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Try Tampa All Out's Hunters Green run, a beginner salsa course, team trivia or a singles pickleball mixer. Check dates, fees and age limits before signing up.

7:00 PM RecommendedFitness
Tampa All Out Running (opens in a new tab)
The free 6-mile run welcomes all paces. The fall and winter route starts and finishes at the Home Depot lot and passes through Hunters Green.
Where
Home Depot, 17601 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Cost
Free
6:30–7:30 PM · Monday, Nov 16, 2026Social
TaToSalsa — Beginner Salsa (opens in a new tab)
The beginner salsa course starts Nov 16. The studio asks new students to start with this course; registration is open.
Where
2901 W Busch Blvd, Suite 1024, Tampa, FL 33618
Cost
$50 per person

10:00 AM · two-hour sessionFitness
Tampa Pickleball Crew — Up & Down the River (opens in a new tab)
High-intermediate doubles play: winners move up, losers move down and partners change after each game. Reserve with a membership or session pass.
Where
1701 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Cost
Membership or one-session pass
5:00–7:30 PM · Tuesday–Friday from Oct 13Event
Feeding Tampa Bay — Warehouse Sorting (opens in a new tab)
Sort donated food and pack it for distribution. Reserve a shift online; volunteers under 16 need an adult.
Where
Causeway Center, 3624 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
Cost
Sign-up required; check the listing for any fee
8:30–10:30 PM · Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026Event
Pre-Dating — Tampa Speed Dating, ages 30s–40s (opens in a new tab)
Pre-Dating hosts speed dating for local singles in their 30s and 40s at City Dog Cantina. See the event page for tickets.
Where
City Dog Cantina, 1208 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Cost
Ticketed

7:00 PMFitness
Tampa Bay Runners (opens in a new tab)
A weekly, relaxed 3–5-mile group run starts at Dan's Fan City.
Where
Dan's Fan City, 13192 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
Cost
Check with the club
6:30–9:30 PM · Wednesdays, Oct 21–Dec 16, 2026Fitness
Tampa Bay Club Sport — Coed Volleyball (opens in a new tab)
Adults 18+ can register as individuals for the intermediate coed 4s league. Fall-2 has seven regular-season games followed by playoffs.
Where
McDugald Park, Tampa, FL
Cost
$75 individual registration
Wednesday nights · Oct 14–Nov 18, 2026; see registration for game time RecommendedSocial
Tampa Bay Social — Fall Bowling League (opens in a new tab)
Tampa Bay Social's 20s–40s group meets for a six-week bowling league with weekly trivia. Solo registration is available; each night has one to three games.
Where
Bowlero, 13109 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617
Cost
$73 early-bird registration
5:30–11:00 PMSocial
Tampa Gaming Guild — Board Game Night (opens in a new tab)
The guild has more than 400 games and players can bring their own. Membership is required; new members get free admission during their first month.
Where
Tampa Bay Bridge Center, 114 W 109th Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Cost
Membership required; first month free for new members
8:00 PMEvent
Team Trivia at The Blind Goat (opens in a new tab)
Teams play five rounds of trivia every Wednesday.
Where
4106 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
Cost
Check venue for pricing

6:15 PMFitness
Run The Heights Too (opens in a new tab)
A free 3.5-mile run through Seminole Heights for all paces. Meet outside Magnanimous Brewing.
Where
Magnanimous Brewing, 6809 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Cost
Free
10:00 AM · Thursday, Oct 8, 2026Event
Sur La Table — Morning Pastries (opens in a new tab)
Bake morning pastries at the Hyde Park Village store. Book online.
Where
Hyde Park Village, 711 S Dakota Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Cost
From $69 per person
9:00 PM–1:00 AM · Thursday, Oct 15, 2026Event
TaToSalsa — Tumbao Thursday Dance Social (opens in a new tab)
The night starts with a free dance class, followed by salsa and bachata. Admission is $20 general or $15 for students.
Where
TaTo Salsa Studio, 2901 W Busch Blvd, Suite 1024, Tampa, FL 33618
Cost
$20 general; $15 students

7:00–9:00 PM · Friday, Oct 9, 2026Event
Jigsaw Dating — Singles Pickleball Mixer, ages 30–45 (opens in a new tab)
A singles mixer aimed at ages 30–45, with casual pickleball. Tickets include court access and equipment.
Where
Tampa Pickleball Crew, 1701 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Cost
Ticketed; see Eventbrite

8:00 AM–3:30 PM · shifts 8:00 AM–noon or 11:30 AM–3:30 PM · Oct 10, 2026Event
Tampa Volunteers — USF Fall Plant Festival (opens in a new tab)
Choose a volunteer shift for the Fall Plant Festival. RSVP in advance; volunteers get festival entry and lunch.
Where
USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612
Cost
Free; RSVP required
3:00–5:00 PM · Saturday, Oct 10, 2026Event
Jigsaw Dating — Speed Dating, ages 22–30 (opens in a new tab)
Speed dating aimed at singles ages 22–30, with short rounds and conversation cards. Bring photo ID that matches your ticket; capacity is limited.
Where
Noble Brew, 2718 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Cost
Ticketed; see Eventbrite
4:45–9:30 PM · Saturday, Oct 10, 2026Social
Citrus Park Games Meetup — October Game Night (opens in a new tab)
The group plays party and table games in Red Lobster's front room. RSVP for a seat; first visits are free, then there's a $1 group contribution.
Where
Red Lobster, 11601 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
Cost
First visit free; then $1 plus food or drinks

6:00–7:00 PM RecommendedFitness
Yoga in the Park — Curtis Hixon (opens in a new tab)
Empowered Wellbeing leads a free outdoor yoga class each Sunday at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. All levels are welcome.
Where
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Cost
Free

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