works turns its West Lawn into a fall fair, complete with a petting zoo, animal rides, live music and face painting. Plus, there are fall cocktails for parents to enjoy.

• Oct. 10-11. Free admission. 1910 North Ola Avenue.

🍂 St. Pete Fall Festival, St. Petersburg: The St. Pete Pier gets into the fall spirit this weekend with pumpkin-themed mini golf, bounce houses, a kids' dance party and a pumpkin patch.

• Saturday and Sunday, 11am-7pm. Free admission. 600 2nd Avenue Northeast.

🎨 Sponge Docks Craft Festival, Tarpon Springs: Browse handmade jewelry, pottery, artwork and other crafts from vendors along the city's historic Sponge Docks.

• Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free admission. 746 Dodecanese Boulevard.

🖼️ Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival, Dunedin: Artists and crafters are expected to fill Main Street this weekend with handmade jewelry, pottery, artwork and home decor.

• Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Free admission. 271 Main Street.