Fall Festival in Tampa: 9th Annual Fall Fest at Armature Works

October 10th & 11th • The whole weekend is free to attend, spread across the West Lawn and Market Street in Tampa Heights.

Browse a fall market stocked with local vendors, order fall cocktails and food from the restaurants inside, and settle in under the string lights for live music. For the kids, there's a petting zoo, pony and camel rides, face painting and a bounce zone. A $20 all-day activity pass covers bounce zone access. Face painting and animal rides are available separately.

Fall Fest weekend is the kickoff, not the whole season. A free pumpkin patch opens every Thursday through Sunday for the rest of October, and Show + Tell runs fall classes all month. One weekend or all four, there's a reason to come back.

Shop the Fall Market in Tampa Heights

The fall market runs both days along Market Street and the West Lawn, stocked with local vendors selling seasonal goods, gifts and handmade finds. Browsing is free and there's no set route, so you can wander at your own pace with a cocktail in hand. Because the market sits just outside a full food hall, a snack, a coffee or a sit-down meal is never more than a few steps away. It's one of the easier fall markets in Tampa to visit without planning your whole day around it.

The Bounce Zone and $20 All-Day Activity Pass

The $20 all-day activity pass covers bounce zone access for kids ages 5 and up. It's priced per day, so a Saturday pass doesn't carry into Sunday. Passes are sold onsite at the festival rather than online. Once a child has a pass, they can come and go from the bounce zone as many times as they want that day, which makes it worth picking up early instead of at the end of the afternoon. Face painting and animal rides are not included.

Fall Fest Frequently Asked Questions

When is Armature Works Fall Fest 2026

Fall Fest weekend runs Saturday, October 10 from 12pm to 5pm and Sunday, October 11 from 12pm to 4pm. The festival takes place on the West Lawn and Market Street at Armature Works in Tampa Heights. This is the 9th annual Fall Fest.

How much does Fall Fest cost?

Fall Fest is free to attend both days. A $20 all-day activity pass, priced per day, covers bounce zone access for kids. Face painting and animal rides are available separately. Food, drinks and market purchases are pay as you go.

Where is Fall Fest held in Tampa?

Fall Fest is held at Armature Works, 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, in the Tampa Heights neighborhood along the Hillsborough River. Festival activities are set up outside on the West Lawn and Market Street, just in front of the historic building.

Where do I park for Fall Fest?

Parking and rideshare pickup are both right in front of Steelbach at the main Armature Works entrance on N Ola Ave. Uber and Lyft drop-offs run as normal throughout the weekend, so there's no special festival routing to plan around.

Are dogs allowed at Fall Fest?

Yes. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor event on the West Lawn and Market Street. Leashed dogs can join for the market, live music and the general festival area, which makes Fall Fest an easy stop on a Tampa Heights walk along the river.

Is Fall Fest stroller friendly?

Yes. The West Lawn is fully stroller accessible and stroller parking is available onsite during the festival. Families can push straight through the market, food areas and kids' activity zones without needing to navigate stairs.

Where do I buy the $20 activity pass?

Activity passes are sold onsite at Fall Fest. There is no advance online purchase required. The pass is $20 per day and covers all-day bounce zone access. Face painting and animal rides are ticketed separately at the festival.

Is there an age limit for the bounce zone?

The bounce zone is open to kids ages 5 and up. Access is included with the $20 all-day activity pass, purchased onsite. Younger siblings can still enjoy the petting zoo, animal rides and face painting, which have no age minimum.

Can toddlers ride the ponies and camels?

Yes. Pony rides and camel rides are open to all ages at Fall Fest. Rides are ticketed separately from the $20 activity pass and purchased onsite. The petting zoo is also open to every age group.

What is there for kids to do at Fall Fest?

Kids can meet animals at the petting zoo, take a pony or camel ride, get fall-themed face painting and play in the bounce zone for ages 5 and up. The $20 all-day activity pass covers the bounce zone. Rides and face painting are sold separately onsite.

Is Fall Fest fun for adults?

Yes. Adults can shop a fall market stocked with local vendors, order fall cocktails and food from the Armature Works restaurants and settle in for live music under the string lights. The restaurants inside stay open for a nightcap after the festival wraps.

What kind of vendors are at the fall market?

The Fall Fest market features local vendors with fall-themed goods, set up along Market Street and the West Lawn. Browsing is free. The market runs both days of the festival alongside live music, food and drinks from the Armature Works restaurants.

Do I need tickets or a reservation for Fall Fest?

No tickets or reservations are needed. Entry to Fall Fest is free both days and the pumpkin patch is free all October. The only paid add-ons are the $20 all-day activity pass, animal rides and face painting, all purchased onsite.

Do you have to pay for pumpkins at the pumpkin patch?

Entry to the pumpkin patch is free and photos in the patch are free. Pumpkins themselves are available for purchase onsite. You can visit, take photos and soak up the fall setup without buying anything at all.

Is the pumpkin patch open during Fall Fest weekend?

Yes. The free pumpkin patch is open Thursday through Sunday all October, which includes Fall Fest weekend on October 10 and 11. Visitors can do both in one trip, then come back for the patch on any Thursday through Sunday through November 1.

What else is happening at Armature Works this fall?

Beyond Fall Fest weekend, the free pumpkin patch runs Thursday through Sunday all October and Show + Tell hosts fall classes including paint and sip, sourdough baking, doormat decorating and bouquet making. The full lineup of restaurants, bars and shops stays open throughout.

What happens if it rains during Fall Fest?

Fall Fest is an outdoor event on the West Lawn and Market Street. In the event of severe weather, updates will be posted to the Armature Works Instagram and Facebook accounts. The restaurants, bars and shops inside the building remain open regardless of conditions.