FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Gulfport Gecko Fest: Family festival and walking parade celebrates the end of summer with live music, street performers, sidewalk chalk art, face painting, drum circle, food vendors and street dance; noon to 10 p.m. (parade at 6 p.m., street dance at 8 p.m.); free; Beach Boulevard, Gulfport; (727) 322-5217 ...more

August 29, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday Santa Fest; features ice skating, snow slides, crafts, the Krewe of Venus holiday parade, live entertainment and more; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; free admission; Centennial Park, 1800 Eighth Ave., Tampa; (813) 274-8615 ...more

November 28, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Saturday Festival of Lights; a winter wonderland featuring twinkling lights, neon holiday scenes, lighted boat parade, costumed carolers, choirs, musical stage show including Santa and more; 6 to 8 p.m. today and Saturday; $12.99 adults, $8.99 children 3 to 10, free children younger than 3; Silver Springs Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs; (352) 236-2121 ...more

November 23, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Saturday 'Deep Carnivale: A Celebration of Words' is a street festival for literary types and literary wannabes that will feature readings, spoken word and singing performances, art and writing activities and more; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; free; in Ybor City, 14th Street and Palm Avenue, Tampa; (813) 253-7000 ...more

September 7, 2007