Pumpkin Fest

The FishHawk Pumpkin Fest takes place today in the Starling neighborhood in FishHawk Ranch.

The day begins with a pumpkin-carving contest starting at 9 a.m. There will be 500 pumpkins on site for residents to carve.

A tennis tournament with adult/child teams will take place at FishHawk Tennis Club, 15921 Courtside View Dr. in Starling, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 813-681-4000 for details.

A variety of activities and games for kids of all ages is on tap from 3-7:30 p.m., including face painting, hayrides, a pie-eating contest, a Minute to Win It contest at 6 p.m.

Also on tap is a Treat Street, with local vendors and businesses handing out goodies, will begin at 3 p.m.

A free concert featuring The Go Daddies is slated from 5-8 p.m.

Then, at 8 p.m., the carved pumpkins will be lighted for residents to enjoy.

Admission is free but food, drink and game tickets will be available for purchase, and 50 percent of the proceeds benefitting the local YMCAs and Feeding America, Tampa Bay. Residents also are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Feeding America.

For more information on the Pumpkin Festival, visit the event website.