Join the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena for the second annual Bolts Brew Fest. Meet Lightning personalities, play games, and indulge in unlimited craft beer samplings from a large variety of local and national craft breweries. Bring a designated driver with a discounted ticket option or purchase VIP tickets for a tour of the Lightning locker room and a complimentary ticket voucher for a preseason game. boltsbrewfest.com

Join the Kiwanis Club of Tampa and Center State as they present The Incredible Duck Race at Curtis Hixon Park. 10,000-plus rubber ducks will be released down the Hillsborough river and the first three ducks to cross the finish line will win amazing prizes! Proceeds of duck sales will benefit the Tampa Kiwanis Foundation and go towards helping kids in the Tampa community. tampaduckrace.com

Let the mouth-watering aromas thrill your senses and tempt your taste buds at the 27th Annual Gourmet Feastival sponsored by Comdesign at Armature Works. Enjoy signature dishes from Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Yes, it’s foodie heaven, with fabulous entertainment, and an impressive silent auction filled with unique items. Tickets: VIP $75 (5 p.m.); General Admission $50 (6-8:30 p.m.)  This event is 21+. thecentre.org 

You’ve taken the kids there, but now there’s a special night just for adults 21+ at the Glazer Children’s Museum. Experience the museum through your own eyes and have your own tactile adventure at exhibits while you build, jump and play like a kid again. Free snacks and beer will be available while supplies last in addition to a cash bar. glazermuseum.org

Celebrate the end of summer at Busch Garden’s Bier Fest. The festival will fuse more than 200 years of Oktoberfest and Tampa Bay’s own beer culture that guarantee nights of fun. Over 100 beers from local and international breweries will be available throughout the event in addition to traditional German cuisine and music. The Bier Fest celebration is accessible with regular park admission. buschgardens.com

Spend a Saturday Lopez Hall, Pinellas Park, with toy train enthusiasts viewing collectable model displays of toy trains, tracks and accessories. Discover a new hobby, or check out the other various collectible vendors at the event. Adult tickets are just $5 and kids under 12 are free. regalrailways.com

Hosted by the Morean Art Center, tweens and teens ages 10 to 16 compete in cupcake wars by entering four cupcakes for judging in whatever categories they choose (including gluten-free and vegan). Attendees will vote for People’s Choice Award as contestants are encouraged to bring extra deserts for this category. The victor will take home a hand made cupcake trophy. moreanartscenter.com

Check out speedsters, ATVs and the classic Monster Jam trucks as the face off at Amalie Arena. The smaller vehicles will be in the design of their corresponding Monster Jam truck like fan favorites the Grave Digger, Scooby Doo, Megladon, and more during this special event. amaliearena.com

Check out speedsters, ATVs and the classic Monster Jam trucks as the face off at Amalie Arena. The smaller vehicles will be in the design of their corresponding Monster Jam truck like fan favorites the Grave Digger, Scooby Doo, Megladon, and more during this special event. amaliearena.com