Looking for fun and adventure this weekend? Here are our major picks of events taking place in the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas:

TAMPA

25th Annual Haunted Woods

Oct. 20 from 6 – 10 p.m.

The event includes the Haunted Trail, Coloring Contests, and Family Tram Ride (Tram runs Saturday Night ONLY!). Food and refreshments will be available and music will be filling the air.  There will be a Costume Contest both nights. All ages - 6:00 pm - Prizes! It is a safe alternative to Trick-Or-Treating! Bring the whole family and come walk through the Haunted Woods for a scary, fun time. Event info.

Little Shop of Horrors

Oct. 19 – 29 from 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Murderesses, man-eating plants, witches, and monsters-Theatre USF's 2017-18 season brings excitement to the stage! In this hilarious, sci-fi rock musical, Seymour, a down on his luck flower shop employee, discovers a new breed of plant. Little does he know that this plant's food is human blood! Event info.

Tampa Bay Burger Week

Oct. 19 – 29 from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.

The time has come to celebrate one of life’s greatest offerings—BURGERS! Creative Loafing is bringing back Tampa Bay Burger Week: exclusively-priced $7 burger specials from dozens of Tampa Bay’s tastiest restaurants from October 19th through October 29th. Event info.

Sesame Street Safari of Fun Spooky Safari Kids’ Weekend

Oct. 21 – 22 from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Everyone’s favorite Sesame Street® friends are hosting a party just for kids! Bert and Ernie guide the way during Spooky Safari weekend on Oct. 21 and 22. Embark on a kid-friendly scavenger hunt, meet some of Busch Gardens’ animal ambassadors and make safari-inspired Halloween crafts. Kids can also enjoy trick-or-treating, fall festival games, a hay bale maze and character parades led by Bert and Ernie. Event info.

ORLANDO

Casino Night 2017 in Winter Park

Oct. 20 from 7 – 10 p.m.

Casino Night returns on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Winter Park Civic Center! Play your favorite Casino games including Blackjack, Craps, Poker and Roulette! At the end of the evening, trade your chips in for a chance to win raffle prizes. There will also be a silent auction of exciting items to bid on! It will be an unforgettable evening benefiting Quest Kids and Quest Kids Academy! Event info.

Renaissance Festival of Central Florida in Orlando

Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the world of Renaissance and beyond, filled with adventure, fantasy and “knightly” music. The festival will feature some of the best recreations and reenactments from the renaissance period, full of Kings, Queens, Lords, Ladies, Knights, Nobles, Pirates, and even Fairies, Elves and Trolls. Watch our exciting jousting tournament daily. Event info.

Florida Wedding Expo Orlando

Oct. 22 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Everything for your wedding…all in one place, in one afternoon! Meet with the best wedding professionals, enter to WIN thousands of dollars in prizes, taste gourmet food and decadent cakes, experience a fashion show, beauty demos and much more! Event info